Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Mar 12, 2026

Mar 11, 2026

Elsie's obituary will be updated soon!

Visitation for Elsie will be Saturday March 21st, at Flanner Buchanan Washington Park East from 12-2pm. Her funeral will begin at 2pm. She will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.

to view Elsie's service please use the attahced link.

Mar 11, 2026

Sandra Colvard, 73, passed away peacefully March 11th, 2026. She was born May 21st, 1952 in Covington, Kentucky to parents Oscar and Norma (Jamell) Scales.

Sandra moved to Indiana at an early age and graduated from North Central High School in 1970.

 Sandra was a hard worker, providing for her family. She worked at the CVS warehouse for many years and retired...

Mar 11, 2026

Orena Elaine (Wright) Fruitt, 87, passed away March 11, 2026, at her home in Zionsville, Indiana surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 9, 1938, to Mary Jane (Clements) and Talmadge Wright in Farmland, Indiana.

After attending all 12 years at Farmland schools, she graduated from Farmland High School in 1956. On August 8, 1958, she married her high...

Mar 10, 2026

Elmo Thomas Crabtree, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose determination, humor, and selfless heart left a mark on everyone he met, passed on March 10, 2026, at the age of 91. Elmo had long enjoyed an independent, active life - driving himself each day to McDonald’s to visit with friends and making his own trips to the grocery...

Mar 10, 2026

Mary Rosalie Held had a peaceful passing with her family on March 10, 2026. She was the eldest daughter of Francis and Catherine Marie Schmidt and is survived by her daughter Kimberlie Ebey (Clint), sister Mary Christine Schrader (Tom), brother Mark Schmidt (Debbie), and numerous nephews and cousins.

Rosalie attended grade School at St. Joan of Arc, St Agnes High School,...

Mar 10, 2026

John H. Chunn, Jr., 84, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 10, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 22, 1941, to his parents, John Sr. and Eva Chunn. John graduated from Howe High School. John dutifully served in the United States Army. Following the military, he was a devoted employee for Ford Motor Company for 31 years....

Mar 10, 2026

Shirley's life story will soon be shared. Please check back at a later time. 

Mar 10, 2026

John Brent “Brent” Andrews passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family and his loving wife, Liz.

Brent was born on August 18, 1946, in Huntington, Indiana, to Elizabeth Emily Andrews (Ervin) and Walter Andrews. He spent his early years in Huntington playing baseball and working on a chicken farm. Many of his childhood friends knew...

Mar 10, 2026

Kim Scheller, a vibrant and kind-hearted soul who touched the lives of many, passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on June 2, 1963, in Indianapolis, Kim brought warmth and joy to everyone fortunate enough to know her. Her journey through life was marked by her unwavering spirit and boundless love for others.

For 43 years,...

Mar 9, 2026

Anthony T. Christofolis, age 97, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 9, 2026. He was born December 18, 1928, in Kalymnos, Greece and was a long-time resident of Gary and Crown Point, Indiana. 

Tony graduated from Froebel High School, Class of 1948. He was an army veteran of the Korean War. He retired as foreman from U.S. Steel, Gary Works. 

He will...

Mar 8, 2026

Ernestina Valle de Mancia, 92, of El Salvador, passed away on March 8, 2026.

Ernestina was born April 6, 1933, in El Salvador to the late Padro Valle and Maria Luz Hercules. She dedicated her life to being a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, friend and a follower of Christ/God.

She was known for her kindness, humor and humility. She loved her family,...

Mar 8, 2026

Jerome “Jerry” Casavan, 75, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on March 8, 2026. He was born on February 24, 1951, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, to the late Bernard and Carolyn Casavan.

Growing up in northern Minnesota–where people hunt, fish, and wear shorts in the winter–Jerry developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and playing hockey.

Jerry proudly...

Mar 8, 2026

Cherri Lynn Woodward of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2026, at 64 years of age. She was born at Camp Pendleton, California to Charles Ronald and Lehoma (Williams) Riley. Cherri worked at various jobs during her career to provide for her family. She was described as a true warrior, and survivor, in her health, relationships, and everyday...