Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert Sayre Lowe
Apr 9, 2026
A truly strong and spirited soul, Bob, age 82, passed away unexpectedly, but comfortably, on April 9, 2026, with his devoted wife Debbie by his side. In addition to Debbie, Bob is survived by his sister Camille McNeill of Pt. Pleasant, W.VA, brother Jeff (Patricia) of Morgantown, W.VA, and many loving extended family members and friends. Bob will be missed...
Marilyn Jo Elzie
Apr 9, 2026
Marilyn Jo Elzie, 90, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2026. She was born on September 13, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Harry and Mabel Marshall.
On May 1, 1954, Marilyn married the love of her life, Robert A. Elzie, spending a loving 49 years together before his passing on April 17, 2004. Together...
Cleo Bloomer
Apr 8, 2026
Cleo Bloomer, of Indianapolis, IN, passed on April 8, 2026 at the age of 86.
Cleo was born on October 7, 1939 in Dryden, VA. He was born to the late Carrol and Gertrude Bloomer. He was united in marriage to Sandra Kay on April 6, 1963, and they shared a loving marriage for 56 years until her passing in 2019.
Cleo...
Sidney F. Statzer
Apr 8, 2026
Sidney “Sid” F. Statzer, 72, of Lebanon, Indiana, passed away on April 8, 2026. He was born on May 21, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana, son of the late Gladys Viola (Sutton) Statzer.
Sid is survived by his children, Amy Bunch, Shannon (Andrew) Isfalt; grandchildren, Corey Baer, Kylee (Corey) Harvey, Courtney Bunch, Aden Isfalt; great grandchildren, Cambria Hiatt, Lilly Harvey, Violet Harvey;...
Polly Bailey Davis
Apr 8, 2026
Polly Bailey Davis was born on August 30, 1942 in Farmville, Virginia to the late Samuel and Valeria Bailey. She was married to James William Davis for twenty three years. He preceded her in death in 1983. She leaves behind many loving family members from his home in Elk Park, North Carolina.
She is survived by her children: Jeanette Ann Davis...
Betty A. Weber
Apr 8, 2026
Betty A. Weber, age 90 of Indianapolis/Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday morning, April 8, 2026.
Betty was born on December 29, 1935 in Bushnell, South Dakota, a daughter of Michael T. and Anna Magedline (Marso) Aulner.
Betty was one of six children: Don, Laverne, James, Betty, Jerald, Priscilla. All of her siblings have preceded her in death.
Betty married John A. Weber...
Paul Groves
Apr 7, 2026
Paul Groves, lovingly known as “PG” to close family and friends, was born on December 27, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, in his hometown of Indianapolis at the age of 90.
A proud Army veteran and dedicated Managing Supervisor for the Kroger Meat Packing and Distribution Plant, where he retired in 1997 after 30...
Connie Sue Buchanan
Apr 7, 2026
Connie Sue Buchanan of Noblesville, IN, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 71. She was born in Charleston, West Virginia, to Woodrow and Helen (Meadows) Williams.
Connie’s life was defined by her deep love for her family and her creative spirit. She cherished every moment spent with her loved ones, and her home was always filled with...
Deanna Gail Burris
Apr 7, 2026
Deanna Gail Burris (nee: Eddy), 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on April 7, 2026.
Born on October 13, 1958, in Aurora, Illinois, Deanna was raised in Franklin Township and remained deeply connected to the Indianapolis community throughout her life.
Deanna shared her life with her husband, Timothy W. Burris. They were married on January 8, 1983, and together celebrated more than 43...
Bonnie C. Ribley
Apr 7, 2026
Bonnie Jean Ribley, nee Corley, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at her home in Zionsville, Indiana. It was 3 months and 3 days after her 100th birthday. She created a lasting legacy through her love for her family, her affinity for her neighbors, and her willingness and ability to make even a stranger feel a part of the...
Dorothy E. Childs
Apr 6, 2026
Dorothy “Dottie” E. Childs, 86, of Indianapolis/Greenwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with dementia.
Dottie was born March 2, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She grew up in Stringtown, a historic neighborhood on the near westside of Indianapolis. She lived a life defined by warmth, strength, perseverance and an unwavering love...
Carol J. Powell
Apr 6, 2026
Carol J. Powell, a devoted Christian and loving soul, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, in Anderson, Indiana. Born on October 10, 1938, in Terre Haute, Indiana, Carol's life was a testament to faith, family, and the quiet strength found in devotion.
A woman whose heart was rooted deeply in her Christian faith, Carol found great comfort and joy in...
Foai Maletino Unutoa
Apr 6, 2026
Foai Maletino Unutoa, 69, of Fortville, Indiana, passed away on April 6, 2026. Foai was born on January 20, 1957, to Maletino and Inosia Setefano.
Foai lived a life rooted deeply in faith, love, and hospitality. Her relationship with God was the center of her life, and she never missed an opportunity to share about God’s goodness with those around her....
Phyllis N. Willetts
Apr 6, 2026
Phyllis Norene Willetts, of Beech Grove, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at the age of 95. Phyllis’ passing arrived 24 hours before her 75th Wedding Anniversary. We are at peace knowing her and her husband were reunited in time for their anniversary.
Phyllis was born on July 29,1930, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She was united in marriage to...
Connie Jo Sloan
Apr 6, 2026
Connie Jo Sloan, Age 85, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026 with her family by her side.
Connie was born September 10, 1940 in Evansville, Indiana, the daughter of Esther and Harold Hartley and the oldest of 5 children. She graduated from Patoka High School in 1958 and worked at the Tastee Freeze for a year waiting...
Thomas Francis McKenna
Apr 6, 2026
Thomas Francis Aloysius McKenna shuffled off his mortal coil on April 6, 2026.
Many words have been used to describe Tom McKenna: Loud. Witty. Fiery. Dedicated. Passionate. Funny. As you’re about to learn, he loved intensely, whether it was his family and friends, music, college sports, the written word, naps, or the state of Indiana.
Tom was born in a small town...
Robert "Bob" H. DaPrato
Apr 5, 2026
Robert “Bob” H. DaPrato, 80, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 5, 2026. He was born on December 13, 1945, in Celina, Ohio, to the late Robert F. DaPrato and the late Marcella “Sally” Rains.
Bob was raised primarily by his mother and his grandparents, Humbert and Julia DaPrato.
He grew up in Celina, where he attended Immaculate...
Victoria Hodell Auld
Apr 5, 2026
Victoria Hodell Auld, 81, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully early Easter morning, April 5, 2026, after a nearly five-year battle with cancer, which she fought with grace and unwavering faith. She was born on November 15, 1944, to her late parents, Robert D. and Lorene Hodell.
Victoria lived the majority of her life in Fort Wayne, graduating from Elmhurst High...
Evelyn M. Smith
Apr 5, 2026
With deep gratitude for a life so well lived, we celebrate the homecoming of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and faithful servant of God. Evelyn Smith was born November 17, 1928 and entered the life eternal on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026.
Her life was marked by unwavering faith and deep love for her family, especially her husband Richard Smith who...
Eugene P. Bone
Apr 4, 2026
Gene passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2026, at the age of 90.
Gene Bone was born the son of Bert and Regina Bone, in Portland, Indiana, on October 20, 1935. Gene graduated from Portland High School in 1953. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and did 6 years of service in aviation. Gene worked for the Teamsters Union...
