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

Frederick J. Miller
Apr 8, 2020
Frederick J. Miller, of Lawrence, died April 8, 2020 at the age of 88 after a courageous battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis and heart related problems.
Fred was a devoted Catholic and a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for 63 yrs. He was a Eucharist Minister serving at Mass, Community Hospitals, and making house visits to bring Holy Communion to...

Janice Marie Cokley
Apr 7, 2020
Janice Marie Cokley, age 85, of Anderson, passed away on April 7, 2020 at Community Hospital. She was born on February 15, 1935 to the late Bruce Manuel and Doris Jackson.
Janice was an outgoing person, always loving to joke and make friends. She was a joy to see at any restaurant she worked at, always bringing a smile. She...

Lisa G. Williams
Apr 7, 2020
Lisa G. (McMillan) Williams was born in Blacks Ferry, Kentucky on December 29, 1940 to Glen and Grace McMillan. Lisa attended Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis.
Lisa accepted Jesus Christ at an early age. Before her long-term illness, she was a member of Living Faith Church. She held numerous jobs over the years including Western Electric, Stuart & Warner...

Ms. Margaret "Maggie" Ann Coffin - Wilson
Apr 6, 2020
Margaret Ann Wilson passed away on April 6, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born as Margaret Ann Coffin on September 30, 1933 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After a long illness, she died peacefully in her sleep with numerous family members communicating to her through the window of her nursing home and telephone conversations. Margaret was a very creative...
Ms. Judith Ann Handlon
Apr 6, 2020
Judith Ann Handlon, age 75, of Indianapolis, IN died on Monday, April 6, 2020. She was born on December 24, 1944. She worked at Polygram Records for a brief time.
Survivors include her sons, Michael Handlon of Muncie, Brian Handlon and a niece, Kim Orthon. She also is survived by her three grandchildren, Johnny, Jason and Holly Handlon. She was...

Lyndsey Renee Hord
Apr 6, 2020
Lyndsey Renee’ Hord- 35 passed away on Monday April 6th, 2020 at her home. She was born in Greenfield Indiana to Sara (Winn) Tucker and Michael Hord on Friday August 24, 1984. She graduated from New Palestine High School in 2002. She was involved in cheerleading for 2 years. She was a talented gymnast with Indiana Gymnast for 9 years...

Edward Kinser
Apr 6, 2020
Edward (Eddie) Kinser, of Anderson, passed from this earth to his eteral home on April 6, 2020 at the age of 79 after a long battle with Pulmonary and heart related problems.
Eddie was born in Asphalt Ky in Edmonson County on January 8th 1941 to Silas Oti Kinser and Effie Mae (Ashley) Kinser. He and his twin brother Ted...

Sheila K Lang
Apr 6, 2020
Sheila K. Lang, age 71, of Anderson, passed away at her home on April 6, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was born on January 23, 1949 in Indianapolis to the late Clarence and Lois Sanders.
Sheila was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend with a big heart. She was always energetic and loved spending time with her family,...

Mr. James Craig Wierciak
Apr 5, 2020
James Craig Wierciak, age 58, passed away on Sunday, April 5 at his home in Fishers, IN. Jim was born at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Belleville, IL on April 26, 1961. He was a graduate of Bishop Dwenger High School in Ft Wayne and of Illinois State University. He was retired from Ascension St Vincent’s in Indianapolis.
Jim was a...

William Henry Miller Iv
Apr 3, 2020
William Henry Miller IV, age 75, of Anderson, passed away at his home on April 3, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 30, 1944 to the late William Miller and Margaret (Langley) Miller.
Bill was a graduate of Wakefield Highschool in Arlington, VA. Post-graduation, Bill enlisted in the United States Navy, then later transferred to the...

Mrs. Jane Connor Happel
Apr 3, 2020
Jane Connor Happel enjoyed a long healthy life as a native of Indianapolis.
Growing up in the Butler -Tarkington area, she maintained a close relationship with her parents David Connor and Katherine Logan Connor and siblings Catherine, Mary, Helen, David, Joan, John, Claire.
Jane achieved a BS in chemistry from St Mary of the Woods College and worked at Mallory’s...

Charles "Chuck" Ernest Bates
Apr 2, 2020
Indianapolis – Charles (Chuck) Ernest Bates, 62, died peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Allisonville Meadows Hospice Center in Fishers, following a heart attack suffered on March 15, 2020.
He leaves his daughter, Julie (Bates) Beach and her husband, William Beach; his four sons, Mark Bates, Jason Bates and his wife Sara (Fuller) Bates, Scott Bates, and Jacob Bates;...

Charles W. Maurer
Apr 1, 2020
Charles William Maurer, age 94, of New Palestine, Indiana passed away on April 1, 2020. He was born in Jersey City, New Jersey and resided in the Indianapolis area for over 62 years. He was a member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church for 60 years and attended Nativity Catholic Church for the past two years.
Charles was most proud of...