Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
August Francis Teirumniks
Aug 24, 2025
August "Augie" Francis Teirumniks passed away suddenly on August 24, 2025 in Orlando, FL. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 27, 1977. Augie is predeceased by his father, August, and survived by his loving mother, Mary, his sister, Christina, and his dog, Fluffybutt.
Augie was athletic in his youth, mastering the skateboard, playing basketball, and competing with his high...
Leslie Marie Mills
Aug 24, 2025
Leslie Marie Mills (Rebuck), 63, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on August 24, 2025.
She was born on November 19, 1961, in Elwood, Indiana, to Leda Rebuck (Tanzilli) and Robert Rebuck. Leslie was the beloved wife of Dale Mills, a devoted mother, a caring sister, and a proud grandmother. Her life was defined by love, faith, and a deep devotion to...
Delores Rose Hughbanks
Aug 24, 2025
Delores Rose (Welty) Hughbanks, 95 of Indianapolis, Indiana died Sunday August 24, 2025. Delores was born July 26, 1930, to The Late Jesse Basil and Lela (Walton) Welty. She graduated from Howe High School and attended Normal College in Indianapolis. She married Lawrence Hughbanks on June 9, 1951. Those who knew her will cherish her memory.
She will be greatly missed...
Patricia Anne Rains
Aug 24, 2025
February 10, 1932 – August 24, 2025
Allisonville Meadows Assisted Living
Fishers, Indiana
Patricia Anne (McFeely) Rains, 93 of New Castle, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24th, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on February 10, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Patricia lived a life defined by devotion to her family, strong values, and faith.
She was the daughter of the...
Meriam C Hester
Aug 23, 2025
Meriam Coleen Hester, 91, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2025.
She was born on October 20, 1933, to Torrence and Nettie (Emrick) Welch. Meriam worked for many years as a bookkeeper and was a devoted member of Plainfield United Methodist Church, where she actively participated in the life of her faith community.
Meriam was married to the love...
Susie Mae Cunningham
Aug 22, 2025
Mrs. Susie Mae Cunningham was born to Mr. and Mrs. John E. McCleod on June 3, 1934, in Shubuta, Mississippi.
Susie confessed Christ and was baptized at a young age. She was a devoted member of New Fellowship Church of Indianapolis, Indiana.
There she attended service regularly and always loved her church and its members as family.
She was married to Reverend Sharper...
Angela Rena Cheshier
Aug 22, 2025
Ms. Angela Rena Cheshier was born December 20, 1972 in Indianapolis, IN, to Steven A. Cheshier and the late Carrie A. Cheshier. At a young age, she was lovely adopted by the late Luther L. Calvert and Cora L. Calvert.
Angela was a proud graduate of Northwest High School, class of 1991, where she excelled in many areas—running track, participating in ROTC,...
Donald Ray Lowe
Aug 22, 2025
Donald Ray Lowe, 85, Fishers went peacefully home to be with his Lord August 22, 2025. He was born in Highpoint, North Carolina to James and Ruby Lowe.
He graduated from DeVry Institute in Chicago and worked at ATT after graduation until retirement.
Donald loved serving at church over the years doing everything from helping with finances and working with Awana kids....
Richard Thomas Hess
Aug 22, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Richard Thomas Hess, 77, went to his resting place with Christ on August 22, 2025. His generous spirit and kind nature will not only be missed by his family but also all who knew him.
Rick was born on August 16, 1948, to parents Henry L. & Gladys N. (Moore) Hess in Buffalo, New York. Shortly after he...
Frederick Albert Mesenbrink
Aug 22, 2025
Frederick Albert Mesenbrink was born on April 4, 1931. He was then baptized on April 26, 1931at Grace Lutheran Church, Glen Ellyn, Illinois. He was the son of Albert and Olga Mesenbrink and brother to Elaine Wallinder and Lillian Boone.
He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Phyllis Mesenbrink; two children: Peter Grant Mesenbrink and Pamela Ann Rettig; and...
Kimberly Chandler
Aug 21, 2025
Kimberly (Kim) Chandler peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on August 21, 2025, at the age of 60.
Kimberly was born on July 2, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, as the fifth child of Felix and Rosetta Chandler. She graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in 1983 and dedicated 25 years to serving at New Era Church, including five years as...
Susie M Bailey
Aug 21, 2025
Susie M. Bailey, 98, devoted mother and beloved wife of Keith A. Bailey, passed away Thursday August 21, 2025, in Northville, Michigan.
Susie is survived by her four children, Duane (with wife Michelle), Steve (with wife Barb), Rod (with wife Joyce), and Roz (with husband Mehdi). She leaves behind eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Susie was born in Indiana and lived most...
James Albert Miller
Aug 21, 2025
James Albert Miller of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2025, at 93 years of age. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Alban and Margaret Miller. James proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was a Mechanic for the Indianapolis Power and Light Co., Noble School, and MSD of Perry Township, prior to...
Mary Bushur
Aug 20, 2025
Mary Janelle Bushur
Our Savior Jesus Christ has destroyed death and brought life and immortality to light through the Gospel. Let us remember with thanksgiving what God has done through His servant Mary Bushur.
Mary Janelle Blievernicht, daughter of George and Martha, was born on August 20th, 1935 on the Illinois family farm. She was baptized in the name of the Father,...
DeAnna Kim Lowry
Aug 20, 2025
DeAnna K. Lowry, 69, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to parents Kenneth Ray Newton and Betty Josephine Frazier in Indianapolis, Indiana on February 18, 1956.
DeAnna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and community leader. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, James Lowry; her children, Katherine, Steven,...
David August Kivela
Aug 19, 2025
David August Kivela died on August 19, 2025, at Hooverwood nursing home in Indianapolis after a long illness. He was born to Sulo and Violet Kivela in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on November 23, 1943. He graduated from Mary D. Bradford High School in 1962, then earned two history degrees from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He married Mary Claire Keul, also...
Jane Ann Lemen
Aug 19, 2025
Jane Ann Lemen
Born on December 22, 1940, in Elwood, Indiana, to Lois and Victor Seright, Jane Ann Lemen lived a life filled with faith, compassion, and dedication to others.
After graduating from Ball State University with a degree in Education, Jane Ann married her college sweetheart, Gordon, and briefly taught English before stepping away from the classroom to begin raising a...
Phyllis Johnson
Aug 19, 2025
Phyllis Johnson, 95, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Greenfield, Indiana, at the age of 95. Born on September 22, 1929, in Indianapolis, Phyllis dedicated her life to her family and community, embodying strength, love, and a caring spirit that touched the lives of all who knew her.
Phyllis’s professional journey...
Nell Fitzgerald
Aug 19, 2025
Nell Norris Fitzgerald, 94, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother (“Maugee”), teacher, and musician, Nell touched countless lives with her warmth, grace, and enduring love of music.
Born on December 22, 1930, in Boone, North Carolina, Nell grew up surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains. She was the sixth...
Robert Lawrence Worley
Aug 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lawrence Worley, 78, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 19, 2025. Bob was born September 22, 1946, to Clyde Worley and Hilah (Miller) Worley.
Bob dedicated 52 years of his life working for Kroger, where his strong work ethic left a lasting impression on all who knew him. He had a true passion for...

