Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Rhonda Stewart
Jun 24, 2026
Rhonda Rochelle Stewart, age 60, passed away on June 24, 2026. She was born January 29, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Lewis Richard Jacoby and Betty Sue Jones.
She helped her husband run their family business, Stewarts Tree Service, for the last 46 years. She was a loving wife and mother. She loved her grandchildren dearly.
In her free time,...
Carol Sue (Breden) McCracken
Jun 23, 2026
Carol Sue Breden McCracken
68 of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on June 23, 2026. Carol was born on January 30, 1958, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Albert and Violet Breden. She was a graduate of Broad Ripple High School, I.U.P.U.I., Butler and Ball State University. She was a retired teacher for I.P.S. and Worthmore Academy. She was a member of...
Phyllis I. Bailey
Jun 23, 2026
Phyllis I. Bailey
Phyllis I. Bailey, 89, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Springhurst Health Campus, just three months shy of her 90th birthday.
Born on September 21, 1936, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Phyllis was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and loyal friend. She lived a life full of determination, humor, generosity, and unconditional love for...
Stephanie Lynn Valadez
Jun 23, 2026
Stephanie Lynn Valadez, of Carmel, IN, passed to her eternal glorious home on June 23, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. She was the beloved wife of David Valadez and mother of Carlos and Kidist Valadez.
Besides her beloved husband and children, Steph is also survived by her loving father, Oliver Butler, her sisters Melissa (Adam) Halcom and Merissa (Greg) Ury, as well...
Maureen Sippel
Jun 23, 2026
Maureen Sippel, 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Carmel, IN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. Maureen was born on April 7, 1943 to Donald and Beatrice Shea in Fond du Lac, WI. She was raised on a dairy farm as a middle child, with...
Gwendolyn Pace
Jun 22, 2026
Shelbyville, Indiana – Gwendolyn Pace, 76, passed while surrounded by family on June 22, 2026. Her outgoing nature, vibrant personality, and most of all, love, will be missed by all who knew her.
Gwen was born in Kokomo, Indiana, on August 6, 1949, to parents John & Geraldine (Cooper) Deeter. She graduated from Howe Carr High School, in 1967. She worked...
Robert D. Hiatt
Jun 22, 2026
Robert D. Hiatt, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on May 2, 1948, in Brownsburg, Indiana, he was born to Robert Biltimier and Dorothy (Portwood) Hiatt. After the passing of his father, Robert was lovingly adopted and raised by Jack Hiatt.
Robert attended North Central High School. On December 22, 1966, he married the love of his...
Nancy Godby
Jun 22, 2026
Nancy Lou (Ahlgren) Godby, age 83, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was with her loving husband and sons as she ascended to Heaven.
She was born on September 29, 1942 to parents Herbert and Dorothy (Hitchcock) Ahlgren in New Britain, CT. Nancy grew up in Middlefield, CT and graduated from Middlefield High School in 1960. Nancy...
Earlene G. Maki
Jun 22, 2026
Earlene Maki, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Born in Indianapolis to Earl and Mildred Halstead, Earlene grew up in the historic Irvington neighborhood and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Dennis Maki. Their schoolhouse...
Margaret A. May
Jun 21, 2026
Margaret A. (Burres) May, age 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1951 to parents Stephen and Margaret Burres.
Margie grew up in Broad Ripple and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1969. She attended Ball State University and majored in nursing, which would become her lifelong career.
During college, she was...
Kimberly Sue Link
Jun 21, 2026
Kimberly Sue Link, 60, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026.
Born on October 21, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kim was the beloved daughter of Wayne Douglas Barrier and Dora LaVerne (Kays) Barrier. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, her caring heart, and the many cherished memories she created with...
Connie Joan Menke
Jun 21, 2026
Connie Joan Menke, 79, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1946, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to parents, Gerhard “Jerry” Driewer and Elsie (Deppe) Driewer.
She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Nebraska. Connie worked as a social worker in Terre Haute while also raising her two sons....
Leila M. Edwards
Jun 20, 2026
Leila M Edwards (Whyde), age 91 of Indianapolis passed away on June 20, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN, to her parents George and Blanche Whyde. Leila graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1952.
Leila was a dedicated employee for National City Bank, in Branch Operations. She enjoyed her job and all her co-workers. She...
Nancy L. Neal
Jun 20, 2026
Nancy L. Neal’s journey began in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, on a winter’s day, January 11, 1938. It was in that spirited and soulful city that Nancy first opened her eyes to the world, bringing with her a quiet strength and a profound sense of kindness that would shape everyone she encountered. On June 20, 2026, surrounded by love...
Barbara A. Elkins
Jun 19, 2026
Barbara A. Elkins, born on June 14, 1956, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026. A devoted mother, proud daughter, and cherished friend, Barbara filled the lives of those around her with joy and laughter.
Raised in the heart of Indianapolis, Barbara attended the local schools and went on to earn her Associate's Degree. For many years, she...
Charles H. Williams
Jun 19, 2026
Charles (Chuck) H. Williams M.D. passed away on June 19, 2026; survived by his beloved wife, Karen (née Haub) Williams, to whom he was married for 66 years. Chuck was a loving father to Charles (Chip) Williams married to Anne; Debbie Cousins, married to Bob; and Brad Williams married to Christine. He is also survived by his eight wonderful grandchildren:...
Janet M. Lazdins
Jun 19, 2026
Janet M. Lazdins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Indianapolis. Born on January 14, 1952, in Newark, Ohio to the late Robert and Helen (Ulery) Baker. Janet grew up on their family’s farm along with her older brothers Tom Baker and Terry Baker. Janet’s childhood was filled with faith, family, and lessons...
