Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Richard R. Stanley
Apr 21, 2020
Rick R. Stanley, 65, of Anderson, passed away April 21, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born March 14, 1955 and resided all his life in Anderson. He worked for ABC Railroad more than 25 years and retired. He then worked for HCR ManorCare Health Services for 10 years and retired.
Rick is survived by his loving and devoted...
Jerry Valentine
Apr 18, 2020
Jerry Valentine, age 77, of Anderson, passed away on April 18, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on June 7, 1942 to the late Gerald Valentine and Evyonne Zeller.
Post-high school graduation, Jerry served in the United States Marine Corp. Later in life, he became an officer at the Amvets and was very proud of that. Jerry would...
Therese Ann Larochelle
Apr 16, 2020
Therese Ann LaRochelle passed away to be with her Heavenly Father 4/16/2020. She was 80 years old. Therese Ann LaRochelle was born Therese Ann Sheehan Feb. 2, 1940 in Beech Grove, IN. As a child, Therese attended St. Phillip Neri Catholic School. Therese attended and graduated from Scecina Memorial High School. Her parents were Frances and Patrick Sheehan. Preceeding her...
Ivan Roy Lamaster
Apr 15, 2020
Ivan Roy Lamaster, 72, of Anderson, went to be with Jesus, his Heavenly Father, on April 15, 2020, at Community Hospital (Anderson) from a sudden illness. He was born February 13, 1948 in Frankfort, IN to Donald Ivan and Evelyn Mae (Cole) Lamaster.
He was married June 15, 1968 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to Dolores McDonald; she survives. In high...
Steven Lee Reed
Apr 15, 2020
Steven Lee Reed, 64, of Anderson, passed away April 15, 2020. Steve was known for his big heart and larger-than-life personality. He enjoyed camping and fishing. Steve is survived by his wife, Eileen (sons, Blake and DJ); children, Amanda (Aaron), Randy (Michelle), Jay (Kim); grandchildren Mariah, James, Riley, Raegan, Liza, Mya, Maci and Cara; father, Cliff (Brigitte); brothers, Jay (Peggy),...
Bonita Miller
Apr 15, 2020
Bonita “Bonnie” Miller, 78, passed away from the Covid-19 on Wednesday evening, April 15, 2020, at Community Hospital. She was a resident of Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born on May 30, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana, daughter to the late Martha Hutton and J. Earl Edwards.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Lee Miller of 42 years, and her...
Peggy Ann Kruse
Apr 13, 2020
Peggy Ann (Meredith) Kruse, age 80, of Anderson, passed on April 13, 2020 at St. Vincent’s Regional Anderson. She was born on July 18, 1939 to the late Arthur and Madge Meredith.
Peggy earned a master’s degree in education from Ball State University. She was a schoolteacher for 30+ years. She loved spending time with her family, and riding horses....
Anna Josephine Abbott
Apr 12, 2020
Anna Josephine Abbott, 86 of Indianapolis, IN passed away April 12, 2020. She was born in Somerset, Kentucky on July 22, 1933 to the late Howard and Cora (Roy) Dodson. Josephine was a Cook for the Indianapolis Public Schools for many years and was a member of the Fairfax Christian Church for over 67 years. She is survived by her...
Ms. Helen Ruth Johnson
Apr 12, 2020
Helen Ruth (McElfresh) Johnson, 87, passed away on Easter Morning April 12th, 2020. She was born in Stonington, Illinois on May 22nd 1932. Her family moved to Ohio where she lived and went to school until joining the Marine Corp.
She was a member at Fountain Square Salvation Army Corp. She attended Garfield Christian Church the last 4 years. Mom...
William A. Reed
Apr 9, 2020
William A Reed, 69 of Anderson, passed away at Community hospital. He born March 28,1951 in Salina Kansas to William and Joan Reed.
He served his country in the Army in Vietnam -1969-1971. H e loved NASCAR , the Colts, WWE wrestling. listening to Alice Cooper and Ozzy Osborne, and loved his 3 cats.
Bill is survived my his brothers...
Norma Janece Leavell
Apr 9, 2020
Norma Janece Leavell, 61, the daughter of John W. and Janece Talley, was born on February 27, 1959 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Norma accepted Christ at an early age while attending Barnes United Methodist Church. She was currently a faithful member of Triumphant Faith Apostolic.
She was educated in the Indianapolis Public School system and graduated from Shortridge High School in...
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...
