Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Charles Mansur Hanger
Oct 23, 2025
Charles M. Hanger passed away late in the evening hours on October 23, 2025.
He was a man of quiet pride and many passions, whose curiosity and craftsmanship touched nearly everything he did. He tended an impressive garden, growing some of the best sweet corn and Goliath tomatoes you could find. He loved his guns and enjoyed sharing stories from the...
Meta Ann Fritz
Oct 23, 2025
Meta Ann (Archer) Fritz, age 84 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Meta was born on March 25, 1941 in Trenton, New Jersey, a daughter of George Edward and Reba Elizabeth (Taylor) Archer. Meta was the oldest of five girls: Meta, Gertrude, Ruth, Sandra and Sherry. She is preceded in death by Gertrude, Ruth, and Sandra.
Sherry (husband...
Amber E. Mason
Oct 22, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Amber Elizabeth Mason, 61, passed away on October 22, 2025. A devoted mother and loving woman, Amber will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Amber was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on September 9, 1964, to parents Frederick and Nancy (Herndon) Uyeda. Shortly after, her family moved her to Attica, Indiana in southern Indiana. While in high...
Donald John Tharp
Oct 22, 2025
Successful entrepreneur Donald John Tharp, 79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away October 22, 2025 at Community North Hospital. Through sheer determination, he continued to grow his business during a year of health issues. Don was born in Greencastle, IN January 5, 1946 to John Donald Tharp and Bessie E. Reynolds. Don graduated from Greencastle High School and attended Indiana Business...
Dennis Bradford Martz
Oct 22, 2025
Dennis Martz, age 66, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2025, surrounded by his family and friends. Born on September 12, 1959, Dennis was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School.
For 21 years, Dennis worked as a Territory Sales Manager for Fluidra North America, where he was admired for his dedication, integrity, and work ethic. His commitment to excellence earned...
Donald Elmer Ward
Oct 22, 2025
Donald Elmer Ward passed away peacefully, embraced by love and comfort, on October 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born October 3, 1931, to Elmer and Mildred (McCammon) Ward. He married Alberta “Maxine” Archer on November 3, 1952; she preceded him in death in 2018. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded by siblings Ronald, Shirley and...
SueAnn Leeman
Oct 21, 2025
SueAnn DeFord Leeman
May 5, 1944 to October 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ms. SueAnn DeFord Leeman of Lakeland, FL. She was 81.
SueAnn was raised with love and care by Dale John DeFord and Kathryn Fredrick Apgar DeFord in the embrace of the Lord and the Eagledale Baptist Church. Always kind-hearted, she was a...
Donald W. "Don" Bratton
Oct 21, 2025
Donald W. “Don” Bratton, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on October 21, 2025. Born on August 6, 1958, in Hartford, Connecticut, Don was the beloved son of the late William Douglas Bratton and Margaret Delores (Barber) Bratton. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Judith Louann Hruban.
Don had a warm and generous heart, an infamously...
Jack Raymond Montgomery
Oct 20, 2025
Bon vivant Jack (John Raymond) Montgomery, living in Kuwait City, Kuwait, gained his wings on October 20, 2025. He wanted to be in a warm place, and he got his wish.Named after both grandfathers, born in Bridgeport Connecticut, he moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 2, after having survived unscathed a serious bout of encephalitis. He attended Indianapolis...
Dorothy Mae Barrett
Oct 20, 2025
Dorothy Mae Barrett was born on March 11, 1936, in Hagerstown, Indiana to the late Thomas and Bertha (Cate) Andrew, the youngest of 3 girls. She passed away on Monday, October 20, 2025, at Independence Village of South Fishers, where she lived for 9 years since losing her husband, Jack Barrett on August 1, 2016.
She is survived by 2 daughters,...
Mary B. Holsten
Oct 20, 2025
Mary Strater Holsten, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was a vibrant tapestry of family and faith, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 88. Mary was born on February 21, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to M. Wade and Lydia Strater. She attended the University of Nebraska Omaha, where...
Barbara Hawke Velonis
Oct 20, 2025
Barbara Hawke Velonis, 79, passed away October 20, 2025. She was the daughter of Donald and Betty Hawke. Barbara attended John Herron Art School, and graduated with a B.S. from Indiana University. She was an Art teacher for a number of years in various local schools. She was active in many neighborhood associations, political groups, and church groups. Barbara is...
Helen Ailene Johnson
Oct 20, 2025
Helen Ailene Johnson, age 86 of Plainfield, IN passed away on Monday morning, October 20, 2025. Helen passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a life filled with church, love, and devotion to God and family.
Born to a loving family and to farm life, Helen learned the values of perseverance and humility early in life. Those lessons stayed with...
Gerald Lee Lewis
Oct 19, 2025
Indianapolis, Indiana – Gerald Lee Lewis, 62, passed away unexpectedly on October 19, 2025. Devoted to his family, his care for those in his life will be deeply missed.
Gerald was born in Indianapolis to parents Jack & Janet Lewis on December 20, 1962. He graduated from Speedway High School before finding work at Case New Holland.
A die-hard fan of the...
Nancy Ann Savage
Oct 19, 2025
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Toni Lynn Johns
Oct 19, 2025
Toni Lynn (Allen) Johns born March 13, 1966 in Brookhaven, Mississippi passed away after a courageous battle on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
She was a graduate of Ben Davis High School class of 1984. She also attended IUPUI before starting her journey as a military spouse.
Toni loved her family immensely. She enjoyed boating, camping, and swimming. Her specialty was crafting, shopping,...
Jackie Kay Kurker
Oct 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jacqueline (Jackie) Kurker, who passed
away peacefully on Sunday, October 19th, surrounded by the deep love of her family.
Jackie was born on October 3rd, 1943, in Indianapolis. She was a proud graduate of Ladywood
School in Indianapolis. Although she spent most of her life in her hometown, she also enjoyed
living in...
Connie Sue Moser
Oct 19, 2025
Connie Moser, 69, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on October 19, 2025. She was born on July 31, 1956, in Cyril, Oklahoma, to parents Billy and Peggy (Constant) Brown.
She graduated from Cyril High School where she met her high school sweetheart and lifelong partner Ronny. The two married in 1974 and began their life together while studying at Oklahoma State...
Caroline Ann Green
Oct 19, 2025
Caroline (Carolyn) A. Green, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025. Born on April 23, 1938, to Homer G. and Edith I.(Keller) Smith. Those she leaves to cherish her memory include her beloved husband of 39 years, Uyless Green; Homer E. Smith (brother), Bonita Smith Wood (sister), Linnie Greathouse (sister); Cheryl D. Wicks (daughter); James R....
Nelda J. Farrar
Oct 19, 2025
Nelda Farrar, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 19th, 2025. She was born on December 18, 1953, in Evansville, Indiana, to Myrl and Helen Cooper.
Nelda was a devoted wife, mother, and friend whose warmth and kindness touched everyone she met. She was preceded in death by the love of her life and husband, Pete Farrar Sr., with whom...
