Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert Eugene Wahlstrom
Sep 25, 2025
Robert Eugene Wahlstrom, 94, passed away peacefully on September 25 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on November 15, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois. A parishioner at St. Alphonsus Ligouri in Zionsville, he was a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and the Benevolent Order of Elks. As a volunteer with Bikes for Vets, he was...
Charles Combs
Sep 25, 2025
Charles S. Combs, 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully at his home on September 25, 2025. Chuck was known for his love of family, his dedication to community service, and his sparkling blue eyes that greeted every new person with a warm, welcoming spirit. He truly never met a stranger.
Born on October 8, 1940, in Terre Haute, to Stuart...
Othor (Al) Aldridge, Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Al was a 26 year-Air Force Veteran and retired in 1982 as a broadcast journalist. His duty stations in the Air Force were Fort Ben Harrison, 2 tours in Vietnam, Azores, Portugal, and Crete, Greece.
Upon retirement he worked as a TV station manager at Wright State University. Later, he entered the cable world and was a manager at Time Warner,...
Robert "Butch" A. Meese Jr.
Sep 25, 2025
Robert A. Meese Jr., 77, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2025. He was born on August 25, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A graduate of IUPUI, Robert embarked on a career as a software tester, contributing his skills and expertise to several companies over the course of his professional life.
Robert's devotion extended beyond his career; he was married to...
Doris Jeanette (Liechty) York
Sep 25, 2025
Doris Jeanette (Liechty) York, 91, of Plymouth, Minnesota, passed away peacefully after a long battle with dementia on September 25, 2025. Doris was born on May 18, 1934, to the late Paul Sylvester and Olive Gertrude (Burns) Liechty in Brazil, Indiana.
Doris graduated from Brazil High School in 1952 and went on to Indiana Central College (now...
Elizabeth Ann Paff
Sep 25, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Paff (Correll) of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2025, at the age of 66.
She was born on November 9, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was united in marriage to Derek Paff Sr., in 1982, and they shared a loving marriage creating beautiful memories for 43 years.Elizabeth was known for her kind heart, devotion to her family,...
Edward D. Weems
Sep 25, 2025
Edward D. Weems, affectionately known as "Ed," passed away too soon on September 25, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, integrity, and kindness that touched everyone that had the honor of knowing him. Born on January 10, 1946, in Hughes, Arkansas, Ed embodied sincerity, warmth, and a steadfast spirit that endeared him to family, friends and...
Marian Jean Hampton
Sep 25, 2025
Marian J. Hampton of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025, just two days after her 81st birthday. She was born Marian Jean Cotton on September 23rd, 1944 to Joe Nathan Cotton and Waymon Gildey. Marian was a fun-loving person who always captivated the room with her smile, which will be truly missed.
Marian was born in Wetumpka, Alabama...
Nancy Ann Durall
Sep 25, 2025
Nancy Durall, 86, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully after experiencing multiple stokes the past three years. At the time of her passing she was surrounded by the love of her family. Nancy was born on October 20, 1938, to James Balay, and Mildred Cook.
Nancy will be remembered for the joy she found in live theater at Beef & Boards...
Ernestine Louise Bolton
Sep 25, 2025
Ernestine Louise Bolton, 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 25, 2025. Ernestine was born on August 12, 1933, in Petoskey, Michigan to the late Ernest and Margurite Stievenart.
She retired from the Indiana State Auditor’s Office. She had also worked in the cafeteria for Sanders Elementary School. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church and was past...
Billie D. Burton
Sep 25, 2025
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we share that Bill D. Burton, 91, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 12:26 a.m. He was born on February 12, 1934, in Brodhead, Kentucky, to the late W. Dawson Burton and Dessie Pruitt (Todd).
Bill spent his early years in Brodhead, before moving with his...
Richard Malcolm "Dick" Rogers
Sep 23, 2025
Richard Malcolm “Dick” Rogers, age 92, passed away September 23, 2025 after a brief hospitalization. He was born January 27, 1933 to parents Manford and Wilma Rogers. A 1951 graduate of Monon High School, he was a two time basketball letterman. After serving in the Air Force he married Doris Hintz on August 28, 1955. He enrolled at Indiana University...
Nancy Ann Leonard
Sep 23, 2025
Nancy Ann (Root) Leonard passed away peacefully in Carmel, Indiana on September 23, 2025 at the age of ninety-three. She lived an extraordinary life which began in Indianapolis, Indiana on Easter Sunday, March 27, 1932. Her parents, Roy and Roberta Root, were living in Indianapolis temporarily because her father was scheduled to try out for the St. Louis Cardinals. He...
Richard Crane
Sep 23, 2025
Richard "Dick" Crane was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 2, 1935. He was the oldest son of Henry and Janet Crane. Richard grew up in Westfield, New Jersey, attended Cornell University and earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering in 1958 and a Master's in Business Administration in 1959. He married Dorothy Crane in 1959 and they were...
Jean L. Tuxhorn
Sep 23, 2025
Jean Lee (Thompson) Tuxhorn, 92, of Indianapolis, died on September 23, 2025. She was born on November 14, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN, to Turley and Mary Thompson. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Lee Tuxhorn.
She graduated from Indianapolis Methodist Hospital School of Nursing in 1953, and was a registered nurse for the rest of her career. Jean...
Anita Elaine Frost
Sep 22, 2025
Anita Elaine Nelson Frost passed away unexpectedly on September 22, 2025.
Elaine was an avid reader, photographer, gardener, and crafter who found joy in the simple things and poured love into everything she did. More than anything, she loved her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her life. Her kindness, sense of humor, and willingness to help anyone...
Alberta Marie Broaddus
Sep 22, 2025
Alberta Marie Broaddus, 96, of McCoordsville, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on February 19, 1929, in Indianapolis, to the late Chalmer and Marie Justus.
Alberta was a proud graduate of Broad Ripple High School, where she was a cheerleader and won the spelling bee. She had a love for crafting; she was known for her exceptional...
Barbara J. Hirschauer
Sep 22, 2025
Barbara Hirschauer, 99, has passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side on September 22nd, 2025. Barbara was born in Indianapolis to parents Alex Jenkins and Adeline Jenkins (Many) on August 19th, 1926.
The definition of a "tough cookie", Barbara was known to have a hard shell on the outside, but was as sweet as could be on...
Dianne Elizabeth Penley
Sep 22, 2025
Dianne Elizabeth Penley, 67, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2025. She was born on July 19, 1958, to the late Herbert and Alberta Arthur. She was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and caring great-grandmother.
Dianne was a proud graduate of Southport High School, class of 1977. She was known as the glue of her family, always...
Florence Borman
Sep 22, 2025
Florence Jochim Borman, 94, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2025. Florence was born on March 19, 1931, to the late Paul and Blanche (Bosler) Jochim. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Born in Mariah Hill, IN, Florence grew up on the family farm, moving to town (Huntingburg, IN) the summer before...
