Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Lois Jean Eskenazi
Jan 4, 2026
Lois Jean Eskenazi (nee Cohen), 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away peacefully in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday January 4, 2026.
Lois was born on February 20, 1933 to Sam and Helen Cohen, and grew up in the Pullman District on the south side of Chicago. She attended Indiana University, where she met the love of her...
Joshua Kangau Mwago
Jan 4, 2026
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Jack N. Marsella
Jan 4, 2026
Jack Nick Marsella, 89, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 4, 2026.
Jack was born on July 30, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank P. Marsella and Ida Marie Fusaro. The youngest of two boys, Jack was raised in the Catholic faith surrounded by his extended Italian family. His childhood home was just down the street from his father’s Texaco...
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Valdosta, Georgia, on January 4, 2026. She was born April 13, 1929, to Louis Joseph and Ida Zehnder Schuler. Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Jeffersonville High School. On July 15, 1950, she married Joseph Christian Zur Schmiede in Jeffersonville, Indiana. They subsequently moved to Indianapolis where she was registrar...
Robert Gerald Boyer
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Gerald Boyer affectionately known as Bob, was born on September 25, 1932, and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2026. Bob's life was a remarkable tapestry woven with hard work, passion, and loving relationships. He served as a Merchant Marine during his early years, which ignited his love for wrestling—a hobby that would shape...
Tina Marie Nell
Jan 4, 2026
Tina Marie Nell, 68, of Zionsville, passed away January 4, 2026. She was born July 24, 1957 in Indianapolis to Joseph Paul and Juanita Louise Billerman.
Tina graduated from John Marshall High School and continued her education at Indiana University. After college, Tina dedicated her life to service of others as a social worker for 40 years. After retirement, she continued...
Albert W. Withers
Jan 3, 2026
On Saturday, January 3, 2026, Albert Wayne Withers entered eternal rest. Albert Wayne Withers was born on June 4, 1943, in Caswell County, North Carolina to the late Lawson and Mamie Withers. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of Covenant Community Church. He received his education in the Caswell County Schools. He served in the...
Gwendolyn L. Edstrom
Jan 3, 2026
This was written by Gwendolyn Edstrom, my mother, in 2015. She was 91 at the time. She was born September 3, 1923 and raised on a dusty, red dirt farm in Dill City, Oklahoma. She lived most of her adult life in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a member of the Irvington Presbyterian Church since 1945.
“I have been blessed!! I feel...
Margaret Anne Page
Jan 3, 2026
Margaret Anne (Westrick) Page, 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1940, in Detroit, MI to the late Edward Thomas Westrick and late Evelyn M. (Brady) Westrick.
Peggy, as she was affectionately known, met her husband Dennis G. Page through mutual friends. The first time they met was at the hospital...
Dianna M. Love
Jan 3, 2026
Dianna M. Love, a beloved figure whose strength and loyalty touched the lives of many, peacefully departed this world on January 3, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Brownsburg, Indiana. Born on September 1, 1952, in the vibrant city of Indy, Dianna epitomized beauty both inside and out, fostering deep connections through her unwavering love and compassion.
Dianna dedicated a significant...
Patricia Heath
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia O’Malley Heath was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jack and Mildred O’Malley on April 23, 1941. She spent her first 12 years there forming cherished memories which stayed with her throughout her well-lived life. Among her favorites were Sundays after church when family would gather at the park—cousins, aunts, and uncles together. The children played while her dad cooked...
Agustin F. Andrade Cueto
Jan 2, 2026
Agustin Francisco “Paco” Andrade, age 44, passed away on January 2, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Paco was born on December 30, 1981, in Mexico City, where he spent his early years surrounded by family and culture that shaped the values he carried throughout his life. He later made his home in Indianapolis, where he built not only a career, but a...
Rita M. Durham
Jan 2, 2026
Rita Marie Durham, 81, of Sheridan, passed away January 2, 2026. Rita was born in Indianapolis on December 9th, 1944, to parents Ralph Rogers and Alta Rose She graduated from Ben Davis High School.
Rita worked as a dietician and Manager at Southport High School. After retirement Rita worked as a bus assistant helping children on and off the bus and...
Joan C. Nichols
Jan 2, 2026
Joan Coxen Nichols was born on March 4, 1930, the third daughter of Helen (Spahr) and Blanton Coxen. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, she attended IPS Schools #76 and #66 and later Shortridge High School, graduating class of 1948.
Butler University was her choice for college, where she majored in Elementary Education. At Butler, she joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and...
Margaret J. Hand
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret J. Hand, a longtime resident of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away recently. She is remembered for her distinguished career in public service and her lasting impact on the Tippecanoe County judicial system, particularly in the area of juvenile justice.
Judge Hand served as a Tippecanoe County Juvenile Court Judge, where she devoted much of her career to protecting the welfare...
Vicki Rennier
Jan 2, 2026
Greenfield, Indiana – Vicki Rennier, 74, passed away after being comforted by her family and friends. Her kind heart, strong will, and love will be deeply missed.
Vicki was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Raymond and Mabel (Campbell) Vernier on September 15, 1951. A graduate of Arlington High School, Vicki worked as a nail technician for over 40 years before...
Emogene "Hetty" Rouse
Jan 2, 2026
Emogene "Hetty" Rouse, 86, of Whiteland, passed away on January 2, 2026. She was born on March 8, 1939 in Moss, Tennessee to Wooten and Moline Johnson. She worked various jobs including owning her own ceramic shop. She retired from Black & Decker after 12 years in customer service.
Emogene is survived by her 2 daughters Betty (Barry) Bouse and Robbie...
Nicholas J. O'Donnell
Jan 2, 2026
Nicholas J. O’Donnell, 69, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 2, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis to Margaret Thecla (Denk) and John Joseph O’Donnell on February 15, 1956. Nick graduated from Cathedral High School. He attended Indiana University and remained an avid Hoosier fan his entire life. He was able to experience the Hoosier Rose Bowl victory over Alabama...
Billie "Bill" Gene Long
Jan 1, 2026
Billie “Bill” Gene Long was born on October 18, 1946 in Indianapolis, Indiana and passed at the age of 79 on January 1, 2026 He is survived by his wife Linda Marie Myers, son Greg (Karla) Long, daughter Jill (Tom) Edwards, grandchildren Phillip, Wyatt and Rebecca. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph E. Long, mother Helen Marie...
Andrew "Andy" Van Tassel
Jan 1, 2026
Andrew "Andy" Van Tassel passed away surrounded by his family at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, IN on Thursday, January 1st, 2026. He was born on May 10th, 1968 in Muncie, IN to Clark and Sharon Van Tassel. He attended Wes-Del High School and graduated in 1986. He then attended Ball State University where he received his degree in...
