Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Rebecca M. Sheridan
Aug 8, 2026
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Marlene A. Smelser
Aug 7, 2026
Marlene Smelser of Westfield, IN, passed away on August 7, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born at Mt. Carmel Hospital in Detroit, MI, on October 9, 1939, to parents, Marcel and Louise (Adams) Dunn. She grew up with her parents in Wayne, MI and graduated from Wayne Memorial High School in 1957.
Marlene married Herbert Leo Smelser Jr....
Keith M. Swann
Aug 6, 2026
Keith M. Swann, 92, of Pendleton and more recently Westfield passed away Thursday August 6th. Keith was born in Dandridge, Tennessee on August 17, 1933 to parents, Frank and Lucille (Miller) Swann. Keith attended high school while working on the farm with his father. Keith served his country honorably in the Army before coming home to take care of his...
Justiniano Aquino dela Cruz
Aug 5, 2026
Justiniano Aquino dela Cruz
“Just”
September 5, 1950 — August 5, 2026
Born September 5, 1950, in Concepcion, Tarlac, Philippines, to Honorio Sr. and Demetria dela Cruz, Justiniano “Just” Aquino dela Cruz passed away on August 5, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 75.
He grew up in Concepcion as the eldest son in a family of seven children and, with his...
Anita M. Gentry
Aug 5, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Anita M. Gentry, 74, on August 5, 2026. Anita was born February 19, 1952 to parents Jack Gentry Sr. and Ruth Gentry in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Anita was a dedicated woman to both her career and her family. She worked for State Farm for over 40 years as an Office Manager...
Sharon J. Williams
Aug 4, 2026
Sharon J. Williams, 83, passed away on August 4, 2026 after a long battle with Dementia. Sharon was born February 19, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents Ralph Upperfalt and Alberta Upperfalt (Riffle).
Sharon is fondly remembered for her love of travel, specifically to her favorite destination, Hawaii, which she had visited a dozen times throughout her life. She also loved...
Donald Frederick Foley
Aug 3, 2026
Donald Frederick Foley, age 84 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away August 3, 2026. He was born to Miriam C. and Howard D. Foley on December 30, 1941.
He grew up on Indianapolis’ north side and graduated from North Central High School in 1960 after serving as class president. Jazz was one of the great passions of his life. While at North...
Edward Ligus
Aug 3, 2026
Edward G. Ligus of Carmel, IN, passed away on August 3, 2026, at the age of 89. He was born in Roselle Park, N.J., on March 29, 1937, to parents, George and Julie (Kuchma) Ligus.
Edward was very eager to learn, he self-taught himself the basics of computer programming. Edward was a Lieutenant at R.P. Fire Department for 16 years. He...
Clifford Charles Lewis
Aug 3, 2026
Clifford Charles Lewis, affectionately known as Cliff, passed away on August 3, 2026, at Indiana Masonic Home Compass Park, with his loving wife by his side. Born on October 5, 1949, in Atlanta, Georgia, Cliff’s journey through life was marked by a spirit of generosity, camaraderie, and unwavering devotion to his family, friends, and community.
Cliff was the beloved husband of...
Robert Lowell Green
Aug 2, 2026
Robert Lowell Green, age 65 of Indianapolis passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026.
Robbie was born on December 21, 1960 in Indianapolis, IN, a son of Robert Carroll and Beverly June (Parks) Green. He is preceded in death by his parents.
He is survived by his wife: Ginny Green.
His children: son Ryan (wife Marcie) Green
and son: Kyle (wife Emily) Green.
and daughter:...
Erika Bach
Aug 2, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Erika Bach, 51, passed away while being comforted by her family and friends, on August 2, 2026. Her kindness, love, and joy will be forever missed.
Erika was born on February 9, 1975, to parents David & Sandra (Rossman) Bach in Indianapolis. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School and married the love of her life, Minh Bach....
Mary V. Dunham
Aug 2, 2026
“He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the former things have passed away.” — Revelation 21:4
Today we gather not only to remember a beautiful life but to celebrate a glorious homecoming. On Sunday, August 2, 2026, Mary V. Dunham heard the words every believer longs to...
Catherine Cole
Aug 2, 2026
Monday, June 11, 1951 was an ordinary Monday when Catherine Frances Naizer was born in an ordinary way in Taylor, Texas. The daughter of Daniel and Sybil (Repa) Naizer of Granger, Texas. Cathy grew up on a farm. She attended Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic School in Granger and graduated from Granger High School where she was a majorette in...
Brent Badgley
Aug 1, 2026
(Clifford) Brent Badgley, Indianapolis, IN, passed away Saturday August 1st, 2026. He was born August 6th, 1954, to Clifford (Kit) Badgley and Mary Ruth (Waldridge) Badgley.
The family moved often in his early years and eventually settled in central Indiana. Brent graduated from Southport high school in Indianapolis. He was a drummer at heart and enjoyed being in the high school...
Colton J Vaughn
Aug 1, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Colton Vaughn, 18, left this world far too soon on August 1, 2026. His sweet spirit, kind heart, and wonderful sense of humor will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Colton was born to parents Kyle and Bethany (Farrell) Vaughn on October 23, 2007, in Indianapolis, Indiana. A talented math prodigy with a passion...
Catherine L Helwig
Aug 1, 2026
Catherine L. Helwig, 100, passed away peacefully Aug. 1, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville, where she resided for the past two and a half years. She was born May 23, 1926, in Tangier, Ind., to Clarence Leroy Hambright and Lottie May Riley Hambright. She graduated from Tangier High School in 1944. Answering a call to service during WWII, she served...
Carl Robert Stewart Sr.
Aug 1, 2026
Carl Robert Stewart Sr., 91, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday, August 1st, 2026.
He was born in Marion County to Harry Sr. and Gertrude Stewart on August 18th, 1934. He was raised in Valley Mills along with his seven siblings.
Carl was a hard worker from a very young age. His first job was working alongside his grandfather in a...
