OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Robert Ervin Hallam

Robert Ervin Hallam

Mar 19, 2026

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Sherry Clowers

Sherry Clowers

Mar 18, 2026

Sherry's obituary will be updated soon! 

Visitation for Sherry will be Tuesday March 24th, from 10-12pm at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East. Her funeral will begin at 12pm. She will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery. 

Beatrice "Bede" Ludwina Pasterz

Beatrice "Bede" Ludwina Pasterz

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...

Mary Evelyn Swift

Mary Evelyn Swift

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...

Terry Lee Fraser

Terry Lee Fraser

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...

Dianne Sue McFarland

Dianne Sue McFarland

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...

Don Maschino

Don Maschino

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...

Betty Sue Pitcock

Betty Sue Pitcock

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...

Mr. Ralph Michael Gonzales

Mr. Ralph Michael Gonzales

Mar 16, 2026

Ralph Michael Gonzales 1953 – 2026

Ralph Michael Gonzales, age 72, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 16, 2026. He was born in Glendale, California before moving to Gary, Indiana. After graduating from William A. Wirt High School in 1971, he attended Indiana University Bloomington. He resided in Speedway, IN his entire adult life, where he raised his...

Theresa Marie Bareither

Theresa Marie Bareither

Mar 15, 2026

Theresa (Terri) Marie Bareither, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away surrounded by the love of her family on March 15, 2026. Terri was born on August 22, 1948, to Frederick and Clara Duennes.

Terri Bareither was a highly respected Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist, Author, and accomplished musician. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Audiology and Speech Sciences from Purdue University and...

Rosemary Thomas

Rosemary Thomas

Mar 15, 2026

Rosemary (Dudziak) Thomas, age 90, of Indianapolis, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15, 2026. Rosemary was born in Indianapolis, IN, on June 22, 1935, to her parents, the late William and Antonie (Slupek) Dudziak.

Rosemary was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, class of 1953. She also graduated from Butler University with...

Norman Bailey Hartsock

Norman Bailey Hartsock

Mar 15, 2026

We are sad to announce the passing of our dad Norman B Hartsock on March 15th, 2026 at 97 years young. Norman always asked why he kept waking up every day and his doctor would tell him “see you next year.”

Norman was born in central Pennsylvania where he was the third of four boys. The Hartsock boys kept their parents...

Margaret Ann (Sam) Kelso

Margaret Ann (Sam) Kelso

Mar 14, 2026

Margaret Ann (Sam) Kelso, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 14, 2026, two days before her 90th birthday. She lived a remarkable and active life full of career, travel, family, and friends.

Sam was born in Brown County, Indiana, to Earl and Georgia (Myers) Kelso on March 16, 1936 and was the third of 5 children.

After graduating from Helmsburg...

Jeanne Gwaltney

Jeanne Gwaltney

Mar 14, 2026

Jeanne (Stevenson) Gwaltney,

age 67 of Plainfield, Indiana, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

Jeanne was born on April 15, 1958, to her parents, the late Mark and Violet Mae (Wigal) Stevenson.

Jeanne was a graduate of Ben Davis High School, class of 1976. She retired from Automotive Finance Corporation.

She is survived by her loving...

Jennifer Spersrud

Jennifer Spersrud

Mar 14, 2026

Jennifer Spersrud, beloved wife, devoted friend, and beautiful soul, passed away peacefully on March 14th at the age of 59. Jennifer’s warmth, kindness, and radiant spirit touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. Born in Brooklyn, New York. Lived In Westfield, Indiana.

Jennifer was a loving and dedicated wife whose heart was always centered on family and those...

Cindy L. Walker

Cindy L. Walker

Mar 13, 2026

Cindy Walker, 57, passed away peacefully on March 13th, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, April 14,1968 to the late Arch and Ruth Hogston. Cindy grew up in Indianapolis and attended Arlington High School. 

On January 20, 1990, Cindy married the love of her life, Ricky Walker. They shared 40 wonderful years together, creating a beautiful family and a life...

Marcia Jane (Edwards) Rice

Marcia Jane (Edwards) Rice

Mar 13, 2026

Marcia E. Rice died at age 85 on March 13, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Speedway, Indiana, to Renos and Dorothy Edwards, both of whom predeceased her. Her older sister, Marilyn E. Meyer, and younger brother, Eddie Edwards, also predeceased her.

Marcia graduated from Speedway High School in 1958, where she participated in many...

Ann Worcester

Ann Worcester

Mar 13, 2026

Ann Worcester of Westfield, IN passed away on March 13, 2026, at the age of 56. She was born in Wabash, IN, on May 14, 1969, to parents, William and Carol (Deckard) Wilke.

She attended Bloomington South High School where she was involved as a cheerleader and pom squad dance member for four years. Ann graduated high school and attended Indiana...

Elizabeth W. Vazquez

Elizabeth W. Vazquez

Mar 13, 2026

Elizabeth W. Vazquez, 93, of Dade City, Florida passed away on March 13, 2026. She was born on October 17, 1932, in Brussels, Belgium to her parents Basil and Maria Kwiatkoska. She relocated to the United States in 1950.

Elizabeth was known for her one-of-a-kind sense of humor and her quick wit—often saying what was on her mind. She was an...

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