OBITUARIES

Jul 7, 2026

Mr. Dorien Gabriel John Riddick, Sr., 43, 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 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 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

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

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...

Jun 27, 2026

Larry W. Schlichter of Greenwood, IN passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2026 at the age of 77. Larry was born in Fort Wayne, IN to John and Betty Schlichter, and was the eldest of three children. He was a graduate of South Side High School, Sams Technical Institute and ITT Technical Institute. Larry worked many years in Fort Wayne...

Jun 26, 2026

Susan Price, age 76, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, June 26, 2026. She leaves behind a lifetime of love, kindness, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew her.

Susan was born on February 15, 1950, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to John and Gertrude Sweeney. Susan’s life was filled with friendships she formed...

Jun 26, 2026

Gene Bruce Stambaugh Sr. passed away on June 26, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones. Born on September 28, 1954, also in Indianapolis, Gene was the cherished son of Bruce and Shirley (Detillier) Stambaugh. Throughout his life, Indianapolis remained a constant backdrop—witness to his journey as a devoted son, brother, husband, father, and grandfather.

Gene’s life was centered on...

Jun 26, 2026

Debra Ann Rightmyer, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away June 26, 2026. She was born September 3, 1954 in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada to Andy Franklin Lewis and Jessie Margaret (Hynes) Lewis.

She spent 40 years in the banking industry and retired from Huntington Bank in 2009. She loved boating! Whether it was on their houseboat or pontoon. She never had...

Jun 25, 2026

Steven L. Poehler, 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away peacefully on June 25, 2026.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Carl F. Poehler Jr., Shirley Poehler King; his first wife, Carolyn (Chance) Poehler and second wife, Nancy (Medcalf) Poehler.

He is survived by his siblings, Michael F. Poehler of Fort Wayne, Indiana, John H. Poehler Sr. of Seymour, Indiana, Belinda...

Jun 24, 2026

Juanita Ruth Gillenwater, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2026, in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. She was born on May 22, 1936, and lived a life defined by strength, determination, love, and unwavering devotion to those she held dear.

Juanita was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. As a young...