Obituaries

Brian Matthew Herhusky

Brian Matthew Herhusky

Nov 12, 2025

Brian Matthew Herhusky passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025, after braving ALS and the toll it took on his body for a little over two and a half years. Brian was 63 years old. He was born in Patuxent River, Maryland, and raised in the Lake Tahoe area of California. He attended Tahoe Truckee High School and UCLA. At UCLA,...

Carol L. Briggs

Carol L. Briggs

Nov 2, 2025

Carol L. Briggs, 90, Greenwood, IN passed away on November 2, 2025 in Greenwood, IN. She was born on August 2, 1935 in Farmersville, OH. 

Survivors include, son, Alan Steele; daughter, Chery Steele Brooks; brother, Don Briggs; 9 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by parents, Willard & Laura Briggs; grandparents, Elmer & Viola Bloosom, Earl & Cora Briggs; son, Ray...

Robert "Roy" Henderson

Robert "Roy" Henderson

Oct 29, 2025

Robert “Roy” Henderson Sr. passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of October 29th, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 60 years Sharon Foltz Henderson, son Robert R. Henderson Jr., daughter Ronda K. Henderson, sisters Delores Sanders and Yvonne Turek, brother Charles Henderson, 6 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion...

Jan A Rahn

Jan A Rahn

Oct 25, 2025

Jan A Rahn (Strattan), 78, Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. She was born on April 14, 1947 in Indianapolis, IN.

She is survived by Husband Dennis Rahn Married 10/26/2002 in Gatlinburg Tennessee; 2 Nephews, Scott, Chris Roberts; 10 great Nieces and Nephews and 5 Great Great Nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by, parents...

Roy (Opie) Brown

Roy (Opie) Brown

Oct 21, 2025

Ray (Opie) Brown, 65, passed away on October 21, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on December 22, 1959 in Indianapolis, IN. 

Survivors include son, Aaron Brown; daughter, Tiffany Brown; sisters, Judy (Brown) Curry (Robert Vanatta), Patty Brown (John Brown); 6 grandchildren. 

Preceded in death by, parents, Robert & Bezzel (Betty) Brown; daughter, Elizabeth Littlefield; sisters, Kathy (Brown) Senteney, Peggy Lee...

Wayne Radcliff

Wayne Radcliff

Oct 16, 2025

Wayne Radcliff, 57, Indianapolis, IN passed away on October 16, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on January 16, 1968 in New Castle, IN. 

Survivors: son, Daniel Radcliff; daughters, Alicia Radcliff, Jessee Watts & Amber Radcliff; sisters, Leo Adkins, Louise Surber & Barbara Radcliff; Leonard (Bobbie) Radcliff. Proceded  in death by parents,Fred and Thelma Radcliff.

Online condolences at www.bellmortuary.com 

Mary Louise Bisch

Mary Louise Bisch

Oct 14, 2025

Mary Louise Bisch, 74, Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on October 14, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born on August 25, 1951 in Terre Haute, Indiana.

She is survived by her partner, Larry D. Schneck; daughter Alexis Trapp (Martin Weddle); sisters Catherine Stephens (Jonathon) and Ann Marie Jansen (Paul) and three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents Peggy Jean...

Dana Kevin Sindelar, PhD

Dana Kevin Sindelar, PhD

Sep 30, 2025

Dana Kevin Sindelar was born to Thomas and Karen Sindelar in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of 55.

He graduated from Billings West High (Montana) in 1988, and attended the University of South Dakota (Vermillion), earning a dual Bachelor of Science in Biology and Chemistry in 1992. Accepted into the Vanderbilt University Molecular...

Ruby Schilling

Ruby Schilling

Sep 29, 2025

 Ruby Maxine Schilling, 98, of Rushville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 at Country Club Manor in Steubenville, Ohio.

Ruby was born Jan. 12, 1927 in Parke County, Indiana, the daughter of the late Roy D. and Fern (Burke) Foreman.

Upon graduating from Newport High School in 1945, Ruby accepted a position at RCA in Indianapolis, where she enjoyed...

Janell Avon O'Dell

Janell Avon O'Dell

Sep 11, 2025

Janell Avon O'Dell February 4, 1936 - September 11, 2025

Janell Avon O'Dell, age 89, a 52-year resident of Middlebury, IN and for the past three years of New Palestine, IN, passed away on September 11, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer Nisen and Rose Jeanice Krysko, her brother Don Heiska, her husband of 65 years Gary O'Dell...

Glenn Keith Montgomery

Glenn Keith Montgomery

Sep 9, 2025

Glenn Montgomery, 76, passed away on September 9, 2025, in Greenfield, IN.

