Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Dec 16, 2025

Nancy Christie, age 85, passed away on December 16, 2025. Nancy was born on May 13, 1940, in Indianapolis, to the late Ernest and Dorothy Grimes. Preceded in death by her sister, Julia Patricia Gastino, husband, Richard E Christie and survived by her brother Ernie Grimes. The greatest joy of Nancy’s life was her marriage to the love of her...

Dec 16, 2025

Sherry A. (Benson) Baker, 74, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 16, 2025. Sherry was born on January 27, 1951, in Anderson, Indiana, to parents, John Roberts Benson and Lois Eileen (Wampole) Powell. She married Bob (Robert M. Baker III) on August 17, 1973, in the back-yard of Bob’s parent’s home in Anderson, Indiana. They survived an 8-year courtship...

Dec 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mary Louise “Lou” Moseman

Mary Lou Moseman of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully in her home on December 16, 2025, at the age of 73.

She is now reunited with Jesus, her mother, and many loved ones who went before her.

Mary Lou is survived by her devoted husband, Dan Moseman; her daughters Theresa (Keith) Clark, Tina (Todd) Buller,...

Dec 15, 2025

Charlie L. Jones, 81, passed away December 15th, 2025. He was born in Tunica County, Mississippi, November 25th, 1944.

In 1980, Charlie married the love of his life, Sandra. They shared 43 wonderful years together. Sandra passed December 6th, 2013.

Charlie owned his own towing company, C.S. Towing for many years before retiring.

Charlie was a loving gentleman who adored his family. Every...

Dec 15, 2025

Frank Frolick, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on December 15, 2025.

Frank was born on August 5, 1950, in Lorain, Ohio, to Walter and Mary Frolick. From an early age, he lived by values of duty, hard work, service, and a strong faith in God—values that defined his entire life.

He proudly served his country in the United...

Dec 15, 2025

On Monday December 15th, 2025, we lost our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and more, peacefully at the age of 86 years old. Gisela Maria Margarete Katharina (Fritsch) Reibel was born in Ludwigsdorf Germany until her family emigrated to west Germany around 1946 after her village was invaded by Russian occupants. Living for a few years in the refugee...

Dec 15, 2025

Chervyl Elizabeth Lesher died on December 15, 2025. She was born on August 1, 1929, at Salem (Ohio) Hospital. Her parents, Carl Ward Lesher and Lanorma Frank Lesher, and her brother, Carl Frank Lesher, predeceased her.

She is survived by two nephews, Dr. Carl Michael Lesher (Olga) of Sudbury, Ontario, Canada, and John Matthew Lesher (Charon), of Carmel, Indiana, and her...

Dec 14, 2025

Vidal Castillo, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was born on April 28, 1939, in San Benito, Texas.

Vidal served his country all his life, first in the Texas National Guard, then in the United States Army, following the activation during the Cuban Missile Crisis. After that, he served in several peacekeeping and administrative deployments in...

Dec 14, 2025

Linda Diane Garner (Foley), 81, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on December 14, 2025. Diane was born on July 15, 1944, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles (Bud) Foley and Barbara Ann Foley (Shaw). She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1962 and later earned her bachelor's degree from IUPUI.

Diane dedicated her early years to raising her children and assisting...

Dec 14, 2025

Stanley (Stan) Ralph Hoke, 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was received into eternity by his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on December 14, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed.

Stan was born in Avilla, Indiana on February 1, 1940 to Ralph and Joanna Hoke. He attended boarding school at Messiah...

Dec 14, 2025

FISHERS – A Celebration of Life Service for Byron T. Fox, 85, formerly of Indianapolis and West Lafayette, will be held on April 13, 2026, at 12 p.m. at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park North, 2706 Kessler Blvd. W. Dr., Indianapolis, IN. Chaplain John Hamblen will be officiating.

At 2 p.m., Inurnment will be at the Crown Hill National Cemetery Annex, 725...

Dec 13, 2025

Stephen Lee Capper, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed into the presence of his Savior on December 13th, 2025, at the age of 80. Born in Indianapolis, Steve was a lifelong entrepreneur who founded A‑1 Awards at age 12. What began with sample trophies and ribbons grew into a respected national awards company that continues to thrive today.

For more than 53 years,...

Dec 13, 2025

Dorothy M. Keller June 24, 1925 - December 13, 2025 Dorothy Mathilda (Falkenroth) Keller, 100, of Zionsville, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep December 13, 2025. She was born on June 24, 1925 in Beatrice, Nebraska to Fred W. Falkenroth and Anna (Cohrs) Falkenroth. She and Jim Keller married June 27, 1948. She spent her latter years living at...

Dec 13, 2025

Ryan Edward McFarland, 46, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 13, 2025. He was born on June 19, 1979, in Richmond, Indiana, to parents, Mark McFarland and Jeanne (Emerson) McFarland.

He graduated from Carmel HS in 1998 and pursued higher education for several semesters focusing on business and technology. Married for 19 ½ years, Ryan enjoyed family vacations, especially those...

Dec 13, 2025

Mary Milliken, 91, passed away peacefully at home on December 13, 2025. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Mary is survived by her three children Lillian “Kay” Henry, Debbie McDowell, Jim Milliken Jr.; brother Roger Street; grandchildren Ryan McDowell, Tara Harvey, Aaron (Amanda) Henry; and great-grandchildren Emma, and Landon.

Visitation for Mary will take place on Monday, December 22, 2025,...

Dec 13, 2025

Dec 12, 2025

Tabitha A. Edwards

57 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 12, 2025. Tabitha was born on January 24, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Martha Edwards. She was a stay-at-home mom. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She was preceded in death by her brother Eric David Edwards and her parents. She is survived by her...

Dec 12, 2025

David Spanke, 67, of Cumberland, IN, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025, after a protracted illness. An illness that never diminished his innate zest for life. He was born on February 5, 1958, in Indianapolis, IN to Theodore and Rose Anna Spanke. He grew up on the eastside of Indianapolis and attended Holy Spirit Catholic School and Cathedral High...

Dec 12, 2025

Annie Mary Swift, a beloved figure to many, peacefully departed this life at her home in Indianapolis, IN, on December 12, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on November 20, 1947, in Pheba, MS, Annie was a beacon of love, strength, and unwavering faith throughout her life.

Annie dedicated many years of her life to working in a factory, where...

Dec 11, 2025

Sharon Rose Murphy, 74, of Catawba County, North Carolina, passed away December 11, 2025. Sharon was born in Indianapolis, IN on March 22, 1951, to Harold Canada and Florence Butler-Manning.

Sharon worked as a medical assistant for 22 years, retiring in 2002. She spent her retirement enjoying her grandchildren and her yorkie, Miss Lilly who she was inseparable with.

Sharon was preceded...