Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Linda Dee Games Boulanger
May 15, 2026
The family is currently working on her full obituary, please check back soon.
A Memorial Service for Linda will be at 10am on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Flanner Buchanan – Oaklawn Memorial Gardens (Conner Suite) – 9700 Allisonville Rd., Indianapolis, IN 46250. She will be laid to rest at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
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
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...
Teresa "Terry" Gail Barrett
May 15, 2026
Teresa “Terry” Gail Craig Barrett, 72, passed away on May 15, 2026.
She was born May 10, 1954, to Harvey and Frances Craig and grew up on the Eastside of Indianapolis. Terry loved Girl Scouts, earning her First-Class ranking (equal to an Eagle Scout in Boy Scouts), camping and as she got older, babysitting.
She graduated from Arlington High School in 1972...
Amy Sue Peterson
May 15, 2026
Amy Sue Cunningham Peterson, 51, passed away May 15, 2026, at home in Westfield, surrounded by her family.
Amy was born on December 3, 1974, to William and Janet (Hunsucker) Cunningham. In sixth grade, Amy won the Decatur Township spelling bee. Amy graduated from Decatur Central in 1993. In high school, Amy played varsity basketball for all four years. She was...
John Thomas Howell
May 15, 2026
John Thomas Howell of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away May 15, 2026, at 63 years of age. He was the son of the late John Bruce and Donna Jean (Gootee) Howell. He was born in Seymour, Indiana on February 6, 1963. John served as a Deputy Sheriff for the Marion County Sheriff’s Office for 27 years with prior service with the...
Deleana Anne Smith
May 14, 2026
Deleana Anne Smith, age 84 of Indianapolis, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday morning, May 14, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Deleana was born on April 28, 1942 in Pennington Gap, Virginia.
After graduating high school in 1960, she moved to Indianapolis.
She married Loren Smith on July 11, 1964 in Indianapolis, IN. She is survived by her loving husband of 61...
Janet D. Nelson
May 13, 2026
Janet Draper Nelson, 100, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on May 13, 2026. Janet was born on September 24, 1925, in Livingston, TN to parents Edward Basil and Olive (Brammer) Draper, the second of their three children.
Janet grew up in Tennessee, graduated from Knoxville High School and went on to earn both a BS and MS in Microbiology from the...
John Charles Pitts
May 13, 2026
John Charles Pitts, 86, formerly of Connecticut, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Born on April 4, 1940, in Middletown, Connecticut, John was the beloved son of the late John “Jack” Pitts and Edna (Koerner) Pitts. A devoted son and brother, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Thomas J. Pitts, Lucy Gironda, Vinny Pitts,...
Alan D. Figg
May 12, 2026
Alan D. Figg, 69, of Carmel, Indiana passed away on May 12, 2026, at Community North Hospital with his beloved wife of 27 years, Patty England, by his side.
Born on November 15, 1956 in Martinsville, Indiana, Alan was the son of Margrit and LeRoy Figg. He graduated from Martinsville High School and attended Indiana University.
Alan lived a life defined by...
Patricia Ann Klipsch
May 12, 2026
Patricia “Pat” Ann Klipsch, 83, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 18, 1942, in South Bend. Raised in Muncie. Pat graduated from high school in 1960 before attending Purdue University. After college, her adventurous spirit led her to Los Angeles and Chicago before she ultimately returned home to Indianapolis, where she spent...
V. "Sue" Powell
May 12, 2026
V. “Sue” Powell, 86, of Fairland, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2026. She was born on September 29, 1939, in Toledo, Ohio, to her parents, Laurel and Esther Persing.
Sue lived a life filled with devotion and deep love for her family. A talented and avid knitter and crocheter, she poured care into every blanket, scarf, and handmade gift. She...
Robert Swain Baker
May 12, 2026
Robert Swain Baker, 98, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 12, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 3, 1927, to Donald and Edith Baker in Wabash, Indiana. His sister Marilyn Metcalf; brother James Baker; and his first wife Roselyn Baker (Montgomery) preceded him in death.
Robert graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis in 1945. After graduating...
Betty Louise Dunkel
May 12, 2026
Betty Louise Dunkel, 96, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026. She was born at home on November 18, 1929, to Ira and Adalee Jordan. She grew up in Bowling Green, IN and in Indianapolis where she attended George Washington High School. Betty married Lowell Scotten in 1948. They were married for more than 25 years and had three children....
Lisa Marie Harold
May 11, 2026
Lisa Marie Harold
59 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on May 11, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Lisa was born on August 3, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Edward F. Harold, Jr. and Virginia M. Harold. She graduated from Ben Davis High School, Class of 1985. She is survived by her son Cory L. Harold, half brother David Harold, sister...
Brenda J. Brydges
May 11, 2026
BRYDGES, Brenda J. (Dicks), 71, of Indianapolis, passed on May 11, 2026.
She was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School and lived in Lawrence most of her life.
She was employed at IU Health from 1979 to 2021 as an Administrative Assistant and Credentialing Specialist for the ambulatory surgery centers. Brenda enjoyed camping and spending time with her family, grandchildren, and...
John B. Beyer Jr.
May 11, 2026
John Bernard Beyer Jr, 89, of Indianapolis Passed away peacefully at his home on May 11, 2026. John was born on October 27, 1936, In Indianapolis to the late John B. Beyer Sr. And Agnes “Aggie” (Schrader) Beyer. John is preceded in death by Joan M. Beyer (sister) and Mark A. Beyer(son).
John is survived by his wife; Judith A. (Mills)...
Donna Sandage
May 9, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Donna L. Sandage, 77, went to her peace on May 9, 2026. Her love, her joy, and her wisdom will be greatly missed.
Donna was born on February 26, 1949, to parents Walter Woodrow “Woody” & Edith “Mae” (Eads) Sandage in Tell City, Indiana. Donna was raised in the Tell City area, taking picnics on Chigger Hill, working...
