Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Doris J. McCormack
Apr 9, 2025
Doris Joan McCormack, 91, of Indianapolis, In. passed away Wednesday, April 9th, 2025. She was born to the late Harold and Mary Mitchell.
Doris was a secretary for Kightlinger and Gray for 44 years. In her spare time she loved tending to her flowers and spending quality time with family.
Most importantly, she married Robert McCormack on November 26th, 1953, celebrating over...
Jimmy D. Lanning
Apr 8, 2025
Jimmy D. Lanning
66 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on April 8, 2025. Jimmy was born on October 13, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Vance and Helen Lanning. He was a retired factory worker. He was preceded in death by his brothers Terrace and Larry Lanning and his parents. He is survived by his nieces and nephews Lynda (Dean)...
Marcus Louis Brown, Sr.
Apr 8, 2025
Marcus Brown Sr. was born on February 9th, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the beloved fifth child of Harold S. Brown and Bettie Jayne (Palmer) Brown. Marc's adventurous spirit was evident from a young age, and he embraced life with an inquisitive nature that carried him through his many endeavors.
After graduating from Emmerich Manual High School in 1969, Marc's journey led...
Jay A. Thompson
Apr 8, 2025
Jay A. Thompson, 68, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on April 8, 2025. Born on January 18, 1957, in Indianapolis, Jay was a proud Hoosier through and through.
On July 4, 1979, Jay married the love of his life, Rosalee E. Thompson, at Tuxedo Baptist Church. Together, they built a beautiful family filled with joy, strength, and unforgettable memories.
A skilled welder...
C. Jane Mills
Apr 8, 2025
Jane Mills, age 84, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away on April 8, 2025, in Noblesville, IN.
Jane graduated from Royerton High School in 1958 and moved to Minneapolis, MN, to pursue a business degree. She was a woman ahead of her time—fearless in her pursuits and passionate about her independence. Her professional journey was as...
Christopher "Scott" Campbell
Apr 8, 2025
Christopher Scott Campbell, beloved son, brother and friend, passed away on April 8, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1960, to parents H. Edwin Campbell, MD and Patricia A. Shue.
Scott brought light, humor, and music to every room he entered. A true original, Scott always marched to the beat of his own soundtrack, and...
Emma C. Brookie
Apr 8, 2025
Emma Lou Clayton Brookie, 97, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 8, 2025. A private funeral will be held on April 15th.
Emma was preceded in death by her husband, James, and sisters, Juanita Stewart and Mary Sue Harvey. She is survived by her daughters, Lu Hesler (Kevin) and Jo Stanaland (Kevin) and grandchildren Megan (Jon), Lauren Elizabeth (Alex),...
Dean Mark Anderson
Apr 8, 2025
Dean Mark Anderson, 71, Fishers, IN passed away April 8, 2025. He was born in Valparaiso, IN to Edward Walsh Anderson and Alice H. (Roeske) Anderson.
He graduated from Valparaiso High School and Indiana University earning a degree in Public and Environmental Affairs. Dean later went on to complete a Tool and Die Maker apprenticeship.
Dean had a strong appreciation for nature...
Mary Jo Castle
Apr 7, 2025
Mary Jo Castle (71) passed away peacefully at home with her family early in the morning on
April 7th. She was born January 16th 1954 to Isis Josephine Mumford and Rufus W. Mumford.
Mary Jo was the youngest sibling to (Lewis J. Mumford) and (Karen Cunningham).
As a child Mary Jo enjoyed scouts, ice skating at the coliseum, and regular trips down to...
Jeffrey Allen Smock
Apr 7, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Smock, age 56 of New Palestine, IN, passed away on Monday morning, April 7, 2025.
Jeff was born on March 19, 1969, in Indianapolis, IN, a son of Danny Smock and Kathy (Back) Rea.
Jeff grew up on the Eastside of Indianapolis in the Irvington area. He graduated from Howe High School, Class of 1987. After high school, he attended...
Nancy Keach Crawford
Apr 7, 2025
Nancy Keach Crawford, 96, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on April 7, 2025. She was born on March 26, 1929, in Akron, Ohio, to parents, J. Robert Keach and Audra (Walters) Keach.
Nancy is survived by her children, Peter (Cindy) Crawford, Andy (Cheryl) Crawford and David (Daria) Crawford; 7 grandchildren, Sam T. (Liz) Crawford, Ben Crawford, Sara (Nate) Brown, Whitney (Ben)...
Charles "Chuck" Gowan
Apr 6, 2025
Born May 3, 1944 to Harry Pierce Gowan and Martha Jane (Mullin) Gowan, Charles Edward Gowan was destined to a long life well lived. In his 80 years on earth, he swam with wild manatees and sharks during many scuba trips, snorkeled with dolphin in Florida, rehabbed houses with his brother Harry, rode quads on rustic logging trails with many...
Joseph E. Burroughs
Apr 6, 2025
Joseph E. Burroughs, 79, of Carmel, Indiana passed away April 6, 2025. He was born October 15, 1945, in Bellaire, Ohio the son of the late Orville Walter Burroughs and Deborah Mae (Gordon) Burroughs Geissler.
Joe honorably and faithfully served four years in the United States Air Force in the Vietnam War. Following his discharge, he married his high school sweetheart...
Edward Medina
Apr 6, 2025
Edward "Eddie" Medina of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born on October 13, 1929, Edward was the son of Antonio Medina and Maria de Jesus Reyes, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded by his beloved sisters: Maria Engracia (Gracie) Olguin, Josefina (Josie) Espitia, and...
Kathy L. Sullivan
Apr 5, 2025
Kathy L. Sullivan, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2025, in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Born on November 12, 1955, Kathy brought joy and laughter to the lives of everyone who had the privilege to know her. She was a shining light, known for her fun-loving spirit and her delightful sense of...
Stephen E. Griffith
Apr 4, 2025
Stephen E. Griffith peacefully passed away on April 4, 2025. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 11, 1947, to the late Lloyd Eddie and Audrey Maxine (Collins) Griffith, but had lived in The Villages, Florida for the past many years. He loved and bragged about The Villages, where he regularly golfed, socialized with neighbors and enjoyed various social...
Dr. James S. Prawat, DDS, MSD
Apr 4, 2025
Dr. James Steven Prawat DDS, MSD, 87, passed away on April 4, 2025, in Greenwood, Indiana.
Born on July 16, 1937, in South Bend, Indiana, James pursued a distinguished career in dentistry and orthodontics. Prior to attending dental school, he worked for Uniroyal as a chemist where he created adhesives, earning four patents for the company. He completed his dental school...
Stephen P. Watson
Apr 4, 2025
Stephen “Steve” P. Watson of Carmel passed away April 4 at the age of 82, after a 15-year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Steve was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 21, 1942, to Norton and Helen (Ferry) Watson. He graduated from Danville High School and attended Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology where he earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in...
Linda Kay Larsen
Apr 4, 2025
Linda Kay Larsen, age 77 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Friday morning, April 4, 2025.
Linda Kay was born on February 22, 1948, in De Soto, Illinois, the youngest of eleven children of Carlos and Julia (McCain) Myers. She is preceded in death by her parents and nine siblings.
She is survived by her brother, Dixon (wife Judy) Myers of Azle,...
