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Zionsville cemetery destroyed after tornadoes touch down in Central Indiana

Posted at 5:17 PM, Aug 21, 2016
and last updated 2016-08-21 18:18:30-04

ZIONSVILLE, Ind. – Several of the tornadoes that touched down Monday night left a great amount of damage in a cemetery in Zionsville.

Union Lutheran Cemetery at 8802 250 S dates back to the early 1800s and caretaker, David Miender is in need of some help.

The damage is extensive with many grave sites destroyed and uprooted trees.

Justin Sparks, lead photographer of Inside The Polygon LLC said via Facebook he found Miender clearing the property Tuesday and offered to document the damage for insurance purposes.

Sparks said the cemetery can barely afford to pay for the grass, let alone major tree removal.

A limited budget doesn’t allow for the cemetery to depend upon insurance.

People interested in donating can use the onsite mailbox at 8802 E. 250 S., Zionsville, IN 46077.

Checks can be mailed to:

Union Lutheran Cemetery Association,

David Milender

8802 E, 250 S.

Zionsville, IN 46077