Jesse Dewitt Farmer
Jan 6, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana - Jesse D. Farmer, 93, known to many as "Sarge" passed away while being comforted by his daughters on January 6, 2026. The loss of Sarge as a father, a mentor, and a friend to so many will be felt by all who knew him.
Sarge was born in Emhouse, Texas to parents Talmadge and Laura Mae (Patrick) on...
Antonio R. Recinto
Jan 6, 2026
Antonio Recio “Tony” Recinto, a longtime Indianapolis-area psychiatrist, died peacefully January 6 in his Carmel home with loved ones by his side. He was 86.
Tony was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to many.
Born in Lucena, Philippines to Jose and Teresa Recinto, he graduated from Far Eastern University and FEU Medical School. He came to the United...
James Robert Richards
Jan 6, 2026
James Robert “Bobby” Richards passed away unexpectedly January 6, 2026, at 44 years of age. He was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on April 24, 1981, to David D. and Alice J. (Baker) Richards. He was a 2000 graduate of Decatur Central High School. Bobby worked as a Maintenance Technician for Rolls Royce. He was described as very creative, artistic, from...
Anne Marie Hendrickson
Jan 6, 2026
Anne Marie Hendrickson, 77, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026. She was born on May 27, 1948, in Newark, New Jersey, to Thomas Forlenza and Catherine (Rinaldi) Forlenza.
Anne grew up cherishing summers at the Jersey Shore, sharing Italian dinners with her family, spending time with her cousins, and taking frequent trips to New York City. She...
Ross E. Meyer
Jan 5, 2026
Ross was born in Indianapolis, IN to Chester C. and Ethel M. (Mack) Meyer. He was the youngest of five children, four boys and one girl. Ross reminisced fondly over his childhood summers on his aunt and uncle’s farm. He grew up and attended School #21 on the north side of Indy making friendships that lasted his lifetime. Ross graduated...
Donzeda "Donna" Marie Spurling
Jan 5, 2026
Donzeda "Donna" Marie Spurling, a beloved member of the Indianapolis community, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2026, at the age of 90. Born on July 21, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Donna brought joy and warmth to those around her throughout her life.
Donna graduated from Howe High School and went on to have a long and fulfilling career at Highpoint...
Greenberry "Berry" Konijisky
Jan 5, 2026
Greenberry Jr. (Berry) Konijisky died unexpectedly in his home on January 5, 2026. He was born in Harlan County, Kentucky, on April 25, 1955, and resided in Indianapolis most of his life.
He attended Arsenal Tech High School. Berry was co-founder of Artistic Skin Design, one of the longest running tattoo studios in the Indianapolis area. He was an avid motorcyclist...
Lois Jean Eskenazi
Jan 4, 2026
Lois Jean Eskenazi (nee Cohen), 92, of Indianapolis, Indiana and Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away peacefully in Jupiter, Florida on Sunday January 4, 2026.
Lois was born on February 20, 1933 to Sam and Helen Cohen, and grew up in the Pullman District on the south side of Chicago. She attended Indiana University, where she met the love of her...
Joshua Kangau Mwago
Jan 4, 2026
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Jack N. Marsella
Jan 4, 2026
Jack Nick Marsella, 89, of Indianapolis, IN passed away on January 4, 2026.
Jack was born on July 30, 1936 in Indianapolis, IN to Frank P. Marsella and Ida Marie Fusaro. The youngest of two boys, Jack was raised in the Catholic faith surrounded by his extended Italian family. His childhood home was just down the street from his father’s Texaco...
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
Jan 4, 2026
Marilyn Schuler Zur Schmiede
96, passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Valdosta, Georgia, on January 4, 2026. She was born April 13, 1929, to Louis Joseph and Ida Zehnder Schuler. Marilyn graduated in 1947 from Jeffersonville High School. On July 15, 1950, she married Joseph Christian Zur Schmiede in Jeffersonville, Indiana. They subsequently moved to Indianapolis where she was registrar...
Robert Gerald Boyer
Jan 4, 2026
Robert Gerald Boyer affectionately known as Bob, was born on September 25, 1932, and passed peacefully at home surrounded by his family on January 4, 2026. Bob's life was a remarkable tapestry woven with hard work, passion, and loving relationships. He served as a Merchant Marine during his early years, which ignited his love for wrestling—a hobby that would shape...
Tina Marie Nell
Jan 4, 2026
Tina Marie Nell, 68, of Zionsville, passed away January 4, 2026. She was born July 24, 1957 in Indianapolis to Joseph Paul and Juanita Louise Billerman.
Tina graduated from John Marshall High School and continued her education at Indiana University. After college, Tina dedicated her life to service of others as a social worker for 40 years. After retirement, she continued...
Gwendolyn L. Edstrom
Jan 3, 2026
This was written by Gwendolyn Edstrom, my mother, in 2015. She was 91 at the time. She was born September 3, 1923 and raised on a dusty, red dirt farm in Dill City, Oklahoma. She lived most of her adult life in Indianapolis, Indiana and was a member of the Irvington Presbyterian Church since 1945.
“I have been blessed!! I feel...
Margaret Anne Page
Jan 3, 2026
Margaret Anne (Westrick) Page, 85, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. She was born on August 18, 1940, in Detroit, MI to the late Edward Thomas Westrick and late Evelyn M. (Brady) Westrick.
Peggy, as she was affectionately known, met her husband Dennis G. Page through mutual friends. The first time they met was at the hospital...
Dianna M. Love
Jan 3, 2026
Dianna M. Love, a beloved figure whose strength and loyalty touched the lives of many, peacefully departed this world on January 3, 2026, at Hendricks Regional Hospital in Brownsburg, Indiana. Born on September 1, 1952, in the vibrant city of Indy, Dianna epitomized beauty both inside and out, fostering deep connections through her unwavering love and compassion.
Dianna dedicated a significant...
Patricia Heath
Jan 3, 2026
Patricia O’Malley Heath was born in Youngstown, Ohio, to Jack and Mildred O’Malley on April 23, 1941. She spent her first 12 years there forming cherished memories which stayed with her throughout her well-lived life. Among her favorites were Sundays after church when family would gather at the park—cousins, aunts, and uncles together. The children played while her dad cooked...
Rita M. Durham
Jan 2, 2026
Rita Marie Durham, 81, of Sheridan, passed away January 2, 2026. Rita was born in Indianapolis on December 9th, 1944, to parents Ralph Rogers and Alta Rose She graduated from Ben Davis High School.
Rita worked as a dietician and Manager at Southport High School. After retirement Rita worked as a bus assistant helping children on and off the bus and...
Joan C. Nichols
Jan 2, 2026
Joan Coxen Nichols was born on March 4, 1930, the third daughter of Helen (Spahr) and Blanton Coxen. A lifelong resident of Indianapolis, she attended IPS Schools #76 and #66 and later Shortridge High School, graduating class of 1948.
Butler University was her choice for college, where she majored in Elementary Education. At Butler, she joined Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, and...
Margaret J. Hand
Jan 2, 2026
Margaret J. Hand, a longtime resident of West Lafayette, Indiana, passed away recently. She is remembered for her distinguished career in public service and her lasting impact on the Tippecanoe County judicial system, particularly in the area of juvenile justice.
Judge Hand served as a Tippecanoe County Juvenile Court Judge, where she devoted much of her career to protecting the welfare...