OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Judith Ann McGrath

Judith Ann McGrath

Oct 10, 2026

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Martha Fruth Kirkpatrick

Martha Fruth Kirkpatrick

Oct 9, 2026

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Harry Andersen

Harry Andersen

Oct 8, 2026

Harry Andrew Andersen, Sr., 79, from Indianapolis, passed away peacefully at his home on Oct. 8,2026. Born in Pleasantville, N.J. on Aug. 28,1947 to Harry and Katherine (Elbertson).

He was married to his wife Diane for 59 years, they had 4 children, Harry (Dawn), April (Shawn), Dayna (Jeff), Kenny (Kate). They have 12 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren. He is also...

Alice "Joanne" Escue

Alice "Joanne" Escue

Oct 8, 2026

Alice “Joanne” Escue, age 88, of Greenfield, passed away on October 8, 2026 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 15, 1938, in Washington, IN, to her parents, Albert & Bertha Remmel.

Joanne is survived by her sons, Mike (Jamie) Escue, Gary (Paula) Escue, & Tim (Brenda) Escue; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by...

Loretta Marie Gott

Loretta Marie Gott

Oct 7, 2026

Loretta Marie Gott

89 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on October 7, 2026. Loretta was born on June 29, 1937, in Franklin, Indiana to the late Clarence and Lenora Robinson. She was preceded in death by her brothers Carl and Ronnie Robinson and her parents. She is survived by her husband James “Bud” Gott, sons James (Julie) Gott, Randy (Vicky) Gott...

Mary Beth Sutton

Mary Beth Sutton

Oct 7, 2026

Mary Beth Sutton 84, of Greenfield, IN passed away October 7, 2026. She was born July 18, 1942, in Seymour, IN to the late Salmon "Sam" and Ruth (Trowbridge) Hotchkiss. After spending her childhood in Brownstown, IN, she moved on and was employed by the US Postal Service for 35 years, retiring in 1997. She married Stanley Sutton September 8,...

Patricia Ann Prince

Patricia Ann Prince

Oct 6, 2026

It is with great sadness that the family of Patricia Prince announce her passing on October 7, 2026, at the age of 85 after a lengthy battle with dementia at the Barrington in Carmel, Indiana. She was surrounded by family on her final moment of life.

Pat was born in Maine on June 17, 1941, to Stanley and Mary Lucien and...

Dawn Lorraine Hensley

Dawn Lorraine Hensley

Oct 6, 2026

Dawn Lorraine Hensley 70, resident of Decatur Township has passed away October 6, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Roy and Wavel (Miller) Day. Dawn had been a Line Inspector and Dock Worker for People’s Drugs for many years. She enjoyed boating, fishing, going to Yard Sales, and she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially...

Charlene Calabro

Charlene Calabro

Oct 6, 2026

Charlene Calabro was delivered into the waiting arms of God Tuesday morning with her family holding vigil. She lived a long and fruitful life full of laughs and children and adventures.

She was a life force until her dying breath at age 96 just days before her birthday.

She was preceded by the love of her life her husband Paul who she...

Anna L. Adams

Anna L. Adams

Oct 5, 2026

Anna Louise Adams, age 77, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2026 after an extended illness. She was born on April 11, 1949 to Raymond and Bonnie Harold.

Anna is survived by her Children- Brenda Isenhower (Tony), Belinda Idlewine (Matt), Brian Isenhower (Tammy), Lindsay Adams, Steven Adams, Brad Adams, and very special son-in law Donald Boothroyd; Her grandchildren- Danielle,...

Robert Jasper Merritt

Robert Jasper Merritt

Oct 5, 2026

Robert "Bob" Jasper Merritt, age 86 of Mooresville, IN passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at his home.

Bob was born on July 15, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, a son of Jasper Lee and Mary B. Merritt.

Bob went to Howe High School and after school went on to work at Eli Lilly for over 30 years.

Bob married his wife...

Bernice Mae Moss

Bernice Mae Moss

Oct 5, 2026

Bernice M. Moss was born on October 3,1934 to Allen Padgett and Florence Beulah Ray Padgett in Bowling Green, Kentucky. She was the youngest of two daughters. Her parents and sister, Barbara Maul, both preceded her in death.

Bernice dedicated her life to Christ, and she was baptized at the age of nine at the State Street Baptist Church in Bowling...

Clyde L. Owens

Clyde L. Owens

Oct 4, 2026

In Loving Memory of Clyde L. Owens

Clyde L. Owens, age 85, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026.

Clyde was born on June 9, 1941, in Hillsboro, Mississippi, to the late Dewey Owens and Mittie Owens. He received his early education in the public school system of Hillsboro and graduated from Midway Vocational High School in Forest, Mississippi,...

Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor

Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor

Oct 4, 2026

Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at the age of 94.

Shirley was a loving Mom and Nana who treasured her family above all else. She is survived by her three children, David (Jamie) Mellor, Karen (Phil) Chambers, and Sandy (Keith) Stuckert; her sister, Patricia Shipman; seven grandchildren; and 14...

Timothy Ryan McCloskey

Timothy Ryan McCloskey

Oct 4, 2026

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Larry Griggs

Larry Griggs

Oct 4, 2026

Mr. Larry Griggs, 73, passed away October 4th, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on August 27th, 1954, to parents James and Sharon (Clubs) Griggs.

Larry grew up in Indianapolis. As a teenager, he met the love of his life, Deborah “Debbie” Hamilton. They married and shared over 45 wonderful years together. Debbie passed away in July, 2018.

A very hard worker,...

Edward K. LaFavers

Edward K. LaFavers

Oct 3, 2026

Edward "Ed" LaFavers, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on October 3, 2026, at the age of 88.

Ed was born on April 8, 1938, in Russell Springs, Kentucky, to Ethard LaFavers and Bertha Marie Smith LaFavers.

Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He married his wife, Leona, on May 29, 1976, and together they shared 50 years of...

Jane R. Hostetler

Jane R. Hostetler

Oct 3, 2026

Jane Rea Hostetler (Schlemmer) of Oolitic passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, following a long and extensive illness.

She was born July 30th, 1963, in Winterhaven, Florida,to Alfred Haynes and Carolyn Sue Schlemmer, and grew up on the Indianapolis east side. She was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School, Class of 1982, and was a legal secretary, having worked...

Donald Heath Smith

Donald Heath Smith

Oct 3, 2026

Donald “Heath” Smith, 58, passed away on October 3, 2026. Heath was born to Danny and Star Smith on August 17, 1968.

Heath graduated from Warren Central High School. Heath loved being outdoors, especially hunting, and could often be found enjoying the freedom that came with being out in nature. He also enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, and spending time watching...

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