Local Obituaries for Families in Indianapolis, IN & Surrounding Areas
Clifford V. Butcher
Jun 4, 2026
Clifford Vinsant Butcher, 81, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on June 4, 2026. He was born on November 24, 1944, to the late Ewing and Bertha “Dee Dee” Breeden.
Clifford lived a life rooted in faith, love of family, and devotion to the country. A Christian and proud patriot, he served honorably in the United States Marine Corps and carried that...
Jan Ogle
Jun 10, 2026
Janet “Jan” Louise Houghland Ogle, 86, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 10, 2026. She was born on September 11, 1939, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late James Franklin Houghland and Lucy Elizabeth Perigo Houghland.
Jan retired from AT&T. Prior to that she worked in the Pentagon in Washington, DC.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband...
James L. Egner
Jun 9, 2026
James L. Egner, “Jim,” 83, of Greenwood, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on June 9, 2026. He was born on August 7, 1942, in Pomeroy, Washington, to Albert and Alvena (Land) Egner. Jim graduated from Howe High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, in 1960.
Jim proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1961 to 1967. He dedicated...
Annabelle Gough
Jun 9, 2026
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Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 16th, from 10:30am to 12:30pm at Flanner Buchanan - Washington Park East (10722 E. Washington Street, Indianapolis, IN 46229). Funeral service will begin at 12:30pm, followed by burial at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Susan Young Caron
Jun 9, 2026
Susan Young Caron, 81, of Fishers, Indiana, passed away on June 9, 2026 after a prolonged battle with vascular dementia. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Born January 21, 1945, Susan lived a life full of warm friendship, lively conversation, and an unmistakable gift of spreading joy.
To know Susan was to be welcomed. A true social butterfly,...
Judith Rae Donahue
Jun 9, 2026
Judith Rae Donahue, age 84 of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Judy was born on July 12, 1941 in Indianapolis.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 1:00 PM at Floral Park Cemetery.
A visitation will be held one hour prior to the graveside service, Thursday, June 18, 2026 from 12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM...
Darlene Rose Pierpont
Jun 8, 2026
Darlene Rose Pierpont passed away June 8, 2026, at age 73 just 17 days shy of her 74th birthday. She was born on June 25, 1952, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Robert and Peggy (Throneburg) Crabb. In years past, she enjoyed bowling with her husband, her dogs, and spending quality time with her family, especially the grandchildren, and great...
Kathleen "Kathy" M. Holmes
Jun 7, 2026
Kathleen M. “Kathy” Holmes, 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 7, 2026.
Kathy was born on July 15, 1948, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Joseph Holmes and Elizabeth (Ginney) Holmes. She was preceded in death by both of her parents.
A woman of deep and abiding faith, Kathy’s Catholic beliefs were the foundation of her life. She generously...
Joyce "Anne" Walls
Jun 6, 2026
Joyce F. Walls, affectionately known as Anne, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, in Westfield, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born Marian Joyce Forrester on August 26, 1934, in Iva, South Carolina, she lived a life marked by deep faith, dedicated service, and profound love for her family.
Anne’s early years were spent on a farm in Barnes Station...
Barbara Lee Netzke
Jun 6, 2026
Barbara Lee Netzke, age 77 of Indianapolis, IN passed away on Saturday night, June 6, 2026.
Barbara was born on January 15, 1949 in Springfield, IL, a daughter of William Harland and Nellie Mae (Ellis) Chappel. She is preceded in death by her parents.
Barbara was the youngest of five children: Opal, William, Clarence, Shirley and Barbara.
She is preceded in death by...
Gayle Ann Parke
Jun 6, 2026
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Gayle was born on February 28, 1942, in Elyria, Ohio to Mack and Jean Salladay. She grew up in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School in 1960. She then attended Miami University, majoring in Education. After graduation in 1964, and a summer in Europe, Gayle taught World Cultures at Canon-McMillan High School in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania.
Gayle married Bob,...
Jerry Lee Weddle, Sr.
Jun 6, 2026
Jerry Lee Weddle, Sr., a dedicated heavy equipment operator for 54 years and a man known for his hard work, integrity, and devotion to his family, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Avon, Indiana. Born on January 6, 1943, in Indianapolis, Jerry lived a life marked by commitment and love, both in his professional career and within his family...
Debra Ann Dixon
Jun 6, 2026
Debra Ann "Debe" Dixon passed away on the morning of June 6th. After a hard fought battle with cancer, she decided to go peacefully into the arms of her Lord. Debe is survived by her husband, Thomas “Tom” Dixon; daughter, Courtney Wiser (Justin); grandchildren, Jacob, Ari, and Ben Wiser; mother, Jo Ellen Yerkes; sister, Dina Walsh (Thomas); brother, Donald Yerkes...
Jayne T. Gates
Jun 5, 2026
Jayne T. Gates, 67, of Carmel, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. She was born on June 10, 1958, in Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the late Robert and Mary Jane Topnick.
Jayne attended Hampton High School, where she graduated as valedictorian of her class. She earned a Civil Engineering degree from the University of Pittsburgh where she...
Charles "Jay" Lehr
Jun 5, 2026
It's with great sadness that righthander, Charles "Jay" Lehr was pulled entirely too early from the mound on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the age of 58. Jay coached, instructed and mentored thousands of young baseball players for the past 30 years in Central Indiana, helping many reach their dreams of playing high school, college and major league baseball. He...
James Dee Hunt
Jun 5, 2026
James Dee Hunt
68 of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on June 5, 2026. James was born on April 29, 1958 in Beech Grove, Indiana to the late Leon and Ethyl Hunt. He was a retired paper cutter. He was a member of Harvest Time Church. He was preceded in death by his siblings Lewis Richard Jacoby, Myrtle Smith, David Leon Hunt...
Martha Woods Van Winkle
Jun 5, 2026
Martha Jean Van Winkle, 97, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away in her sleep on June 5th in the comfort of her home after a long, fulfilling life.
Born in 1928, Martha went on to attend Butler University, working her way through college, and was a proud member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. After, she entered a two-year program in medical...
Charles Cavendish
Jun 4, 2026
Indianapolis, Indiana – Charles C. Cavendish, “Tito”, 43, passed away after being comforted by his family on June 4, 2026. His strong will, his endearing grumpiness, and his love, will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Tito was born on June 7, 1982, to parents Mauricio & Cimberly Ceballos in Indianapolis, Indiana. After a sledding accident left him a...
Lynn Marie Hite
Jun 4, 2026
Lynn Marie Hite (née Viles), 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 4, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Lynn was born in Tecumseh, Michigan, to Lawrence Viles II and Doris (Viles) Jones and was raised in Dundee, Michigan. She graduated from Dundee High School and attended Monroe County Community College. Throughout her life, she lived...
Robert C. Riddell
Jun 4, 2026
Robert (Bob) Carl Riddell was born at home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on October 7, 1932, to Caroline Verbarg Riddell and Homer Pitner Riddell. His older brother Homer Jr. preceded him in death.
He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Georgeanne (Pud) Varnes Riddell; his children, Bob (Kathy), Jenny, and Scott (Brooke); and his grandchildren, Beth (Chris), Bobby (Chelsey), Katie...
