Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Petr Vorsilak
Jan 13, 2026
Petr Vorsilak, 73, of Carmel, Indiana passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026.
Born in Prague, Petr left Czechoslovakia in 1969 with a tourist visa to Germany a few weeks before the borders were closed under Russian control. While in Germany, he attained a student visa to the United States and moved to California when he was 17.
He graduated from UC...
Ruth Allie Elkins
Jan 13, 2026
Ruth Allie Elkins passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on June 29, 1932, in Dupont, Indiana, to Leslie Allen and Lillie McKinley (Jackson) Richards.Ruth was a warm and loving mother, deeply devoted to her family. She found joy in sewing, quilting, gardening, and reading, and she generously gave her time to...
Joseph V. Goeller
Jan 12, 2026
Joseph (Joe) Victor Goeller, a life-long Hoosier, passed away on January 12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is survived by his sister, Patricia Ann Leslie of Mishawaka; brother, James Vincent Goeller of Hunting town, Maryland; cousin, Marie Ann (Joseph) Burt of Granger, Indiana; friend, Mary Frances Burt of Indianapolis, and his cousin, Sara Ellen Brown of Portland, Oregon.
Joe was born...
Robert H. Reynolds
Jan 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” Hugh Reynolds was born in St Louis, Missouri on January 3, 1937, and died at the age of 89 in Carmel, Indiana on January 12, 2026. An alum of both Yale ‘58 and Harvard ‘64, and an attorney with Barnes and Thornburg from 1964 to 2001, he joins his darling wife, Carol Jemison Reynolds, and leaves behind three...
Marianne Brocke
Jan 12, 2026
Marianne Brocke was born on April 11, 1942, at St. Margaret’s Hospital in Hammond, Indiana, to Maurey and Elizabeth “Bette” Zlotnik. She loved growing up in Hammond and cherished vivid memories of her childhood neighborhood and lifelong friends. She attended Hammond Morton High School, where she served as editor of the school newspaper and participated in Girls State—early signs of...
Matthew Cornacchione, II
Jan 12, 2026
Matthew Cornacchione II, “Big Matt”, passed away peacefully on January 12th, with family and his beloved dog, Pete Magoo, by his side. He was 80 years old.
Born on October 12th, 1945, in Battle Creek, Michigan, Matthew, aka “Nippie”, was the son of Dr. Matthew and Janice Cornacchione. He grew up in Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana. He later attended Indiana...
Patricia J. Shockley
Jan 12, 2026
Patricia J. Shockley, 95, passed away on January 12, 2026. Born on May 4, 1930, to Agnes R. Hyland Watson and Harry James Watson, she was the youngest of three children. Pat attended St. Agnes Academy before her marriage to Fay Shockley, Jr., a union that lasted 67 years until his death.
Pat always said her dream was to be a...
Rosemary M. Sydow
Jan 11, 2026
Rosemary M. Sydow of Westfield passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 92. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on June, 17 1933, to the late Dudley and Tabitha (Lay) Grubbs where she was one of ten children.
Rosemary attended Manual High School and was a gifted student. After working several years, she met the love of her...
Petr Tikhonovich Konovalov
Jan 11, 2026
Petr Tikhonovich Konovalov, born on July 1, 1934, in Shikhazany, Russia, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana, with his beloved daughter by his side. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, dedication, and unwavering love for his family.
Petr was known for his vibrant personality and impressive skill set. He could do anything...
Steven Parks Schafer
Jan 11, 2026
Steven Parks Schafer, affectionately known as Steve, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 11, 2026, at the age of 82, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Shirley Ann Schafer. Born on October 7, 1943, in Indianapolis, IN, Steve led a life rich in service, friendship, and cherished memories.
Steve's career spanned an impressive 40 years at Chrysler...
Marcia Root Jansen
Jan 10, 2026
Marcia Root Jansen died naturally on January 10, 2026. She was known for the quality of her attention to family and friends. In conversation, she was totally present, making others feel seen, and always seeking understanding. She had a finely tuned social conscience. She was happy in her support of the arts. Marcia Root Jansen was age 87.
Marcia was born...
Rita Frances Klug
Jan 10, 2026
Rita Frances Klug, born on March 31, 1927, in Terre Haute, Indiana, entered her eternal rest on January 10, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A proud alumna of Wiley High School in Terre Haute, Rita graduated on June 9, 1944, and soon after dedicated herself to supporting the war effort during World War II by working at the Terre Haute Ordinance...
Gary Lowe Sr.
Jan 9, 2026
Gary Lowe Sr., 87, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2026. He was born to George A. and Ruth (McCauley) Lowe and raised in Indianapolis. Gary graduated from Ben Davis High School in 1956 and was a Giant fan throughout his life attending countless sporting events. He was drafted into the Army in 1961 and proudly served as a member...
Austin Wayne Smith
Jan 9, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Austin Wayne Smith, 78, passed away on January 9, 2026, to the great sadness of his family. His warmth, his hard-working attitude, and his love for his family will be forever missed.
Austin was born on April 2, 1947, to parents Cecil & Ruth (Gore) Smith in Russellville, Kentucky. The family moved to Indianapolis shortly after Austin’s birth...
John "Jack" T. Clancy
Jan 9, 2026
John “Jack” Thomlinson Clancy, 75, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 9, 2026. He was born on March 6, 1950, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Col. John L. Clancy and Gertrude E. Clancy.
As an “army brat” Jack lived all over the US, including 3 years in Japan, before settling in at Ft Ben Harrison, Indianapolis, Indiana.
He graduated...
Carolyn Marie Schultz
Jan 9, 2026
Carolyn Marie Schultz (Tromley), 78, of Avon, Indiana, entered heaven on January 9, 2026. She was born on December 26, 1947, in Vincennes, Indiana, to Christopher and Anne Tromley. One of eleven children, Carolyn dearly loved her siblings. As the second youngest, she spent countless hours babysitting nieces and nephews for her older siblings, forming special bonds that helped shape...
Donald P. Hay, M.D.
Jan 9, 2026
Don was born in Eastchester, NY on January 14th, 1944. He passed away on January 9th, 2026; just 5 days before his 82nd birthday.
He was a loving husband and trusted partner to his wife of 22 years (Sandra Tunis), and devoted father to his children (Joseph Hay and Sarah Gurstelle), and his stepchildren (Jacob Holub, Shoshanah Bruesewitz, John A. McArdle)....
Julian "Sandy" Dale Stegner
Jan 9, 2026
Julian “Sandy” Dale Stegner
Last call! The bus left the terminal, destination heaven bound. Sandy was called home on January 9, 2026. Sandy was husband to Linda Joan Stegner for 64 years. They were married March 19, 1961, in Indianapolis. Sandy was the only child of deceased parents Oliver and Mabel Stegner. He was born November 6, 1939, in Greensburg, Indiana....
Charlene Kay Lawson
Jan 8, 2026
Charlene (Char) Kay Lawson, 90, of Carmel, Indiana, formerly of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in Carmel.
Born on October 27, 1935, in Southgate, Kentucky, Char was the daughter of Charles and Mildred Benzing. She graduated from Newport High School in 1953 and married the love of her life, Andrew Jackson “Jack” Lawson, on October 30,...
Dale Robert Cherry
Jan 8, 2026
Dale Robert Cherry, age 63 of Greenfield, IN passed away on Thursday evening, January 8, 2026.
Dale was born on November 19, 1962 in Lebanon, IN, a son of Robert H. Cherry and Vonda C. (Hays) Cherry. He is survived by his mother Vonda C. (husband Lowell) Shelburne of Sheridan, IN.
Dale was the youngest of three children. He is survived by...
