Carol Elaine Sternecker

Carol Elaine Sternecker (nee Greb), 90, of Indianapolis passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 29, 2025. She was the daughter of Johanna and William Greb of Calument City, Illinois.

Carol, who was born in Hammond, Indiana, was a graduate of Valparaiso University and Indiana University. She was a long time cataloger for the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library. After retirement, she devoted herself to travel and writing. A passionate dog lover, Carol helped to build community in her neighborhood with her love of and interest in her neighbors.

Carol is survived by her daughters, Christa Newsome (Travis) and Celise McKee (Samuel) and by her grandchildren, Anne McRee (Wes), Julia Andrade (Angel), Samuel Charles McKee and Benjamin McKee and five great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Lindberg Sternecker (2002) and Dan Anderson (2017).

Viewing Wednesday, August 6 from 6 to 8 pm at Flanner Buchannan - Broad Ripple, 1305 Broad Ripple Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220. Funeral will be held on August 7 at 1:30 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 526 E 52nd St, Indianapolis, IN. Reception at the church following the interment at Crown Hill Cemetery.