Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Tracy Ellis
Jul 30, 2025
Tracy J. Ellis, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on July 30, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1953, in Indianapolis to parents James Ellis and Dorothy (Cowin) Ellis.
Tracy was a graduate of Howe High School, Class of 1971. While at Howe, he excelled on the basketball court and was the city’s leading scorer. He...
William R. Haines
Jul 29, 2025
William “Bill” Haines, aged 92 years, went to be with his beloved Norma on Tuesday, July 29, 2025.
Born on October 11, 1932, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Bill was the only child of Margaret Swanner Haines and Robert Lemoyne Haines. He is survived by his sons Ted and Tom (Debi) Haines; daughter Susan (Kevin) Cauble; sister-in-law Paula (Danny) Breedan; stepchildren Mike (Francisco)...
Carol Elaine Sternecker
Jul 29, 2025
Carol Elaine Sternecker (nee Greb), 90, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 29, 2025. She was the daughter of Johanna and William Greb of Calument City, Illinois.
Carol, who was born in Hammond, Indiana, was a graduate of Valparaiso University and Indiana University. She was a long time cataloger for the Indianapolis Marion...
William Marvin Stowring
Jul 29, 2025
William (Bill) Marvin Stowring, 82, passed away July 29th at his home surrounded by family. Bill was raised in Swanville, Minnesota by his mother Ellen Marvin and father Nils Stowring. After the passing of his mother, his father moved the family to Danville, Illinois.
Bill graduated from Danville High School in 1961. He graduated from Butler University in 1966 with a...
Dianne Adams Hunter
Jul 29, 2025
It is with almost unbearable sorrow that we announce the July 29, 2025, passing of a truly magnificent human, Dianne Adams Hunter, born Anita Diane Adams on February 14, 1934 – a Funny Valentine, indeed!
She was the third and youngest child of Thomas Douglas Adams and Ida Mae Whitton Adams.
After hilarious forays in dance and elocution as a young child,...
Ethel Eugenia (Ray) Kanzler
Jul 28, 2025
Ethel Eugenia (Ray) Kanzler, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025. She was born in Vincennes, Indiana on June 8, 1938, to Charles Edwin Ray and Eleanor Louise (Jackson) Ray.
Ethel was a dedicated registered nurse and proud graduate of Methodist Hospital. Ethel’s love of science guided her life’s work. She found her calling in critical care,...
Georgina Batista-Miranda
Jul 28, 2025
Georgina Batista-Mirando, 78, passed away July 28th, 2025. She was born June 2nd, 1947, in Manati, Puerto Rico to parents Emerito Batista and Josefina Miranda.
She was a vibrant, loving woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Georgina is survived by her sons Melvin Matos, Ricardo Matos, Gabriel Matos, and Francisco Matos Batista; grandchildren and extended family.
She is...
Joseph G. Newton
Jul 28, 2025
Joseph Green Newton of Fishers, IN, passed away on July 28, 2025, at the age of 77. He was born in Mayfield, KY, on August 3, 1947, to parents Joseph Harry and Anna Belle (Green) Newton. Joe graduated from Fulton Co. High School where he was sports editor of the school newspaper, played trumpet in the band, and became an...
Mary Rita Magoni
Jul 28, 2025
Mary Rita, (Ree), Magoni, 78, of Zionsville, Indiana went to be with the Lord on July 28, 2025, with her husband and son by her side. She was born on March 10, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents, Paul J. Boylan and Elizabeth J. Boylan (McPherson.)
Ree was a graduate of Seneca Valley High School and Point Park University, earning a...
V. Clifford "Cliff" Duffer
Jul 27, 2025
Vernon Clifford Duffer, 85, of Indianapolis, died July 27, 2025.
Cliff was born on June 15, 1940, in Adolphus, Kentucky, to Vernon Duffer and Viola (Keen) Duffer. He married Beverly Ann (Baker) Duffer, on May 30, 1962. They shared 61 years together until her passing in 2023.
Cliff was a proud Boilermaker, earning a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in 1962 and...
C.D. Allen
Jul 27, 2025
C.D. "Joe" Allen was born April 10, 1946. This dedicated country boy was devoted to working for Thomas & Skinner for over half a century.
If you did not find him at work or spending time with family, he could be found at the casino.
He departed his earthly life on July 27, 2025, after gracing the earth for 79 years.
He leaves...
Michael Padgett
Jul 27, 2025
Michael Padgett 84, of Beech Grove passed away July 27th, 2025. Michael was born November 07, 1940, to Elmer and Aline (Sherron) Padgett. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis. He survives his loving wife Margaret Harper of Lynn, Illinois. They were married December 10th, 1971, in Indianapolis, Indiana, 54 wonderful years of marriage. Together they had a beautiful family....
Donald Ralph Thompson
Jul 27, 2025
Don (“Delbo”) Thompson, 100 years old, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Fishers, Indiana. He was the son of Nile and Elsie (Tyner) Thompson of Indianapolis, Indiana where Don and his four siblings were raised. Don loved his family and remained close to them his entire life. He attended Arsenal Tech High School before he enlisted in the US...
Thomas Andrew Miller
Jul 26, 2025
Thomas Andrew Miller, fondly known as Tom, was born on July 9, 1964, and entered eternal rest on July 26, 2025. His journey through life was characterized by a deep love for family, friends, and his cherished surroundings in Lawrence, Indiana. Tom's death came as a shock to those who knew him, as he was found in his apartment by...
James (Jim) R. Koch
Jul 26, 2025
James (Jim) R. Koch, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 81.
Jim was born on October 21, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He graduated from George Washington High School in 1962. Jim was a Marion County Sheriff for 20 years and was the commander of the Marion County Sheriff Motorcycle Drill Team. He worked at...
Kathy Lynn Woodsmall
Jul 26, 2025
Edgewood, Kentucky – Kathy Lynn Woodsmall, 67, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2025, after being comforted by her family and friends. Her kindness, love, and caring nature will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Kathy was born on June 25, 1958, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, to parents Richard E. & Bernadine (Kasmarik) Dudley. She moved to northern Kentucky with...
Jo Anna Butterworth
Jul 26, 2025
JoAnna Butterworth of Speedway Indiana passed away on July 26, 2025, at the age of 90. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Harter. JoAnna was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, John W. Butterworth Sr., her sons, John Jr., and James Harter. She is survived by her daughters Deanna Aguilar and Nancy Butterworth.
JoAnna...
Hong Quoc Truong
Jul 26, 2025
In Loving Memory of Hong Quoc Truong
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Hong Quoc Truong, who departed this life peacefully on July 26, 2025, in Mooresville, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on January 2, 1948, in Ninh Thuan, Vietnam, Hong lived a life marked by resilience, warmth, and...
Loree Rosella Foroughi-Gross
Jul 26, 2025
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Loree was born in Elk Creek, in Custer County, Nebraska, the fourth child of Galen Erb and Bernice Juanita Barkdoll, and spent her childhood and school years in Marilla, (Manistee County), Michigan. She graduated from Mesick Consolidated High School in 1951, and Manchester College (now...
Pamela Doreen Senko
Jul 25, 2025
Pamela Doreen Senko was born in Fort Collins, Colorado, to Virginia and David Senko. One of her earliest memories was of snow in Connecticut, where she lived briefly as a young child. She spent most of her childhood in the close-knit town of Lexington, Illinois, the oldest of four siblings.
Pam’s life was shaped by resilience and love. When her mother...
