Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Oct 4, 2025

Phillip James Miller

81 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 4, 2025. Phillip was born on June 21, 1944, in Rockcastle County, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Dovie Miller. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Berchal Miller, Robert Miller, Clayton Miller, Lois Ramsey, Laura Miller, Lillie Reece and Bonnie Oglisby. He is survived by his wife Sandy...

Oct 4, 2025

Indianapolis – Thelma Dean Holtman of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Northwest Healthcare Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. Thelma was born to Richard and Crystal (Brown) Cameron on December 27, 1930, in Nameoki (now Granite City), Illinois, living with family friends (late) Clarence and Virginia Allen until age eight, and in multiple locations during her school years.

Thelma...

Oct 4, 2025

Edward Ching Liang, 78, passed away surrounded by the love of his family and friends on October 4, 2025. Edward was born on February 15, 1947, in a country side town called Miaoli, in Taiwan. He was one of five boys in the family.

Edward was a man who was never afraid to speak his mind and lived life with confidence...

Oct 4, 2025

Bill was born December 27, 1943, to William & Allie (Puckett) Baxter in Richlands, Virginia.

After moving to Indiana, Bill attended schools in Putnam County, and graduated from Fillmore High School in 1962 where he excelled in sports and worked before and after school at a dairy farm.

After Business College, he worked as controller at Ball Corp., then Schneider Engineering Co.,...

Oct 2, 2025

Lois Jean Schoop, 80, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on October 2, 2025. She was born on April 7, 1945, in Chicago, IL to parents, Clarence and Anita (Ohde) Lindstrom. 

Lois grew up on the South Side of Chicago. She graduated from Hammond High School in 1963. She received a B.A. Degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana.

Lois...

Oct 2, 2025

Katherine M. “Kathy” Witcher, 92, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 2, 2025. Kathy was born in Gallatin, TN on March 18, 1933. Kathy was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Beach Grove Chapter #465 and Daughters of the Nile. Kathy is survived by her three children: Linda A. Wade (Danny), Noel...

Oct 2, 2025

Kenneth Edward Warrick, fondly known as Ken and affectionately referred to as "GpaK" by his loved ones, passed away on October 2, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on July 23, 1940, in Columbiana, Ohio, Ken was a pillar of support for his family and an integral part of their lives.

Ken embraced the role of grandparent with unwavering dedication. He attended...

Oct 1, 2025

Nina Rose Treon Perry, a selfless and devoted mother and grandmother passed away on October 1, 2025. Born March 14, 1961, in Garden Grove, California, Nina was the second born to Norman and Naomi Treon.

A graduate of Carmel High School and Purdue University, Nina fully embraced and modeled the value of hardwork. At a young age she assisted her father...

Oct 1, 2025

Stephen Dow Schmutte of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully in his home on October 1, 2025 at the age of 63 years old.

Steve was born May 8, 1962 in Indianapolis, IN, the only son of the late Charles and Mary Joan (nee Trueblood) Schmutte. After attending St. Lawrence Catholic School and St. Pius X Catholic School, he graduated from Bishop...

Oct 1, 2025

Bhagwan (B.C.) Patel, 86, passed away on October 1, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Navsari, India on February 11, 1939, as the second youngest of 11 children, he grew up working in the family business while also excelling in academics and sports. Bhagwan came to Chicago in 1960 to complete his civil engineering degree at the Chicago...

Oct 1, 2025

Lorie Lee Graves, 50, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, leaving behind a legacy of love, advocacy, and unwavering generosity. Born on April 11, 1975, in St. Joseph, Missouri, Lorie was the beloved daughter of Linda and James (Jim) Pankau, Jr., both of St. Joseph.

Lorie was raised by Linda & Long Hoang in St. Joseph and Rolla, Mo...

Oct 1, 2025

Sharon Aliene Stinnett, 67 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, surrounded by family and love.

She was born on November 23, 1957, in Greenfield, Indiana to Jackie and Alice Burke.

Sharon was a woman with a big heart who loved fiercely. She had a smile/smirk that could light up any room and facial expressions that spoke volumes. Sharon...

Sep 30, 2025

JoAnn (House) Kirk, a devoted believer, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, at the age of 85. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on July 29, 1940 to Hugh Harlan House and Mary Robertine (McClure) House. She lived a life full of love and service and extended grace and compassion to everyone she met.

JoAnn...

Sep 30, 2025

Rita Rae Cook, 77, left this world too soon, on September 30, 2025. She was born on November 8, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Charles E. and Virginia M. (Henderson) Kimberlin.

Rita grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arlington High School in 1965. On August 12, 1966, Rita married the love of her life, Stephen W. Cook. They shared 59...

Sep 30, 2025

Isora Glynne Herrington Widgery, 87, of Indianapolis, was graciously taken into the hands of our Lord September 30th, 2025. She was born in Memphis, Tennessee on April 20th, 1938 to Albert Owen & Fleaty Isora Herrington. 

From a young age, Glynne loved to sing, cultivating a talent that would become her lifelong passion and ministry. She was a consummate professional vocalist...

Sep 30, 2025

Sep 30, 2025

A funeral service will be held for Carol at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East (10722 East Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana 46229) on Saturday, October 11, 2025, at 12 pm. Entombment will take place at Washington Park East Cemetery following services. 

Sep 29, 2025

Infant Ximena Trinidad Tello, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her parents on September 29, 2025. She was born on September 22, 2025, to Gerardo Trinidad Juarez, and Maria Natali Tello Alonso.

Ximena, a precious soul who graced this world for just seven days, brough immense love and joy to all who held her. Though her life was brief, she...

Sep 29, 2025

Curtis Harris

50 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on September 29, 2025. Curtis was born on September 19, 1975, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Ermil and Wanda Tomlin and Mary Klien. He is survived by daughter Clarisa (Brad) Harris, grandchildren Jaxon LaBreck and Levi Harris, mother Ethel “Kitty” Staples, father Tom (Shandora) Harris, brothers Tommy...

Sep 29, 2025

Kurtis "Jake" L. Jacobs Sr., 66, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 66.

Jake was born on September 3, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was united in marriage to Theresa Whyde in 1995, and they shared a loving marriage of 22 years until her passing in 2017.

Jake was known for his kind heart, devotion...