Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jun 19, 2025

Sandra J. Petrelli (Sandi) of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on June 19, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born in Albany, NY on July 7, 1941, to parents Ernest and Loretta (Marsolais) Chamberlain.

She lived most of her life in Camden County, NJ where she graduated from Camden Catholic High School and worked for Bell Telephone, PB Cosmetology...

Jun 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce Jay Kenneth Scheil, 62, left this world too soon, on June 19th, 2025. He was born April 22nd, 1963, in Indianapolis to parents Kenny and Susie Scheil.

Jay, affectionately known as “Jaybird” to his friends, grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Perry Meridian high school . He continued his education and received...

Jun 19, 2025

Kenneth “Kenny” Wayne Lawrence, age 70 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Thursday morning, June 19, 2025.

Cremation Rites have been accorded. A private inurnment graveside service will be held at a later date at Floral Park Cemetery in Indianapolis, where Kenny will be laid to rest with his parents.

Kenny was born on August 21, 1954 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son...

Jun 18, 2025

William "Bill" Lee Nelson, age 94 of Indianapolis passed away on Wednesday afternoon, June 18, 2025 at his home.

Bill was born on April 25, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana to Sherman Lee Nelson and Emma May (Dorsey) Nelson.

Bill grew up on the Southside of Indy.  He joined the Army at the age of 16 and served in Germany 933rd Field Artillery...

Jun 18, 2025

Judith Pamela (Cramer) Palmeter, age 83, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Daughter of David and Agnes (Clements) Cramer, she was born on May 12, 1942, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She earned a degree in business at Indiana University and went on to work as a secretary. Once she fell in love and married...

Jun 17, 2025

Millard (Mel) R. Norris, 74, passed away at his home on Tuesday June 17, 2025. He was surrounded by his wife of 50 years, Carol, daughter Melissa, and 3 grandkids.

Mel was born on March 25, 1951, to Roselee (Davis) Norris, and was later welcomed into the family of Richard Norris through adoption. He attended Whitehaven High School and upon graduation...

Jun 17, 2025

Rudy Muster Jackson 87 of Indianapolis, IN passed away June 17, 2025. Rudy was born on April 23, 1938, in Shelbyville, Indiana to Russell Alois and Alma Marthena (Muster) Jackson. Rudy attended the University of Louisville, and he served our country in the United States Air Force. Rudy was an account executive-IND Service Center and for American Freightways and then...

Jun 17, 2025

Rosemary Evelyn Parks passed away on June 17, 2025 at age 95. Rosemary was born in San Antonio, Texas on May 3, 1930. She was the only child of George Marin and Evelyn De LaPena. She grew up in a multi-generational household with her grandparents, aunt, uncle, mother and cousin. She learned to drive when she was thirteen and talked...

Jun 17, 2025

April Ann Sparks, age 57 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, June 17, 2025 at her residence.

April was born on April 14, 1968 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Tom Carpenter and Jean (Buchanan) Carpenter. She is preceded in death by her father Tom Carpenter in 1979. She is survived by her mother Jean Carpenter.

She was married to: Ricky...

Jun 15, 2025

Indianapolis, Indiana – Donna Schneider, 84, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, after being comforted by her family. Her hard-working attitude and joy for her family will be deeply missed.

Donna was born to parents Basil Cohoon & Beatrice Krauss (Lloyd) on January 26, 1941, in Indianapolis. She went on to careers with Community Hospital East, as a patient registrar...

Jun 15, 2025

Rose Mary Robinson, 80, died June 15, 2025 at Franciscan Hospice House Indianapolis, IN. Her daughters, Dawn Lee Robinson and Michelle Renee Robinson, held her hands as Rose passed over to her eternal life.

Rose Mary was born in the farming community of Hebron, NE. She began working outside of the family at the age of 14. The day after graduating...

Jun 15, 2025

Ann K. Barnhorst Taylor, a beloved wife, sister, passed away on June 15, 2025, Indianapolis, leaving behind a legacy of creativity and warmth. Born on November 13, 1959, Ann's passion for design and crafting flourished throughout her life, culminating in her career where she utilized her talents to create beautiful designs for cards, stamps, and other mixed media crafts. Her...

Jun 15, 2025

Gaylord “Champ” Good, a longtime resident of Lawrence, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the age of 90.

Gaylord was born on August 23, 1934 to Virgil and Ada (née Roach) Good in Indianapolis. He attended Broad Ripple High School until age 16, when he began his decade-long professional boxing career. Upon his boxing retirement, he returned...

Jun 15, 2025

Jun 14, 2025

Elaine Jennings. Clarkson, a devoted educator, passionate dog enthusiast, and accomplished amateur photographer, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 97.

Elaine was born on March 17, 1928, and graduated from Middlebury College in 1949 with a degree in history. She earned the distinction of graduating Cum Laude and was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. Later, she...

Jun 14, 2025

Fred Edward Hampton, 100, of Zionsville, IN, passed away on June 14, 2025. He was born June 2, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio.

Fred was a loving husband of 65 years to Mary Lou who preceded him in death August, 2015. He was blessed with and survived by daughters Debbie Jack, Diane Kellogg (Howard), son Mike Hampton (Jill), grandchildren Nancy Collier (Justin),...

Jun 14, 2025

Matt Cosand was loved. Matt had the unique ability to talk to everyone, and they would immediately warm to him. It’s not a coincidence, then, that he could sell ice cubes to Eskimos. He could turn on the charm, and you were hooked. Whether he was upselling at a movie theater, selling big rigs, or just hanging out in the...

Jun 14, 2025

Virginia “Ginny” Charles passed away peacefully June 14, 2025, at IU North Hospital.

Virginia was born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, on September 2, 1928, to Curtis and Sarah Dearing. She last resided in Zionsville, Indiana. At the age of 16 in 1945, she married William F. Charles in Indianapolis, Indiana. They were happily married for 63 years before William’s passing in...

Jun 14, 2025

Morris E. Turner, born on July 22, 1928, in Lebanon, Indiana, passed peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2025, in Carmel, Indiana. Morris had a career that spanned 33 years at Guide Lamp Division of General in Anderson, Indiana where he earned a skilled trade certification as a toolmaker and product designer.  

He graduated from Anderson High School in...

Jun 13, 2025

Orval K. Moore, 82, of Carmel, Indiana, peacefully passed away on June 13, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 13, 1942, in Gulfport, Mississippi, to the late Dr. M. E. Moore and Halcie (Racquet) Moore. Orval grew up in Frankfort, Indiana and graduated from Frankfort High School and attended South Dakota State University.

Orval was a strong...