Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Edward D. Weems
Sep 25, 2025
Edward D. Weems, affectionately known as "Ed," passed away too soon on September 25, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and kindness that touched everyone that had the honor of knowing him. Born on January 10, 1946, in Hughes, Arkansas, Ed embodied sincerity, warmth, and a steadfast spirit that endeared him to family, friends and...
Marian Jean Hampton
Sep 25, 2025
Marian J. Hampton of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, just two days after her 81st birthday. She was born Marian Jean Cotton on September 23rd, 1944 to Joe Nathan Cotton and Waymon Gildey. Marian was a fun-loving person who always captivated the room with her smile, which will be truly missed.
Marian was born in Wetumpka, Alabama...
Nancy Ann Durall
Sep 25, 2025
Nancy Durall, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully after experiencing multiple stokes the past three years. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love of her family. Nancy was born on October 20, 1938, to James Balay, and Mildred Cook.
Nancy will be remembered for the joy she found in live theater at Beef & Boards...
Ernestine Louise Bolton
Sep 25, 2025
Ernestine Louise Bolton, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2025. Ernestine was born on August 12, 1933, in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Ernest and Margurite Stievenart.
She retired from the Indiana State Auditor’s Office. She had also worked in the cafeteria for Sanders Elementary School. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was past...
Billie D. Burton
Sep 25, 2025
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Bill D. Burton, 91, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:26 a.m. He was born on February 12, 1934, in Brodhead, Kentucky, to the late W. Dawson Burton and Dessie Pruitt (Todd).
Bill spent his early years in Brodhead, before moving with his...
Richard Malcolm "Dick" Rogers
Sep 23, 2025
Richard Malcolm “Dick” Rogers, age 92, passed away September 23, 2025 after a brief hospitalization. He was born January 27, 1933 to parents Manford and Wilma Rogers. A 1951 graduate of Monon High School, he was a two time basketball letterman. After serving in the Air Force he married Doris Hintz on August 28, 1955. He enrolled at Indiana University...
Nancy Ann Leonard
Sep 23, 2025
Nancy Ann (Root) Leonard passed away peacefully in Carmel, Indiana on September 23, 2025 at the age of ninety-three. She lived an extraordinary life which began in Indianapolis, Indiana on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932. Her parents, Roy and Roberta Root, were living in Indianapolis temporarily because her father was scheduled to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals. He...
Richard Crane
Sep 23, 2025
Richard "Dick" Crane was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 2, 1935. He was the oldest son of Henry and Janet Crane. Richard grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, attended Cornell University and earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering in 1958 and a Master's in Business Administration in 1959. He married Dorothy Crane in 1959 and they were...
Jean L. Tuxhorn
Sep 23, 2025
Jean Lee (Thompson) Tuxhorn, 92, of Indianapolis, died on September 23, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN, to Turley and Mary Thompson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Lee Tuxhorn.
She graduated from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, and was a registered nurse for the rest of her career. Jean...
Anita Elaine Frost
Sep 22, 2025
Anita Elaine Nelson Frost passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025.
Elaine was an avid reader, photographer, gardener, and crafter who found joy in the simple things and poured love into everything she did. More than anything, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Her kindness, sense of humor, and willingness to help anyone...
Alberta Marie Broaddus
Sep 22, 2025
Alberta Marie Broaddus, 96, of McCoordsville, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1929, in Indianapolis, to the late Chalmer and Marie Justus.
Alberta was a proud graduate of Broad Ripple High School, where she was a cheerleader and won the spelling bee. She had a love for crafting; she was known for her exceptional...
Barbara J. Hirschauer
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Hirschauer, 99, has passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on September 22nd, 2025. Barbara was born in Indianapolis to parents Alex Jenkins and Adeline Jenkins (Many) on August 19th, 1926.
The definition of a "tough cookie", Barbara was known to have a hard shell on the outside, but was as sweet as could be on...
Dianne Elizabeth Penley
Sep 22, 2025
Dianne Elizabeth Penley, 67, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1958, to the late Herbert and Alberta Arthur. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and caring great-grandmother.
Dianne was a proud graduate of Southport High School, class of 1977. She was known as the glue of her family, always...
Florence Borman
Sep 22, 2025
Florence Jochim Borman, 94, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Florence was born on March 19, 1931, to the late Paul and Blanche (Bosler) Jochim. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Born in Mariah Hill, IN, Florence grew up on the family farm, moving to town (Huntingburg, IN) the summer before...
Paul Warren Makinson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul Warren Makinson, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1958, in Florence, Alabama, where he grew up.
Paul was a remarkable student and a lifelong learner. A high school salutatorian, he was known by his professors as the model student. He began his studies at the University of North Alabama as a...
Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed
Sep 22, 2025
It is with broken, shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed. Kamya was born on December 31st, 1983, in Indianapolis, IN. For forty-one years, she lived a life marked by kindness, bravery, and love. She departed this life on September 22nd, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer.
She is survived by Reagan Green (daughter), Bernard...
Donald (Don) Lester Bosma
Sep 21, 2025
Donald (Don) Lester Bosma, age 96, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsburg Meadows on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Don was born on November 13, 1928, in Stevens, Iowa, the first of seven children of Lewis and Louise Bosma. In 1939 the family moved to Buffalo Center where Don remained until 1947 when he enlisted in the...
Sandra Ann "Sandy" Koczan
Sep 21, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) A. Koczan, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on September 21, 2025, in Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Joseph and Bonnie (Poznanski) Koczan. She was a 1986 graduate of Hamilton South East High School in Noblesville, Indiana.
She will be deeply missed by her family, brothers Christopher Alan...
Betty L. Graves
Sep 20, 2025
Betty passed away on September 20, 2025. She was born to the late Hiram and Nora (Horner) Greenwood, of Gainsboro, TN.
Betty worked for Western Electric Co. and later retired from AT&T. She also spent over 22 years as financial secretary for I.B.E.W. Local #1504 Labor Union. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was also a member...
Ann Rita Allen Inks
Sep 19, 2025
Ann Rita Allen Inks, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on September 19, 2025. Ann was born to Fred and Nita (Peddicord) Allen on March 7, 1937, in their home above the family-owned D&H Restaurant in Williamstown, KY, where she spent her early childhood together with her parents, brother Fred Jr., and sisters Margie...
