Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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Jun 23, 2026

Maureen Sippel, 83, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living in Carmel, IN. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a loyal friend. Maureen was born on April 7, 1943 to Donald and Beatrice Shea in Fond du Lac, WI. She was raised on a dairy farm as a middle child, with...

Jun 22, 2026

Robert D. Hiatt, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on June 22, 2026. Born on May 2, 1948, in Brownsburg, Indiana, he was born to Robert Biltimier and Dorothy (Portwood) Hiatt. After the passing of his father, Robert was lovingly adopted and raised by Jack Hiatt.

Robert attended North Central High School. On December 22, 1966, he married the love of his...

Jun 22, 2026

Nancy Lou (Ahlgren) Godby, age 83, of Westfield, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2026. She was with her loving husband and sons as she ascended to Heaven.

She was born on September 29, 1942 to parents Herbert and Dorothy (Hitchcock) Ahlgren in New Britain, CT. Nancy grew up in Middlefield, CT and graduated from Middlefield High School in 1960. Nancy...

Jun 22, 2026

Earlene Maki, a lifelong resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 22, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.

Born in Indianapolis to Earl and Mildred Halstead, Earlene grew up in the historic Irvington neighborhood and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School. It was there that she met her high school sweetheart, Dennis Maki. Their schoolhouse...

Jun 22, 2026

Jun 21, 2026

Margaret A. (Burres) May, age 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. She was born on August 13, 1951 to parents Stephen and Margaret Burres. 

Margie grew up in Broad Ripple and graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1969. She attended Ball State University and majored in nursing, which would become her lifelong career. 

During college, she was...

Jun 21, 2026

Kimberly Sue Link, 60, of Plainfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, June 21, 2026.

Born on October 21, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Kim was the beloved daughter of Wayne Douglas Barrier and Dora LaVerne (Kays) Barrier. She will be remembered for the love she shared with her family, her caring heart, and the many cherished memories she created with...

Jun 21, 2026

Connie Joan Menke, 79, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 21, 2026. She was born on October 8, 1946, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to parents, Gerhard “Jerry” Driewer and Elsie (Deppe) Driewer.

She received a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from the University of Nebraska. Connie worked as a social worker in Terre Haute while also raising her two sons....

Jun 21, 2026

Jun 20, 2026

Leila M Edwards (Whyde), age 91 of Indianapolis passed away on June 20, 2026. She was born on March 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN, to her parents George and Blanche Whyde. Leila graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1952.

Leila was a dedicated employee for National City Bank, in Branch Operations. She enjoyed her job and all her co-workers. She...

Jun 20, 2026

Nancy L. Neal’s journey began in the heart of Memphis, Tennessee, on a winter’s day, January 11, 1938. It was in that spirited and soulful city that Nancy first opened her eyes to the world, bringing with her a quiet strength and a profound sense of kindness that would shape everyone she encountered. On June 20, 2026, surrounded by love...

Jun 19, 2026

Charles (Chuck) H. Williams M.D. passed away on June 19, 2026; survived by his beloved wife, Karen (née Haub) Williams, to whom he was married for 66 years. Chuck was a loving father to Charles (Chip) Williams married to Anne; Debbie Cousins, married to Bob; and Brad Williams married to Christine. He is also survived by his eight wonderful grandchildren:...

Jun 19, 2026

Janet M. Lazdins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, in Indianapolis. Born on January 14, 1952, in Johnstown, Ohio to the late Robert and Helen (Ulery) Baker. Janet grew up on their family’s farm along with her older brothers Tom Baker and Terry Baker. Janet’s childhood was filled with faith, family, and lessons...

Jun 18, 2026

Samuel “Sammy” Boone Schoolcraft, May 11, 1965-June 18, 2026

Samuel Boone Schoolcraft, age 61 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at Methodist Hospital surrounded by his family, after an extended illness.

Sam was born on May 11, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Donna Emler. He married Christina Walker Schoolcraft in 2000, she preceded him in death,...

Jun 18, 2026

Susan Michelle Otte, 59, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away June 18th, 2026.

Born in New Castle, Indiana on April 7th, 1967 to Paul and Lola Bray. She graduated from Blue River HS in Mount Summit, Indiana.

Susan worked as a Bartender earlier in life but as a Homemaker and Loving Nana for the last years of life.

Susan was preceded in death by...

Jun 18, 2026

Bruce Bubenzer, 87, of Fishers, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by family, following complications from a tragic fall at home.

Born on December 31, 1938, in Tell City, Indiana, during a scarlet fever quarantine, Bruce entered the world at home under extraordinary circumstances—a fitting beginning for a man whose life would be marked by...

Jun 18, 2026

Trong niềm tin vào Đức Kitô Phục Sinh, gia đình chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc báo tin bà Maria Hà Kim Loan đã được Chúa gọi về ngày 18 tháng 6 năm 2026, hưởng thọ 53 tuổi.

Maria Hà Kim Loan sinh ra và lớn lên tại Bảo Lộc, Việt Nam. Chị là người phụ nữ hiền hòa, chân thành...

Jun 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our mother and wife Lois Ann Collier-Harvey. Lois was born to Howard and Lucille Skidmore on March 5, 1944, in Harlan, Kentucky. She was a graduate of Hall High School in 1962 and achieved her college degree later in life. She began her working career with Alpine Electronics in...