Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Joanna Josephine Balk
Jan 5, 2022
Joanna Josephine Balk, 29, of Indianapolis, passed away on January 5, 2022. She was born on March 16, 1992 in Bellflower, CA to Kyle Balk Sr. and Deborah (Krabbe) Balk. Joanna graduated from Lawrence Central High School in 2009, a year ahead of her class and attended Bradley University. Joanna worked as a CNA and Home Health Aide for many...
Sheila June Utterback
Jan 5, 2022
Sheila June Utterback “Charlie” of Indianapolis, Indiana, born April 4, 1962, passed away peacefully at the age of 59 on January 5, 2022 with her husband and daughter at her bedside.
Sheila spent most of her life as a stay at home mom. She could also be found bartending for fun at many Southside pubs. Sheila enjoyed sewing and crocheting...
Mr. Paul Leo Nienaber Jr
Jan 3, 2022
Paul Leo Nienaber Jr., age 72, of Indianapolis, IN died on January 3, 2022 at Community North Hospital. He was born on April 16, 1949 to the late Paul Leo Nienaber, Sr., and Mary Ann (Mersch) Nienaber in Covington, KY.
He was adept at many skills but retired from Citizens Energy after 18 years as a power plant operator. He...
Mr. David Keith Jacob
Dec 31, 2021
David Keith Jacob, age 77, of McCordsville, IN died on December 31, 2021 at his residence. He was born on August 27, 1944 in Norfolk, VA to the late Keith and Virginia (DeBilt) Jacob.
He served in the US Army from 1965 – 1971. He was a produce manager for Safeway Grocery Stores for 43 years. On September 8, 2001...
James Mark Smith
Dec 31, 2021
James Mark Smith passed away December 31, 2021 surrounded by love. Son of Wilber Smith Jr. and Esther Mae Smith, Mark leaves behind Michelle Keihn the love of his life for 20 years. A daughter Amber Keihn Terry, 2 granddaughters Makayla Grace Humphries, And Audrey Paige Humphries, 1 Grandson Cameron Humphries. A sister Shantell Smith (Dave), his dad Wilber Smith...
Julia Anne Sawyers
Dec 31, 2021
Julia Anne Sawyers, age 65, of Greenfield, IN died on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Greenfield Health Care Center. She was born on November 28, 1956 to the late Adolph and Elsie (Day) Sommerfeldt.
She was known for her love of music and attending concerts, spoiling her grandchildren, cats, bowling, the movie The Wizard of Oz and her favorite color...
Cynthia White
Dec 30, 2021
Cynthia White, started her life in Indianapolis on September 1, 1952 born to Isobel E. Webb (Watson) and to Ollie Webb, Sr. She passed away on December 30, 2021.
Cynthia was a loving mother who tried her best. She was preceded in death by her son, Christopher Emmanuel White and both parents.
She is survived by her daughter Tinisha Elizabeth...
Pamela Suzanne Hall Gaither
Dec 29, 2021
Pamela Suzanne Hall Gaither
Pamela Gaither, loving wife, supportive sister, terrific aunt, and generous friend passed away December 29, 2021. Pam was a lifelong Hoosier. She graduated from Lawrence Central High School (LC) in 1973 and after graduating from Indiana University with a major in Science and education, returned to LC to teach science and coach cheerleading. Pamela loved learning...
Kathy Lynn Spaulding
Dec 29, 2021
MARKLEVILLE She passed at St Vincent Anderson following a brief illness. Survivors include her husband of 35 years, Kirk D. Spaulding, her daughters, Jennifer A. Buckner, Bethanie A. Spaulding (Brandon Fike), Stephanie A. (John) Penninger, her granddaughter, Jaelyn Young. Siblings, Joyce Morris, Jerry (Sarah) Buckner, Johnny Buckner, and Janice (Mark) Harlan. And special dog, Ms. Frakes. She was a homemaker...
Benny L. Mcbride
Dec 28, 2021
Benny McBride, age 74, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on December 28, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born in Casey, IL on April 4, 1947 to the late Rev. Benjamin H. McBride and Amanda Grace (Kelly) McBride.
Benny moved to Anderson at age 13 and resided there the rest of his life. He was a retiree of...
Rita Joan Elder
Dec 25, 2021
Rita Joan Elder
1936 – 2021
Rita Joan Elder went to be with the Lord on Saturday the 25th of December 2021. She loved the Lord. She enjoyed meeting new people and making lifelong friends. She was a free spirit who enjoyed life and lived it her way.
She was born in Worthington, Indiana on July 7, 1936 to Walter...
Peggy Geraldine Walda
Dec 22, 2021
Peggy (Gerri) Geraldine Walda, age 82, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on December 22, 2021 at Northview Health and Living in Anderson IN. She was born in Carter County, KY to the late Albert and Doris (Kilgore) Salyers.
She was co-owner of their family owned business, May Vitamin and Cosmetics for...
Marsha I. Jeffries
Dec 22, 2021
Marsha I. Maxwell-Jeffries, 66, of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on December 22, 2021. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to Lloyd G. Maxwell and Betty J. Cory Maxwell, who brought her to Indianapolis at the age of 4. Marsha attended George Washington High School and was a member at Shadeland Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, loom knitting, plants, reading, crafts,...
Ms. Marilyn Sue Johnson
Dec 22, 2021
Marilyn Sue Johnson, age 83, of Anderson, died on December 22, 2021 at Edgewater Woods in Anderson, IN. She was born on March 18, 1938 in Marion, IN to the late Robert B. Heal and A. Lucile (Bragg) Heal.
She worked as a medical assistant and was devoted to her family and faith. An active member of Central Christian Church...
