Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 20, 2026

Edward “Ed” Jay Ellis, 78, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on April 20, 2026. He was born on July 7, 1947, in Seattle, Washington at U.S. Naval Air Station, to parents, Clem and Maria Ellis.

Ed's distinguished military career spanned 22 years, during which he served honorably in the United States Army. He was a talented clarinetist and rose to conduct...

Apr 20, 2026

Skip was born on December 3, 1947, to Dorothy and Hubert "Hip" Rethmeier. He grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central in 1966.

Skip proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve before beginning his career with the Indianapolis Police Department in 1973. During his time with the IPD, he served as a field training officer,...

Apr 20, 2026

McCordsville, Indiana – Joseph Edward Sitzman, 86, passed away on April 20, 2026. A scout master, a strong Catholic, and most importantly, a proud father, his presence will be missed by all who knew him.

Joe was born on October 15, 1939, to parents Joseph R. & Hildreth (Siefert) Sitzman in Indianapolis. He graduated from Cathedral High School, where he played...

Apr 20, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Sara Keyler, a devoted homemaker whose life was marked by dedication and the simple joys of life, passed away on April 19, 2026, in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born on July 27, 1936, in Rushville, Indiana. Sara’s 89 years were characterized by a steadfast commitment to creating a nurturing home and embracing the outdoor pursuits that brought her peace and...

Apr 19, 2026

Geneva J. Quinn passed away on April 19, 2026 in Indianapolis, IN at the age of 76.

Geneva was born in Valporaiso, Indiana and attended Valporaiso High School and Ball State University. She worked as a Manager for FedEx and Ambassadair Travel Club in Indianapolis. A talented artist, she was an incredible painter and gifted seamstress. Collector, world-traveler, quirky gift-giver and...

Apr 19, 2026

Apr 19, 2026

Jeremy Wayne Phillips entered this world September 18, 1974, at 10:44 p.m. at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. He entered eternity April 19, 2026, at 2:25 a.m., also at Methodist Hospital. He leaves to mourn him his parents, Freida and Michael Phillips, sons Kristofer and Jackson, girlfriend Amy Wagoner and his most loyal and loving dog, Xena. He also leaves Aunt...

Apr 18, 2026

Nancy Jo Reed, 66, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ben Reed and Louella (Stone) Reed.

Nancy had a deep connection to the natural world – finding joy in flowers, animals and a fascination with even the smallest bugs. She loved to save and preserve all...

Apr 18, 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana – James L. Nix, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026.

Jim was born on July 4, 1936, in Evansville, Indiana to parents John N. & Mildred E. (Hallam) Nix. After graduating from Benjamin Bosse High School, he attended Butler University on a football scholarship where he met the love of his life, Jane Lineback. They...

Apr 18, 2026

Bonnie Campbell Stidham, 76, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was a most precious loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Bonnie was born into a large Campbell family in Perry County Kentucky in the little town of Butterfly on March 26, 1950. She attended Sonia Grade School and MC Napier Hight School.

Bonnie’s pride and...

Apr 18, 2026

Katherine Elaine Tomlinson Bumen, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away April 18, 2026.

Katherine was born on May 24, 1939, in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School. She married Darrell J. Bumen on November 16, 1957, and was married for thirteen years and had two daughters. Katherine retired from I.U.P.U.I. Medical Bookstore and served in the United States Navy Reserves.

Katherine has...

Apr 18, 2026

Thom B. Bondus III passed away on April 18, 2026, after a recent illness related to his dementia. He was born February 17, 1953, and grew up in Chicago and Edwardsville Illinois. Thom attended Indiana University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the IU Student Athletic Board. Thom was a Certified Public Accountant and most recently...

Apr 17, 2026

Jeanine A (Marlatt) Smith, 79, formerly of Kokomo, IN passed away on April 17th in Westfield, IN. She was born to James and Kathryn (Sampson) Marlatt on 28 July 1946 in Hudson, MI, and was the oldest of their three children. She married Gary H. Smith in 1965; he preceded her in death in 1998.

Jeanine was a 1964 graduate of...

Apr 17, 2026

Robert James Kevoian — known to millions simply as “Bob” — co-founder of The Bob & Tom Show and one of the most enduring voices (and recognizable laughs) in American radio history, died peacefully in his home on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 75.

Just moments before he died, his last words to his wife...

Apr 17, 2026

JoAnn Zook Phillips, 97, passed peacefully away April 17th, 2026, and is now in the loving embrace of her Lord.

She was born March 17th, 1929, in Indianapolis to parents Orville and Dora Lee Zook.

JoAnn grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school.

She married the love of her life Lawrence “Dave” Phillips. They shared over 50 wonderful years...

Apr 17, 2026

Rock Hill, SC. | Mark Henry Colangelo, 65 (DOB: February 26, 1961)., of 1320 Hollydale Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730, passed away peacefully April 17, 2026

He was raised on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, and was the son of Donald Basile Colangelo and Anna Shirley (Notaro) Colangelo, who passed away in 2011 and 2018, respectively. He graduated from Warren...

Apr 16, 2026

Melissa Anne Nickey McCoy Montgomery passed away on April 16, 2026. She was born March 15, 1966 in Philadelphia, Mississippi near the Choctaw Indian reservation.

Missi is survived by her husband, Thurman Montgomery, of 37 years, son Marcus (Ali) Montgomery, daughter Mercedes Montgomery, granddaughters Taylor and Sydney Bradley, brothers Mike McCoy, Jody (Terri) McCoy, Randall Nickey and a host of aunts,...

Apr 16, 2026

Joyce Clare Graves, beloved matriarch, devoted Catholic, and the warm center of a wonderfully large and boisterous family, passed peacefully into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by her children. She was 90 years old –and every one of those years was lived with grace, laughter, faith, a feisty spirit, and an...

Apr 16, 2026

Robert A. Coval, 83, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. He met his wife of 63 years, Betty A. (Campbell) Coval, in high school, where he was a drum major and she was a majorette. Together they lived in Indiana, England, Sweden, and Florida, and shared a lifelong love of travel.

Bob was preceded in death by his...