Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Opal "Jane" Warrum
Nov 7, 2025
Opal Jane Warrum, lovingly known as Jane, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on March 23, 1937, Jane filled every day of her life with a lot of love and a little bit of fun.
On September 24, 1965, she married the love of her life, Bill Warrum. Together they shared sixty wonderful years,...
Harry Hontos
Nov 7, 2025
Harry Hontos, born on May 15, 1943, in Psili Vrisi, Greece, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, surrounded by his children, daughter-in-law, and youngest grandson. He was a cherished figure in his community, known for his charismatic personality, witty humor, and willingness to lend a hand to others in need.
Harry served in the Greek military before immigrating to London,...
Mary S. DeRose
Nov 6, 2025
Mary Shelley (Young) DeRose, multi-talented, tender-hearted, wife, mother, and grandmother, died peacefully at age 94 on November 6, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, her home town for almost 60 years. Hers was a life well lived, to a tune uniquely her own.
Her name "Mary Shelley" was carefully chosen by her parents, Nina and Jack Young, who were literature lovers, art appreciators,...
Anita Florence Wahlstrom
Nov 6, 2025
Anita Florence Wahlstrom, 96, a beloved mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, friend, and faithful Catholic, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2025, surrounded by family and religious Sisters of the Little Sisters of the Poor.
Anita was born on April 24, 1929, in Detroit, Michigan. She is survived by daughters Anne (Jack) Phillips, Marie (Mark) Ford, Jennifer (Steve) Land, Martha (Tony) Schneider,...
Glenn S. Harper
Nov 6, 2025
Glenn S. Harper, 60, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on November 6, 2025. Glenn was born to Shirley Doty on November 18, 1964.
Glenn was larger than life, known for his contagious and boisterous laugh that could fill any room and a great sense of humor that kept everyone smiling. Driven by remarkable determination and skill, he...
Arthur Carl Kern, Jr.
Nov 6, 2025
Arthur “Art” Carl Kern Jr., age 82, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on November 6, 2025. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, and raised in Hayward, Wisconsin, Art lived life on his own terms, with humor, love for his family, and a healthy dose of stubbornness. He spent 37 years with Ford Motor Company, where he took pride in being part...
W. Thomas Schemmel
Nov 6, 2025
W. Thomas “Tom” Schemmel of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family. He leaves behind a legacy of love, service, faith, and spirited storytelling.
Born in Ryan, Iowa, Tom graduated from St. Patrick’s High School and was active in his hometown community, often singing and playing piano at weddings and funerals. Working in his father’s drugstore in Ryan...
Jordyn Jo'Lee Payne
Nov 5, 2025
Jordyn Jo’Lee was a bright, bold, unforgettable ray of sunshine whose presence filled every room she entered. She left this world too soon on November 5th, 2025. She was born on March 8th, 2013, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jordyn attended Maplewood, Brook Park, and Brookview Elementary Schools, and later Stonybrook Middle School, where she made a lasting impact on friends, teachers,...
Peter Forsythe Davidson
Nov 5, 2025
Peter passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, 11/05/25 after a months long illness in his home on the West Side of Indianapolis. Pete was born in Camden, New Jersey 08/16/1951, the third of four children born to George and Margaret Davidson who predeceased Peter. The family resided in Philadelphia Pa as well as Camden and Bloomfield NJ prior to relocating to...
Alice Lou Lalioff
Nov 4, 2025
Alice Lou Lalioff, age 92, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Indianapolis to Laurence and A. Esther (Jones) Cook, Alice grew into a woman whose warmth, humor, and unwavering devotion shaped the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was a beloved mother of three and the proud...
Leigh Buchanan Bangs
Nov 4, 2025
Leigh B. Bangs 89, passed away on Tuesday November 4, 2025, following a decline over several years with Lewy Body Dementia.
Leigh was born in Marblehead, Massachusetts in 1936 to Edward E. Bangs and Laura M. Bangs (Morton). Leigh was an only child and his family lived in several cities in Massachusetts, where he graduated from Reading High School. Leigh attended...
Jack R. Roberts
Nov 4, 2025
Jack Richard Roberts, 90, of Whitestown, Indiana, formerly of Carmel, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 4, 2025. Born on February 9, 1935, in Marion, Ohio, to parents George William Roberts and Earma (Lowery) Roberts. Jack lived a life marked by faith, family, service, joy, humor, and quiet strength.
On September 9, 1956, Jack married the...
Jerry Carter Edgerton
Nov 4, 2025
On April 26,1941, JC and Mary Carter Edgerton welcomed their first child, Jerry Carter Edgerton at Marion General Hospital. He lived a fairly idyllic childhood on the family farm. He was a member of First Friends Church and active in 4-H. He graduated from Marion High School in 1959 and continued his education at Earlham College where he earned his...
Suzanne K. Auscherman
Nov 4, 2025
Suzanne Karol Auscherman, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025. Suzanne was born to Eugene and Kathleen Wallace and grew up in Indianapolis with a sharp mind, generous heart, and a lifelong love of music, books, and nature. A graduate of Shortridge High School, she and Robert G. “Bob” Auscherman were high school sweethearts. Their marriage...
Ernesto Avelino Carrasco, Sr.
Nov 4, 2025
Ernesto Avelino Carrasco, Sr.
95 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on November 4, 2025. Ernesto was born on November 10, 1929, in Oaxaca, Mexico. He was a retired Psychiatrist. He began his career at VA Hospital on Cold Springs Road. Then worked at Central State Hospital and various other hospitals. He ended his career at Picard Mental Health. He was a...
Tae Choe
Nov 4, 2025
Tae Il Choe, 53 of Westfield, passed away Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Tae was born April 30, 1972 in Daegu, South Korea. He received his Bachelor’s degree from IUPUI.
Tae was the CEO of Old Mountain Archery and was a member of the Korean Catholic Church.
Funeral services will be help on Wednesday, November 12 at 10:00 am at Flanner Buchanan-Hamilton Memorial...
Jeffrey Earl Wright
Nov 4, 2025
Jeffrey Earl Wright, born on April 30, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, left this world on November 4, 2025, in Fishers, Indiana. A brilliant mind in the fields of firmware and software engineering, Jeff was widely recognized for his extraordinary talent and innovative thinking. Throughout his career, he became known as the expert that international tech companies turned to when faced...
Dana Joyce Witmer
Nov 3, 2025
Dana J. Witmer, age 83, of Fishers, Indiana, peacefully passed away on November 3, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, the eldest daughter of Melvin and Velma Day.
Dana graduated from Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois. She went on to earn both a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Business...
Harriet "Fran" Rodrigue
Nov 3, 2025
Harriet "Fran" Rodrigue, born on August 26, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away at her home on November 3, 2025. As a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and, recently, great-great grandmother, Fran leaves behind a vibrant legacy nurtured by her unwavering love for family and her passions.
A graduate of Shortridge High School, class of 1958, Fran dedicated much of her...
Jacob E. Smith
Nov 3, 2025
Jacob Edward Smith, lovingly known as “Superman,” passed peacefully at his home in Noblesville, Indiana on November 3, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 15 years old. Jacob was born on March 18, 2010, in Kokomo, Indiana, to his devoted parents, Robert and Christina Smith.
From the moment he entered the world, Jacob shone with uncommon courage...
