Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Ralph Derrill Freund
Oct 6, 2025
Ralph Derrill Freund of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at home on October 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born June 10, 1938, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Otto and Iona Glidewell Freund. Ralph was a Union Insulator for Local # 18 for over 30 years. He was born in the back of the Maywood Tavern...
Mark Hallett
Oct 6, 2025
Mark Hallett, 66, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away October 6, 2025. He was the eldest of four and born June 24, 1959, in Alexandria, Virginia to parents, Allen Hallett and Barbara West.
Mark graduated from Palatine High School where he loved playing for the varsity basketball team. From the age of 14 to 20, he worked at the Arlington Park Hilton...
Elizabeth (Betty) L. Shelton
Oct 5, 2025
Elizabeth (Betty) L. Shelton, 83 of Westfield, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025. Elizabeth was born July 14, 1942, in St. Louis, Mo. to the late Earl George and Regina Becklenberg. She married Robert Shelton on November 19, 1966, and moved to Kokomo, Ind. in 1970.
Betty received her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University-Kokomo in 1980. She was the secretary at...
Alexander Avery Michael "Xander" Wittbrod-Rouse
Oct 5, 2025
Alexander Avery Michael “Xander” Wittbrod-Rouse, 16, passed away on October 5, 2025. He was born on May 13, 2009, in Indianapolis.
He was a junior at Carmel High School where he was studying in the engineering and automotive pathways, a member of the Carmel Icehounds hockey team, the track team as a thrower, and previously played on the football team. Xander...
Geraldine Johnson
Oct 5, 2025
Geraldine Johnson, 81 born on September 29, 1944, in Liberty, Kentucky, departed this world far too soon on October 5, 2025, in Greenfield, IN.
Geraldine was a woman who believed in celebrating life's special moments. She went above and beyond for her family, she attended many football, baseball, basketball and softball games. She was the glue that held her family together.
Geraldine...
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...
