Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Tammy M. Beckham
Oct 4, 2025
Tammy M. Beckham, 59, left this world too soon, on October 4th, 2025. Tammy was born March 28th, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
In her early years, Tammy grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arlington High School. She excelled at running track, swimming, and even boxing, making her a feared prospect by many reluctant male suitors.
Tammy was remarkably talented in...
Dr. Steven Emory Dixon
Oct 4, 2025
Steven E. Dixon DDS, 78 passed away October 4, 2025. He was born January 7, 1947 in Linton, Indiana. He graduated from Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana and after graduation attended Indiana State University in Terre Haute, Indiana. He had a desire to become a dentist and went to Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. After receiving his license, he...
Betty Jean Coleman
Oct 4, 2025
Betty was born on December 28, 1949, in McComb, Mississippi. She moved to Indianapolis, Indiana with her family around 1952. Betty attended Shortridge High School, graduating in 1969. She was united in marriage to Richard C. Coleman Sr. on April 25, 1970. They shared a loving marriage, creating beautiful memories with their seven kids, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren for 55 years.
Betty...
Kathleen Allyn Rensing
Oct 4, 2025
Kathleen Allyn Rensing, 74, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on March 14, 1951, in Berea, Ohio, to the late Leonard and Joann Morse.
Kathy graduated from Harrison High School in Evansville in 1969, and from Indiana State University in 1973, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology.
Kathy married LaVergne Bernard Rensing, of Damianville, Illinois,...
Steven Lee Spiller, Sr.
Oct 4, 2025
Steven Lee Spiller, Sr., 59, of Carmel, IN passed away in his home on Saturday, October 4, 2025. Steve was born in Chicago, IL on February 7, 1966, to Dixie & James Spiller.
He grew up in Matteson, IL where he graduated from Rich South High School in 1984. Steve moved to Carmel in 1986 where he eventually worked for Langston...
John "Jack" A. Dearth
Oct 4, 2025
John A. “Jack” Dearth, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, peacefully, in his home surrounded by his immediate family. Jack was born on May 4, 1941, in Bloomington, Illinois, to parents Larry Dearth and Susan “Betty” (Rice) Dearth.
Jack was a 1959 graduate of Trinity High School (Bloomington Central Catholic) in Bloomington and achieved a bachelor’s degree in business at...
Jerry Lee Holman
Oct 4, 2025
Jerry Lee Holman, 76, passed away on October 4, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, Jerry was born on September 7, 1949, to Dewey Earlis Holman and Cormie Felma Massey.
Jerry was a fiery, determined man who called it like he saw it – and didn’t care who heard him. A proud Hoosier through and through, he cheered loud...
Sherry Ann Dixon
Oct 4, 2025
Sherry Ann Dixon
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It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Sherry Dixon, a cherished resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, who departed this life on October 4, 2025, at the age of 47. Sherry, preceded in death by her beloved father Larry Feller, leaves behind her devoted husband of...
Colleen I. Watson
Oct 4, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Colleen Isabel Watson on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
She passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 97, surrounded by her children. Colleen was born in Detroit, Michigan, on February 3, 1928 as the only child to her parents, Isabel German-Simpson and Wallace...
Edna Pearl Williams
Oct 4, 2025
Edna Pearl Williams was a woman of deep faith who devoted much of her life to healthcare and was known for her passion for baking and generous, compassionate spirit. She passed away on Oct. 4, 2025, in Indianapolis, Ind., at the age of 86.
Born on February 6, 1939, in Paris, Tenn., Edna was the daughter of Lizzie Porter Puckett and...
Phillip James Miller
Oct 4, 2025
Phillip James Miller
81 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 4, 2025. Phillip was born on June 21, 1944, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Dovie Miller. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Berchal Miller, Robert Miller, Clayton Miller, Lois Ramsey, Laura Miller, Lillie Reece and Bonnie Oglisby. He is survived by his wife Sandy...
Thelma Dean Holtman
Oct 4, 2025
Indianapolis – Thelma Dean Holtman of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Northwest Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thelma was born to Richard and Crystal (Brown) Cameron on December 27, 1930, in Nameoki (now Granite City), Illinois, living with family friends (late) Clarence and Virginia Allen until age eight, and in multiple locations during her school years.
Thelma...
Edward Ching Liang
Oct 4, 2025
Edward Ching Liang, 78, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on October 4, 2025. Edward was born on February 15, 1947, in a country side town called Miaoli, in Taiwan. He was one of five boys in the family.
Edward was a man who was never afraid to speak his mind and lived life with confidence...
Charles "Bill" Baxter
Oct 4, 2025
Bill was born December 27, 1943, to William & Allie (Puckett) Baxter in Richlands, Virginia.
After moving to Indiana, Bill attended schools in Putnam County, and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1962 where he excelled in sports and worked before and after school at a dairy farm.
After Business College, he worked as controller at Ball Corp., then Schneider Engineering Co.,...
Lois Jean Schoop
Oct 2, 2025
Lois Jean Schoop, 80, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Chicago, IL to parents, Clarence and Anita (Ohde) Lindstrom.
Lois grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She graduated from Hammond High School in 1963. She received a B.A. Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.
Lois...
Katherine M. Witcher
Oct 2, 2025
Katherine M. “Kathy” Witcher, 92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 2, 2025. Kathy was born in Gallatin, TN on March 18, 1933. Kathy was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Beach Grove Chapter #465 and Daughters of the Nile. Kathy is survived by her three children: Linda A. Wade (Danny), Noel...
Kenneth Edward Warrick
Oct 2, 2025
Kenneth Edward Warrick, fondly known as Ken and affectionately referred to as "GpaK" by his loved ones, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on July 23, 1940, in Columbiana, Ohio, Ken was a pillar of support for his family and an integral part of their lives.
Ken embraced the role of grandparent with unwavering dedication. He attended...
Nina R. Perry
Oct 1, 2025
Nina Rose Treon Perry, a selfless and devoted mother and grandmother passed away on October 1, 2025. Born March 14, 1961, in Garden Grove, California, Nina was the second born to Norman and Naomi Treon.
A graduate of Carmel High School and Purdue University, Nina fully embraced and modeled the value of hardwork. At a young age she assisted her father...
Stephen Schmutte
Oct 1, 2025
Stephen Dow Schmutte of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully in his home on October 1, 2025 at the age of 63 years old.
Steve was born May 8, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN, the only son of the late Charles and Mary Joan (nee Trueblood) Schmutte. After attending St. Lawrence Catholic School and St. Pius X Catholic School, he graduated from Bishop...
Bhagwan (B.C.) Patel
Oct 1, 2025
Bhagwan (B.C.) Patel, 86, passed away on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Navsari, India on February 11, 1939, as the second youngest of 11 children, he grew up working in the family business while also excelling in academics and sports. Bhagwan came to Chicago in 1960 to complete his civil engineering degree at the Chicago...
