Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Maurice E. Maguire
Dec 23, 2025
Maurice Edmund Maguire, age 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 23, 2025. He was born on March 13, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he spent much of his life serving others and building lasting relationships.
Maurice was a proud follower of Jesus Christ and lived his faith through service, kindness, and compassion. He had a deep love for his...
Ronald Silence Sr.
Dec 23, 2025
Ronald D. Silence Sr., 77, of Indianapolis, passed away December 23rd, 2025. He was born on September 8th, 1948, in Indianapolis to parents Mary Belle and Jackson Silence.
Ronnie grew up in Indy and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school. A very hard worker, Ronnie was a Union Carpenter most of his life.
In 1968, he married the love of his life,...
Judith Lynn Olson
Dec 23, 2025
Judith "Judy" Lynn Olson, 83, passed away peacefully on December 23 in Fishers, Indiana, after a prolonged battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Judy is survived by her brother, Brent Brown (Barb); her husband of 56 years, David Olson; her sons, Jeff (Angela) Olson and Todd (Sharon) Olson; and her grandchildren, Davis Olson and Russell Olson.
Born on August 11, 1942, in Elkhart, Indiana,...
Daniel Harold Stauber
Dec 23, 2025
Daniel H Stauber, 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Broad Ripple on December 23rd. Dan was born in Indianapolis on December 3rd, 1946, to Paul and Mary Stauber. He played football at North Central High School and at Wabash College until his position, single wing quarterback, was eliminated from play in his sophomore year. After graduating from Wabash,...
Elizabeth Yontz Clark
Dec 23, 2025
Elizabeth Yontz Clark, born February 15, 1936, in Paris, Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 9 a.m., at the age of 89.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry, her brother, Karl Yontz, and her grandchild, Zachary Clark.
She is survived by her three sons, Steven (Lisa), Scot (Patty), and Terry II; granddaughters...
John Brayton Boeke
Dec 22, 2025
Born June 11th, 1957, in Indianapolis to the late Michael and Brooks Boeke, John Boeke was a man of many passions and his life a testament to the power of consistency and selflessness. He loved to read and listen to music, spending hours each day in his library that he designed himself or in spiritual contemplation out in the beautiful...
Patrick Alan McKenzie
Dec 22, 2025
Pat McKenzie, 72, of Indianapolis, IN passed away at his residence on December 22, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1953 in Columbus, OH, son of the late Robert and Edith “Jackie” McKenzie. Pat was married to Daniese O'Neal McKenzie who survives him. Pat and Daniese were looking forward to celebrating 45 Years of loving marriage on December 27,...
Betty Lou Burney
Dec 21, 2025
Betty (James) Burney of Fishers, IN, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the age of 100. She was born in Morristown IN, on October 4, 1925, to parents, Glenn and Nell (Keaton) James. Her family moved to a farm outside Spiceland, IN, where Betty graduated from Spiceland High School, class of ’43. Betty received a full scholarship to Purdue...
Kathy Geminden
Dec 21, 2025
Kathy Geminden, 76, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2025. She was born on May 22, 1949, to Cecil Woods and Julia (Richardson) Woods.
Kathy worked for years as a senior underwriting assistant but her true love and passion was for her family. Kathy and Steve were married on February 27, 1971, and enjoyed nearly 55 beautiful years...
Walter R. Reed
Dec 21, 2025
Walter Ronald Reed
Ron Reed, 88, passed peacefully in the early evening of December 21st surrounded by Marcia, his devoted wife of 67 years, and his 6 loving children.
Ron (Dad) was born December 14, 1937, in Quincy, Illinois to parents Walter E. and Deloris (Koenig) Reed. He graduated from Howe High School in 1955. On a blind date, in 1956, he...
Nancy A. Ahrbecker
Dec 21, 2025
Nancy Ann (Shumaker) Ahrbecker, age 88, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 21, 2025. She was born on September 17, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Nancy was the daughter of Leo “Shuey” Shumaker and Katherine “Kitty” (Weatherton) Shumaker, and the younger sister of William Shumaker, deceased June 5, 2012.
Nancy graduated from Shortridge High School and Depauw University. She taught elementary...
Wayne Lee Hasket, Jr.
Dec 21, 2025
Wayne Lee Haskett, Jr., a beloved husband, author, and devoted member of his community, passed away on December 21, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on February 3, 1959, in Indiana, Wayne lived a life marked by kindness, care, and an unwavering faith.
A proud veteran of the Army, Wayne's dedication extended beyond his service to his country; he was a cherished...
Linda Kay Button
Dec 21, 2025
Linda K. Button was born on April 3, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Tom and Kay Whitcomb. Seven and a half years later she welcomed her only sibling, Mark. The family grew up on the North side of Indianapolis, Indiana.
Linda was a member of the first Senior class graduating from the brand new North Central High School building in 1964....
Jack Dan
Dec 20, 2025
Jack Dan, age 96, passed away December 20, 2025, He was born July 31, 1929 to Samuel and Ruth Dan.
He attended John Strange Elementary School and Broad Ripple High School where he ran on the track team.
After graduation, Jack joined the U.S. Marine Corp, serving from 1948 to 1952, including participating in the Wonsan-Hungnam-Chosin Campaign in Northern Korea as a...
Keymanee "Key" Rippy
Dec 20, 2025
Keymanee Katrell Rippy, lovingly known to all as “Key,” was a bright light whose life was filled with love, ambition, and deep purpose. On December 20, 2025, that light was tragically taken from us, leaving behind a heartbreak that words can hardly express and a void that will never be filled.
Keymanee was born on November 8, 2002, in Indianapolis, Indiana,...
Mitsue Riccardo
Dec 20, 2025
Mitsue (Horiuchi) Riccardo, 75, passed away peacefully at her home in McCordsville, Indiana, on December 20, 2025. She was born on April 5, 1950, in Shizuoka, Japan, to Takashi and Mariko Horiuchi.
Mitsue was the beloved and devoted wife of Richard Riccardo, who preceded her in death. Together, they shared nearly 56 years of marriage--a partnership filled with love, loyalty, and...
Marcia Belle Heaton
Dec 20, 2025
Marcia Belle VanTreese Romeril Heaton, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Marcia (“Marti”) was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, cousin, daughter, and friend. She was adored by all who knew her, known especially for her good nature, great sense of humor & wit, and love & devotion for her family and friends.
Marcia was born on June...
Wolfgang Wahlers
Dec 19, 2025
Wolfgang Wahlers passed away on December 19th, 2025. He was born on December 9th, 1942, in Goslar, Germany.
At 22 years old, Wolfgang immigrated to the United States from Germany on August 30th, 1965. He later made his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he built a life rooted in hard work, family, and perseverance. On November 6th, 2018, Wolfgang proudly became...
Joy Sharon Sullender
Dec 19, 2025
Joy Sharon Barkman Sullender, age 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away in her home under hospice care on December 19, 2025. Joy was born on April 9, 1932, in Spencer, Indiana, the fifth child of Fred and Edith (Parrish) and was later adopted at age nine (9) by Hollice Barkman after the death of her mother and father.
Mrs. Sullender received...
Richard Douglas Sharp
Dec 19, 2025
Richard Douglas Sharp, 77, was born on April 25, 1948, in Terre Haute to John Edward Sharp and Velma Jane Sharp.
Rich graduated from Southport High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree from Purdue University. He went on to work in retail and commercial lighting and design. After retirement he enjoyed sharing his expertise while working at Sullivan...
