Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 3, 2026

Benny G Banayote Jr. died peacefully in his home on March 3rd, 2026. He is survived by his two sons, Rob (Julie) & Joe (Linda) Banayote, grandchildren, Anthony, Tia, Kyle, George & Zack. He was the proud great-grandfather to six lovely granddaughters & two grandsons. All of whom brought him great joy.

Benny Jr. was born May 29th, 1936, to Benny...

Mar 3, 2026

Amador Maldonado Cruz,

77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026.

Born on February 20, 1949, in Acámbaro, Mexico, Amador was the beloved son of the late Eduardo Maldonado Velasquez and Francisca Sanchez Cruz. He is survived by his children—Joel, Luis, Rene, Guadalupe, and Ana—along with nineteen grandchildren, ten great‑grandchildren, and several siblings. His family was his greatest pride...

Mar 3, 2026

Jean Marion Peterson Herder passed away on March 3, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. Born on January 16, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, Jean was 85 years old when she died.

Jean grew up on the north side of Chicago in the Swedish area now known as Andersonville. It was a multi-generational household with Jean, her parents, Oscar and Joan Peterson, and her...

Mar 3, 2026

Donald Ray Sloan, Age 88, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 at home with his family.

Don was born October 12, 1937 in Patoka, Indiana, the son of Henry and Eleanor Sloan in the front bedroom of the house he grew up in. He graduated from Patoka High School in 1955, then went on to Purdue University,...

Mar 2, 2026

Jared Steven Guhl, 31, of Largo, Florida, passed away on March 2, 2026.

Jared was born on May 22, 1994, to Steven Guhl and Laura (Guhl) Wilson. He graduated from Heritage Christian School in 2012 and went on to attend Grace College in Warsaw, Indiana. Jared was known for his remarkable intelligence from a young age, scoring extremely high on scholastic...

Mar 2, 2026

Kinsley Lynne Gruss, of Indianapolis, Indiana, was born on July 25, 2007, and passed away on March 2, 2026. Kinsley was a beautiful girl inside and out. Though her time here was far too short, Kinsley’s life touched the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Kinsley attended Franklin Central High School, graduating in 2025. During her time there, she...

Mar 2, 2026

Scott A. Jones of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 2, 2026, at the age of 64. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on April 6, 1961, to parents, Lewis and Martha (Bishop) Jones. He was the youngest of five brothers.

He is survived by sons, Tyler L. Jones, Nicholas K. Jones, and by brothers William (“Bill”) R. Jones and Gregory...

Mar 2, 2026

Teresa Ann Ray, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 2, 2026. She was born on May 6, 1955, in Indianapolis, to the late Lowell and Gwendolyn Corlett.

As a matriarch, Teresa adored her family and treated everyone she met like her own. Her home was always open, filled with loved ones enjoying sunny days by the pool. Her generosity...

Mar 2, 2026

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Mar 1, 2026

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Mar 1, 2026

Mar 1, 2026

Nhu Thi Le, who was 82 years old, passed away in Westfield, Indiana on March 1, 2026 surrounded by her beloved husband of fifty-nine years and her family. Nhu was born in Vietnam and left with her family in 1975 along with many other refugees. She settled into a new life in Indiana with the support of the Quaker Friends...

Mar 1, 2026

Robert Allen “Bob” Hessman, 78, of Cicero, IN, passed away at his home on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Bob, as he was commonly known, was born in Indianapolis, IN alongside his twin sister, Roberta, on April 1, 1947, to parents, George J. and Helen D. (Staley) Hessman. He graduated from Warren Central High School and went on to serve his...

Mar 1, 2026

Rex Lyman Willis, age 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 1, 2026, surrounded by family and friends.

Born on August 9, 1941 in Duggar, Indiana to Cecil and Edith, Rex’s life was shaped by faith and an unwavering love for his family.

He was the beloved husband of Donna for 47 extraordinary years, her best friend, the love of her...

Feb 28, 2026

Gary Richard Davis, 70, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on February 28, 2026. He was born on December 21, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Charles Richard Davis and Dorothy Catherine (Orebaugh) Davis. Gary met his wife, Rita (Shera) Davis through a mutual friend, and married on August 18, 1990. The pair enjoyed a wonderful 35 years of marriage together.

The...

Feb 28, 2026

Lewis L. Lundberg, 88, of Indianapolis went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Lewis retired after a very successful career in Naval Aviation, which took him from Indianapolis to Lakehurst, NJ and finally to the Pentagon where he earned the Distinguished Public Service Award (the highest honor the Navy can bestow upon a civilian).

Born in Burton, Michigan...

Feb 28, 2026

Shari Marie Black, 75, of Whitestown, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, after a 3½-month battle with leukemia.

Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Shari grew up in Whiteland and graduated from Whiteland High School in 1968. She was the beloved daughter of Charles and Lorena Black, who preceded her in death, along with her sisters Carol and Jan and her...

Feb 28, 2026

Vivian W. Isenhower

It is with a profound sense of love and gratitude that we announce the passing of Vivian Isenhower, who peacefully departed this world on February 28, 2026, at the age of 96. Vivian was born on September 15, 1929, to parents Charles Perry Mercer and Ida "Sue" Waive (Lewis) Mercer in Gentryville, Missouri.

Vivian was a dedicated woman in...

Feb 28, 2026

Cathy Sue (Reynolds) Mudd, 71 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026. 

She was born on January 9, 1955 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to William Beecher and Helen Marie (King) Reynolds. 

Cathy was the oldest of 7 children: Gary Reynolds, Debbie Lynch, Larry Reynolds, Jerry Reynolds, Anna Anderson-Curry and Orlena Hager. 

She married Sammie Dale Mudd on August 27, 1983...

Feb 28, 2026