All Obituaries

Joseph Michael Peoni, 85, of Bradenton, Florida and Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, in his daughter's home in Indianapolis. Born on August 5, 1940, in Indianapolis to the late Joseph M. and Catherine Mary (Ciresi) Peoni Sr., Joseph lived a life filled with love, dedication, and generosity. A proud graduate of Emmerich Manual High School in the Class of 1958, Joseph went on to build a successful career at Western Electric, where he worked for over 37 years before ...

Supanee Sue Watanapa (nee, Kiriruengchai), passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 74.  She was born in Bangkok, Thailand, on December 20, 1951.  Mrs. Watanapa was a resident of Indianapolis.  

Craig Alan Brosius, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 82.  He was born on February 22, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to the late Monroe W. and Mary Catherine (Scheid) Brosius.  Inurnment will take place in Lindenwood Cemetery in Fort Wayne, next to his parents.  He was a resident of Indianapolis.  

Carolyn Virginia Creasy, 80, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. She was born on May 21, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama, and was lovingly raised by her mother, Brownie L. Rush. Carolyn was a proud graduate of George Washington High School, Class of 1963. She went on to work as a dietary supervisor in a nursing home, where her kindness and steady presence touched many lives. Creative and full of spirit, she enjoyed sewing, playing the piano, and singing her ...

Patrick David Miles, 74, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family, on April 20, 2026.  Born on August 10, 1951, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the eldest son of Patrick and Rose Miles. Patrick grew up in St. Francis DeSales Parish in Brightwood and graduated from Cathedral High School in 1969. On June 19, 1971, he married the love of his life, Josephine Rizzi Miles, beginning a beautiful marriage that spanned 54 years. Patrick’s strong work ...

Michael Charles Mappes, 61, of Trafalgar, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 19, 2026. He was born on November 2, 1964, in Beech Grove, to the late Bernard Charles and Lois Ann (Smith) Mappes. On September 29, 1990, Mike married the love of his life, Cynthia Lynn (Markiel) Mappes, at St. Roch Catholic Church, and she survives. A proud graduate of Roncalli High School, Class of 1983, Mike went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Indiana ...

Bernice Osiris Armendariz Cole, 91, of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2026, at Morristown Manor. She was born on January 8, 1935, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to the late Guadalupe and Hermelinda (Pacillas) Armendariz. Bernice worked as an interpreter in the healthcare system until her retirement, a role that allowed her to help others with compassion and understanding. She was a longtime member of Irvington Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed singing in the ...

LeRoy Darling, 80, of Beech Grove, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2026. He was born on June 29, 1945, in Augusta, Indiana, to the late Leo Glen Darling and Mary Elizabeth Kelley Darling. LeRoy was a skilled and dedicated self‑employed carpenter for many years, known for his craftsmanship and strong work ethic. He proudly served in the United States Army from October 14, 1964, to October 17, 1969. He was also a longtime member of American Legion Post #341 in Cicero, Indiana, where he ...

Roger “Tut” Bowen of Indianapolis, departed peacefully at home on April 13, 2026. He was born on December 25, 1940 in Red Fox Kentucky to the late Corbett and Ada ( Back ) Bowen. He lived a life defined by devotion, grit, and generosity. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He spent more than four decades serving Warren Township. First as a trusted mechanic at the Sunoco station, from the 1960s through the 1980s, where residents knew they would get ...

Elizabeth Ann “Mac or Liz” McDougall Katsafaros, 44, of Indianapolis, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family, after an extended illness. She was born March 28, 1982, in Beech Grove, Indiana to Rhonda Jo (Williams) Hopewell and Carl Ray McDougall. Mac was a proud graduate of Southport High School, Class of 2000. She later earned her degree in Radiologic Technology from Ivy Tech Community College in 2018, where she served as president of her ...