Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sharon Sue Moore
Dec 11, 2025
Sharon Moore, a devoted mother, grandmother, and unwavering source of love and encouragement, passed away peacefully, just as she always hoped—quickly and without pain. A proud native Hoosier, Sharon carried Midwestern values of hard work, humility, and perseverance throughout her life. While Indiana was always home at heart, she also possessed the courage and curiosity to step beyond what was...
Mildred Louise Kramer
Dec 10, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Mildred Louise Kramer, 98, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2025.
Lousie was born in Carlisle, a small town in West Virginia, to her parents Ira & Maggie (Lawson) Washburn on October 2, 1927. The family moved to Indianapolis in the 40’s, where Louise got a job with Western Electric, staying there for over 30 years before her...
Billy Ray Allen
Dec 10, 2025
Billy Ray Allen ,72, of Indianapolis passed away at his residence on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.
Billy was born November 1, 1953, in Erin Tennessee. He was the son of the Bailey Allen and Maebell (Bryant) Allen. Billy met Maralyn (Kraning) Allen the love of his life in 1970, sharing a legacy of 52 years of marriage. Billy was a proud...
Brian Thomas Simpson
Dec 10, 2025
Brian Thomas Simpson,
age 57, passed away in the comfort of his own home on the morning of December 10, 2025. Brian was born in Noblesville, Indiana on March 30, 1968, to Mervin and Marianne (Camp) Simpson. Brian was a Navy Veteran and proudly served his country.
On January 11, 2005, Brian married his beloved wife, Trish, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Over...
Morris "Sam" Denton, Jr.
Dec 10, 2025
Morris "Sam" Denton, Jr. passed away at home in The Villages, Florida December 10, 2025.
Sam was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on March 20, 1942 to Morris & Mary Denton Sr. He attended Manual High School in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Sam was appointed to the Indianapolis Fire Department October 1, 1969. He was instrumental in bringing the World Police & Fire Games to...
Shirley Marco Kulwin
Dec 10, 2025
Shirley M. Kulwin died on Wednesday, December 10th, 2025. She was born on May 15th, 1935 to Jack and Sadye Marco in Champaign, Illinois. She had an older sister Jewel M. Kurland who proceeded her death along with her parents.
As a child growing up in Champaign Illinois she was on the Swim Team at the Champaign Country Club. When she...
Lee Roy Parrott
Dec 10, 2025
Celebration of Life for Lee Roy Parrott
Today, we celebrate the life of Lee Roy Parrott — a man whose dedication was to God, family, service, and love for all. He was a great husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, provider, protector, and leader.
Lee entered this world on August 20, 1938, in Noblesville, IN, and transitioned on December 10, 2025, peacefully....
Martha Ann Kral
Dec 10, 2025
KRAL, MARTHA ANN (MARTY)
Age 73, of Indianapolis, passed away December 10, 2025. Born and raised in Hopkins, Minnesota, and later in Overland Park, Kansas, by parents Stanley and Catharine Kral.
Marty married David Kosednar in May of 1996 and considered that to be a highlight of her life. Marty enjoyed music and played in a recorder group for many years. She...
Donald Joseph Cope
Dec 9, 2025
Donald Joseph Cope, 95, passed away on Tuesday, December 9, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, on November 14, 1930, the son of the late Earl Ernest and Ruth Caroline Augusta (Abraham) Cope. He graduated from Manual High School in 1948 and studied mechanical engineering at Purdue University.
Don married the love of his life, the late Ragene Anne (Remler)...
Aislynn Michal Ball
Dec 9, 2025
Aislynn Ball, age 24, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2025, surrounded by her loving parents and siblings, after a prolonged and courageous battle with a rare disease. She was a joyful, kind, and compassionate young woman whose life was a profound gift to all who knew her.
Born on January 5, 2001, to Steve and Ashleigh Ball,...
Floyd Robert Lively
Dec 9, 2025
F. Robert Lively, 88, of Indianapolis, passed away December 9th, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 23, 1936 in Indianapolis, Bob was an attorney with Lively, Shaver and Troiani on the southside of Indianapolis for 55 years. Bob served in the United States Army and in the Judge Advocate General’s office. He dedicated his life to creating...
Daniel Kremer
Dec 8, 2025
Daniel “Poppy” Kremer, 87, also lovingly known as Dad, Dan, Danny, and Uncle Danny, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family, including his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, and other cherished family members.
Dan was born on May 15, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Raymond and Dott (Dunham) Kremer. A lifelong Hoosier, he...
Charlotte Jean Blake
Dec 8, 2025
Charlotte Jean Blake, beloved daughter of Gene and Catherine Blake, passed away December 8th, 2025. She was born in Flemingsburg, Kentucky March 29th, 1946.
Charlotte is survived by her four children Kimberley Pruit, Tammy Cook, Gerald Pinkham, and Richard Pinkham; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her siblings Mike Blake and Lori Pringle; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews; and her...
Gene Arthur Coleman
Dec 7, 2025
Gene Arthur Coleman, 89, of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2025, with his wife, Cathy, by his side.
Born August 18, 1936, in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Gene was raised in Roswell, New Mexico. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1968, then settled in Lawrence, Indiana, where he lived for more than...
Sue Ann Silva
Dec 7, 2025
Sue Ann Silva, age 77 of Indianpaolis, Indiana passed away on Sunday morning, December 7, 2025.
Sue Ann was born on March 28, 1948 in Marion, Illinois.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Flanner Buchanan - Speedway, located at 2950 North High School Road, Indianapolis, IN.
In accordance with Sue Ann's wishes,...
James Sanders
Dec 7, 2025
James D. Sanders
83 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 7, 2025. James was born on March 27, 1942, in Hardy, Kentucky to the late Lonnie and Elizabeth Sanders. He was an Air Force Veteran. He was a retired custodian at Center Grove High School. He was preceded in death by his daughter Jamie Pence, brother William Sanders, great granddaughter...
Robert Scherer
Dec 6, 2025
Robert C. Scherer, 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 6, 2025.
Bob was born in Chicago, Illinois, to Charles and Betty Scherer. He graduated from St. Rita’s High School and St. Thomas College, where he earned a degree in accounting. He began his career as an accountant with Whiteway Signs in Chicago before transferring to Indianapolis in 1974 with...
Erica Beth Cupp
Dec 6, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Erica Beth Cupp, 46, tragically passed far too soon on December 6, 2025. Her brightness, her love, and her devotion will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Erica was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana by parents Jerry and Brenda Pero. She graduated from Franklin Central High School and attended Indiana University studying Criminal Justice. After...
Juanita Donness (White) Cunningham
Dec 6, 2025
Juanita Donness Cunningham, 94, passed away on Saturday December 6, 2025. She was born April 8, 1931, to Ernest and Emma (Kassing) White in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She was a proud graduate of Arsenal Technical High School Class of 1949.
Donness married the love of her life, Robert Cunningham in 1951 and they were married 55 years until his death in 2007.
Donness loved...
Mark Edward Allen, Sr.
Dec 6, 2025
A Life Begins with Love
Mark E. Allen Sr. was born on April 18, 1956, to Raymond Udell Allen Sr. and Betty Jane Allen in Indianapolis, Indiana. Raised in a large, loving family as the fourth of nine children, he attended Riverside School 44 and graduated from George Washington High School. From an early age, his life was rooted in faith,...
