Indianapolis, IN Obituaries

Stana Jo Jody Peloza Bentz, born on July 5, 1946, in St. Louis, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 79. Jody was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Evelyn Faye Yates, born on February 14, 1939, passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 86. Evelyn was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Breyana Ruby Crockett, who was called to her heavenly home on January 6, 2026, at the age of 43. Born on December 17, 1982, in Little Rock, Arkansas to Jeffrey and Bernie, Breyana was a light that bri...

Pauline Thornburg, a resident of Richmond, Indiana, passed away on January 12, 2026, at the age of 95. She was born on April 26, 1930.

Maryann Pluckebaum, 93, of Indianapolis, departed this life on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Marquette Manor. Maryann was born on February 16, 1932 in Indianapolis to the late Leonard J. & Gertrude L. (...

Joan Marcella Stumph Adams, 89, was born on September 28, 1936, and passed away surrounded by love. Joan was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who placed family at the center of he...

Linda Kay Lewis 5/19/1944-1/8/2026 Linda Kay Lewis, beloved wife and mother, was born May 19, 1944 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie to Campbell James and Vivian Jenkins Kegley. The three lived in...

Eleanor Theresa Bobian, born on February 25, 1945, in Baltimore, Maryland, passed away on January 9, 2026, at the age of 80. Eleanor was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Deborah Marie Vallar, born on July 10, 1951, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 74.

Aron McGriff Sr., born on April 22, 1933, passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 92. He was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. Visitation will be held at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, lo...

Beverly Ann Turner, born on March 12, 1965, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 60. Beverly was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, lo...

Randy Michael Stanford, aged 67, passed away on January 7, 2026. He was born on March 10, 1958. Randy was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lee Rachel Kendall, 77, of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 7th, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana with her daughters by her side. Born on October 11, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana, ...

Mrs. Helena Fry, born on May 10, 1957, passed away on January 4, 2026, at the age of 68. Helena Fry resided in Indianapolis, Indiana. A public visitation for Ms. Helena Fry will be held Friday, Jan...

James W. Coleman was born on September 9, 1948, and passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 77. He was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A man who “blazed his own trail” not big on particular...

Berton "Bert" W. O’Bryan (1933 – 2026) Berton "Bert" W. O’Bryan, a pillar of the Indianapolis legal and Catholic communities, passed away January 7, 2026 at the age of 92, leaving a legacy of service...

Berton O'Brien, born on January 21, 1933, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 92.

Ms. Marsenna Lillie Whaley was born on April 11, 1934, and passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Mr. Cordarryl Donte Gray passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 36. He was born on June 21, 1989. A public visitation for Mr. Cordarryl Donte Gray will be held Friday, January 23rd, 2026, fro...

Eric Mathew O'Riley, born on October 5, 1967, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on January 6, 2026, at the age of 58.

Carolyn Ann Mueller, 87, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 16, 1938 in Indianapolis to John and Helen Roach. She was married t...

Elaine Lambrides Eriksen, Carmel, Indiana, 1943 – 2025 Indestructible until the Lord called her home, Elaine obediently answered His call, and stepped into eternity on December 30, 2025. Born in Ja...

A very sweet and special person was called home to rest in peace. Patricia Floerke Ringham was born on February 1, 1945, and went home to rest on January 3, 2026. She was a devoted mother to her son ...

Julia Dawn Edmonds, 65, of Indianapolis passed away on January 6, 2026 surrounded by her family after an almost 3 year battle with cancer. Julie was born on May 24, 1960 in Tipton, Indiana to Donald ...

Mr. Lee Spann passed away on January 2, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on October 31, 1937. A public visitation for Mr. Lee Spann will be held Saturday, January 17th, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:0...

Bunah Eva Nell Clifford Crutchfield, age 86, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2026. A longtime resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, she was born to Charles "Dike" Clifford and Lillian Meadows Cliffo...

Despina “Dessie” Orania Semon Partenheimer Koch, 95, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026, from heart failure. Born July 2, 1930, in Mobile, Alabama, she was the daughter ...

