60, of Indianapolis, passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. He was born January 15, 1951 in Indianapolis to Victor and Fonda Farnworth. Michael worked at IPL until he went to serve his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After Vietnam, he returned to IPL where he worked in management. Michael is survived by his mother, Fonda W. Farnworth; wife, Tuwana G. Farnworth; sons, Derek Michael Farnworth and Brandon J. Pieper; step-daughters, Michelle G. Pedigo and Julia P. Santner; brothers, David and Marty Farnworth; and three step-grandchildren, Nathan, Zachary, and Allison. He was preceded in death by his father, Victor F. Farnworth; brother, Danny K. Farnworth; and his beloved dog, Sadie. Visitation is Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Little & Sons Beech Grove Chapel, where the funeral is Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens. www.littleandsonsbeechgrove.com