OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Jeffrey Allen Thomas

Jeffrey Allen Thomas

Oct 12, 2026

Jeffrey (Jeff) Allen Thomas was born on May 17, 1964, to Larry and Judith (Judy) Thomas of Indianapolis, Indiana. Jeff graduated from Indiana University with a degree in accounting and went on to work for the U.S. Government with the Defense Contract Audit Agency, where he dedicated many years of service before retiring.

Jeff was a math whiz who had a...

John Selent

John Selent

Oct 10, 2026

Look out heaven, John is going to let you know if something is out of place! 

John Selent, January 18,1941 to October IO, 2026 John Selent, age 85 Of Carmel, Indiana died in his home on Saturday, October 2026 surrounded by family and love. John was born on January 18, 1941 in Sajowka, Poland, to German-born Albert Selent and Polish-born Stefanie...

Daniel F. Peters

Daniel F. Peters

Oct 10, 2026

Daniel F. Peters of Carmel, IN, passed away on October 10, 2026, at the age of 80. He was born in Bridgeport, CT, on June 12, 1946, to parents, Alfred and Stacia (Buchkowski) Peters. 

Dan served seven years in the Army as a medic, twice in Viet Nam, including the aeromedical evacuation unit call sign “Dust Off,”and one tour in Thailand....

Judith Ann McGrath

Judith Ann McGrath

Oct 10, 2026

Judy McGrath will be remembered as a loving wife, devoted mother and Nana, caring friend, and compassionate person who always put others before herself. Her greatest joy was her family, and she spent her life making others feel loved, supported, and cared for.

Judy is survived by her beloved husband, Jim; her three sons, Chad (Jessie), Scott (Anne), and Chris (Natalie);...

Martha Fruth Kirkpatrick

Martha Fruth Kirkpatrick

Oct 9, 2026

The family is currently developing her life story. Please check back later. Thank you!

Joyce Ann Dabson

Joyce Ann Dabson

Oct 8, 2026

Joyce Ann (Miller) Dabson, 90, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on October 8, 2026. She was born on October 18, 1935, in Palisade, Nebraska, to parents, the late Warren Arthur and Bertha Belle (Milner) Miller.

She spent most of her career as a Cost Accountant for Boeing, but more importantly a devoted wife and mother.

Joyce is survived by her children, Leslie...

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...

Joyce Ann Brown

Joyce Ann Brown

Oct 7, 2026

Joyce Ann (Axsom) Brown, born August 13, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She lived in Por Richey, Florida for the last 30 years where she passed away peacefully on October 7, 2026. She married her soulmate, John, on August 18, 1962. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother

Throughout her life, she worked as a secretary/receptionist until she left...

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

The family is currently developing his life story. Please check back later. Thank you!

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