Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Sandra Kay Liles
Sep 13, 2025
Sandra Kay Liles (Wittke), 70, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13th, surrounded by her children and loved ones, following a courageous battle with cancer. Sandy was born on November 7, 1954, in Elmhurst, Illinois, to Charles and Florence Wittke. They preceded her in death.
She is survived by her three children, Cristol Valdez (Josh Butler) of Elkhart, Tiffany Adams (Aaron)...
Robert A. Drane, Sr.
Sep 13, 2025
Robert Allen Drane, Sr. was born January 23, 1932 to Mayo Drane and Jeannette Terry in Mayfield, Kentucky. After his father’s untimely passing, his mother moved to Marion, Indiana where she met and married Albert Milton. Their union expanded their family and Robert became a big brother to Charles Milton, James Milton, Donald Milton, Larry Milton, William Milton, John Milton...
Rebecca Anne Kenyon-van Lier
Sep 13, 2025
We mourn the passing of Rebecca (Becky) Kenyon-van Lier on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her residence in Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on December 4, 1952, in Olathe, Kansas, Becky passed away at the age of 72.
Becky received her education in Kansas and ultimately earned her Ph.D. in Grain Science from Kansas State University, where she conducted research on the adverse...
Steve Lee Hull
Sep 12, 2025
Steven “Steve” Lee Hull - beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend - went home to be with the Lord on September 12, 2025. Steve was born on July 9, 1964 to parents Clifford Hull and Patricia (Deeter) Johnson in Marion, Indiana.
After graduating from Carmel High School in 1982, Steve proudly went on to work for the Indianapolis Police Department...
Dorothy A. Conley
Sep 12, 2025
Dorothy Alberta (Banaski) Conley, lovingly known as Meme, Dot, Dottie and Dolly, 87, of Westfield, Indiana, known for her elegance, classic beauty, and free spirit, passed away on September 12, 2025. She was born on January 3, 1938, in Gary, Indiana, to parents, Albert Alfred Banaski and Helen L. Banaski (Balcerak), whom she loved dearly.
Dorothy was voted “Best Dressed” and...
Michael Wilcox
Sep 12, 2025
Michael Leroy Wilcox, 71, of Fountaintown, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 12, 2025. Mike was born on April 24, 1954, to George Wilcox and Helen Gray in Washington, Indiana.
Mike was a member of Post Road Christian Church. He never missed a chance to watch his favorite Batman episodes or revisit timeless shows like The Andy Griffith...
Elizabeth Wetherald
Sep 11, 2025
Hernando Beach, Florida – Elizabeth A. Wetherald, 82, passed away after being comforted by her family on September 11, 2025.
Beth was born on August 21, 1943, in Kahuku, Hawaii to parents Sylvester McKeague and Elizabeth Kaanaana. After graduating from high school, she met James Haley and soon married. Beth spent 28 years with James, devoting herself to her husband and...
Charles Eidson
Sep 11, 2025
Charles Eidson, 85, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2025. He was born on May 11, 1940, in Evansville, Indiana, to parents, Walter Lee Eidson, Sr. and Nancy Catherine (Peck) Eidson.
The family moved to Indianapolis when Charles was two years old. He graduated from Bridgeport Elementary School and Ben Davis High School. Following high school, Charles attended Butler...
Phyllis Maxine Johnson
Sep 11, 2025
Phyllis Maxine Johnson was born on October 3, 1941, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Thomas and Merle Cork. On Thursday, September 11, 2025, she went home to be with the Lord. She was one of five children: Thomas Cork Jr. (deceased), Joyce Cork (deceased), Darryl Cork (deceased), and Gregory Cork. She was preceded in death by her husband, Preston...
Lynsey C. Vaughn
Sep 11, 2025
Lynsey Carmen Vaughn, 36, left this world too soon on September 11, 2025. She was born January 22, 1989 and was raised on the Eastside of Indianapolis.
