Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Donna Joy Nixon
Sep 3, 2026
Donna Joy Nixon of Salem, Indiana, formerly of Franklin, Indiana passed away on September 3, 2026, at 81 years of age. She was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on December 15, 1944, to the late Donald F. and Josephine Grace (Moore) Luckett. Donna served as a QMA for the Methodist Home in Franklin, Indiana before returning to running her own home....
Marilyn J. Hammonds
Sep 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Marilyn J. Hammonds, 82, of McCordsville, Indiana, on September 3, 2026. Marilyn was born on to parents Robert “Bob” Tryon and Charlotte “Jayne” Tryon (Jeffers) in Terre Haute, Indiana on April 11, 1944.
Marilyn is remembered as a daughter, sister, wife, friend, mother, and a loving and deeply devoted grandma...
Patricia "Pat" Jeffers
Sep 3, 2026
Patricia (Pat) Jeffers, age 95, of Indianapolis passed away on September 3, 2026. Never married, Pat leaves behind no family members. Though she was raised in Terre Haute, Pat came to consider St. Monica Catholic Church in Indianapolis as her true home and family. She leaves behind many beloved parish friends and friends from other facets of her long life.Pat...
Samuel J. Tosi
Sep 2, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Samuel Joseph Tosi, 81. He passed away peacefully in the early morning of September 2, 2026.
Sam was born on June 5, 1945 to parents Joseph Tosi and Emily Jeane (Wegman) Collins in Hammond, Indiana. Sam grew up in northern Indiana, spending his summers in Michigan with his grandparents, aunts,...
Charles Thomas Goddard
Sep 1, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Charles Thomas Goddard, 99, on September 1, 2026. Charles was born on August 20, 1927 to parents Floyd and Mammie Goddard in Greencastle, Indiana.
Charles’ early years were spent in southern Indiana, until he took up arms at age 24 to dutifully serve his country in the United States Army....
Gregory Thomas Terry
Aug 31, 2026
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Alfreda (Grady) Winston
Aug 31, 2026
Alfreda Grady Winston, was born on October 30, 1936 on a family farm in De Kalb, Mississippi to Hiawatha and Ruth Ella Grady. Alfreda was the eldest of her four siblings; Roosevelt Grady (married to Reaella/passed away) of Chicago, IL, Raymond Grady/passed away (married to Nida) of Phoenix, Arizona, Lou Grady Walker (married to Lawrence) of Aurora, IL and Helen...
Joseph F. Doll, Jr.
Aug 31, 2026
Joseph Frederick Doll Jr., a beloved brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on August 31, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on October 16, 1943, in Indianapolis, Joe was the son of the late Joseph Doll and Helen Jensen. Joe was a man of remarkable intellect and unwavering dedication, whose life was marked by service, education, and a deep...
Michael Joseph Winninger
Aug 30, 2026
Michael Joseph Winninger, 76, passed away on August 30, 2026.
Mike was born in Chicago, Illinois, on March 10, 1950, to Richard E. Winninger and Jane M. Winninger, both of whom preceded him in death. He spent his early childhood in Peru, Indiana, before moving with his family to South Holland, Illinois, where he grew up. For more than 25 years,...
Cheryl L. Elko
Aug 30, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Elko, 79, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026, with her son and daughter-in-law at her side. She was born on November 13, 1946, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ed Browning and Irene (Rogers) Browning, and grew up in Noblesville.
Cheryl (originally Shirley Faye) was the youngest of 15 children (yes, 15!). After her father passed...
Sharla Kay Woods
Aug 30, 2026
Sharla Kay Woods, 69, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 30, 2026.
Sharla was born on November 12, 1956, in Iowa City, Iowa, to Barbara Roddy and Harold Roddy. She graduated from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree and later earned a Master of Arts degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana....
Edward A. Gross
Aug 29, 2026
Edward “Ed” A. Gross, 73, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on August 29, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to the parents of the late Edward J. and Rose (Pavia) Gross. Ed married the love of his life Janice (Klissaroff) Gross, enjoying a wonderful 51 years together before his passing.
A graduate of West Technical High School in Cleveland OH...
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...
Annabel (Ann) Mathioudakis
Aug 28, 2026
Annabel (Ann) Mathioudakis, Age 97
Ann was born in 1929 to Walter and Cleopatra (Arnett) Pattison in Gas City, Indiana and died on August 28, 2026. She grew up in Fairmount, Indiana, and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1949. She attended school with and was in plays with James Dean, including Pride & Prejudice. She attended Indiana State Teachers College...
Peggy Grider
Aug 28, 2026
Margaret “Peggy” Irene Grider, age 77 of Indianapolis passed away peacefully Friday night on August 28, 2026.
Peggy was born on March 6, 1949 in Indianapolis, a daughter of Charles and Mary Francis (Jester) Coslett,
She was the beloved wife of Phillip Lee Grider, with whom she shared 56 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they spent their life creating a home filled...
