Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Cleo Marie Morris
Feb 15, 2026
Cleo Marie Morris of Plainfield, Indiana passed away February 15, 2026, at 79 years of age. She was born June 25, 1946, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Rolland J. and Charlotte Ester (Cunningham) Gorrell. Cleo enjoyed quilting, sewing, cooking, gardening, spending time and caring for her family and others. She had a deep devotion to her spiritual life, spending...
Joan Betty Van Wyk
Feb 15, 2026
Joan Betty Van Wyk, beloved daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 15. She was 93.
Joan was the eldest child of John and Betty Weiler and grew up with her two younger siblings on the family owned and operated Rochelle Park Dairy Farm in northern New Jersey, just ten miles from New York City. Despite...
William Larkin Begley
Feb 14, 2026
William Larkin Begley, 87, passed away Saturday, February 14th, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Bill, as he was called by family and friends, was called to preach at a young age. He lived his long life serving Jesus and teaching his family and others about scripture. He especially loved to teach about Bible prophecy.
As a child he would...
Patricia J. Steelman
Feb 14, 2026
Patricia “Pat” J. Steelman,
age 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, February 14, 2026, at her residence in Carmel, Indiana. Pat was the daughter of the late Alec Ilie Oltean and the late Mattie Emelie Rose. She was one of six children.
Pat married Floyd “Max” Steelman, Jr. in 1984. They spent 26 wonderful years...
Julie Ellen Moore
Feb 14, 2026
Julie Moore, 64, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by love. She was born on September 7, 1961, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Jack and Ann Moore.
Julie lived a full, beautiful life — one defined by kindness, laughter, and a love that touched everyone who knew her. She never met a stranger, and her...
Deborah Lynn Haner
Feb 14, 2026
Deborah Lynn Haner (Annarino), 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on February 14, 2026, in Greenfield, Indiana. Born on March 16, 1960, to Michael Annarino and Judith Brewer, Deborah spent her life in the United States, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to her family and friends.
Deborah began her career as a nighttime clerk at Community...
Pamala Brinegar
Feb 13, 2026
Pamala's obituary will be updated soon!
Her memorial service will be March 28th, at Flanner Buchanan Memorial Park. Visitation will be 1-3pm and her memorial service will begin at 3pm.
Mr. Derek Lee White
Feb 13, 2026
Derek Lee White, 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2026. Derek was born on June 19, 1978, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Randy Lee White and Lisa Lynn White. Derek graduated from Decatur Central High School in 1996. He was a career semi driver, his last 12 years being at UPS, as well as “A SEMI professional race...
Ruth Coffman
Feb 13, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Ruth Coffman, 80, passed away on February 13, 2026. An amazing woman and mother, her love and kindness will be forever missed.
Ruth was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on October 14, 1945, to parents William and Sarah (Campbell) Napier. A hard worker and independent woman, Ruth worked as a machinist for Diamond Chain for forty-one years before retiring...
Curtis Eugene Daugherty
Feb 13, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Curtis Daugherty was born on November 9, 1941, to parents Cloyce Clyde & Edna (Wingard) Daugherty in Logansport, Indiana. On February 13, 2026, Curt joined his beloved Patricia in Heaven.
He worked for many years as a supervisor at Firestone Industries in Noblesville, retiring in 2007. He married his beloved Patricia on October 10, 1964, and they celebrated...
Kum Suk Ellis
Feb 13, 2026
Kum Suk Ellis, 73, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away at her home on February 13, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Kum Suk was born on December 13, 1952, and grew up in a small village in Gwangju, where she was raised alongside her three brothers and three sisters. Her mother was fierce and strong-willed, and her father was soft-spoken, patient,...
Jerry "JP" McCamey
Feb 13, 2026
Jerry Prade "JP" McCamey, age 93, of Columbus, Kansas passed away Friday, February 13, 2026 at Autumn Place in Columbus.
JP was born to Clarence Ivy and Frances Louise (Keeling) McCamey on June 29, 1932, in Waco, Texas. After high school, JP went on to attend college at Baylor University. JP was united in marriage to Elsie Kirkland on June 13,...
Kenneth "Ken" William Kolmerten
Feb 13, 2026
Kenneth W. Kolmerten passed away on 02/13/2026 at the age of 96. Ken was born in Fort Wayne, IN on 09/02/1929 to Elmer and Emma Kolmerten, who preceded him in death. His brother Stanley (Cleo) Kolmerten, sister Dorothy Kolmerten, and his wife of 38 years, Ann, also preceded him in death.
Ken was a graduate of Purdue University. He served in...
Marillyn Morrow Gwinn
Feb 12, 2026
Marillyn Morrow Gwinn, 92, of Westfield, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on February 12, 2026. She was born November 19, 1933 in Hartford City, Indiana, where she grew up. Her parents were Clyde and Gladys (Frederick) Schwaner.
Marillyn attended Stephens College and then graduated from Indiana University. She later obtained her Master’s Degree in art education from Ball State...
Robert Wayne Ferguson
Feb 12, 2026
Dr. Robert W. Ferguson, born on September 28, 1966, to Robert V and Ruth Ann Becht Ferguson and passed away on February 12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 59 years old.
Rob graduated from West Washington High School in Campbellsburg, Indiana, in 1985. He pursued his passion for healing and wellness by attending Purdue University, then earning a Doctor of...
Jacqueline Kaye Sutton
Feb 12, 2026
Jacqueline Kaye (Jaci) Sutton of Carmel, IN, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 78 to eternally be with her loving husband Rick. She was born in Indianapolis, IN on May 14, 1947, to Paul Harold and Marjorie Alice (Borgman) Weaver.
Jaci grew up in Indianapolis and Carmel. She began high school at Carmel High School in 1962,...
Tresa L. Wright
Feb 12, 2026
Tresa L. Davis Wright, age 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.
Tresa was born on June 11, 1940, to Wilfred and Francis Davis, and was the youngest of 7. She grew up on Alabama Street in Indianapolis and attended St. Mary’s School and Arsenal Technical High School. She...
Mrs. Gloria Elaine Gordon
Feb 12, 2026
Gloria Elaine Gordon passed away on February 12, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt, and dear friend. Her passing leaves a deep emptiness in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
Gloria was the loving wife of Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Gordon, Sr., and together they built a...
Erin Jean Loftis
Feb 11, 2026
Erin Jean Loftis, 67, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on February 11, 2026. She was born on September 4, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois.
Erin was a woman of unwavering faith who loved the Lord through life’s ups and downs. She was well known for the loving care of her children and grandchildren, who were the center of her world. She cherished...
Jessica Lynn Osborne
Feb 11, 2026
Jessica Lynn Osborne, affectionately known as "Chez," was born on December 29, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She passed away on February 11, 2026, also in Indianapolis, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wit, and a profound love for her family and friends.
Jessica's career saw her dedicated to her work at Walmart in Brownsburg, IN, where she was known for her...

