Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jul 18, 2026

Jane Ann Rosenberger Newcomb, 95, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 18, 2026.

Jane was born on May 12, 1931, in Mishawaka, Indiana, to Howard and Gladys Rosenberger. She graduated from Elkhart High School in 1949. A proud alumna of Indiana University, she was an active member of the Sigma Kappa sorority and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts...

Jul 18, 2026

June Marie Painter of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on July 18, 2026, at the age of 74. She was born in Evanston, Illinois, on June 1, 1952, to parents, Alva “Merl” and Alice (Janczarek) Smith. 

June grew up in Chicago and attended Loyola University Chicago, where she was a member of Beta Sigma Phi. She was very proud of her Polish...

Jul 18, 2026

Shirley's obituary will be updated soon! Please see her service times below. 

Jul 18, 2026

Chet was born March 23, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, the son of Patricia (Opper) and Joseph Vola. He was later adopted by his mother’s second husband, Fred Arnold. Chet began working at the age of ten with a newspaper route and this is where his strong work ethic began. He progressed to a soda fountain maker of ice cream treats,...

Jul 17, 2026

Jul 16, 2026

Rachel Ann Lowe, 58, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in her bed on July 16, 2026. She was born on March 3, 1968, in Indianapolis.

From the time she was young, Rachel had a fun, lively spirit and a natural ability to bring people together. During her school years, she enjoyed playing basketball and loved to swim. She...

Jul 16, 2026

Loretta Mary (Lungren) Vestermark, 76, beloved wife, mother, nana, sister and cherished friend passed away peacefully on July 16, 2026 in Carmel, IN. Loretta fought a courageous battle against stage 4 cancer for over eight months. She often stated that she could not have done it without her deep Catholic Faith and all of her loving family. Loretta was born...

Jul 15, 2026

José Isabel de la Rosa, de Camby, Indiana, falleció el 15 de julio de 2026 a la edad de 80 años.

Nació el 8 de julio de 1946 en Atolinga, Zacatecas, México, hijo de los ya fallecidos Luis de la Rosa Bobadilla y María Guadalupe Torres Villa.

Jose fue un hombre trabajador, dedicado y perseverante. Desde muy joven laboró arduamente en el...

Jul 15, 2026

Josephine "Jo" Lombardo Arnold

Jo was born February 21, 1943, in Corvallis, Oregon, the first child of Thomas A. Lombardo, M.D. and Lucia M. Saglibene Lombardo. She grew up with her siblings and many beloved cousins in Buffalo, N.Y. Jo was a proud graduate of The Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart where she made life-long friends. She was happy to...

Jul 15, 2026

Obedia Laverne Norris, age 78 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

In accordance with her wishes, a graveside service will be held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Floral Park Cemetery, located at 425 N. Holt Road, Indianapolis, Indiana. Father Eric Johnson of St. Mark Catholic Church in Indianapolis will officiate. 

Any persons attending the...

Jul 15, 2026

Christina L. “Christy” Ripperger, went home to be with her Lord July 15, 2026. She was born August 27,1948 to John and Virginia Butcher (The most loving parents in the whole world!!!) My dad was so full of fun and my Mother ALWAYS overflowed with the Love of JesusIII) Yes, my parents were the Best ever...and I will thank the...

Jul 14, 2026

If you were lucky enough to know Kathy MacDonald, chances are you have a story to tell.

Kathy lived life boldly, loved fiercely, and had a rare gift for making everyone feel like they belonged. With her unmistakable deep raspy voice, infectious laugh, magnetic personality, and larger-than-life spirit, she never met a stranger, only friends she hadn't met yet. No matter...

Jul 14, 2026

Stephen Alan O’Haver, 74, of Indianapolis passed away on July 14, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 5, 1951.He was a true country boy with a big heart and an unforgettable sense of humor. He loved fishing, Florida beaches, vegetable gardening, and in earlier years, the freedom of the open road—especially on his beloved V‑Star motorcycle. 

Stephen cherished...

Jul 14, 2026

Douglas Andrew Whicker, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Fishers, IN, on July 14, 2026. He was 68 years old. Born on March 15, 1958, in Noblesville, IN, Douglas brought warmth, laughter, and steadfast love to all who knew him.

Douglas was the son of the late Keith Alden Whicker and Beverly...

Jul 13, 2026

Arlene Kay (Gilbert) Benton, 79, of Fishers, Indiana, peacefully went to be with the Lord on July 13, 2026. She was born on February 4, 1947, in Sizerock, Kentucky, to parents, Delbert Gilbert and Chloe (Couch) Gilbert.

Arlene graduated from Pike High School in 1965. She continued to keep in touch with high school friends throughout her life as an active...

Jul 13, 2026

Jul 13, 2026

Heaven just got a whole lot more stylish.

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kelly Baugh, age 68, on Monday, July 13, following a courageous and truly astonishing battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by those who meant the most to her: her family, her two beloved kitties, and her cherished “grand-puppy.”

Born in Toledo and...

Jul 13, 2026

Melvin Vonne Sims, age 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday night, July 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Melvin was born on February 11, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he was raised and graduated from Ben Davis High School. He later attended trade school and earned certifications in mechanical machine repair and as an industrial electrician. A...

Jul 13, 2026

Margaret Suzanne Kirkpatrick, lovingly known as Suzanne, 91, of Indianapolis, Indiana, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 13, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1934, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Clifton and Lillie Mae (Etris) Hanson.

Suzanne was a devoted wife of 56 yrs and a mother to her two daughters, Kim Sloan and...

Jul 12, 2026

Norman Harry “Hank” Kiesel, 97, Carmel, passed away July 12, 2026. He was born in Erie, Pennsylvania to the late Walter G. and Margaret Ruth Kiesel.

He graduated from Washington Irving High School in Clarksburg, WV before going on to earn his Engineering Degree from West Virginia University in 1951. While at WVU, Hank met his wife of 67 years, Anita...