OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2026

Mr. Dorien Gabriel John Riddick, Sr., 44, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on July 7, 2026, in Indianapolis IN. Services and details will be announced at a later date and time with Indiana Funeral Care. 

Indiana Funeral Care is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. 

Jul 6, 2026

Janice Marie (Cooley) Farber, 78, of Noblesville, passed away peacefully Monday, July 6th at Riverview Health surrounded by her family.

Jan was born in Indianapolis Indiana to Beverly B. (Bolton) Cooley and Harlan R. Cooley and was the eldest of four children. She graduated from Pike High School and attended classes at Indiana State College.

Jan met her husband of 44 years,...

Jul 5, 2026

Jul 5, 2026

Harriett Gertrude "Gertie" Hacker, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026, at Rosegate Village in Indianapolis, surrounded by those who loved her.

Born on May 10, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Gertie was the daughter of Daniel Marquis Crumrine and Harriett Lyla (Stewart) Crumrine. She graduated from Beech Grove High School with the Class of 1952 and...

Jul 4, 2026

Roger "RJ" Alen Vandiver Jr., 24, of Indianapolis, passed away July 4, 2026. He was born December 16, 2001 to Patricia and Roger Vandiver Sr. RJ attended Portage High School. He loved computers and skateboarding. 

RJ is survived by his mother, Patricia Vandiver; siblings, Daniel Harper and Lois Vandiver; aunts and uncles, Cynthia Vandiver and Dennis Harper, Joseph Harper, Thomas Harper...

Jul 3, 2026

Eleanor Elizabeth (Wildrick) Thompson, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away Friday, July 3, 2026 in Greenwood, Indiana. 

She was born April 29, 1942 to Leo and Elizabeth Wildrick in Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Eleanor is survived by her children, Sherry (Henry) Napier, Robert (Lyle) Thompson, Bentley Asbury; brother, Donald Wildrick; grandchildren, Larry Thompson Jr., Henry Napier Jr., Deanna Napier, Tiffany Asbury, Lisa Cook, Allen...

Jul 2, 2026

Michael Joseph Helfrich, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away on July 2, 2026, in his hometown of Indianapolis, Indiana, at the age of 63, with his family by his side.

Mike was born on March 27, 1963, in Indianapolis. He lived his entire life in Indianapolis and graduated from Warren Central High School in 1981. He spent much...

Jul 2, 2026

Paul Allen Stone, 93, of Indianapolis, Indiana, peacefully passed away on July 2, 2026. Born in Springfield, Illinois, on July 7, 1932, Paul lived a life marked by dedication to his country, commitment to his community, and an enduring love for his large, blended family.

A man of many talents and passions, Paul had a lifelong love for the skies and...

Jul 2, 2026

Harriet Heywood Stambaugh of Indianapolis passed away peacefully in her sleep July 2, 2026, only a few weeks short of her 100th birthday.

Born in Holyoke, Massachusetts July 28, 1926, to Harriet Fuge Heywood and Francis Cady Heywood, she was the second of 6 children.

Harriet is survived by her 3 children: Susan Tolbert (Bill), Ann Stambaugh Catalano (John), and Thomas Stambaugh...

Jul 2, 2026

Padma Ellur, 78, of Carmel, IN, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026 with her family at her side, after a courageous battle with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, a rare neurodegenerative disease.

Born on June 19, 1948 in Kyalanur, India, she was one of nine children. She married Venkat Ellur in 1967, and they immigrated to the US and the Indianapolis area...

Jul 1, 2026

With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we celebrate the life of Steven Wayne Bolser, who passed away on July 1, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on June 27, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Steven graced the lives of many with his warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to family and friends. 

Steven was the beloved son of Steven F. Bolser &...

Jul 1, 2026

Marilyn June (Seel) Miller, 98, of Indianapolis, passed way July 1, 2026. Marilyn was born November 28, 1927 in Indianapolis to Mary and George Seel. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in 1945. After high school she attended Butler University. Marilyn married Robert T. Miller Jr. on February 1, 1947. She was a homemaker and she also worked at...

Jul 1, 2026

Don E. Umbenhower, 81, of Beech Grove, Indiana passed away July 1, 2026, at Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis.

He was born on October 23, 1944, in Noblesville, Indiana to Earl and Marybelle (Dickey) Umbenhower.

Don retired as a District Manager from McDonalds and shortly after retirement he changed his mind and went back to work part-time for McDonalds for many more...

Jun 30, 2026

Anthony Leo Montarsi passed away on June 30, 2026, at the age of 55 in Columbus, Ohio.

Anthony was born on October 20, 1970, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Sestilio and Anna Montarsi. The son of an Italian immigrant, he was proud of his Italian heritage. He grew up in Fishers, Indiana, alongside his brothers, Phillip and Mario. During his sophomore year...

Jun 30, 2026

Robert Daggett Gould passed away unexpectedly on June 30, 2026. Rob was born on July 12, 1972 and died in Indianapolis, Indiana.

He graduated from North Central High School and attended Ball State University. Rob moved to Minnesota where he first enrolled at Inver Hills Community College and then graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a BA degree in...

Jun 30, 2026

Kathryn R. Pennington (Katey), 67, of Greenwood, IN went home to be with the Lord, her parents, and relatives on June 30, 2026. Although she left this Earth way too soon, she is no longer in physical pain.

Katey was born and raised in Parkersburg, WV. She graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1977 and went on to earn a Finance...

Jun 29, 2026

William Theodore “Ted” Houghton, 37, passed away June 29, 2026. Those who loved and knew Ted will remember his quick wit, kindness and infectious laugh. He loved spending time with family, friends and his son Jaxson.

Ted was born June 23, 1989, to Dick and Caryl Houghton and had four brothers and a half-brother (Jon). Throughout his grade school and high...

Jun 29, 2026

Mary Ann Bryant passed away at 80 years old on June 29, 2026, in Indianapolis, IN. Mary was born on January 19, 1946, in Gary, IN to John and Charlotte Ruth Flournoy. She attended and graduated from Froebel High School in 1964.

Mary was united in Holy Matrimony to Henry L. Bryant Sr. and was blessed with 3 beautiful children, Anita,...

Jun 29, 2026

David W. Palmer, 64, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away the morning of Monday, June 29, 2026. He was born on June 7, 1962.

He was known for his military background, communal ties, his kindness, and his pride in his family. 

He is survived by his parents, Frederick and Phyllis; siblings, Jeffery, Rob, Damien; daughter, Kari; son-in-law, Joshua; granddaughters, Kelsi, Tesa, Haylee, Shelby,...

Jun 28, 2026

Joseph A. Murrell, 65, of Indianapolis, IN. passed away on Sunday morning, June 28, 2026. Joe was born on May 13, 1961, to Jerry Murrell and Marilyn Chillo and grew up in Carmel, IN.

Joe graduated from the IU school of business before moving to South Bend in 1988 to pursue working at Keebler. Afterward he moved back to Indianapolis in...