Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Shirley K. Easton
Sep 25, 2026
It is with a heavy heart that I share the passing of my lovely mother, Shirley Easton, who left us on Friday September 25 2026.
She was second born, June 9 1928, of 5 children- Shelby-Shirley-Helen-Ronald and Carole. Parents were Shelby Cox and Mable (Conour) Cox.
Shirley is survived by daughter Karen (David) Pflum, estranged daughter Susan Dowling, 6 grandchildren, 7 great...
Charles "Charlie" Edward Kendall
Sep 25, 2026
Charles "Charlie" Edward Kendall, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 25, 2026. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 23, 1939, to Mary Lee and James William Kendall. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James William Kendall Jr.
Charlie graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1957 and Indiana University in 1961, where he...
Constance Marie Brye
Sep 25, 2026
Constance Marie Brye, known to all who loved her as Connie, passed away on September 25, 2026, of natural causes in her hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana. She was 85 years old. Born on March 27, 1941, in Indianapolis to Richard and Mercedes Griffin, Connie grew into a woman of remarkable energy and determination.
She attended Butler University and began her career...
Mary Alice Jones
Sep 25, 2026
Mary Risk Jones, 93 years old, was born April 4th,1933 at 6:37 pm in Indianapolis at
Methodist Hospital. Her childhood was spent in the Brightwood area, a
working-class neighborhood about 4 miles NE of downtown Indianapolis.
The beginning of Mary’s life wasn’t without a challenge. Her doctor told
Mary’s parents “to not get too attached to her.” She had breathing and
swallowing issues. Maybe back...
Patricia Ann Quinn
Sep 23, 2026
Patricia (Patty) Quinn of Indianapolis passed away September 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Patty grew up in Indianapolis, attended Arlington High School. She had a long successful career in sales and enjoyed many years in retirement.
Patty was a beautiful and courageous woman, with a smile that lit up the room. She loved her family boldly. Always offering...
Sandra Jean Cook
Sep 23, 2026
Sandra Jean Cook, née Schneider, passed peacefully on September 23, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born on June 30, 1943, in Louisville, Kentucky, and lived a life marked by warmth, energy, and a deep love for the people around her.
Sandra was fun loving, made the most out of life, and truly never...
Betty Jane Drake
Sep 22, 2026
Betty Jane Drake passed away on September 22, 2026, at the age of 97. She was born on February 18, 1929, in Morgan County, Indiana. Betty was a 1947 graduate of Eminence High School. She was married to Hiram C. Drake for 56 years until his passing in 2006. She worked for Western Electric for 25 years.
Betty was a member...
Charles Davies Underbrink
Sep 22, 2026
Charles (Charlie) Underbrink, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. Born on October 19, 1939, Charles was the cherished son of Elizabeth King Underbrink and Iranaeus Underbrink. He was preceded in death by his dear brother, Tom Underbrink, and both parents.
Charlie grew up in Spring Green,Wisconsin, where he was valedictorian of his graduating class...
Thomas Harvey Miller
Sep 22, 2026
Thomas H. Miller lived a life dedicated to service, leadership, family, and helping others. When asked how he wanted to be remembered, his answer was simple: he liked to help people. That commitment guided his life at home, in the fire service, in organized labor, and throughout the State of Indiana.
Born September 9, 1946 at St. Vincent in Indianapolis, Tom...
Lawrence Eugene Gordon
Sep 22, 2026
Lawrence Eugene “Gene” Gordon, 90, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away on September 22, 2026. He was born on April 11, 1936, in Orestes, Indiana, to parents, the late Paul Raymond and Florence Elizabeth (Lamberton) Gordon. In April 1961, he married the love of his life, Patricia (Knotek) Gordon, and together they built a life filled with devotion, family, and faith....
Judy Kay Cox
Sep 21, 2026
Judy Kay Cox of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on September 21, 2026, at 81 years of age. She was born on October 15, 1944, in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Fred and Mary (Carter) Lancing. Judy was a Secretary for the Indiana State Police from 1990-2010. She enjoyed spending time with her family and flowers. She was dearly loved...
Thomas David Huckleberry
Sep 21, 2026
Thomas D. Huckleberry, 83, Of Greenfield, Indiana, died at home on September 21 , 2026. He was born in Indianapolis on February 1, 1943 to the late Alvis and Irene Huckleberry. Tom attended Christ the King grade school and Cathedral High School and graduated from Saint Joseph College in Rensselaer, Indiana. Upon graduating, he served in the United States Army....
Lorraine Dodson-Gater
Sep 20, 2026
Lorraine Dodson-Gater was born July 12, 1955 to Maggie Ruth and Lenzy Dodson in Youngstown, OH. She graduated from Girard High School, and earned a BBA from Indiana Wesleyan and a Master’s of Science Degree from Indiana Wesleyan. Lorraine was a fifty year and a Golden Life Member of Delta Signa Theta Sorority. She married Daryl Gater of Youngstown, OH...
Steven Gomez
Sep 20, 2026
It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that we announce the passing of Steven Gomez, who left us far too soon on September 20, 2026, at the age of 31.
Born on February 27, 1995, in Los Angeles, California, Steven later made Indianapolis his home, where he built a life surrounded by the people and passions he loved so deeply.
Steven...
Roe Cochran
Sep 20, 2026
Earl Monroe Cochran, fondly known as Roe to family and friends, was born Liberty Kentucky at home in a farmhouse, 10/2/29 on rural route 2 Houstonville, Kentucky.
In his early years, Earl grew up with no plumbing or heat he would often walk to school with no shoes. As a young child he attended a one room schoolhouse with a wood-burning...
Kevin E. Kaiser
Sep 20, 2026
Kevin Kaiser
March 29, 1955 – September 20, 2026
Kevin Kaiser, a gifted musician, devoted father, beloved son and brother, and a man whose life was filled with music, friendship and adventure, died September 20, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was 71.
Kevin was born March 29, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy and Eugene Mac Kaiser. His early years were spent...
Theresa P. Langley
Sep 20, 2026
Theresa “Terry” Ann Pipkin Langley, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 20, 2026, just three days shy of her 74th birthday, after a courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born on September 23, 1952, in Lexington, Kentucky, to Richard Leigh Pipkin and Martha Fay Cox Pipkin.
Growing up, some of Terry’s happiest memories were made at her...
"Ed" Bobbie Owens
Sep 19, 2026
Bobbie “Ed” Owens, born September 11, 1941, in London, Kentucky, to Robert “Bob” Owens and Martha Jane Smith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 19, surrounded by his loving family.
Ed was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared 45 years of marriage with his loving wife, Rhonda Owens. Together, they built a life filled with love, family,...
Georgia Gianakos Buchanan
Sep 19, 2026
GEORGIA GIANAKOS BUCHANAN, 1926-2026
Georgia Gianakos Buchanan, writer, artist, journalist, and fundraiser for many charitable causes, passed away on September 19, 2026, at age 100. She was born in Indianapolis on August 4, 1926, the second of four children of Paul and Stella Gianakos, both Greek immigrants. Georgia’s early years were spent in the Foreign District, on the near-west side of...
