Rep. Julia Carson (D-Ind.), 69

Posted: Saturday, December 15th, 2007 12:45 pm

U.S. Rep. Julia Carson died at home this morning following a battle with lung cancer. She was 69.

Carson’s death comes just weeks after she announced the cancer, which she had beaten before, was back with “terminal vengeance.” …

Gov. Mitch Daniels’ office said tentative plans were under way to have Carson’s body lie in state at the Rotunda in the Indiana State House. Daniels ordered that flags be lowered today until sunset on the day of her burial. Calling was tentatively scheduled for Friday, with the funeral service on Saturday. … Read full obituary