Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
John F. Emily
Jan 1, 2026
John F. Emily, 94, of New Palestine, passed away January 1st, 2026. He was born March 8th, 1931, in Corydon, Indiana to parents Clyde and Margaret Emily.
John joined the United States Army as a young man, and proudly served his country from 1949-1952 during the Korean War. During his time in the service, John received many awards including a Purple...
Nancy E. Mercuri
Jan 1, 2026
Nancy Elizabeth Munro Mercuri of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 82. She was born in Long Island, NY, on August 26, 1943, to parents, James and Marguerite (Davis) Munro. She was the heart of her family and the soul of her home. A woman of quiet strength, endless generosity, and unwavering love, Nancy...
James William Cheatham, Sr.
Dec 31, 2025
James William Cheatham, Sr.
James was born on December 3, 1939, to Frances Whitner and Rozell Cheatham and was raised on the southside of Indianapolis, IN.
Not long after high school, he joined the military, serving his country in the U.S. Army. After his military service, he came home and started his company called Che Che Magazine. He then worked at Wishard...
Eleanor Frances Carter, R.N.
Dec 31, 2025
Eleanor Frances Carter of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 87. She was born in Columbia, South Carolina, on November 5, 1938, and adopted by loving parents Vivian and Janice (Browning) Collins.
As a young girl Eleanor moved to North Charleston, South Carolina, graduating from St. Andrews High School before attending the College of Charleston...
Lilah Fay Jarrett
Dec 31, 2025
Lilah Fay Jarrett
Two months of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 31, 2025. Lilah was born on November 4, 2025. She was preceded in death by her grandfather Michael (Rhonda) Mascoe. She is survived by parents Kayla Cissell and Joshua Jarrett, brother Kayden Reel, grandmother Allison Jarrett, grandfather Michael (Deborah) Jarrett, grandparents Elizabeth and Jeremy Farrar, great grandparents Roy and...
William Byron DeCapua
Dec 31, 2025
William “Byron” DeCapua passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 31, 2025, just shy of his 90th birthday.
Byron was born in Akron, Ohio on February 7, 1936, to William T. and Geraldine Sassano DeCapua.
Byron’s life revolved around his faith, his family, his community, and his long career in sales. Byron graduated from Broad Ripple...
David L. Clapp
Dec 31, 2025
David Leland Clapp, age 82, was born May 25, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Leland Quayle Clapp and Margaret Elizabeth (Walker) Clapp. He went to be with his Lord on December 31, 2025. He died at home after a short but fierce battle with Cancer. David graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in Indianapolis in 1961. He graduated with...
George William Robinson
Dec 30, 2025
George William Robinson passed away on December 30, 2025. Born in Ashland, Kentucky, he was preceded in death by his foster daughter, Sherrie Thompson; his parents, Bill and Willa Robinson; and his brother David, who died in childhood. George is survived by brothers Milford (Sue Hildebrandt) and Mark (Nancy Lander), many nieces, nephews, cousins, and chosen families — including the...
Debra Lynn Brown
Dec 30, 2025
Debra Lynn Brown passed peacefully from this life on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at 7:13 a.m., at the age of 67. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, faith and deep care for others.
Debra was an amazing, enduring woman—full of life, spunk, and strength. In the later years of her life, she faced significant health challenges, yet she remained...
Darin Patrick Jester
Dec 30, 2025
Darin Patrick Jester of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly December 30, 2025, at 58 years of age. He was born December 2, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Clyde and Marilyn (Cook) Jester.
He is survived by his loving wife, whom he married April 15, 1995, Tonya L. (Costin) Jester; his daughter, Megan (Andy) Bardot; his son, Derek (Rebecca) Holman; his grandchildren,...
David Charles Olson
Dec 30, 2025
David Charles Olson, 85, passed away peacefully on December 30 in Indianapolis, Indiana, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David is survived by his brother, Donald Olson (Nancy); his sisters, Frances Roddiger (Henry) and Margaret Olson (Gary); his sons, Jeffrey Olson (Angela) and Todd Olson (Sharon); and his grandchildren, Davis Olson and Russell Olson.
Born on September 13, 1940, in Mishawaka,...
Emmanuel Kludze
Dec 30, 2025
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David Kinnick
Dec 29, 2025
David E. Kinnick, a loving and dedicated husband, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2025, at the age of 74 in his beloved hometown of Indianapolis. Born on December 14, 1951, David was a cherished member of his community and a loving presence in the lives of those who knew him.
Professionally, David devoted many years of his life to Shadeland...
Stephen E. Hardman
Dec 29, 2025
Stephen E. Hardman, age 46 of Franklin, Indiana passed away on Monday morning, December 29, 2025.
In accordance with Steve's wishes, cremation rites will be accorded.
Steve was born on March 8, 1979 in Indianapolis, a son of LeeRoy and Billie (White) Hardman.
He was married to Victoria "Vicki" Hardman. Vicki preceded him in death on September 21, 2024.
Steve was the youngest of...
Kyle Harvey
Dec 29, 2025
Kyle Frederick Harvey, born on February 5th, 1981, in Indianapolis, IN, was sent to his eternal home on December 29th, 2025 at the age of 44. He was the beloved son of Jerry Harvey and Chris Roark-Jones.
Kyle grew up in Brown County, Indiana on 60 wooded and hilly acres. He was an identical triplet and he and his brothers, Kent...
Joseph W. Hudson
Dec 29, 2025
Joseph Wiley Hudson, of Connersville, IN, passed away on December 29, 2025 at the age of 68. Joseph was born in Indianapolis, IN on September 10, 1957 to parents, Wiley Ray and Hilda Marie (Quinlin) Hudson. He graduated from Warren Central High School and went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Accounting from IUPUI and master’s degree in Church...
Marianne Barber
Dec 29, 2025
Marianne (Rasnake) Barber, 53, passed away December 29, 2025, at home surrounded by family. She was born March 25, 1972, in Noblesville.
Marianne loved boating, skiing, swimming, and being at the lake, and also loved camping out in the wild. She was an avid baker and had her own baking business for a while. Gardening was another one of her hobbies.
She...
Janet Greer Selby
Dec 29, 2025
Janet Greer Selby
82 of Morgantown, Indiana, passed away on December 29, 2025. Janet was born on September 28, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a retired Bus Driver for Wayne Township Schools. She was a member of New Life Tabernacle. She was very involved with her church. She loved traveling and spending time with her family. She was preceded in...
Jeri Mae Mains (Groce)
Dec 28, 2025
Jeri Mae Mains, age 44, of Indianapolis, died tragically Sunday December 28, 2025, far too soon. She was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, graduating High School at Emmerich Manual High School, and obtaining her bachelor's degree at IUPUI.
Jeri was the most devoted mother. She loved her children so much that in everything that she did, she put her children’s consideration...
Bruce Allen Barz
Dec 28, 2025
Bruce Allen Barz
71 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2025. Bruce was born on April 16, 1954, to the late Albert and Mildred Barz. He was an Army Veteran of the Vienam War. He was retired from Diamond Chain. He was preceded in death by his wife Patsy Barz, nephew Chad Lindstrom and his parents. He is survived...
