Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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...
Paul Warren Makinson
Sep 22, 2025
Paul Warren Makinson, 67, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 22, 2025. He was born on September 21, 1958, in Florence, Alabama, where he grew up.
Paul was a remarkable student and a lifelong learner. A high school salutatorian, he was known by his professors as the model student. He began his studies at the University of North Alabama as a...
Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed
Sep 22, 2025
It is with broken, shattered hearts that we announce the passing of Kamya Lyn Paddack Reed. Kamya was born on December 31st, 1983, in Indianapolis, IN. For forty-one years, she lived a life marked by kindness, bravery, and love. She departed this life on September 22nd, 2025, after a three-year battle with cancer.
She is survived by Reagan Green (daughter), Bernard...
Donald (Don) Lester Bosma
Sep 21, 2025
Donald (Don) Lester Bosma, age 96, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsburg Meadows on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Don was born on November 13, 1928, in Stevens, Iowa, the first of seven children of Lewis and Louise Bosma. In 1939 the family moved to Buffalo Center where Don remained until 1947 when he enlisted in the...
Sandra Ann "Sandy" Koczan
Sep 21, 2025
Sandra (Sandy) A. Koczan, 57, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died on September 21, 2025, in Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital. She was born on October 22, 1967, in South Bend, Indiana, to Joseph and Bonnie (Poznanski) Koczan. She was a 1986 graduate of Hamilton South East High School in Noblesville, Indiana.
She will be deeply missed by her family, brothers Christopher Alan...
Betty L. Graves
Sep 20, 2025
Betty passed away on September 20, 2025. She was born to the late Hiram and Nora (Horner) Greenwood, of Gainsboro, TN.
Betty worked for Western Electric Co. and later retired from AT&T. She also spent over 22 years as financial secretary for I.B.E.W. Local #1504 Labor Union. She was a life member of the Telephone Pioneers. She was also a member...
Ann Rita Allen Inks
Sep 19, 2025
Ann Rita Allen Inks, devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend passed away on September 19, 2025. Ann was born to Fred and Nita (Peddicord) Allen on March 7, 1937, in their home above the family-owned D&H Restaurant in Williamstown, KY, where she spent her early childhood together with her parents, brother Fred Jr., and sisters Margie...
Janice D. Williams
Sep 19, 2025
Janice D. Williams
86 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 19, 2025. Janice was born on April 20, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jasper T. Harrington, Sr. and Margaret Simmons. She was a retired Laboratory Attendant at Wishard Hospital. She was a member of Cornerstone Family Worship Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. John...
Patricia H. (Franklin) Benrubi
Sep 19, 2025
Patty was born at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis Indiana. She is the fourth daughter born to Lois June Franklin and Dr. William L Franklin. She lived in Indianapolis, throughout her life but loved to travel, and has taken many wonderful vacations over the years-Florida, Colorado, California, Puerto Rico, Costa Rico, Mexico, etc.
Patty loved animals and has had numerous pets...
Diana Marie Ingalls
Sep 19, 2025
Diana Marie (Moss) Ingalls 73 of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away on September 19, 2025, Diana was born on February 07, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Diana worked as a loan underwriter for I.N.B. and N.B.D. before becoming a TSA agent at Sarasota/Bradenton Airport in Florida. Calling will be on Saturday September 27, 2025, at Flanner Buchanan-Floral Park Funeral Center from Noon...
Robert Wallace Bork
Sep 19, 2025
Robert W. “Bob” Bork of Indianapolis, passed away on September 19th, 2025. He was 95 years old.
Born on April 2nd, 1930, to George and Burnett Bork of Indianapolis, Bob was a graduate of Howe High School and Indiana University. During his time at IU, Bob rode in the very first Little 500 for Theta Chi fraternity.
After finishing ROTC and graduating...
Ngon Dinh Nguyen
Sep 19, 2025
Ngon Dinh Nguyen, age 82 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday afternoon, September 19, 2025.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 24, 2025 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 1401 S. Mickey Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46241.
Funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 AM, also at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Cremation Rites will be...
Raymond W. Karnafel
Sep 18, 2025
Raymond W. Karnafel, a beloved high school teacher and devoted father, passed away peacefully in Indianapolis on September 18, 2025, at the age of 91. Born on May 6, 1934, Ray spent his life dedicated to nurturing and educating the hearts and minds of his students at Warren High School, where his passion for teaching left a lasting impression on...
Katherine "Kathy" Joan Hakala
Sep 18, 2025
Katherine “Kathy” Joan (Owens) Hakala, 72, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in 1953, William Richard and Alma Miriam Owens raised her in Weymouth, MA, Kathy grew up with a sharp mind, a quick wit, and a heart that would later make her the matriarch of her...
Douglas Wayne Sims
Sep 18, 2025
Douglas Wayne “Doug” Sims of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away September 18, 2025, at 69 years old. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on June 19, 1956, to the late Merrill and Barbara (Fields) Sims. He enjoyed auto racing, especially NASCAR and Indy Car racing, fishing, enjoyed mowing grass, the outdoors, and loved spending time with his family. Doug is survived...
Alan J. Thomas
Sep 18, 2025
Alan J. Thomas, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away September 18, 2025, with family by his side. Alan was born in Indianapolis on December 27, 1943, to parents, Raymond and Bernice (Myers) Thomas. He graduated from Warren Central High School in 1962. Alan honorably served his country stateside in the Army Enlisted Reserves during the Vietnam Era.
Alan worked as a...
Roger D. Henson
Sep 18, 2025
Roger D. Henson, 75, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away at 7:07 a.m. on September 18, 2025, in his home with his loved ones. He has left behind many memories as a proud father, loving grandfather, son, brother, uncle, boyfriend, and a fantastic friend.
Roger was born to Lee and Elizabeth (Jerry) Henson in Malden, Missouri. He served his country honorably in...
