Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Charlene Calabro
Oct 6, 2026
Charlene Calabro was delivered into the waiting arms of God Tuesday morning with her family holding vigil. She lived a long and fruitful life full of laughs and children and adventures.
She was a life force until her dying breath at age 96 just days before her birthday.
She was preceded by the love of her life her husband Paul who she...
Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor
Oct 4, 2026
Shirley J. Mellor Tichenor, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, at the age of 94.
Shirley was a loving Mom and Nana who treasured her family above all else. She is survived by her three children, David (Jamie) Mellor, Karen (Phil) Chambers, and Sandy (Keith) Stuckert; her sister, Patricia Shipman; seven grandchildren; and 14...
Timothy Ryan McCloskey
Oct 4, 2026
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Larry Griggs
Oct 4, 2026
Mr. Larry Griggs, 73, passed away October 4th, 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on August 27th, 1954, to parents James and Sharon (Clubs) Griggs.
Larry grew up in Indianapolis. As a teenager, he met the love of his life, Deborah “Debbie” Hamilton. They married and shared over 45 wonderful years together. Debbie passed away in July, 2018.
A very hard worker,...
Jane R. Hostetler
Oct 3, 2026
Jane Rea Hostetler (Schlemmer) of Oolitic passed away on Saturday, October 3rd, following a long and extensive illness.
She was born July 30th, 1963, in Winterhaven, Florida,to Alfred Haynes and Carolyn Sue Schlemmer, and grew up on the Indianapolis east side. She was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School, Class of 1982, and was a legal secretary, having worked...
Donald Heath Smith
Oct 3, 2026
Donald “Heath” Smith, 58, passed away on October 3, 2026. Heath was born to Danny and Star Smith on August 17, 1968.
Heath graduated from Warren Central High School. Heath loved being outdoors, especially hunting, and could often be found enjoying the freedom that came with being out in nature. He also enjoyed playing pool, riding motorcycles, and spending time watching...
Raymond Wong
Oct 2, 2026
Dr. Raymond Wong, DDS November 3, 1959 – 2026
Dr. Raymond Wong, beloved husband, father, dentist, teacher, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 66 while traveling with his wife in Athens, Greece.
Raymond was born on November 3, 1959, and grew up in Xiamen, China, and Hong Kong. His life eventually took him from China to the Philippines and...
R. Michael Henderson
Oct 2, 2026
Robert Michael Henderson, 87, passed away on October 2, 2026, at his home in Sarasota, FL. He was born to Louis F. and Thelma Albea Henderson on September 20, 1939. A native Hoosier, he was educated in Indiana, attended Covington High School and Wabash College, where he became a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity. He graduated from the...
Thomas Fredrick Hutzler
Oct 2, 2026
Thomas Hutzler, of Brownsburg Indiana, died on October 2, 2026 at the age of 95.
He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio to John E. Hutzler and Virginia Hatchett Hutzler on May 26, 1931. As a young child, he and his family moved to Barren County, Kentucky where he lived on a farm with his parents and sister. He graduated from Horse...
Warren L. Smith
Oct 1, 2026
Warren Smith, aged 89, passed away at home on October 1, 2026 surrounded by his immediate family of loving wife, son, and daughter.
Warren Leslie Smith was born in Larchmont, New York on July 9, 1937. He and his parents Leslie C. Smith and Grace A. (Arnholt) Smith spent his earliest years in Connecticut and New Jersey. After settling in Larchmont,...
Remus Ray Coon
Oct 1, 2026
Remus Ray Coon, 89, of Indianapolis, passed away October 1st, 2026. He was born September 16th, 1937 in Van, West Virginia.
He was a lifelong resident of the Indianapolis Eastside.
On April 14th, 1960, Ray married the love of his life, Nancy Shuey.
Ray was a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, serving tours in Germany, two tours in Vietnam, and stateside, retiring...
Rosaleen B. Rhoden
Oct 1, 2026
Rosaleen B Rhoden was born on November 27, 1943 to Hetti Mae and Raymond Bolin in Martinsville, IN. Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend devoted her life to loving and caring for others. She was a nurturing soul who gave selflessly to her three children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, and so many others. She never...
Richard Lee Edde
Sep 30, 2026
Richard L. Edde, passed away on September 30, 2026 at the age of 78. Richard was born in Nashville, TN on April 28, 1948. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Marine Corps. during the Vietnam War. Richard worked as a Laborer for Ford Motor Company, from which he retired.
Richard and his late wife, Carol, were previously active members...
Garrett Thomas Duke
Sep 30, 2026
Garrett Thomas Duke, 33, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on September 30, 2026, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 28, 1993, Garrett was a 2011 graduate of North Central High School. Immediately following high school, he proudly joined the U.S. Army National Guard. As a Private First Class (PFC), his dedication and discipline shone early as...
Suzanne Mary Collins
Sep 30, 2026
Suzanne Collins passed away on September 30, 2026 after nearly a decade living with Young-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. She was 61 years old.
Born in Brooklyn, New York, Suzanne moved around the U.S. with her family, ultimately settling in Indianapolis, Indiana. There, she attended Pike High School where she was a cheerleader and active in theatre. During her college years at Ball...
