Stephen Maurice Cottingham

Stephen Maurice Cottingham

Stephen Cottingham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cremation Society of Indiana on Dec. 24, 2025.
Stephen Cottingham ,79, of Indianapolis, IN passed away December 16, 2025. Arrangements have been entrusted to The Cremation Society of Indiana, 4115 Shelby Street. Please leave a message or share a memory.

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Kevin Yaney

December 26, 2025

It was a privilege to get to know Steve this past year. He and I were kindred spirits when it came to Civil War history. I will miss him.

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