Glenn is survived by Katrine Montgomery - wife, of Greenfield, Kim Oetting - sister-in-law, Steve Oetting- brother-in-law- Mike Higgens- brother-in-law, Brey Higgens- sister-in-law, Lisa Mann - daughter, Mark Kleineidam - son-in-law, Tony Montgomery - son, Kikue Montgomery - daughter-in-law, Roberta Pulley - sister, Ryan Mann - grandson, Angela Odum...

David S Lynch

David S Lynch

Sep 6, 2025

David S Lynch, 85, Indianapolis, IN passed away on September 6, 2025 in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on September 18, 1939 in Indianapolis, IN

Survivors include daughters, Julie Handy & Becky (Mick) Loggins; former spouse, Marilyn Lynch; grandchildren, Kyle Handy, Logan Handy & Josh (Gina) Loggins and 2 great grandchildren, Hayes and Tagg Loggins. 

Preceded in death by parents, Winifred &...

Vicki May Carter

Vicki May Carter

Aug 30, 2025

Vicki May Carter, 89, Avon, IN passed away on August 30, 2025 in Avon, IN. She was born on March 5, 1936 in Iowa. 

Survivors include, sons, Randy Carter, Darryl (Cindy) Carter, Brett (Jacquline) Profitt; daughter, Kimberly Gainer; sisters, Debi (Doug)Shan-Weigart; sisters in law, Marti May; Luann (Larry) May; brother, L.D. (Charlene) Collins; brothers in law, Curtis May, Clark May, Russell...

Linda Jean Roberts

Linda Jean Roberts

Aug 11, 2025

Linda J. (Turner) Roberts, age 80, of New Palestine, peacefully passed away August 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on May 1, 1945, in Indianapolis as the daughter of Claude B. and Edna M. (Showers) Turner. She graduated from Howe High School in 1964. Upon graduation, she worked at Indiana Bell...

Nancy Nolting

Nancy Nolting

Aug 4, 2025

Nancy Louise (Brandman) Nolting passed away at home in Greenfield, IN, on Monday, August 4, 2025, age 97. A lover of animals, active in her church, and deeply devoted to family, Nancy was the eldest daughter—and one of ten children—of Max Brandman, Sr. and Esther (Talkington) Brandman of Odessa, Ukraine and Vincennes, IN, respectively. She had one daughter, Ellen Marie (Zane)...

Dana Ann Merchant

Dana Ann Merchant

Aug 4, 2025

In Loving Memory of Dana Ann Merchant, December 16, 1953 – August 4, 2025.

Dana Ann Merchant, a woman of immense heart, strength, and grace, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on August 4, 2025, in Indianapolis. She was surrounded by the unwavering love of her husband of 45 years, Neville Merchant, and her devoted daughter, who never left...

John Pearson

John Pearson

Aug 3, 2025

John Pearson, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 3.

Born in Brookings, South Dakota, John was the son of James and Lucille. He proudly served in the U.S. Army, where he discovered his passion for electrical engineering—a field in which he would build a long and successful career in designing transformers. John continued working well beyond retirement age until two...

Patricia Moran

Patricia Moran

Aug 1, 2025

Patricia Moran, 73, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025. Born on June 7, 1952, Patricia was a proud Hoosier whose strength, independence, and compassion touched the lives of many. She is preceded in death by Alva Bandy (father), Mildred Bandy (mother), Patrick Moran (husband), and Tobi Malone (daughter).

She leaves behind two loving children, Tracie (Ryan) Moran,...

Sharon K. Wilburn

Sharon K. Wilburn

Jul 30, 2025

Sharon K. Wilburn, 89, Greenfield, IN passed away on July 30, 2025, in Greenfield, IN. She was born on October 2, 1935, in Indianapolis, IN.

Survivors include, daughter, Sheri Wilburn; sister, Diane (Allen) Burgan; grandson, Jesse (Carrie) Mitchell; grandchildren, Eric, Logan, Kaylee; step grandson, Timothy; Nephew, Craig (Linda) Cassity; Nieces, Stacey (Larry) Verhey and Shelly (Guy) Gregg. 

Preceded in death by husband,...

Vanessa Dale Merrill

Vanessa Dale Merrill

Jul 30, 2025

Vanessa Dale Merrill, 72, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away July 30, 2025 in New Palestine, IN. She was born on July 25,1953 in Auburn, New York.

Survivors include husband, Richard L. Merrill; sons, Todd Richard (Amy) Merrill, Jordan (Promise) Merrill, Ryan Merrill, Cameron Merrill; daughters, Bridgett (Jim) Cauley, Autumn (Quentin) Nemitz; sisters Bambi (Mark) Johnson, Valerie (Stuart) Merrill; brother, Jeffrey...