Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
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,...
Theresa Gwen Talley
Apr 4, 2025
Theresa Gwen Talley (Tressy), 61, of Indianapolis, IN went to be with the Lord, Friday, April 4th, 2025. She was born on January 16th, 1964, to Richard and Juanita Talley in Richmond, VA. She came from a large family, with 13 siblings.
Theresa was a passionate advocate for educating everyone on the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer due to losing...
Don Anthony Doty
Apr 4, 2025
Don Anthony Doty of Clayton, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on April 4, 2025, at the age of 67 years old. He was born on July 8, 1957, in Franklin, Indiana to the late James M. and Lagrotta (Jackson) Doty. Don was a Forklift Driver for Builder’s First Source for the past 15 years. In his younger days he enjoyed driving...
Daniel "Danny" "Indy Dan" Lee Pothast
Apr 3, 2025
Daniel Lee Pothast of Covington Indiana known to his friends as “Indy Dan” passed unexpectedly on April 3rd 2025. Indy Dan was born in Indianapolis Indiana on January 26 1966, to his parents, Kenneth & Edith Pothast. He leaves behind a beloved brother Mike Pothast, Nephew Neven Murphy, and life long friend Scott. He spent his time working on his...
Stephen R. LaMotte
Apr 3, 2025
Stephen R. LaMotte, 84, Carmel, Indiana went into the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 3, 2025, Steve was born on December 18, 1940, in Richmond, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and Georgia Teter LaMotte.
Steve graduated from Fairmont High School in Dayton, Ohio in 1959 and Parsons College in Fairfield, Iowa, with a BA...
Sylvia Elena Rutherford-Huntsman
Apr 3, 2025
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Sylvia Elena Rutherford-Huntsman, a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025 at the age of 74. She was a proud Puerto Rican born in Bronx, NY. on August 13, 1950.
Sylvia and her loving husband, Butch, were married for 40 years. She has two sons, Eric (Rachel), and...
Athel Eugene Brown
Apr 3, 2025
On April 3rd, 2025, Athel Eugene Brown, at the age of 90, traded in his much-loved, well-worn, mortal body toward delivery of a brand new, custom-designed, incorruptible model. He is scheduled to take delivery of his glorious new body when that trump sounds on Resurrection Day.
He made the deal with Jesus, way back in 1978, when he accepted the free...
Jeanne Pearson Barry
Apr 3, 2025
Jeanne (Blackburn) Pearson Barry stepped into heaven to meet Jesus face to face on 4/3/25. She was 103.5 years old, living at Grand Victorian, Zionsville, IN. Jeanne was born 8/26/1921 to Dr (Rev) H. Otho Blackburn and Mona Ramah (Hall) Blackburn in Mitchell, SD. Jeanne lived in five different towns in S.D. where she experienced the “Dust Bowl” and a...
