Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Trenton Austin Taylor Mathes
May 6, 2019
Trenton Austin Taylor Mathes 23, of Indianapolis was called to his heavenly home on May 6, 2019. Trenton was born on July 26, 1995 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Rebecca Mathes.
He is survived by his Mom; Rebecca Mathes,Son; Alec Charles Mathes, Brothers; Elijah & Addison Mathes, Grandparents; Gene & Annette Mathes, Great-Grandmother; Carolyn Baldwin, Great-Grandmother(Step); Gloria Baldwin, Uncles; Bob (Genia)...
Richard Ulshafer
May 2, 2019
Richard Ulshafer, 72, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Madison health center in Indianapolis of natural causes.
Born in wabash Indiana on September 11, 1946 to Basil dawayne Ulshafer and Mary ellis Brown, whom both preceded in death.
He leaves four Sons, James Ulshafer (ThomasJay) and Wife Michelle Ulshafer; Andrew Ulshafer and Companion, Regina Ulshafer; Ricky Ulshafer, and...
Jessica Marie Parlett
May 2, 2019
Jessica Marie Parlett, 30, of Martinsville, IN, passed away on May 2, 2019. She was born on October 5, 1988 in Indianapolis, IN. Jessica graduated from Martinsville High School in 2007. She is survived by her mother, Deidre Cooper; step-father, Jeff Cooper; father, Scott Parlett; brother, Ryan Lehr; sister, Taylor Rose Parlett; children, Abigail Morgan, Daylen Troxel, Mackenzie Grider, and...
Joyce Ann Schaff
May 1, 2019
Joyce (Cook) Schaff, 79, of Greenfield, passed away on May 1, 2019. She was born on October 13, 1939 in Glens Falls, NY to the late Lawrence and Irene (Cox) Cook. Joyce was a housewife, who loved to dance.
Joyce is preceded in death by husband, Raymond L Schaff; daughters Gina and Joann; and son, Mike. She is survived by...
Joanne Risch
Apr 30, 2019
Joanne “Jody” (McDonald) Risch, 94, of Indianapolis, passed peacefully on April 30, 2019. She was born on July 18, 1924 to the late Leland and Loy (Lindemann) McDonald. Joanne graduated from Thomas Carr Howe High School in 1942. She then worked for International Harvester and was trained in the use of a comptometer. Later, she was the beloved school secretary...
Barry K Sands
Apr 27, 2019
Barry K. Sands, age 75, of Pendleton, passed away on April 27, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 9, 1943 to the late Wilber and Evelyn Sands.
Barry was very dedicated to his family. He was a wonderful father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed taking camping trips, watching football, and going to auctions....
Patricia Darlene Moore
Apr 27, 2019
Patricia D. Moore, age 70 has earned her heavenly wings on Saturday April 27th, 2019 at 5:20am. She was surrounded by family as she passed peacefully in her sleep. She had been on hospice the last 6 months of her life due kidney failure.
Patricia was born August 8th, 1948 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The daughter of Thelma Marcella Hobbs, who...
Brenda Pierce
Apr 26, 2019
Brenda L. (Cox) Pierce 60 passed away peacefully on April 26, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. Brenda was a 1977 graduate of Decatur Central High School. She worked in the medical field for 24 years as a certified medical assistant. She enjoyed being with family and watching her grandsons play sports. Brenda is survived by her daughter Stephanie...
Catherine Cheryl Closser
Apr 22, 2019
Catherine Cheryl Closser, 62, passed away April 22, 2019 surrounded by her loved ones.
Her strength and will to live thrived through many years until succumbing to her cancer.
Cat lived a wonderous life and will be dearly missed by all.
She leaves a daughter Kelsey Garcia and son Aaron Garcia; parents Herbert Dale and Sandra Closser; sisters Candas Dayton...
Donna Jean Melson
Apr 20, 2019
Donna Jean Melson, age 80, of Anderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 20, 2019. She was born on August 16, 1938 to the late Vern and Betty (Geist) Rivers.
If Donna could be described in brief words, it would be that she was an avid animal lover. She had a soft spot when it came...
Carolyn Holler
Apr 15, 2019
Carolyn M. Holler of Anderson, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 15, 2019. She was born May 20, 1934 to Charles Wesley Van Buren and Melita (Roberts) Van Buren of Sidell, Illinois and born again into God’s family on December 6, 1957. After the death of her father she was fostered by Chester and Daisy...
Ms. Kay Louise Hardy-Fox-Land
Apr 14, 2019
Kay Louise Hardy – Fox – Land, age 70, of Indianapolis, IN died on Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born in Indianapolis on November 14, 1948 to the late Edgar Theodore Hardy and Ida Dorlene (Tibbles) Hardy.
She graduated from Warren Central High School and attended Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Wisconsin. She loved music and sang for many...