As a kid she wanted to grow up and work with animals. She loved to play softball and she always had a heart for the autistic, disabled, and elderly.
She worked as a CNA for...
LaVaine Sebo
Sep 11, 2025
LaVaine G. Sebo, 87 of Carmel, IN formerly of Warsaw, IN, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at her home. LaVaine was born in Kasson Village, MN to the late Gunder and Ella Moen. She worked in the Kosciusko County Prosecutor’s Office as an assistant and secretary to the prosecuting attorney before retiring.
LaVaine was a member of St. Anne’s Episcopal...
Bernadette George
Sep 11, 2025
Bernadette “Bernie” Marie (Berry) George, loving wife and devoted mother, died in home hospice care Thursday, September 11, 2025, after a courageous and determined battle with heart disease. Strong until the end, she passed peacefully with her devoted husband of 31 years, Donald “Don” George at her bedside.
Born in Spangler, Pennsylvania on November 1,1943 to Esther Marie (Miller) Berry and...
Donald Collins
Sep 11, 2025
Donald Collins, beloved husband, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2025, at the age of 80.
Born on June 27, 1945, in McRoberts, Kentucky, Don was the son of the late Hilliard and Oma Collins. He grew up surrounded by a loving family and carried those values of faith, hard work, and loyalty throughout his life.
In 1972, Donnie...
Joan Ardell Christen
Sep 11, 2025
Joan Ardell Christen, 90, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 11, 2025. She was born on March 5, 1935, in Veblen, South Dakota, to the late Palmer and Corine Akre.
Joan met her husband, Arden, in Brookings, SD at a dance and waited 3 years before they married on September 10, 1955, in Veblen, SD. They had four children together,...
Jerry Lee Curbeaux
Sep 10, 2025
Jerry Lee Curbeaux, age 78 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on the morning of Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at his residence.
Jerry was born on November 29, 1946 in Indianapolis, the son of Charles Vernon and Martha Clara (Mote) Curbeaux. He is preceded in death by his parents. Jerry is survived by his younger sister: Cindi (husband Jim) Reed of Brownsburg.
He...
Stephanie Ottinger
Sep 9, 2025
Stephanie Ottinger, 55, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away September 9th, 2025. Stephanie was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on November 23rd, 1969, to parents, Norman Ottinger and Sandra Krepp. She graduated from Atterbury Job Corp Center after attending Lawrence Central High School.
Stephanie worked as a caretaker and often in strong customer service focused roles during her career. She enjoyed helping people...
Hazel Juanita Banks
Sep 9, 2025
Hazel J. Banks got her wings on September 9, 2025., she was 89 years old. She passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family.
Hazel was born to Jewell Haynes Cates on October 29, 1935, in Henry, Tennessee, where she grew up and attended public schools, She attended Katon Elementary in Henry, Tn, and graduated from Central H.S. in...
Robert Reisinger
Sep 9, 2025
Robert Paul Reisinger, 73, of New Palestine, IN, passed away on September 9, 2025. Robert was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 6, 1952, to parents, Homer O. Reisinger and Josephine (Buettner) Reisinger.
He graduated from John Marshall High School. Soon after graduating, he began his long career as a truck driver. He spent many years driving cross-country and then...
Donald L. Pollard
Sep 9, 2025
Donald LeRoy Pollard, 88, of Venice, Florida, passed away on September 6, 2025.
He was born on June 25, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He resided in Florida since 1982. He was a Methodist. He was a member of the Indiana Optimists for 18 years, becoming the District Governor in 1979.
In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his...
Roger D. Wilhite, Sr.
Sep 9, 2025
Roger D. Wilhite, Sr., 79, of Martinsville, Indiana passed away on September 9, 2025. He suffered from Alzheimer’s disease the last few years of his life. Roger began working at GM Allison Transmission Plant 14 in his 20’s, officially retiring in 2004. He proudly joined the Marion County Sheriff’s Department, Reserve Division, in April of 1994. He was promoted to...