Angel St. John Roberts, 56, of Indianapolis passed away on January 4, 2026, in Indianapolis. Angel was born on September 16, 1969, in Indianapolis to Charles and Judy Roberts. She attended Lawrence ...

Sara Louise Ziliak passed away, surrounded by family, at the age of 84 on January 4, 2026. Sara was predeceased by her husband, Stephen A. Ziliak, parents, Numa “Bud” Williams and Mildred Williams and...

Mrs. Donna Mae Garvin, born on February 23, 1948, passed away on December 29, 2025, at the age of 77. The family of Mrs. Donna Mae Garvin will be present to receive friends, Saturday, January 24th, ...

Leslie Ann Frigand was born on November 28, 1946, in Brooklyn, New York, and passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 79. Leslie was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A visitation will be hel...

Lucy Rollings passed away on January 3, 2026 peacefully at her Indianapolis home, where she lived independently at the remarkable age of 106 under the loving care of her family. Born on November 30, 1...

Emily C. Smith (Lockhart), born on April 9, 1939, passed away on December 19, 2025, at the age of 86. Emily was a resident of Franklin, Indiana. A graveside service will be held at Crown Hill Funera...

Conna D. Hawkins, aged 98, passed away on December 30, 2025. Conna was born on January 17, 1927. She was a resident of Plainfield, Indiana.

Edward Shade Jors, 78, passed away Thursday, January 1st 2026 at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Ed was born on May 6,1947 in Mishawaka, Indiana to Charles and Muriel (John) Jors. He attended and g...

Lisa Rene Taylor-Brown, born on June 1, 1973, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 52. She was a resident of Avon, Indiana. Visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, l...

Helen J Barnes, born on June 5, 1941, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 84. She was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A visitation will be held at Crown Hill Funeral Home, located at...

Elaine Doris Fortune was born on February 27th, 1929, in Elyria, Ohio to the parents of Evelyn and Henry Dreger, and was the oldest of 3 children. The family primarily raised “hot house” tomatoes, mea...

Mary A. Schliessmann, born June 24, 1931, passed away December 31, 2025, at the age of 94. Mary was born in Pierre, SD and was the youngest child of Charles and Lucy (Summer) Pietrus. She was raised ...

Frank Whitney Countryman Jr. passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 78. He was born on June 17, 1947. A memorial visitation will be held at Leppert Mortuary & Crematory Services, located at 74...

Delores (Dee) Ann Bemis Dickey, age 77, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 30, 2025. Dee was born on August 26, 1948 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Paul R. Bemis and Dorothy...

Velma Jean Smith, born on June 13, 1941, passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 84. Velma Jean Smith was a resident of Carmel, Indiana.

Robert Edward “Bob” Gangstad, 78, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 25, 2025. He was born on June 27, 1947, on North Brother Island, New York, to the late Robert and Jewell (Fish) Gangstad. Bo...

Richard Leon Buckner, affectionately known as “Rickey” by family and close friends, peacefully departed this life on Monday, December 29, 2025. Born on January 7, 1950, to Cecil Leo Buckner and Doroth...

Michelle Yvonne Beck, born on December 28, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 60. Michelle worked at Majestic Care of Avon, were she was a beloved recept...

Mr. Joe W. Brown Sr. passed away on December 22, 2025, at the age of 79. He was born on May 17, 1946. Joe was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana. A public visitation for Mr. Joe W. Brown Sr., will...

Stephen D. Pickett, 81, passed away peacefully on December 27th. He was born in July 1944 to the late Dr. Robert D. Pickett and Genevieve Pickett. Stephen had worked in the commercial insurance busine...

Mark Alan Laue, 70, of Indianapolis, passed away on 12/23/2025 in Indianapolis. Mark, affectionately known as “Bubba” to his family and friends, was born to Robert “Bud” Laue and LaVerne Laue on 06/...

Rebecca Sue Winebrenner, 77, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 27, 2025. She was born on October 12, 1948, in Bedford, Indiana to Russell and Lois Daugherty. Becky is survived by her children,...

Ms. Tanya M. Martin, aged 70, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born on September 14, 1955. Tanya resided in Indianapolis, Indiana. A public visitation for Ms. Tanya M. Martin will be held ...