Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Angela V. Ross
Sep 17, 2026
Angela Vanessa Walls, affectionately known as “Angie,” was born on May 24, 1974, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to James E. Walls, II and Betty (Clay) Walls.
At an early age, Angie placed her hope and faith in Christ. She was a member of Eastern Star Church, where she was baptized by Reverend Jeffrey A. Johnson, Sr. Her faith remained an important part...
Linda Lee Gatch
Sep 16, 2026
In loving memory of Linda Lee Gatch. Linda Lee Gatch, age 75, passed away on September 16, 2026. Born on January 31, 1951. She leaves behind a legacy of love, family, creativity, and perseverance. Linda was a devoted mother of four and a loving stepmother to Elizabeth Gatch. She shared 50 years of marriage with her husband Ben Gatch. She...
Mary L. Roepke
Sep 16, 2026
Mary L. Roepke, 77, passed away on September 16, 2026.
Mary was born October 17, 1948, in Indianapolis, to Robert “Bob” and Ruth Roepke. She worked for RCA for several years and enjoyed spending time with the people she loved.
Mary enjoyed going to church, hanging out with friends, and family gatherings. She always kept up on the news, and politics were...
June Marie Keen
Sep 16, 2026
June Keen, age 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 16, 2026. She was born June 1, 1929, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Perry and Sophia Archer.
June is survived by her three daughters, Carolyn Kurek, Marsha Salvage, and Bethann Hammond (Robert), 15 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James C. Keen; her...
Tom Ellis
Sep 16, 2026
Tom Ellis, 87, of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026. Tom was the son of Samuel Harry and Laura Mae Ellis, who preceded him in death.
Tom attended Arsenal Tech High School and went on to build a fulfilling life running The Ellis Corporation from 1967 to the early 2000's. He started Fountain Realty and renovated homes in...
Wanda Mae Miles
Sep 16, 2026
Wanda Mae (Runyon) Miles, 92, of Indianapolis, formerly DeKalb, Illinois, and Sturgis, Michigan, finished her earthly sojourn to enter eternity with her Lord, the Author and Perfector of her faith, on Wednesday afternoon, September 16th, at her home following a short illness. She was born to Alvin and Iva Mae Ealy Runyon near Yakima, Washington, on April 4, 1934. The...
Barbara Fay Strauch
Sep 16, 2026
Barbara Lykins Strauch, a beloved matriarch and friend to many, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter, Cindy, on September 16, 2026, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Born on September 4, 1943, in Connersville, Indiana, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Dorothy and Denver Lykins.
Throughout her 83 years, Barbara embodied love, warmth, and generosity. Her...
Carolyn Hawthorne Mutz
Sep 15, 2026
Carolyn Hawthorne Mutz, mother, philanthropist, educator, and wife, died on September 15, 2026. Born in Indianapolis on December 10, 1935, to Marcia and Gilbert Hawthorne, she grew up in a household in which service to others was paramount. Her father was an accountant for Standard Oil Company, while her mother served as a trailblazing political officeholder during the 1960s. Their...
Darlene Stroud
Sep 15, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Darlene Stroud, 72, of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a loved and cherished member of her family and community.
Darlene is fondly remembered for her wit, outspoken nature, and love of children. Sharp as a tack, and ornery, she always had the right thing to say and enjoyed a good laugh....
Peggy Lynn Copley
Sep 14, 2026
Peggy Lynn Copley, 63, of Indianapolis IN passed away on September 13, 2026. Peggy was born in Indianapolis to Cecil W and Elizabeth A Copley.
She graduated from the Adult Ed in North Vernon IN.
She is survived by her siblings Darla (Matt) Delmar, Ronda (William) Carter, Kevin (Amanda) Copley, Charles (Ashley) Copley, David (Miranda) Copley and Catherine Ashley (Henrry) Copley.
Peggy is...
Linda L. von Clausburg
Sep 14, 2026
Linda Lee von Clausburg, 78, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on September 14, 2026, after a battle with peritoneal mesothelioma, with her two children by her side.
