Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.

Karen A. Modesitt
May 31, 2019
Karen Ann Modesitt, 41, of Cumberland, passed away on May 31st, 2019. She was born on July 20,1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Cleve and Linda Modesitt.
Karen was part of the work crew through Noble Industries, primarily at Elanco and Convance, for 22 years.
Karen enjoyed participating on a bowling league through Special Olympics. She also was part of...

Sandra Vanorshoven
May 29, 2019
Sandra Baxter VanOrshoven, 76, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born in Norfolk, Virginia in 1943 to Charles and Eunice (Styron) Baxter, grew up in the area and attended Ferrum College.
Before relocating to Indiana, Sandy worked as the first female engineering draftsman at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, beginning her lifelong career in the architecture field.
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Bryan Michael Day
May 26, 2019
Bryan Michael Day, age 41, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on August 27, 1977 in Fontana, CA.
Bryan is survived by his Parents, Nancy and Thom Ackerly, Michael H. Day and his Step Dad and Mentor Randy Mathis as well as his Life Partner, Andrea Sams of...
Kenneth Francis Huguenard
May 26, 2019
Kenneth Francis Huguenard, Indianapolis – 89, passed away May 26, 2019. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 3, 2019 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 4650 N. Shadeland Avenue, with visitation starting at 10:00 AM.
Ken was born on April 5, 1930 to the late Clement and Irene Huguenard in Ft. Wayne, IN. He is...

Bonnie M. Hendricks
May 25, 2019
Bonnie M. Hendricks, 90, of Indianapolis, passed away on May 25, 2019. She was born on May 31, 1928 in Geneva, KY to the late Henry and Courtney Berry. Bonnie worked as a custodian at the Lawrence School System.
She is preceded in death by her parents, mentioned above, along with her husband of 40 years, Herman Hendricks, and children...

Richard Sonntag
May 23, 2019
Richard Sonntag Jr. Age 67 of Lawrence, IN took his last breath on May 23,2019 at 1:30am at Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Richard proudly served in the US Army. He had a passion for driving 18 wheelers, which he did for several years.
He is remembered by his wife Janice Sonntag, children John Sonntag Sr. and Carla (...

Stephen D Eldridge
May 20, 2019
Stephen Dalton Eldridge was born on October 13, 1951, at St. johns Hospital in Anderson to Dalton and Nadine (grant) Eldridge. He passed away at home on May 20, 2019 after a three-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. He married Connie (Byrne) Eldridge on September 5, 1981.
Steve graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1969 where he was on the football...

Martisha Ann Lowe
May 18, 2019
Martisha Ann Lowe, 78, of Markleville, passed away on May 18, 2019 at Manor Care Summer Trace in Carmel. She was born on July 29, 1940 to the late John R. and Kathryn Adams.
Visitation will be held on May 24, 2019 from 2-4pm with a funeral service beginning at 4pm at Legacy Cremation and Funeral Service – Anderson.

Ella F. Baily-King
May 18, 2019
Ella Frances Baily-King was born February 14, 1929 to Mamie Gardner-Baily and Richard Baily. She departed this life May 18, 2019 at 90 years of age. Frances worked in the nursing field for American Nursing Home Healthcare for many years and retired from Aluminum Finishing. Ella Francis Baily-King was a pillar in the community and was affectionately known as “Grandma”...

Phyllis Jean Vance
May 15, 2019
Phyllis Jean (Brown) Vance, 90, of Greenfield, passed away on May 15, 2019. She was born on November 2, 1928 in Rushville, IN. Phyllis graduated from New Salem High School, and worked for 30+ years as an office manager for Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, retiring in 1991.
She is survived by her husband of 40+ years, Ralph Vance; daughter, Sharon...

Kay Madeline Richardson
May 14, 2019
Kay Madeline Engle Richardson passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Richmond, IN and adopted at age 11 by Russel and Mary F. Engle.
She lived on a farm as a young girl. She later attended Ball State University for 2 years. She worked at Ohio Casualty and Life for 15 years and Hamilton...

Christopher Dale Mccune
May 12, 2019
Christopher Dale McCune 49, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called to his heavenly home on May 13, 2019.
Chris was born October 31, 1969 in Bloomington, Indiana. He worked several years as a X-Ray Tech for RPS Imaging.
His favorite place to visit was the beach with his family. He also loved fishing, camping, racing,and football. What everyone loved most about...