Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Karen Jean Ryder
May 11, 2023
Karen Jean Ryder, 62, of Danville, passed away May 11, 2023. Karen was born March 14,1961 in Indianapolis to the late Grafton & Gladys Lillpop. Karen graduated from Marion College in 1998 with a degree in nursing. Karen worked at Fresenius Kidney Care for many years. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, as well as a follower...
Tegan Coleman Christie
May 11, 2023
Tegan Coleman Christie of Plant City, FL was born August 5th, 2005, and died peacefully at home on May 11th, 2023, at the age of 17. Beloved son of T.K. and Shelley Causey Christie and cherished brother of Paris Christie. Loving grandson of Jim and Cheryl Coleman Causey and Tommy and Ruby Christie. Proceeded in death by his great-grandparents A.B....
Phyllis Irene Johnson
May 10, 2023
Phyllis Irene Johnson (Owens), 93, passed away on May 10, 2023, in Carmel, Indiana. Phyllis was born on August 21, 1929, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and graduated from Arsenal Tech High School. She was a hardworking and tenacious woman who worked as an auditor until she was 82 years old and drove until she was 92. Phyllis was known for her...
Gilberto Lopez
May 9, 2023
Gilberto Lopez, age 74, currently residing in Anderson, passed away at his home on Tuesday May 9, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Catano, Puerto Rico, on December 8, 1948, to the late Casiano Reyes Lopez and Hilarina (Chevere) Lopez.
Gilbert was a proud Puerto Rican man, born and raised there. He was an avid sports enthusiast,...
Irene Molly Johnson
May 8, 2023
Irene Molly Johnson was born to Sam and Grace Johnson on April 4, 1950, in Walnut Grove, Mississippi.
At an early age Irene and her family relocated to Indianapolis, Indiana. The family were members of Union Baptist Church, and this is where Irene was baptized and accepted Christ.
Irene grew up in Indianapolis and attended Public School, but she returned...
Michael Calvert
May 7, 2023
Michael Calvert, age 79, currently residing in Markleville, passed away at his home on May 7, 2023. He was born on March 27, 1945, to the late Robert and Delores Calvert.
Michael was an outdoor man through and through. He enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, racing and golfing. He worked for Tri-County Golf Club for many years. He was a family...
John L. Humes
May 7, 2023
John L. Humes (Pappy) passed away May 7th 2023 at age 87. John was born Jan 27th 1936 to Lawrence and Esther Kessler Humes. John was a Marine Veteren and an Avid Baseball fan. John retired from Coca-Cola after 30 yrs. John is survived by his children John(Sharon)Humes, Angee Humes, Melissa Humes Fitzgerald, Tina(Glen)Humes Smart and Ronnie(Toni) Humes. John was...
Ronald Marvin Gillingwater
May 5, 2023
Ronald M. Gillingwater, 79, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away on May 5, 2023. He was born on May 7, 1943, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Marvin and Evelyn Gillingwater.
He is survived by his companion of 29 years, Mary Watson; son, Vic Dean Gillingwater; sisters, Kim Roberts and Vickie Oakly; and sisters-in-law, Diane Roberts, Tammy Roberts and Gayle Roberts; along with...
Barbara A. Cox
May 4, 2023
Barbara A. Cox, age 80, of Noblesville, passed away at Harbor Manor on May 4, 2023. She was born on September 22, 1942, in Noblesville, IN to the late Louis Michael and Mary Elizabeth (Lawhorn) Tescher.
Barbara was a spunky, loveable woman with a true heart of gold. She was always willing to help anyone, taking in anyone who needed...
Vivian Cole
May 4, 2023
Vivian Chandler-Cole was born to the late Era Chandler of Atlanta, GA in August 19, 1942. While growing up in Atlanta, she attended elementary and high school. In August of 1957, Vivian moved to Indianapolis with her daughter, Cynthia Chandler, where she continued her education. After arriving in Indianapolis, she worked various jobs including Excelsior Laundry, Methodist Hospital. In 1972,...
Michael Stephen Halbherr
May 4, 2023
Michael Stephen Halbherr, age 68 (partner Annette Daniels), of Indianapolis, IN, passed away on May 4, 2023, at St. Vincent hospital. He was born on April 16, 1955, in Milwaukee, WI to George A. Halbherr and Jane A.Halbherr (nee Campbell).
Mike graduated from Northern Illinois University with a BS in Business Marketing in 1977. He worked in marketing, management and...
Douglas Duane Lyons
May 4, 2023
Douglas Duane Lyons, age 66, currently residing in Anderson, IN, passed away on May 4, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born in Chicago, IL on June 18, 1956, to the late Dean and Ruby (Kammermann) Lyons.
Doug grew up in Chicago, IL, graduating from Hubbard High School. He attended Illinois State University for several years. For 23...
Jorell I. Velez Jr.
May 3, 2023
Jorell Issaiah Velez Jr was born on Thursday January 17th, 2002 @11:26 pm and passed away Wednesday May 3rd, 2023 @12:22pm. Jorell was a kind “old soul” funny, so smart, outgoing, just genuinely a great person to be blessed to be around. He loved to play video games, even as a toddler he had to play his “neme”...
Richard Howard Jackson
May 2, 2023
Richard Howard Jackson, age 85, went to be with the Lord the morning of May 2, 2023, while at his Anderson, Indiana home. A graveside service will be held at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery on May 23 at 11 a.m. Pastor Andy Lutz and Pastor Bob Mahl will officiate.
Dick was born in Anderson on October 9, 1937, to...
Glen Lester Tomlinson
May 2, 2023
Glen Lester Tomlinson, age 73, passed away on May 2, 2023, at Community Hospital in Anderson. He was born on January 30, 1950, in Circleville, OH to Forest Tomlinson and Madge (Chaffin) Summitt.
Glen retired from General Motors after several years of service. He was extremely outgoing and didn’t know a strange. He was an avid Nascar fan, loved fishing,...
Linda Sue Hale (Utterback)
May 1, 2023
Linda Sue (Utterback) Hale, 71, of Indianapolis, Indiana was called to her heavenly home on Monday, May 1, 2023, surround by her loving family and friends. She was born June 15, 1951, to the late Charles and Mildred Utterback, and her birth mother Fern Hockersmith.
Linda enjoyed laughing and having a good time with her family and friends. Her favorite...
Violet (Armstrong) Roland
May 1, 2023
Violet (Armstrong) Roland, age 85, of Daleville, passed away on May 1, 2023, at The Waters of Chesterfield. She was born on March 27, 1938, in Gary, Indiana to the late Nick and Julia (Smith) Trkula.
Violet worked as a dedicated LPN for St. Johns Hospital for many years before retiring. She was a true caretaker in every sense of...
Karol Dee Streif
Apr 29, 2023
Karol D Streif, age 69, of Indianapolis, IN entered her eternal rest on Friday April 28, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Benjamin N. and Roberta L. (Strough) Lemmons. She is preceded in death by her parents, her son Benjamin M. Streif, her sister Peggy J. Dodson, and her brother Terry W. Furguson.
Karol grew up in Indianapolis,...
