Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, Indianapolis, and Lawrence.
Ann Bettag
Jul 12, 2025
Ann Weatherly Bettag of Indianapolis, Indiana passed from this life on July 12, 2025 at the age of 83.
Born on October 7, 1941, in Indianapolis, Ann was the first born of Chester D. and Mildred R. Weatherly. Although Ann attended Howe High School for two years, she was among the early graduates from North Central High School in 1959. Ann...
Helen Ann McConnell
Jul 12, 2025
Ms. Helen “Ann” McConnell, a devoted mother, grandmother, and aunt, was born on August 23, 1953, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She passed on July 12, 2025, in her hometown.
Throughout her life, Helen treasured the moments spent with her loved ones. A kind spirit grounded in her Christian values; she exemplified what it meant to care for others.
Helen’s professional journey was marked...
Martha Anne Marsh
Jul 11, 2025
Martha Anne Marsh of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on July 11, 2025. Born October 8, 1943, in Anderson to Clyde and Anna Marie, Martha lived a life filled with family, humor, and care for others.
Saturdays often found her rummaging with quarters and dollar bills in hand, always on the hunt for a good find. She loved her grandkids and her...
Dorothy Ruth Barrett Riley Brown
Jul 11, 2025
Dorothy Ruth Barrett Riley Brown was born on October 7, 1929, in Owsley County, Booneville, Kentucky. She was the daughter of Carl and Nannie (Horn) Barrett. Dorothy’s early years were spent on a farm, where she loved life with family and friends nearby.
Dorothy later moved to Indianapolis, Indiana, by way of Newport, Kentucky, and Cincinnati, Ohio. She married Floyd “Bud”...
Randall Martin Rabe
Jul 10, 2025
Randall Martin Rabe was born on September 24, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois. He passed on July 10, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Randy began his significant career as a Senior Engineer with Western Electric. As the company underwent numerous transitions, he relocated to Shreveport, Louisiana; Indianapolis, Indiana; Kansas City, Missouri; and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, where he retired within the system. Randy was...
Pamela Jean "PJ" Shumaker
Jul 8, 2025
Pamela Jean Shumaker, better known to friends and family as "PJ," was born on December 6, 1982, and departed from this world on July 8, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a beacon of warmth and friendliness to those with whom she was close, known for her child-like playfulness and her joyous spirit. As she grew older Pamela became more...
Sean Dean Senteney (Joker)
Jul 7, 2025
Sean Dean Senteney, affectionately known as “Joker,” was born on September 30, 1967, in Fort Ruckers, Alabama. He transitioned from this life on July 7, 2025, in Indianapolis, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and cherished memories.
Sean was a proud member and coach of the Beech Grove Wrestling Club and the Mid-West Motorcycle Club, where he formed countless...
Paul Kehoe Wood
Jul 5, 2025
Paul Wood worked for Applied Industrial Technologies for over 40 years and quickly became the go-to guy for anything they supplied. He had been recognized for excellent customer service and had received a company President's award. Customers and company staff are saddened by the loss.
Paul was an avid Star Trek and other sci-fi fan and collector. He and his wife,...
William Dean Rice
Jul 5, 2025
William Dean Rice, lovingly known as “Deano,” entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2025, at the age of 54.
Born on September 25, 1970, Dean was a gentle soul with a heart of gold. He was the kind of man who would do anything for anyone—genuine, kind, and always ready to lend a hand. He had a playful, silly spirit...
Kathleen Schlauch LoMonaco
Jul 5, 2025
Kathleen Schlauch LoMonaco, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, was born on December 16, 1949, in Queens, New York. She passed on July 5, 2025, in Fishers, Indiana, where she had made her home since 2005 for the birth of her beloved grandson, Nicholas Joseph.
Kathleen was the devoted daughter of Richard and Margaret Schlauch. She leaves behind her loving daughter,...
Cynthia Lynn Taylor
Jul 2, 2025
Cynthia Lynn Taylor, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on July 2, 2025. She was a devoted mother, loving neighbor, and a true friend to many.
Cindy was a stay-at-home mom to her three boys, and her care extended far beyond her own family. Known affectionately as "Momma" to countless neighborhood kids and friends of her sons, she had a heart big...
Robert Herman Ankenbrock
Jul 2, 2025
Robert Herman Ankenbrock was born on February 28, 1930 , at home on 22 N. Ridgelawn Drive. He was delivered by his uncle, who was a doctor. He was the youngest child born to John Herman Ankenbrock and Elizabeth Walle Ankenbrock. He attended Lady of Lourdes Elementary School with his best friend Ed Shaughnessy before attending Cathedral High School, Class...
Jeffrey Allen Bockover
Jul 1, 2025
Jeffrey Allen Bockover of Anderson, Indiana, entered into glory on July 1, 2025, at the age of 60. Born in Anderson on September 9, 1964, he was the beloved son of the late Daniel H. Bockover and Nila Roberta Bockover.
Jeff was a faithful friend and a thoughtful listener, known for offering sound advice and living with discernment. He had a...
Isaiah Joseph Wilson
Jun 29, 2025
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Isaiah, age 19, who tragically taken from us too soon on June 29, 2025.
Born on December 13, 2005, Isaiah was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him. A proud 2024 graduate of Arsenal Technical High School, he had dreams as big as his...
Jesse Alexander Quiroz
Jun 29, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and broken hearts that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Jesse, age 19, who was tragically taken from us far too soon on June 29, 2025.
Born on March 14, 2006, Jesse brought light, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew him. He was a 2024 graduate of Arsenal Technical High...
Nancy Ann Sanford
Jun 28, 2025
Nancy Ann Sanford was born on August 20, 1949, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and passed away on June 28, 2025, in her hometown. She served her community as an employee of the state of Indiana working for the Department of Revenue. She was a faithful member of Grace Ambassadors Bible Fellowship in Greentown, Indiana.
Nancy was known for her smile. She held...
Linda Sue Lifford
Jun 28, 2025
Linda Sue Lifford, 65, of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025, at Hancock Regional Hospital.
Linda was born on May 17, 1960, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Donald and Marjorie Price. She was a devoted wife to her husband, Donny, and a loving mother to her four children, Tanya, Mindy, Shannon and Samantha. Linda was a homemaker and enjoyed...
Michael Charles Rogers
Jun 25, 2025
Michael Charles Rogers passed away peacefully on June 25, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 75. Mike was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin, and friend, leaving behind a lifetime of memories.
Born in Evansville, Indiana, to Charles William Rogers and Vada Marie Fuller Rogers, Mike grew up with a creative soul and a...
William Thomas Burford
Jun 24, 2025
William Thomas Burford, “BILL”, age 63, was born March 10, 1962, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away June 24, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most. Bill’s roots run deep in the community where he was raised, Lawrence, Indiana—and where he built a life full of meaning, warmth, and devotion.
He was the beloved son of the late Thomas Noel...
