Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Anne Dumas O'Connor
Jan 6, 2026
Anne Dumas O’Connor, 88, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2026. She was born on November 15, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, William and Louise (Dumas) O’Connor.
Born with a generous spirit and a lifelong dedication to helping others, Anne built a life defined by compassion, service, and unwavering devotion to the people she cherished.
Anne was a proud...
Albert Chris Thompson
Jan 6, 2026
Albert Chris Thompson, age 32 passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
Albert was born on August 13, 1993 in Indianapolis, a son of his father: Albert Contreras and his mother: Tammy Hawblitzel.
Albert is preceded in death by his parents.
Albert is survived by his siblings: Desiree (husband Monroe) Daniels of Indianapolis, Jessica (husband Alec) Bucks of Martinsville, Helen Thompson of Plainfield,...
Jesse Dewitt Farmer
Jan 6, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana - Jesse D. Farmer, 93, known to many as "Sarge" passed away while being comforted by his daughters on January 6, 2026. The loss of Sarge as a father, a mentor, and a friend to so many will be felt by all who knew him.
Sarge was born in Emhouse, Texas to parents Talmadge and Laura Mae (Patrick) on...
Antonio R. Recinto
Jan 6, 2026
Antonio Recio “Tony” Recinto, a longtime Indianapolis-area psychiatrist, died peacefully January 6 in his Carmel home with loved ones by his side. He was 86.
Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Born in Lucena, Philippines to Jose and Teresa Recinto, he graduated from Far Eastern University and FEU Medical School. He came to the United...
James Robert Richards
Jan 6, 2026
James Robert “Bobby” Richards passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2026, at 44 years of age. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 24, 1981, to David D. and Alice J. (Baker) Richards. He was a 2000 graduate of Decatur Central High School. Bobby worked as a Maintenance Technician for Rolls Royce. He was described as very creative, artistic, from...
Anne Marie Hendrickson
Jan 6, 2026
Anne Marie Hendrickson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born on May 27, 1948, in Newark, New Jersey, to Thomas Forlenza and Catherine (Rinaldi) Forlenza.
Anne grew up cherishing summers at the Jersey Shore, sharing Italian dinners with her family, spending time with her cousins, and taking frequent trips to New York City. She...
Carolyn Dian Leath
Jan 5, 2026
Carolyn “Dian” Leath passed away on January 5th, 2026, at the age of 81, surrounded by her children and grandchildren, after a years-long battle with dementia. She was a beloved mother, granny, sister, aunt, and friend.
Dian was born on September 13, 1944, in New Castle, Indiana. She grew up in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and graduated from South Side High School...
Mckenzie Cory Adams
Jan 5, 2026
McKenzie Cory Adams, age 39, left this world too soon on January 5, 2026. He was born to Charles Adams Sr and Cassandra Adams on September 29, 1986 in Indianapolis IN. McKenzie was a beloved son, father, brother, uncle and friend whose presence brought light and joy to those around him.
McKenzie known by friends and family as “Kenzie” or “Cory”...
William O. Skirvin
Jan 5, 2026
William Otis Skirvin 63 entered this life on August 7, 1962, at Saint Francis Hospital in Beech Grove, Indiana. He was the son of the late Leslie B. Skirvin and Mary Louise (Buchanan) Skirvin. He was known as Bill and lived in Indianapolis all of his life.
Bill had many interests throughout his life. When he was in school, he had...
Paul F. Upton Jr.
Jan 5, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Paul Franklin Upton Jr., 82, of Carmel, Indiana. He went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, January 5, 2026.
He was born on March 15, 1943, in Decatur, Illinois, to the late Paul Franklin Sr. and Rosalyn (Mathias) Upton. After graduating from Eisenhower High...
Ross E. Meyer
Jan 5, 2026
Ross E. Meyer, age 87, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Ross was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Chester C. and Ethel M. (Mack) Meyer. He was the youngest of five children—four boys and one girl—and often reminisced fondly about childhood summers spent on his aunt and uncle’s farm. He grew up on...
Donzeda "Donna" Marie Spurling
Jan 5, 2026
Donzeda "Donna" Marie Spurling, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on July 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Donna brought joy and warmth to those around her throughout her life.
Donna graduated from Howe High School and went on to have a long and fulfilling career at Highpoint...
Greenberry "Berry" Konijisky
Jan 5, 2026
Greenberry Jr. (Berry) Konijisky died unexpectedly in his home on January 5, 2026. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on April 25, 1955, and resided in Indianapolis most of his life.
He attended Arsenal Tech High School. Berry was co-founder of Artistic Skin Design, one of the longest running tattoo studios in the Indianapolis area. He was an avid motorcyclist...
David Wolsiffer
Jan 4, 2026
David Phillip Wolsiffer of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2026, at the age of 77. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on December 25, 1948, to parents, William and Loretta (Bauman) Wolsiffer who predeceased him.
David was a graduate of Scecina Memorial High School and Indiana State University. After Industrial Arts (wood shop) teaching assignments at Arsenal Technical...
Lois Jean Eskenazi
Jan 4, 2026
Lois Jean Eskenazi (nee Cohen), 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away peacefully in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday January 4, 2026.
Lois was born on February 20, 1933 to Sam and Helen Cohen, and grew up in the Pullman District on the south side of Chicago. She attended Indiana University, where she met the love of her...
Joshua Kangau Mwago
Jan 4, 2026
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Jack N. Marsella
Jan 4, 2026
Jack Nick Marsella, 89, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 4, 2026.
Jack was born on July 30, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank P. Marsella and Ida Marie Fusaro. The youngest of two boys, Jack was raised in the Catholic faith surrounded by his extended Italian family. His childhood home was just down the street from his father’s Texaco...
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Valdosta, Georgia, on January 4, 2026. She was born April 13, 1929, to Louis Joseph and Ida Zehnder Schuler. Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Jeffersonville High School. On July 15, 1950, she married Joseph Christian Zur Schmiede in Jeffersonville, Indiana. They subsequently moved to Indianapolis where she was registrar...
Robert Gerald Boyer
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Gerald Boyer affectionately known as Bob, was born on September 25, 1932, and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2026. Bob's life was a remarkable tapestry woven with hard work, passion, and loving relationships. He served as a Merchant Marine during his early years, which ignited his love for wrestling—a hobby that would shape...
Tina Marie Nell
Jan 4, 2026
Tina Marie Nell, 68, of Zionsville, passed away January 4, 2026. She was born July 24, 1957 in Indianapolis to Joseph Paul and Juanita Louise Billerman.
Tina graduated from John Marshall High School and continued her education at Indiana University. After college, Tina dedicated her life to service of others as a social worker for 40 years. After retirement, she continued...
