OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Darrel D. Moore

Darrel D. Moore

May 20, 2026

Darrel D. Moore, 89, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. Darrel was born on May 25, 1936, to George and Hattie Moore.

Darrel was a man who never shied away from hard work and carried that determination throughout his life. As the first member of his family to attend college, he...

Joyce Jean Combs

Joyce Jean Combs

May 20, 2026

Joyce Jean Combs, age 74 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening, May 20, 2026 in the comfort of her own home.

Joyce was born on February 26, 1949, in Hazard, Kentucky, a daughter of Jay G. Combs and Virgie (Deaton) Combs. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Joyce was one of three children. She is survived by her...

David P. McCorkle Sr.

David P. McCorkle Sr.

May 19, 2026

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Mary Jane Calaway

Mary Jane Calaway

May 19, 2026

Mary Jane "Janie" Calaway, born on April 3, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, May 19, 2026, at the age of 74.

Janie was a devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend who brought warmth and kindness to everyone she met. She was known for her gentle spirit and her passion for beautifying the world around her, especially...

William Horace "Bill" McHenry

William Horace "Bill" McHenry

May 19, 2026

William Horace “Bill” McHenry died on May 19, 2026, at the age of 103 in Indianapolis (Hoosier Village). He was born on July 24, 1922.

Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McHenry, to whom he was married for 79 years. He is survived by his daughter, Virginia S. Cook (Brownsburg IN); his son, Charles S. McHenry (San Francisco...

Alfonso "Al" M. Perez Jr.

Alfonso "Al" M. Perez Jr.

May 18, 2026

The family of Alfonso M. Perez Jr., age 83, of Beech Grove, are heartbroken to announce his passing on May 18, 2026.

Al was born on April 4, 1943, in Los Angeles, California where he grew up and later moved to Beech Grove, IN, where he spent the rest of his days.

Al dedicated nearly 40 years of service to the Beech...

Louise C. Willson

Louise C. Willson

May 18, 2026

Margaret Louise Cory Willson, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 18, 2026. She was born in Hamilton, Ohio on March 16, 1926, to the late Frank and Marie Cory. Louise had the amazing honor of becoming a centenarian this year, celebrating with family, close friends and chocolate cake (her favorite!).

Louise spent her early years with three brothers in Ohio,...

Ronald C. Bockbrader

Ronald C. Bockbrader

May 17, 2026

Ronald Bockbrader 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ronald C. Bockbrader, who left this Earth on May 17, 2026, at the age of 80. Born on May 8, 1946, in Indianapolis IN., Ronald was a dedicated engineer whose contributions to his field were marked by innovation and integrity.

Ronald is survived by his beloved daughter, Dawn (Jeff)...

Geneva L Jones

Geneva L Jones

May 16, 2026

With our hearts full of sorrow, we announce the passing of Geneva Levena Jones, 80 of Indianapolis, Indiana. As she peacefully slept, she was welcomed into God’s loving embrace on May 16, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, good moral character, faith, and a deep love for life.

With humble beginnings, she was born in Rockholds, KY, into a large...

Kathryn Smith

Kathryn Smith

May 16, 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana – Kathryn J. Smith, 95, passed away while being comforted by her son on May 16, 2026. Her kindness, her generosity, and her love will be forever missed.

Kathryn was born on July 27, 1930, to parents Fred John & Vivian (Bley) McMillan in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Warren Central High School in 1948, but prior to that,...

Mary V. O'Brien

Mary V. O'Brien

May 16, 2026

Mary Virginia O’Brien passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026. Mary was born in Indianapolis on September 5, 1935, to her parents James and Anna (Reidy) O’Brien. Mary is survived by her brother Thomas and sister Barbara (Joseph) Minatel as well as many nieces and nephews. Mary is preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, James, Robert, Jack, Michael...

Dorothy D. Krafinski

Dorothy D. Krafinski

May 16, 2026

Dorothy Diane Krafinski passed away on May 16th 2026 at home with her family. 

She was the daughter of Arthur and Jacqueline Homan. She was born in Muskegon Michigan on Oct 9th,1950. After graduating high school she moved to El Paso, Texas with her parents and brothers. There she married an army officer and had two wonderful children, Peter and Kimberly. 

Surviving...

William Lee Mullen

William Lee Mullen

May 16, 2026

William Lee Mullen, affectionately known as Bill, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, at his home in Whitestown, IN, surrounded by his beloved family. Born on May 1, 1940, in Indianapolis, Bill’s life was marked by dedication, humor, and warmth that touched all who knew him.

A proud alumnus of Broad Ripple High School and Purdue University, Bill forged a...

Pamela "Pam" Sue Jennings

Pamela "Pam" Sue Jennings

May 16, 2026

Pamela Sue Jennings (Daudy) passed away peacefully on May 16th, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

She was born in Indianapolis on March 11th, 1952, the fifth of Marion and Lucille Daudy’s nine children. That birth order was appropriate, as she became the centerpiece of her siblings in so many ways as they aged.

Pam attended George Washington High School (Indianapolis) and...

Mitchell Edward Marlow

Mitchell Edward Marlow

May 15, 2026

Mitchell Edward Marlow, 61, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026, after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Mitch was born on December 27, 1964 to Marjorie Wright and Edward Marlow, in Muncie, Indiana. In addition to his parents, Mitch is survived by his wife of twenty-two years, Allison Marlow, son Mitchell Marlow, step daughter Aileen Eck, grandchild...

Peggy Gene Brown

Peggy Gene Brown

May 15, 2026

Peggy Gene Brown, 84, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Peggy was born on December 15, 1941, in Danville, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Joseph C. Brown, with whom she built a life centered around family, laughter, resilience, and love.

She is survived by her three children, Jeffery (Annie) Brown, Darin...

Debra A. Guinn

Debra A. Guinn

May 15, 2026

Debra A. Guinn, 75, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on May 15, 2026, with her family at her side. She was born on May 1, 1951, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Clarence and Elizabeth McDillon and spent the majority of her life in northwest Indiana only moving to the Indianapolis area to be closer to her grandson.

She was known...

Linda Games Boulanger

Linda Games Boulanger

May 15, 2026

Linda Dee Games Boulanger, 79, of Sun City Center, Florida, passed away on May 15, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on March 14, 1947, in North Vernon, Indiana and raised by her parents, Randall and Frances (Smith) White.

Linda started her career as a licensed beautician, later receiving her Bachelor of Arts in Education at Ohio Dominican, graduating Summa...

Ellajean Denham Jones

Ellajean Denham Jones

May 15, 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana – Ellajean Denham Jones, 89, passed away peacefully after being comforted by family and friends, on May 15, 2026, just shy of her 90th birthday. Her faith, her passion for music, and her love for her family will be deeply missed.

Ellajean was born on May 23, 1936, to parents Thomas & Lorraine (Loux) Denham in Indianapolis, Indiana. A...

Dr. Glenn "Ed" Cummins

Dr. Glenn "Ed" Cummins

May 15, 2026

Dr. Glenn “Ed” Cummins, 83, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026.

Born on June 13, 1942, in Vincennes, Indiana, Ed was the first child of the late Glenn Woodrow Cummins and Rosemary (Burns) Cummins. A devoted son and brother, he was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Patrick Cummins.

As a child, Ed developed...

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