Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Dianna M. Love
Jan 3, 2026
Dianna M. Love, a beloved figure whose strength and loyalty touched the lives of many, peacefully departed this world on January 3, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Brownsburg, Indiana. Born on September 1, 1952, in the vibrant city of Indy, Dianna epitomized beauty both inside and out, fostering deep connections through her unwavering love and compassion.
Dianna dedicated a significant...
Patricia Heath
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia O’Malley Heath was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jack and Mildred O’Malley on April 23, 1941. She spent her first 12 years there forming cherished memories which stayed with her throughout her well-lived life. Among her favorites were Sundays after church when family would gather at the park—cousins, aunts, and uncles together. The children played while her dad cooked...
Agustin F. Andrade Cueto
Jan 2, 2026
Agustin Francisco “Paco” Andrade, age 44, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Paco was born on December 30, 1981, in Mexico City, where he spent his early years surrounded by family and culture that shaped the values he carried throughout his life. He later made his home in Indianapolis, where he built not only a career, but a...
Rita M. Durham
Jan 2, 2026
Rita Marie Durham, 81, of Sheridan, passed away January 2, 2026. Rita was born in Indianapolis on December 9th, 1944, to parents Ralph Rogers and Alta Rose She graduated from Ben Davis High School.
Rita worked as a dietician and Manager at Southport High School. After retirement Rita worked as a bus assistant helping children on and off the bus and...
Joan C. Nichols
Jan 2, 2026
Joan Coxen Nichols was born on March 4, 1930, the third daughter of Helen (Spahr) and Blanton Coxen. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, she attended IPS Schools #76 and #66 and later Shortridge High School, graduating class of 1948.
Butler University was her choice for college, where she majored in Elementary Education. At Butler, she joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and...
Margaret J. Hand
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret J. Hand, a longtime resident of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away recently. She is remembered for her distinguished career in public service and her lasting impact on the Tippecanoe County judicial system, particularly in the area of juvenile justice.
Judge Hand served as a Tippecanoe County Juvenile Court Judge, where she devoted much of her career to protecting the welfare...
Vicki Rennier
Jan 2, 2026
Greenfield, Indiana – Vicki Rennier, 74, passed away after being comforted by her family and friends. Her kind heart, strong will, and love will be deeply missed.
Vicki was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Raymond and Mabel (Campbell) Vernier on September 15, 1951. A graduate of Arlington High School, Vicki worked as a nail technician for over 40 years before...
Emogene "Hetty" Rouse
Jan 2, 2026
Emogene "Hetty" Rouse, 86, of Whiteland, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1939 in Moss, Tennessee to Wooten and Moline Johnson. She worked various jobs including owning her own ceramic shop. She retired from Black & Decker after 12 years in customer service.
Emogene is survived by her 2 daughters Betty (Barry) Bouse and Robbie...
Nicholas J. O'Donnell
Jan 2, 2026
Nicholas J. O’Donnell, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis to Margaret Thecla (Denk) and John Joseph O’Donnell on February 15, 1956. Nick graduated from Cathedral High School. He attended Indiana University and remained an avid Hoosier fan his entire life. He was able to experience the Hoosier Rose Bowl victory over Alabama...
Billie "Bill" Gene Long
Jan 1, 2026
Billie “Bill” Gene Long was born on October 18, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed at the age of 79 on January 1, 2026 He is survived by his wife Linda Marie Myers, son Greg (Karla) Long, daughter Jill (Tom) Edwards, grandchildren Phillip, Wyatt and Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph E. Long, mother Helen Marie...
Andrew "Andy" Van Tassel
Jan 1, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Van Tassel passed away surrounded by his family at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, IN on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. He was born on May 10th, 1968 in Muncie, IN to Clark and Sharon Van Tassel. He attended Wes-Del High School and graduated in 1986. He then attended Ball State University where he received his degree in...
John F. Emily
Jan 1, 2026
John F. Emily, 94, of New Palestine, passed away January 1st, 2026. He was born March 8th, 1931, in Corydon, Indiana to parents Clyde and Margaret Emily.
John joined the United States Army as a young man, and proudly served his country from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. During his time in the service, John received many awards including a Purple...
Nancy E. Mercuri
Jan 1, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Munro Mercuri of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Long Island, NY, on August 26, 1943, to parents, James and Marguerite (Davis) Munro. She was the heart of her family and the soul of her home. A woman of quiet strength, endless generosity, and unwavering love, Nancy...
James William Cheatham, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
James William Cheatham, Sr.
James was born on December 3, 1939, to Frances Whitner and Rozell Cheatham and was raised on the southside of Indianapolis, IN.
Not long after high school, he joined the military, serving his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he came home and started his company called Che Che Magazine. He then worked at Wishard...
Eleanor Frances Carter, R.N.
Dec 31, 2025
Eleanor Frances Carter of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 5, 1938, and adopted by loving parents Vivian and Janice (Browning) Collins.
As a young girl Eleanor moved to North Charleston, South Carolina, graduating from St. Andrews High School before attending the College of Charleston...
Lilah Fay Jarrett
Dec 31, 2025
Lilah Fay Jarrett
Two months of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025. Lilah was born on November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Michael (Rhonda) Mascoe. She is survived by parents Kayla Cissell and Joshua Jarrett, brother Kayden Reel, grandmother Allison Jarrett, grandfather Michael (Deborah) Jarrett, grandparents Elizabeth and Jeremy Farrar, great grandparents Roy and...
William Byron DeCapua
Dec 31, 2025
William “Byron” DeCapua passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday.
Byron was born in Akron, Ohio on February 7, 1936, to William T. and Geraldine Sassano DeCapua.
Byron’s life revolved around his faith, his family, his community, and his long career in sales. Byron graduated from Broad Ripple...
David L. Clapp
Dec 31, 2025
David Leland Clapp, age 82, was born May 25, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leland Quayle Clapp and Margaret Elizabeth (Walker) Clapp. He went to be with his Lord on December 31, 2025. He died at home after a short but fierce battle with Cancer. David graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis in 1961. He graduated with...
George William Robinson
Dec 30, 2025
George William Robinson passed away on December 30, 2025. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his foster daughter, Sherrie Thompson; his parents, Bill and Willa Robinson; and his brother David, who died in childhood. George is survived by brothers Milford (Sue Hildebrandt) and Mark (Nancy Lander), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and chosen families — including the...
Debra Lynn Brown
Dec 30, 2025
Debra Lynn Brown passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 7:13 a.m., at the age of 67. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, faith and deep care for others.
Debra was an amazing, enduring woman—full of life, spunk, and strength. In the later years of her life, she faced significant health challenges, yet she remained...
