Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

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Stephen Bickel of McCordsville, IN, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born in Hartford City, IN, on June 26, 1946, to parents, Delbert and Martelle (Harter) Bickel.

Stephen married Jean Marsh on Dec 18, 1965, together they spent 61 loving years together, she survives. He is survived by children, Stephen “Brad” (Allison) Bickel, Christen...

Apr 1, 2026

Erich Haupt, 87, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026.

He was born on December 15, 1938, in Wiesbaden, Germany, to Fritz A. Haupt and Rosa M. Schaefer.

Erich was a dedicated and skilled painter, proudly serving as a member of Painters Local 47 for over 50 years. Through his hard work and commitment, he built a career defined...

Apr 1, 2026

Apr 1, 2026

Kathleen Marie Allen of Carmel, IN, passed away on April 1, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Columbus, OH, on November 13, 1938, to parents, William and Amelia (Whalen) Kelley. 

Kathleen worked for over 20 years as an insurance processor at Amerisure insurance company in Indianapolis and retired in 1998. She dedicated much of her retirement life...

Apr 1, 2026

Ellen R. Fields

Ellen passed on to her forever place on April 1, 2026. She is now surrounded by those she loved that had passed before her.

Ellen didn’t know a stranger. She always had a smile and could always bring smiles to others. She lived Joy and she gave joy. Being home with family cooking and creating were important to her....

Apr 1, 2026

Dixie Lee Hart, 82, of Fortville, Indiana, made her peaceful transition April 1, 2026. She was born November 5, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Richard and Matilda (Ferencik) Piercy.

Dixie was a devoted wife, mother, aunt, traveler, animal-lover, dancing bebopper, and especially grandmother. She instilled a love for travel in her children, who had road-tripped to all the contiguous...

Mar 31, 2026

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Gordon Lee Wagoner, 97, of Noblesville, Indiana, passed away on March 31, 2026 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1928, in Marion, Indiana, to parents, the late Donald Clayton Wagoner and Rhesa Jane (Plyley) Wagoner.

Gordon was raised in a close, loving, and supportive family. These formative...

Mar 30, 2026

Michael Edward Ford, 74, passed away March 30, 2026, with his loving wife of 40 years, Terri, by his side. Mike was a talented man and enjoyed any projects around the house. With a Stroh’s in his hand, you would always find a tool in the other. And, if you ever needed a laugh, you could always count on Mike...

Mar 30, 2026

Della Canada, age 84, passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was born on May 13, 1941, in Centerpoint, Kentucky, to Bera “Bea” Murphy and Dick Cleary. 

Della was raised in a large, loving, and humble family as one of ten children. In order, Hazel, Lecil, Pauline, Marlin, Dennis, Harley, Della and Zella, Patton, and Carolyn. She shared a special...

Mar 30, 2026

Charlotte Faye Frazer, age 77, passed away peacefully in her sleep on March 30, 2026, surrounded by love. Born on February 8, 1949, Charlotte lived a life defined by kindness, devotion to family, and a passion for helping others.

Charlotte was a dedicated teaching assistant who found great joy in working with children, especially in helping them learn to read. Her...

Mar 29, 2026

Robert “Bob” Eugene Higgins, 78, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on March 29, 2026. He was born on October 14, 1947, in Folsom, West Virginia, to the late Billy and Evelyn Higgins.

Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Marines, exemplifying the qualities of discipline, dependability, and commitment throughout his life.

An introverted and thoughtful soul, Bob found joy in...

Mar 29, 2026

Dora Esmeralda Torres-Arevalo, De 86 años,Indianápolis, IN, falleció el 29 de Marzo de 2026. Ella nació en Manto Olancho, Honduras, hija de José Torres y Maura Sánchez. Creció en Manto en casa de su abuela. A los 17 años llego a la capital de Tegucigalpa donde conoció a su esposo Elías Arevalo. Juntos iniciaron su familia y varios negocios, incluyendo...

Mar 28, 2026

Peter “Pete” Buttram, 74, passed away on March 28th, 2026. He was born in Springfield, OH on December 21, 1951, to the late Worth and Mildred Buttram.

Pete grew up in Texas in his early years, and the family moved back to Indianapolis and lived on the east side of Indy. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1970. He...

Mar 28, 2026

Sandra L. Pritchett (Pollard), 86, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 28, 2026. She was born and raised in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in 1957.

Sandra was employed with Indiana Bell from 1958 to 1961 and later worked for Indiana National Bank from 1973 to 1979. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished time...

Mar 27, 2026

Mari Jo Bair (Crooke), 83, of Indianapolis, passed away on March 27, 2026.

Born on May 19, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Mari Jo was the daughter of John and Mildred Crooke.

She dedicated more than 20 years of service as a Branch Associate with the BMV. On March 26, 2002, she married the love of her life, Kenneth Bair. Mari Jo found...

Mar 27, 2026

With deep sorrow we mourn the passing of Timothy Stephen Estle. Tim was a loving brother, a caring Uncle and devoted co-worker.

Services will be held at Flanner Buchanan in Speedway, Indiana.

Timothy is survived by his two brothers and niece.