Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Kathryn Sue Astrike
Jan 20, 2026
Kathryn Sue Astrike, age 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her bedside on January 20, 2026 in Noblesville, Indiana. She was born on March 21, 1947 in Milan, Indiana to Roy and Marjorie Conaway, both of whom preceded her in death. She has a younger brother Ron Conaway presently living in Martinsville. Kathy spent her formative years in...
Carolyn Lee Harp
Jan 18, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carolyn Lee Harp, 84, on January 18, 2026. Carolyn was born on October 13, 1941, to parents Lloyd G. Harp and Mattie L. Harp (Miles) in Indianapolis, Indiana.
A woman of God, Carolyn was a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She was a profoundly devoted and a sweet-natured woman. Her...
John Kingsley Edwards
Jan 17, 2026
John K. Edwards passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, just shy of his 97th birthday. He was a resident of Compass Park Assisted Living in Franklin, IN, and a former resident of New Palestine, IN.
John left this world for his heavenly home exactly 53 years after he was baptized, having entrusted his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus...
David Barry Ogden
Jan 17, 2026
David Barry Ogden, age 80, passed away peacefully with his family by his bedside on January 17, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on October 16, 1945, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Richard and Isabel Ogden, both of whom preceded him in death.
David spent his formative years in Millington, Tennessee, where he developed a lifelong love of the outdoors...
Donis J. Long
Jan 17, 2026
Donis J. Long, 92 of Speedway, passed away January 17, 2026, with her devoted family at her side. She was born in Illinois to Ermil and Doris Haydock, but was raised in Greenfield, Indiana. After graduating from Greenfield H.S., Donis then went on to nursing school in 1953 at Methodist Hospital. She practiced nursing there and at VA Hospital until...
Maurice Zeps
Jan 16, 2026
Maurice Zeps, 88, passed away on January 16, 2026. He was born in 1937, in Daugavpils, Latvia. Maurice emigrated to the United States in 1949. He was a four-year veteran of the United States Air Force, a Purdue University graduate, and a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 1992, he retired from Allison (a...
Casper Lee Brown
Jan 16, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Casper Lee Brown, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, who left this world on January 16, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on August 28, 1956, in Cincinnati, Ohio, Casper's journey through life was marked by love, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to family and community.
Casper...
Betty Jane Shalter
Jan 16, 2026
Betty Jane Shalter, age 99, passed away peacefully on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Betty was born on October 10, 1926, in Reading, Pennsylvania. She grew up in Reading and graduated from Wyomissing High School. She later attended Pennsylvania State University, graduated in 1948 with a degree in dietetics – a profession that would shape her life’s work...
Sandra Lee Opel
Jan 16, 2026
Greenfield, Indiana – Sandra Lee Opel, 79, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, while being comforted by her family. Her baking, her smile, and her love for her family will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
Sandy was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to William & Theresa (Mioduszewski) Maki on December 9, 1946. She graduated from McDowell High School...
Thomas Covert Pritchard
Jan 16, 2026
Thomas Covert Pritchard, affectionately known as "Big Tom," was born on January 9, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on January 16, 2026.
Tom's life was marked by numerous achievements and deep personal connections. He graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis in 1960, where he shone as a star athlete in basketball and track &...
David V. Shireman
Jan 16, 2026
David V. Shireman, age 83 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Friday afternoon, January 16, 2026.
David was born on December 10, 1942 in New Albany, IN, a son of Stoy Lancen and Golda Marie (Groft) Shireman.
He was one of four children.
He is survived by his sister: Mrs. Sheila Harris of Oaklandon, Indiana.
He is preceded in death by two brothers: John...
Robert "Bob" T. Boyd
Jan 16, 2026
Robert Todd Boyd, 70, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on January 16, 2026. Bob was born in Columbus, Indiana, to parents Joseph Voris Boyd and Roberta Ruth Boyd (Todd). He leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, steady kindness, and deep devotion to his family.
Bob grew up in Columbus and graduated from Columbus High School. He earned...
Charles T. Bate
Jan 15, 2026
Charles T. Bate, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 15, 2026. He was born on November 14, 1932, in Muncie, Indiana, to parents, Thomas E. Bate and Vina Florence (Jackson) Bate.
Charles graduated from Butler University in 1955 and Indiana University Law School in 1962. He was a Trustee Emeritus at Anderson University, Trustee at Warner Pacific College, and...
Richard Truman Starkey
Jan 15, 2026
Richard T. Starkey passed away on January 15, 2026. He was a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. He was an alumni of Pike High School, received his B.A. Degree from the University of Indianapolis, and his M.A. Degree in Education from Indiana University. He was a teacher having taught Art and Social Studies for four years in Wayne Township and...
Alice "Jean" Willenberg
Jan 14, 2026
Alice "Jean" Kehling Willenberg slipped gently into her Heavenly Father’s arms on January 14, 2026, after 87 years of life, faith and service. She was born on July 16, 1938, in Indianapolis to Edward A. Kehling and Hazel V. King. Born and raised in Indianapolis, Jean remained a proud Hoosier throughout her life. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School...
Carl Bernard "Bernie" Huesing
Jan 14, 2026
“While alive, he lived.” Carl Bernard “Bernie” Huesing passed away on January 14, 2026 in Zionsville, Indiana. He was the son of Carl J. and Alice (Boren) Huesing, born during an early winter snowstorm on November 17, 1932, in Indianapolis at the old St. Vincent’s Hospital on Fall Creek Boulevard.
He graduated from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis in the Class...
Antonio "Tony" Mendoza Corrales
Jan 14, 2026
Antonio “Tony” Mendoza Corrales, 57, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2026. He was born on December 23, 1968, in Chimalhuacán,Mexico.
Tony was a hardworking, loving, and devoted family man. He was known for his kindness, generosity, and strong work ethic. Throughout his life, he dedicated himself to providing for his family and supporting those around him. He enjoyed...