Born Linda Lee Waling on November 9, 1947, in Lafayette, Indiana, Linda grew up in West Lafayette in a family whose ties to Purdue University ran deep. Her parents, Dr. Joseph L. Waling and...
Daniel Terry Casey
Sep 14, 2026
Daniel Terry “Dan” Casey, 81, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away quietly and peacefully on September 14, 2026 after a long battle with dementia. He was born on April 8, 1945, in Nantucket, Massachusetts, to the late Arthur C. Casey Jr. and Alice Mae Casey.
Dan grew up in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and spent the summers of his youth on Nantucket with his...
George A. Wodzinski
Sep 14, 2026
George A. Nodzinski, Age 7l of Indianapolis, passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born of April 5,1950 to the parents of (father Zygmunt. J. Wodzinski and (mother) Josephine Wodzinski.
George attended Cathedral grade School, and Shortridge High school. He graduated with his GED at Tech High School.
He worked for GMC motors for a while. He loved taking pictures and...
Helen Nielsen McNeil
Sep 14, 2026
Helen Nielsen McNeil passed on September 14, 2026. Born in Washington, DC on April 3, 1938, Helen’s family lived in Bethesda, MD; Edina, MN; and Palo Alto, CA. She graduated from the University of Redlands where she met Alan McNeil on her first day on campus. They were married in 1960. They lived in San Diego, CA; Charleston, WV; Grand...
Charles F. Olvey
Sep 14, 2026
Charles F. Olvey, 68, of Indianapolis passed away on September 14, 2026. He was born in Greenfield, IN on September 27, 1957, to his parents Ralph and Martha Olvey. He dutifully served in the United States Marines.
He is survived by his son, Charles C. Olvey; his grandchildren, Ruben, Abby, Jessie, Elijah, Makenzie, and Christian; his great grandchildren, Sergio and Mateo;...
Vincent John Owsiejko
Sep 13, 2026
Vincent J. Owsiejko Jr, age 91 yrs passed away on September 13 2026. He was born in 1935 in Erie PA, to the late Josephine and Vincent Owsiejko. Vince graduated from Academy High School in Erie PA.
Vince retired as a International/National Sales Manager with Fenestra Inc after 35 yrs of service. He also served as National Sales Mgr for Rockford...
Tanya Kathy Rose
Sep 13, 2026
Tanya Rose, 45, of Indianapolis, Indiana, left this world far too soon on September 13, 2026. She was born on November 12, 1980, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Tim Amet and Myrna (Laxton) Amet.
Tanya will be remembered as a spunky woman with a fun personality and a deep love for her family. Her deep faith was a quiet but constant...
Pauline I. Hahn
Sep 13, 2026
Mrs. Pauline Ione Hahn of 11950 Alpharetta Highway, Alpharetta, Georgia, 30009, passed on to her eternal home on September 13, 2026. Pauline is remembered for her smile and generosity, and that all her life she lived by faith in God.
She was born June 12, 1929, in Crown Point, Indiana, to Virgil Clinton Clark and Margaret Lu (Gerner) Clark. In 1942...
Charles Clayton Hamilton Sr.
Sep 12, 2026
In Loving Memory of Charles Clayton Hamilton Sr.
September 10, 1926 – September 12, 2026
Charles Clayton Hamilton Sr. lived a remarkable 100 years—a life built on faith, family, service, hard work, and love.
Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Clayton proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. His service took him to the Philippines and Japan, where he...
Therese Glassmeyer
Sep 12, 2026
Therese Glassmeyer died peacefully on September 12th, 2026. She was born on July 8, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of the late Robert and Patricia Glassmeyer. She is survived by three siblings, Celeste Kleinhelter (Kurt), Laura Glassmeyer, and Rob Glassmeyer (Tanya).
Therese received a BA in English from Indiana University in 1977 and an MA in English at the University...
