Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas

Apr 20, 2026

Skip was born on December 3, 1947, to Dorothy and Hubert "Hip" Rethmeier. He grew up on the east side of Indianapolis and graduated from Lawrence Central in 1966.

Skip proudly served in the U.S. Army Reserve before beginning his career with the Indianapolis Police Department in 1973. During his time with the IPD, he served as a field training officer,...

Apr 20, 2026

McCordsville, Indiana – Joseph Edward Sitzman, 86, passed away on April 20, 2026. A scout master, a strong Catholic, and most importantly, a proud father, his presence will be missed by all who knew him.

Joe was born on October 15, 1939, to parents Joseph R. & Hildreth (Siefert) Sitzman in Indianapolis. He graduated from Cathedral High School, where he played...

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Apr 19, 2026

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Apr 18, 2026

Nancy Jo Reed, 66, of Avon, Indiana, passed away on April 18, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1959, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to parents, Ben Reed and Louella (Stone) Reed.

Nancy had a deep connection to the natural world – finding joy in flowers, animals and a fascination with even the smallest bugs. She loved to save and preserve all...

Apr 18, 2026

Indianapolis, Indiana – James L. Nix, 89, passed away peacefully at home on April 18, 2026.

Jim was born on July 4, 1936, in Evansville, Indiana to parents John N. & Mildred E. (Hallam) Nix. After graduating from Benjamin Bosse High School, he attended Butler University on a football scholarship where he met the love of his life, Jane Lineback. They...

Apr 18, 2026

Bonnie Campbell Stidham, 76, gained her heavenly wings on Saturday, April 18, 2026. She was a most precious loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. Bonnie was born into a large Campbell family in Perry County Kentucky in the little town of Butterfly on March 26, 1950. She attended Sonia Grade School and MC Napier Hight School.

Bonnie’s pride and...

Apr 18, 2026

Katherine Elaine Tomlinson Bumen, 86, of Indianapolis, passed away April 18, 2026.

Katherine was born on May 24, 1939, in Indianapolis and graduated from Shortridge High School. She married Darrell J. Bumen on November 16, 1957, and was married for thirteen years and had two daughters. Katherine retired from I.U.P.U.I. Medical Bookstore and served in the United States Navy Reserves.

Katherine has...

Apr 18, 2026

Thom B. Bondus III passed away on April 18, 2026, after a recent illness related to his dementia. He was born February 17, 1953, and grew up in Chicago and Edwardsville Illinois. Thom attended Indiana University where he was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon and the IU Student Athletic Board. Thom was a Certified Public Accountant and most recently...

Apr 17, 2026

Jeanine A (Marlatt) Smith, 79, formerly of Kokomo, IN passed away on April 17th in Westfield, IN. She was born to James and Kathryn (Sampson) Marlatt on 28 July 1946 in Hudson, MI, and was the oldest of their three children. She married Gary H. Smith in 1965; he preceded her in death in 1998.

Jeanine was a 1964 graduate of...

Apr 17, 2026

Robert James Kevoian — known to millions simply as “Bob” — co-founder of The Bob & Tom Show and one of the most enduring voices (and recognizable laughs) in American radio history, died peacefully in his home on Friday, April 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. He was 75.

Just moments before he died, his last words to his wife...

Apr 17, 2026

JoAnn Zook Phillips, 97, passed peacefully away April 17th, 2026, and is now in the loving embrace of her Lord.

She was born March 17th, 1929, in Indianapolis to parents Orville and Dora Lee Zook.

JoAnn grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Arsenal Tech high school.

She married the love of her life Lawrence “Dave” Phillips. They shared over 50 wonderful years...

Apr 17, 2026

Rock Hill, SC. | Mark Henry Colangelo, 65 (DOB: February 26, 1961)., of 1320 Hollydale Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29730, passed away peacefully April 17, 2026

He was raised on the east side of Indianapolis, Indiana, and was the son of Donald Basile Colangelo and Anna Shirley (Notaro) Colangelo, who passed away in 2011 and 2018, respectively. He graduated from Warren...

Apr 16, 2026

Joyce Clare Graves, beloved matriarch, devoted Catholic, and the warm center of a wonderfully large and boisterous family, passed peacefully into eternal life on the morning of Thursday, April 16, 2026, in Carmel, Indiana, surrounded by her children. She was 90 years old –and every one of those years was lived with grace, laughter, faith, a feisty spirit, and an...

Apr 16, 2026

Robert A. Coval, 83, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on April 16, 2026. He met his wife of 63 years, Betty A. (Campbell) Coval, in high school, where he was a drum major and she was a majorette. Together they lived in Indiana, England, Sweden, and Florida, and shared a lifelong love of travel.

Bob was preceded in death by his...

Apr 15, 2026

Helen Mae Sims, 94, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2026. Helen was born in Cloverdale, Indiana, on January 20, 1932, to Earl and Averil (Smith) Allen. She graduated from Belle Union School and married the love of her life, James J. Sims, in 1951.

Helen worked as an accountant and owned Sims Tax Service for more than 40...

Apr 15, 2026

Hildegard Szatori, 92, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed away peacefully surrounded by love on April 15, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her Q beloved husband, Dieter Szatori, who passed away 22 years ago, and her grandson, Derrick Cotterman.

Hildegard was born and raised in Germany and came to the United States after marrying an American soldier, beginning a life filled with...

Apr 15, 2026

Ruth Ann (Fleming) (Zehring) Ackerman, 97, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully at home on April 15, 2026,. She was born outside of Kokomo, on January 24, 1929. Ruth Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and June Fleming, brother Richard, and sister Mary Helen.

In1947 she married Claude M. Zehring, Jr., known as "Junior". He owned the IGA...

Apr 15, 2026

Melanie Lucash Hunnicutt, age 34, passed away from cancer on April 15, 2026. She leaves behind a lasting presence on her family and the many people whose lives she filled with love. While we are shattered by the loss of a wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend gone far too soon, we also celebrate a life filled with “lovely little...

Apr 15, 2026

Adam L. McAloon, a cherished soul whose radiant spirit touched all who knew him. Born on August 15, 1985, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Adam's journey on this earth ended on April 15, 2026, in Indianapolis. He has been called home by the Lord, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering strength.

Adam was more than just a presence in...