OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Betty J. Hausman

Betty J. Hausman

Dec 4, 2025

Betty (Bell) Hausman, 98, passed away December 4, 2025. She was born March 28, 1927, in Turner, Indiana to Lawrence S. Bell & Rachel (Murray) Bell.

She graduated from Staunton High School in 1944. Betty worked at (General) Wishard Memorial Hospital from December 1959 to December 1988.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Bell, son Billy Ray Hausman,...

Professor Krishan Kumar Chawla

Professor Krishan Kumar Chawla

Dec 4, 2025

Professor Krishan Kumar Chawla

Prof. Krishan Kumar Chawla passed away peacefully on December 4, 2025, surrounded by his family at the age of 83. He was an incredible husband, father, son, brother, educator, mentor, colleague, and friend.

Krish, as he was known by his friends and colleagues, was born in India and grew up in New Delhi. He was always a top...

Guy "Matt" Mendenhall

Guy "Matt" Mendenhall

Dec 3, 2025

Guy Matthew Mendenhall, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday December 3rd,2025. At a very early age Matt picked up his love for all things sports, as well as being exposed to many amazing cars of the time. He played sports for all his schools, loving baseball and basketball, but really taking to football by the time he got to high school...

Maribeth Bailey

Maribeth Bailey

Dec 3, 2025

Maribeth Bailey, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away December 3, 2025, after a long illness. Maribeth was a beloved daughter, mother and friend to many. She was born November 21,1953 in Carmel, Indiana, the only child of Jack C. Bailey and Myra Brown Bailey. 

Her family had deep roots in Carmel where she experienced an idyllic childhood. She attended Orchard Park...

Robert W. Shelton

Robert W. Shelton

Dec 3, 2025

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Robert (Bob) W. Shelton, 88 of Westfield, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Bob was born December 28, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Lee and Francis Shelton. He married Elizabeth (Betty) Becklenberg on November 19, 1966, and moved to Kokomo, Ind. in 1970.

Bob received his Chemical Engineering degree from Washington University in St. Louis in...

Brenda S. Haney Krupinski

Brenda S. Haney Krupinski

Dec 3, 2025

Brenda S. Haney Krupinski

64 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 3, 2025. Brenda was born on March 6, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Dallas and Shirley Haney. She was preceded in death by her grandson Payton, siblings Dallas Jr., Connie, Angie and Penny and her parents. She is survived by her husband Monte Krupinski, son Raymond Wilson,...

Denvil Stephens

Denvil Stephens

Dec 3, 2025

Denvil Stephens, age 79 of Indianapolis, IN passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Hancock Regional Hospital with his son Christian Stephens by his side. 

He was born at home in Pine Knot, Kentucky on July 6, 1946 to the late Millard Stephens and Arizona (Moore) Stephens.

He graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1965. He worked for Ford Motor Company...

Mary L. Keppel

Mary L. Keppel

Dec 3, 2025

Mary Louise Keppel, 80, passed away peacefully with her family by her side December 3, 2025, in Indianapolis. She was born April 8, 1945, in Indianapolis, IN to Marshall Eugene & Mary Elizabeth (Jones) Shipley.

Mary was a Registered Nurse most of her life then transitioned to Hotel Management.

Mary leaves behind her sons Kurt M. Keppel and Christopher (Terri) Keppel; grandchildren...

Jack Amacy Clark

Jack Amacy Clark

Dec 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack A. Clark, of Indianapolis, on December 3rd, 2025. He was born September 29th, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Sidney and Alice (McMechan) Clark.

Jack graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1960 and was married to Shirley A. (Darnell) Clark in 1963. He was a U.S Army and Reserve...

Bonnie J. O'Neal

Bonnie J. O'Neal

Dec 3, 2025

Bonnie J. O'Neal, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed from this life on December 3, 2025, in Avon, Indiana. Born on November 1, 1940, in Sioux City, Iowa, Bonnie lived a life rich with love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Bonnie is survived by her devoted spouse of 34 years, Greg O'Neal, and her four children: Karen...

