Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Janet S. Abram
Jan 26, 2026
Janet Sue Wampler Abram, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed away surrounded by the love of the family she cherished so deeply. Her life was a beautiful reflection of faith, friendship, and fierce love for her people.
Jan loved her family more than anything. She poured her heart into raising her four strong-willed and funny children —...
Warren Michael Bruder
Jan 26, 2026
Warren Michael Bruder, 87, passed away on January 26, 2026. He was born September 2, 1938, to Arthur and Regina Cecilia (Thill) Bruder in Iona Township, Minnesota.
Warren attended Country School through the 8th grade and transferred to Long Prairie High School in Minnesota, being the first Bruder to graduate from there. He enlisted in the United States Navy after graduation...
Dixie Lee Sigman
Jan 26, 2026
Dixie Lee Sigman, 87, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on January 26, 2026. Born on May 25, 1938, in Indianapolis, to the late Waymond and Geneva Shelburn, Dixie was preceded in death by her daughter Debbie Marquis.
Dixie graduated from Carmel High school with the class of 1956. Throughout her years as a Carmel Greyhound, she was active in school organizations...
Joseph Thomas Maskew
Jan 25, 2026
Joseph Thomas Maskew entered the world on March 7, 1945 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the only child of Joseph and Jean (Dobosh) Maskew who preceded him in death. Joe was the first in his extended family to graduate from college. He earned an undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from Lehigh University. While there, he enrolled in the ROTC program...
Ruby E. Likens Ford
Jan 25, 2026
Ruby E. Likens Ford
85 of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on January 25, 2026. Ruby was born on February 27, 1940, in Glasgow, Kentucky to the late Ernest and Katherine Likens. She had worked with her husband as meat wrapper. She also worked in her daughter’s fabric store with her daughter. Growing up she attended the Church of God of Cleveland,...
John M. Mills
Jan 25, 2026
John Myron Mills, 79, of Westfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026. Born on February 2, 1947, in Indianapolis, John lived a life marked by devotion—to his country, to his family, and to the many passions that filled his days with purpose and laughter.A proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, John carried his service with dignity and...
Mary Elizabeth Kernodle
Jan 24, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Kernodle 102, of Brownsburg, Indiana passed away January 24, 2026. She was born May 23, 1923, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Grant and Ella Arnot. Mary was a 1942 graduate of Decatur Central High School, and soon after graduating from Indiana Business College. She loved teaching bible classes for children, gardening, painting, and spending time with her...
Dennis H. Ingalls
Jan 24, 2026
Dennis H. Ingalls, age 79 of Avon, Indiana passed away on Saturday morning, January 24, 2026.
Dennis was born on September 27, 1946 in Indianapolis, IN a son of Harold F. and Hallie (Schovey) Ingalls. He is preceded in death by his parents. He is also preceded in death by one sister: Eunice (Ingalls) Carmichael.
Dennis is survived by one son: Cris...
Richard (Dick) Wesley Barrow
Jan 24, 2026
Richard (Dick) Wesley Barrow, 92, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 24, 2026. He was born in Connersville, Indiana, on October 14, 1933, to the late Milton Leonard Barrow and Hazel Florence (Carr) Barrow. Richard was preceded in death by his devoted wife and lifelong companion, Virginia Louise (Williams) Barrow.
A proud veteran, Dick served his country with integrity...
Margaret Taylor Montagna
Jan 23, 2026
Margaret "Taylor" Montagna, 85, of Carmel was lovingly and peacefully called Home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2026 -- leaving behind a legacy of love, strength and immeasurable devotion to family. She was loved by all who knew her. A devoted wife, beloved Mother, Grandmom and Great Grandmom whose life was defined by her love, compassion and...
Carol A. Lamb
Jan 23, 2026
Carol A. Lamb, born on January 19, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 23, 2026. She departed this world surrounded by the warmth and love that she so generously shared with everyone she met.
Carol, whose maiden name was Apple, will be remembered for her unwavering support and kindness. She was a nurturing figure, embodying a spirit of generosity...
Jesse Clemons
Jan 23, 2026
Greenfield, Indiana – Jesse Clemons, 89, passed away peacefully after being comforted by his family on January 23, 2026. A devoted father, husband, and Christian, Jesse’s absence will be felt by all who knew him.
Jesse was born in Wilstacy, Kentucky, on October 12, 1936, to parents Jacob & Eva (Russell) Clemons. Seeking better opportunities, Jesse moved to Indiana where he...
Henry Long
Jan 23, 2026
Henry Long, 79, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 23, 2026. He was born on June 16, 1946, in Indianapolis, the son of Frances Sophia Bick (Hilsmeyer).
Henry grew up in Indianapolis and graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1965. Shortly after graduation, he was drafted into the United States Army and served...
Paul I. Lew
Jan 22, 2026
Dr. Paul Ilsun Lew, 91, of Carmel, Indiana died peacefully on January 22, 2026 surrounded by his family. Paul was born in Seoul, Korea on April 8, 1934 to Bishop Hyungki Julius Lew and Hyungsook Julia Lew. In 1950, following the invasion by communist North Korea into South Korea, his family was forced to flee their home, ultimately moving to...
Ruth Ann Peace
Jan 22, 2026
Ruth Ann Peace, 81, of Greenfield, passed away January 22, 2026. She was born in Indianapolis to the parents George and Gladys (Copp). Ruth grew up in Indianapolis and went to Shortridge High School. In 1961, Ruth married her sweet husband, George Peace. They shared 61 loving years of marriage together.
For 25 years Ruth was a cook for Mt. Comfort...
Gladys Marie South
Jan 22, 2026
Gladys Marie South, lovingly known to many as “Happy Tail,” passed away peacefully at her home in Lebanon, Indiana, on January 22, 2026, at the age of 87.
Gladys was born on May 21, 1938, in Climax, Georgia, the daughter of the late Rev. Stephen Mihlfeld and Mary Edna Mihlfeld. From an early age, she carried with her a strong sense...
Carden Rothbauer
Jan 21, 2026
Carden Rothbauer of Carmel, IN, passed away on January 21, 2026, at the age of 15. He was born in Colorado Springs, CO, on April 30, 2010.
It is with a brokenhearted, soul shredded spirit that I share the passing of my one and only beloved son, Carden Rothbauer, a sophomore at Carmel High School.
Carden had a funny quick wit and...
John Michael Mills
Jan 21, 2026
John Michael Mills, 45, of Hazel Green, Alabama, passed away on January 21, 2026, from heart failure. Known to many simply as “John Michael,” he will be remembered for his quiet demeanor, his generous spirit, and the deep care he showed to those closest to him. Born on June 25, 1980, in Indianapolis, John was the beloved son of John...
Jean D. Marsee
Jan 21, 2026
Jean D. Marsee of Indianapolis, Indiana formerly of Elizabethtown, Kentucky passed away January 21, 2026, at 93 years of age. She was born June 27, 1932, in Bowling Green, Kentucky to the late George B. and Catherine C. (Spugnardi) Donnelly. Jean worked for many years as a Secretary for an Insurance Company. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic...
Richard Leon Rasdell
Jan 21, 2026
RICHARD LEON RASDELL (Dickie), was born January 23, 1942, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was the son of Robert Earl and Georgia Mae Rasdell. Richard was the only son born into a loving family which included 4 sisters. His parents and sister Phyllis Wesley preceded him in death.
In 2002, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Ms. Brenda Rogers Dickey Brown....
