Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Robert "Bob" E. Johnson
Aug 29, 2026
Robert Eugene Johnson, 93, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on August 29, 2026. Bob was born on November 20, 1932 in Spencer, Indiana to F. Dwight and Jean Johnson. He graduated from Martinsville High School where he played three sports and was the Junior and Senior Class President. Bob continued his education at Wabash College where he...
Elliott F. Boswell
Aug 28, 2026
It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of our hero, Elliott Forrest Boswell. Elliott passed peacefully in his sleep on August 28, 2026 surrounded by his family and tightly hugging his best friend Sully the Monster.
Elliott was born on October 22, 2024, to parents Sara Justus and Jeremy Boswell. Their first and only child, Elliott was a...
Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford
Aug 26, 2026
Martha Ward (MacDougall) Binford, born June 17, 1921, died early on August 26, 2026, following a fall. She is the last of her generation in a very large, extended family. She was preceded in death by her husband John Richard, daughter Lydia M. Whitford, and brother John D. MacDougall. She is survived by daughters Elizabeth, Sarah (Peter) and Rebekah (William),...
Dottie Sprinkle
Aug 26, 2026
Freida “Dottie” Sprinkle, 84, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully on to her next stop on August 26, 2026, surrounded by family.
She was a woman whose faith was expressed not simply in what she believed, but in what she did.
Earlier in life, she served in children’s Sunday School, as a volunteer teacher’s aide, and in the church preschool, focusing on the next...
Donald Dean Cantrell Sr.
Aug 26, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald D. Cantrell, who left us on August 26, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on December 20, 1938, in Gallipolis, Ohio, Donald was a warm-hearted soul, whose life was a testament to dedication, love, and service.
Donald was the beloved son of Joseph Herman Cantrell and Garnett Marie Grizzel. Donald leaves...
Jenny M. Mesirow
Aug 26, 2026
Jenny Marie Mesirow, 46, recently of South Bend, IN, passed away on August 26th after a battle with ALS. Jenny (also known as Jen, Jennye, and JJ) was preceded in death by her father, Paul Mesirow, and four grandparents. She is survived by her mother, Katherine Masleid (Homewood, IL); her partner, Geoff Walters (South Bend, IN); her sister, Amanda Mesirow...
Frederic Allen Alfrey
Aug 26, 2026
Frederic Allen Alfrey, age 87 of Greenwood, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026.
Fred was born on March 3, 1939 in Indianapolis, Indiana, a son of Cecil and Lois (Irvine) Alfrey. He raised by his father Cecil and stepmother Lavaria Brunner Alfrey. He had a younger brother: James Alfrey who precedes him death.
Fred met Peggy Jean Wilson in 1959....
Mary Lenora Moore
Aug 26, 2026
Mary Lenora Moore of Fishers, Indiana passed away peacefully on August 26, 2026, with her children by her side after a hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born August 2nd, 1935, in Hart County, Kentucky, she was one of nine siblings and cherished her childhood memories on the farm. At 18, she moved to Indianapolis where she met Richard C. Moore, whom she...
Vincent P. Truax
Aug 25, 2026
Vincent “Vince” P. Truax, 88, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2026.
Vince was born June 25, 1938, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to Vincent P. Truax and Margaret Welsh Truax. He grew up in Wheeling and later earned degrees from St. Vincent College, The Ohio State University and Creighton University.
In 1960, Vince married Mary Ann Brennan of Martins Ferry,...
Robert Frederic Weinkauf
Aug 25, 2026
Robert “Fritz” Frederic Weinkauf, 84, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on August 25, 2026. He was born on January 30, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, the late Alan F. and Margaret L. (Walsh) Weinkauf. Fritz married the love of his life, Marsha (Boatman) Weinkauf, on July 1, 1967, and enjoyed a wonderful 59 years of marriage together until his...
Carrolle Sue Banks
Aug 24, 2026
Carrolle S. Banks, 77, passed away August 24th, 2026. She was born February 20th, 1949 in Indianapolis, to parents Lester and Edna Wicker.
Carrolle grew up in Indy, and graduated from Arlington High School. She continued her education through the University of Wisconsin Extension.
She owned and operated her own childcare center, Sunrise Learning Center from 1985-1996.
She found community as a valued...
Barbara Wilmoth
Aug 24, 2026
Barbara passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert Wilmoth; her parents, Curtis and Leona Davison; her brother, Robert Davison; and her sister, Marilyn Hunn.
Barbara is survived by her siblings, Nancy Rannalletti (Sam), Cynthia Ashworth (David), Greg Davison, and Dennis Davison (Mickey); her daughters, Michelle...
Alford Waltz
Aug 24, 2026
Alford E. Waltz, age 98, passed away on August 24th, 2026 surrounded by family.
Born on June 2, 1928 to Nathan and Elizabeth Waltz in their Market Street home, he was an Indianapolis resident his whole life. Al was a World War II veteran that served in the Philippines as a radio operator. He had dozens of jobs in his youth,...
Edward Mahrous Mikhail
Aug 24, 2026
Dr. Edward M. Mikhail, Professor Emeritus at Purdue University
September 11, 1935 — August 24, 2026 West Lafayette, Indiana
Edward Mahrous Mikhail, 90, passed away August 24, 2026, at his home in Westminster Village in West Lafayette, Indiana. Edward was born on September 11, 1935, in Fayoum, Egypt to Mahrous Mikhail and Lulu Khalil. In 1957, he graduated first in his class...
Janice May Strange
Aug 23, 2026
Janice May (Walls) Strange, age 65 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Janice was born on October 7, 1960 in Athens, Ohio, a daughter of James Vernon and Diana (Smith) Walls. Janice is preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Geoffrey Walls.
She married Glenn Strange on September 19, 1991 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in...
Nathan John Stevens
Aug 23, 2026
Freedom, Indiana – Nathan J. Stevens, 76, passed away at home, surrounded by family and friends. A man of few words, his whistling, his creativity, and his giant heart will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Nathan was born on June 3, 1950, to parents Clinton & Joyce (Loveday) Stevens in Charleston, West Virginia. He was drafted into the...
Ruth "Evelyn" Foust
Aug 23, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth Evelyn Foust, 66, on August 23, 2026. Ruth was born on March 26, 1960, to parents John McKnight and Ruth (Flack) McKnight in Indianapolis, Indiana.
She was born at Wishard hospital and lived most of her life in the Indianapolis metro area. She graduated from North Central high school.
Evelyn...