Lee Richard Dye

Lee Richard Dye

Dec 3, 2025

Lee Richard Dye, age 83 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.

Lee was born on June 22, 1942 in Pineville, Kentucky, a son of Alex and Lola (Smith) Dye.

Lee married Geraldine Dye on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1962 in Sneedville, Tennessee.

He especially loved NASCAR and spending time with his grandchildren, who were the pride and joy of...

James David Orr Sr.

James David Orr Sr.

Dec 3, 2025

James “Jay” David Orr Sr., 82, of Lanesville, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of his family on December 3, 2025. James was born to Vincent Orr and Flora Waldroup on November 14, 1943.

James was a devoted and hard-working man who provided faithfully for his family throughout his life. He worked for 33 ½ years at the Indianapolis Ford...

Larry Deonta Burroughs-Link

Larry Deonta Burroughs-Link

Dec 2, 2025

My precious son, Larry D. Burroughs (“Deonta”), left this world unexpectedly on December 2, 2025, at only 26 years old. He was born on April 7, 1999.

Deonta was special needs, but to us, he was nothing short of extraordinary. He lived his life with many challenges such as g-tube, a trach, and a wheelchair — but none of those things...

Joyce Ann Baker

Joyce Ann Baker

Dec 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joyce Ann Baker, 86, of Zionsville, Indiana. Joyce was born in Bedford, Indiana, on November 18, 1939 to Velvia (Baldwin) Chambers and Edford Chambers from Lawrence County, Indiana and Bedford, Indiana. She graduated from Bedford High School and later moved to Indianapolis where she worked as an accountant /...

Benjamin Alexander Wade

Benjamin Alexander Wade

Dec 2, 2025

Benjamin (Ben) Alexander Wade died unexpectedly from a previously unknown health condition on Tuesday Dec. 2nd, 2025 at the age of 14. Born Oct. 11th, 2011 in Indianapolis, IN to his loving parents Jonathan and Victoria Wade, Ben was a student at the International School of Indiana. Although the span of Ben’s life may seem short when measured in years,...

Marie Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas

Marie Elizabeth "Betty" Thomas

Dec 2, 2025

Marie Elizabeth Thomas (Betty) (4-29-1937 to 12-2-2025)

A Long and Winding Road

The world welcomed Betty on April 29, 1937, in Moorestown New Jersey, the first child of Paul and Marie McMullen. She grew up loving all of the joys of childhood, and especially her three younger sisters Barbara, Margaret, and Regina (Jean), and much later her brother Paul. She attended Our...

Dorothy L. Shannon

Dorothy L. Shannon

Dec 2, 2025

Dorothy L. Shannon, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away December 2nd, 2025. She was born in Robertson County, Tennessee, January 10th, 1934, to parents Ollie and Gladys Rigsbee.

Dorothy grew up in Tennessee and moved to Indianapolis as a young woman.

A very hard worker, Dorothy had several careers throughout her life. She owned several businesses, and had long-standing jobs with several companies....

Donald J. Norris

Donald J. Norris

Dec 2, 2025

Donald Joseph Norris, 94, died December 2,2025. He was born November 6,1931 to Emil S. and Bernette Dooley Norris in Loogootee, IN. Don graduated from Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL and attended Indiana University. On May 5,1984 he married Lois Dale Horning. They enjoyed a happy union until her passing September 9, 2007. He retired after 37 years in the...

Sally Baker

Sally Baker

Dec 2, 2025

Sally Lu Baker entered eternal peace at 7:49 a.m. on Tuesday, December 2nd, ending her battle with lung cancer and reuniting her in heaven with her beloved husband, Dick Baker.

Born on September 9th, 1943, Sally was the daughter of the late Hartz Perry and Marjorie (Burghard) Perry. She was also the loving sister of John D. Perry of Indianapolis.

In the...

Judith Lee Carson

Judith Lee Carson

Dec 1, 2025

Judith Lee Carson, loved by all who knew her, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2025, at the age of 86. She was a remarkable woman whose legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.

Judith was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Jean (Vorce) Carson, and her brother, Joel Clarke Carson. She leaves behind a family...

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