Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 20, 2026

John Francis Mullen, 93, of Carmel Indiana, passed away on March 20, 2026. John was born and raised in Washington Heights, New York, the third child of Timothy (Ted) and Anne Mullen, both originally born in Ireland. He is pre-deceased by his two brothers, Edward Mullen and James Mullen, and is survived by his sister Mrs. Anne Nancy Mullen Finnegan.

John...

Mar 19, 2026

Margaret Ann Funk, 82, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robin E. Funk, with whom she shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories.

Margaret was a devoted mother to her two sons, Brian (Jennifer) and David (Elizabeth), and a proud grandmother to Kelsey, Ben, Tyler, and Andrew. She is...

Mar 19, 2026

Mar 19, 2026

Robert Ervin Hallam

November 25, 1924 – March 19, 2026

Robert Hallam, of Speedway, enjoyed a long and fulfilling life of 101 years. He was born on November 25, 1924 at home on North LaSalle Street in Indianapolis to Leslie Singleton Hallam and Lucile Ervin Hallam. His father was a traffic engineer with Indiana Bell Telephone, and his mother was a violinist...

Mar 18, 2026

Ila Mae Badger of Carmel, IN, passed away on March 18, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Des Moines, IA on September 23, 1938, to parents of Frank and Ruth Reeve. Ila married her high school sweetheart, Jack Badger, in 1959. Together they spent 59 loving years together. He preceded her in death in 2018. Together...

Mar 18, 2026

Laura Frances Newhouse, 74, passed away peacefully March 18th, 2026. She was born May 21st, 1951 in Vincennes, Indiana to parents George and Hannah (Snowdon) Hoover.

Laura grew up in Bicknell and Petersburg, Indiana, and graduated from Petersburg High School.

At the age of 1, she traveled on the Queen Mary with her family to Durham, England where she was baptized in...

Mar 18, 2026

Adam Christopher Taylor, 41, of Indianapolis passed away on March 18, 2026. He was born prematurely on October 13, 1984, at 2 pounds and 15 ounces, in Mission Viejo, CA to James Richard Taylor and Teri Lynn Cook. He was the smallest pumpkin in the pumpkin patch!

Adam was a 2003 graduate of Carmel High School where he built a large...

Mar 18, 2026

Sherry Clowers, 84, passed away peacefully March 18, 2026. She was born November 21, 1941, in Indianapolis. Sherry grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Scecina high school.

Naturally talented, Sherry was an excellent pianist. From an early age, she began giving piano lessons and lent her talents to several churches and organizations throughout her life. Sherry was teaching piano lessons...

Mar 18, 2026

Beatrice "Bede" Ludwina Pasterz, born on May 7, 1943, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026. A woman of profound faith and boundless generosity, Bede was a cherished figure whose life was defined by her unwavering dedication to her family and community.

Raised in the city of Chicago, Bede was deeply influenced by her close relationship with her...

Mar 17, 2026

Josefina Crispina Jones, born April 27, 1935, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026, in Texas. A woman of remarkable accomplishment and unwavering character, Josie’s life was a testament to dedication, resilience, and boundless love.

Josie was an accomplished woman beyond belief—she could computer program, trained in nursing, and found success in all areas she explored. Her intellectual curiosity and determination...

Mar 17, 2026

Thomas Michael Grubb, son of Cassel and Bernice Grubb and husband of Betty Harrison Grubb, passed away on March 17, in Indianapolis.

Tom was born on October 27, 1955, in Greencastle, Indiana. After graduating from Greencastle High School, he attended DePauw University, received a BS degree from Ball State University, and an MBA from Auburn University where he became a huge...

Mar 17, 2026

Orval Leon Huskisson,

age 90, of Greencastle, Indiana, entered the gates of Heaven on the morning of Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Orval was born on June 5, 1935, in Scotland, Illinois. He was one of eight children born to the late Barney and Pauline (Eslinger) Huskisson.

Orval married the love of his life, Alice Marie (Robbins) Huskisson in 1954. They spent 62...

Mar 17, 2026

Mary Evelyn Swift, 79, passed away on March 17, 2026. Mary was born on July 3, 1946, to William Richard and Mandy Wise.

Mary dedicated many years of her life to serving her community as a sheriff for Marion County, earning the respect of colleagues and citizens alike through her unwavering dedication and integrity. A true public servant, she approached her...

Mar 17, 2026

It’s with a heavy heart and deep sorrow that the family of Terry Lee Fraser announce his peaceful passing March 17, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana after a brief illness. While soft spoken, he left behind a legacy of unwavering kindness, compassion and patience. His sense of humor and gentleness will be missed by many.

Proceeding Terry in death are his parents...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

Dianne Sue McFarland (Felber), of Greenwood, Indiana, passed away at age 78 on March 17, 2026. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana on May 19, 1947, to Wilbert and Mabel Felber. In her youth, she was a member of Job’s Daughters and was installed as Honored Queen of Bethel 94 (Castleton). Dianne graduated from North Central High School in 1965. She later...

Mar 16, 2026

Pierino V. “Perry” Marchisello, 63, of Decatur, Illinois, passed away on March 16, 2026, surrounded by love and support of his family and friends over the years.

Perry was born on September 24, 1962, in Decatur, Illinois, the beloved son of Joseph E. Marchisello and Geraldine C. (Graves) Marchisello. He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Dennis...

Mar 16, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Constance “Connie” L. Ash (Andrecht), a beloved mother, grandmother, wife, and cherished friend, whose love, strength, and quiet grace shaped the lives of all who knew her. Born on June 14, 1942, in Bellaire, Ohio, Connie lived a life defined by grace, forgiveness, compassion, and a heart full of love. Connie passed...

Mar 16, 2026

Don Maschino, 70, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on March 16, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1955, in Seymour, Indiana, to the late Avis and Betty Maschino.

Don was known for his lively personality, his love for puns, and his expressive communication, often talking with his hands to emphasize a point. Don was the kind of friend everyone wished...

Mar 16, 2026

Betty Sue Pitcock, 84, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by the deep love of her family. Born on October 18, 1941, in Monticello, Kentucky, to Richard and Jo Lee Morris, Betty was the third of eight children and was the steady heart of every endeavor.

Betty met the love of her life, David Pitcock, at White Castle, where...