Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Judith A. Osborn
Oct 2, 2022
Judith A. Osborn, age 85, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022, surrounded by her loving boys. She was born on February 1, 1937, to the late Irvin Witham and Anna Maupin.
Judy was a fun, kind of crazy, loving, and outspoken woman. She enjoyed playing cards, socializing with friends, and spending time with her family. She was...
Carroll L. Phillips
Oct 1, 2022
Carroll L. Phillips, 81, born November 2, 1941, passed on October 1, 2022. Carroll left this earth to go to a more pleasant place.
Carroll was born in Spencer, Tennessee. Carroll loved his country and served in the Army in the mid 60’s. He later was a member of the American Legion, serving as commander in Daleville, Chesterfield, and Anderson....
Jonathan Edward Duke
Oct 1, 2022
JONATHAN EDWARD DUKE was born to Cecil and Mabel Duke on April 21, 1949, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was the eldest of three sons. Jonathan was educated through the Indianapolis Public School system, where he attended Shortridge High School and later received his GED. Jonathan was employed by Ford Motor Company for many years until his retirement.
Jonathan was married...
Patricia Sue Spencer
Sep 28, 2022
Patricia Sue Spencer was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and wife during her incredible 80 years of life. She pasted away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Hope Hospice in Lehigh Acres, Florida.
We will remember Pat for her unyielding strength, loving nature, her playfulness and her occasional endearing stubbornness. But what we will remember...
Ms. Betty Ann Prestel
Sep 28, 2022
Betty Ann Prestel, age 86, of Beech Grove, IN went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 28, 2022. She was born on March 23, 1936, to Michael and Gladys (Livers) O’Maley in Beech Grove.
She graduated from St. Mary’s Academy with the Class of 1954. Betty worked for many years in the cafeteria for St. Jude Catholic School. ...
Steven R. Vanderpool
Sep 26, 2022
Steven Richard Vanderpool, 64, of Indianapolis passed away September 26, 2022.
He was born in Hamilton, Ohio on June 30, 1958. His loved ones would describe him as a welcoming, kind, and funny guy. When he wasn’t cooking for his loved ones, he enjoyed fishing, golfing, gardening, and spending time with friends and family. His work as a carpenter and...
Marion "Ed" Edward Hedgecraft
Sep 25, 2022
Marion Edward (Eddie) Hedgecraft, 74, born March 10, 1948, in Anderson, died September 25, 2022. Son of Edward Hedgecraft Sr. and Helen Bucci-Hedgecraft-Farley.
He attended Anderson High School. He later retired from RCA-Thompson in 2005 after 37 and ½ years. He also worked at Heartland Resort in Greenfield and Community Northview Care Center. He was a huge Colts fan and...
David A. Fleener
Sep 25, 2022
David Allen Fleener passed away September 25th, 2022 at the age of 61. David was born on September 28th, 1960. He resided in Lawrence, Indiana. David was the son of Helen Fleener and the youngest of five boys, William, Donald, Mike, and Doug. David was a father of two boys, Ollie Dewane and Shawn Michael Fleener, a grandfather of 2...
Evelyn C. Bazan
Sep 25, 2022
Our dear Mother, Evelyn Christina Bazan sadly passed away on September 25, 2022, at the age of 83. She was proceeded in death by her husband Frank, and both her parents.
She was a wonderful Mother who was always there when we needed her.
She is survived by her five children: Carl, Bill, Randy, Joanne, and Fred; two brothers, Ken,...
Jane Fay Keller
Sep 24, 2022
Jane Fay Keller, 88, passed away peacefully at the Franciscan Hospice House in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 24, 2022 at 6:14am. She was born on February 11, 1934 in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of Bruce Hanneman and Ruby (Easlick) Hanneman. Her older sister Jacqueline (Young), younger sister Judith (McBeain) and twin sister Joan (Higgins) all proceeded her in death.
In...
Casey Nicole Bell
Sep 24, 2022
Casey Nicole Bell, 40, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on September 24, 2022. She was born on April 14th, 1982, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Steven and Janet Neely. Casey attended Arlington High School. She worked as a CSR at Rehab Medical.
She is preceded in death by her dad, Steven Neely and her grandparents, Phyllis and Orville Bell Jr....
Stacey L. Cox
Sep 23, 2022
Stacey L. Cox, age 43, of Anderson, passed away on September 23, 2022. She was born on August 30, 1979, to James Cox and Deborah (Garner) Harting.
Stacey was brave, bold, and truly full of life. She loved to be outdoors, bike ride, shop, and spend time with her family. She was one of a kind and will be deeply...
Joann Mildred Hoover
Sep 22, 2022
Joann Mildred Hoover, 77, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2022, in Carmel, IN, with her family at her side. She was born in Hammond, IN, on March 26, 1945, to the late Frank and Grace (Elkins) Gretz. Joann graduated from Hammond Tech High School in 1963. She worked as an administrative assistant at NIPSCO for 32...
Betty Klingler
Sep 20, 2022
Betty Klingler, 85, of Indianapolis passed away on September 20, 2022. She was born on July 5, 1937 in Birmingham, AL to the late Thomas and Flora (Carlisle) Key.
Betty graduated from Broad Ripple High School. She was a homemaker and in addition worked with L.S. Ayres as a model in her younger days. She also worked at Target, Sears...
Douglas Gene Arnold
Sep 19, 2022
Below is a personal eulogy drafted by Doug, age 86.
If you are reading this, my Lord called me home September 19, 2022, and as always, my loving wife, Margie, was at my side. I was born in Caples, WV and graduated from Welch High School. I proudly joined the U.S.N. and served 30 years. I moved to Lawrence, IN...
Mary Alice Adcock Orange
Sep 19, 2022
Mary Alice Adcock Orange passed away on September 19, 2022. She was born on December 16, 1945, to parents R.C. and Alice Irene Adcock.
She attended Arsenal Tech High School, which is where she met her husband, Albert Eugene Orange, Sr. The two were married in 1963 and brought 3 children into the world. They spent 60 wonderful years together.
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Timothy Jon Serviss
Sep 14, 2022
Timothy Jon Serviss, 57, passed away September 14, 2022.
He is survived by daughter Timica Himes and her mother Mary Himes as well as chosen son Bert Himes, and daughters Mary Himes Jr., Anna Eldridge; mother-in-law Mrs. Norma Lewis; brothers Gerald, Mike (Cindy); brothers-in-law Bill Smith and Jeff Smith; sisters Therese (Rick) Huckill, Marie (Rob) Serviss Strong, Betts (Bobby) Parkhill,...
Garry T. Collester
Sep 14, 2022
Garry T. Collester, 61, of Indianapolis, passed away on September 14, 2022. Garry was born in Indianapolis on December 29, 1960 to Thomas and Ruby Collester. Garry enjoyed riding bicycles and loved his cats. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his twin brother, Larry and his father Thomas Collester, his sister Gwen (Dave) Young, his nephew, Larry Jr. (Faith)...
