Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Spencer Margolin
Nov 17, 2024
Spencer P. Margolin, age 76, passed away on November 17, 2024 at his residence.
Spencer was born in Danville, Illinois to Samuel Margolin and Evelyn (LeVine) Margolin.
He attended college at Indiana State University in Terre Haute where he and Nicky met. He obtained a Masters Degree in Sociology and began his career as a education director for the association for Retarded...
James Robert Sandlin
Nov 15, 2024
James Sandlin, 36, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away November 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born on June 12, 1988, in Anderson to David & Cheryl (McClelland) Sandlin. James worked in housekeeping with Hotel services.
He enjoyed watching wrestling, listening to music with his dad and loved dancing. James was always happy and had a heart of gold. He especially...
Stephen C. Goodrick
Nov 15, 2024
Stephen C. "Steve" Goodrick, 77, of Pendleton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on March 31, 1947 to the late Ernest and Edna (McKinney) Goodrick.
He attended Madison Heights High School and worked for many years as a Mechanic for the City of Anderson. In Steve's free time, he...
Cheryl Ann Duebel
Nov 14, 2024
Cheryl Ann Duebel, 66, of Pendleton, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her home in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on September 12, 1958, in Winchester, Indiana to Robert Lee and Elsie Louise (Hitchens) Jennings. She was a homemaker.
She loved spending time in Clearwater, Florida where she lived for many years. The water and beach made...
Betty L. Purciful
Nov 13, 2024
Betty Purciful, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana following an extended incurable illness. She was born on January 3, 1936, in Frankfort, Indiana to Linus Faulkerson and Oni "Marie" Faulkerson.
Betty married the love of her life, Kenneth "Kenny" Leon Purciful who passed in December of 1997. She retired after...
Kevin B. Bell
Nov 10, 2024
Kevin Beaumont Bell, 64, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on May 19, 1960 to the late Jesse Bell and Brenda (Carr) Bell.
He graduated from Anderson High School and worked many years for the City of Anderson. He retired in 2016 from the water department. Kevin married...
James Darrell Chinn
Nov 9, 2024
James “Jim” Darrell Chinn, 83, of Anderson, passed away on November 9, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on May 26, 1941 in Hartford, KY to the late Delmas and Odessa (Goff) Chinn. After graduating from Noblesville High School in 1959, Jim enlisted in the United States Navy and faithfully served our country until his discharge in 1963....
Karen Sue Hallmann
Nov 4, 2024
Karen Sue Hallmann, 83, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on November 4, 2024. She was born on November 2, 1941 in Lebanon, IN to the late Floyd and Iola (Dick) Kelley.
Karen received a Master of Arts in Education degree from Ball State University. She went on to work at General Motors-Delco Remy in Accounts Payable.
Karen was devoted to Christ Lutheran...
Sallye Ann Highsmith
Nov 3, 2024
Sallye Ann Highsmith, 89, of Anderson passed away on November 3, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family. Sallye was born on February 19, 1935 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to the late Hubert and Eva Jewel (McMullin) Campbell. She married Tom Murphy and subsequently had two children, Danny and Patrick. Later, she married her loving husband, Bob Highsmith, and...
Linda Lou Sloan
Nov 2, 2024
Linda Lou Sloan, 87, formerly of Pendleton, passed away on November 2, 2024, surrounded by her family. Linda was born on November 30, 1936, in Anderson, IN to the late Clem and Dorothy (Brandon) Jackson. After graduating from high school, Linda married the love of her life, Bob Sloan, and the two were married for 69 years. She had one...
Clifford Wilhoit
Oct 31, 2024
Clifford "Cliff" Wilhoit, 77, of Anderson, passed away on October 31, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 20, 1947 in Manhattan, New York to the late Calvin R. and Ann C. (Tomasulo) Wilhoit. Cliff graduated from Anderson High School in 1965 and then began working for Delco-Remy and retired after 30 years. Cliff...
Jane A. VonBank
Oct 31, 2024
Jane VonBank, 70, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away October 31, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent, Anderson. She was born on May 5, 1954, in Cookeville, TN to the late Herman and Bernice (Ford) Pierce.
Jane enjoyed puzzles, taking care of flowers, yardwork, word search puzzles and spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.
Jane is survived by a son, Paul (Danielle) VonBank...
Robert Dye Wiggins
Oct 30, 2024
Robert Dye Wiggins, 64, of Middletown, passed away October 30, 2024, in Anderson.
He was born on November 24, 1959, in Augusta, Georgia to Bernard Neil Dye and Betty Jean Langum.
He was an auxiliary police officer. He loved serving other people and traveling. He was a member of Restoration Church.
Robert is survived by a sister, Anita Sturgill.
He was preceded in death...
Charla A. Harris
Oct 28, 2024
Charla Ann Harris, 80, of Pendleton passed away peacefully at her home on Monday October 28, 2024. Visitation will be held from 1 -2 p.m., on Sunday November 17, 2024 at North Christian Church, 32 State Street, Markleville, IN, 46056. A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Hackney officiating.
Charla was born May 1, 1944 in Anderson,...
C. Ralph Schwab
Oct 28, 2024
C. Ralph Schwab, 89, of Anderson passed away on October 28, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 27, 1935, in Ingalls, IN to the late Harold A. and Hazel (Gunyon) Schwab. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1956. Ralph married the love of his life, Linda Johnson, and the two were...
John D. Wolz
Oct 26, 2024
John D. Wolz, 71, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away October 26, 2024, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis , Indiana following a brief illness. He was born on December 31, 1952, in St. Louis to Joseph Wolz and Julia (Carden) Wolz.
John graduated from high school in Missouri.
He was retired from Iremco as a maintenance technician. John enjoyed being a handyman and...
Susan D. Cecil
Oct 26, 2024
Susan D. Cecil, 65, of Lapel, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville following an extended illness.
She was born on October 8, 1959, in Decatur, Illinois to Glenn and Anna Marie (Archer) Johnston. She was a 1977 graduate of Richmond High School. She earned her associate's degree as a certified dental assistant from...
Greg Colip
Oct 26, 2024
Greg Colip, 72, of Anderson, passed away October 26, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born August 14, 1952 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Neil Oliver and Jean (Spears) Colip and was a longtime Pendleton resident.
Greg was a 1970 graduate of Knightstown High School and developed his strong work ethic and character growing up on his...
Betty Lou McNeil
Oct 19, 2024
Betty Lou McNeil passed away October 19, 2024 at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born in Anderson on November 12, 1931 to Ebbert and Lydia Dietrich Baute. Her family moved to Middletown, Indiana as a 7th grader and she graduated from Middletown High School in 1949.
Betty married Robert G. McNeil after high school, and this union lasted for...
Nancy Joan Huntzinger
Oct 13, 2024
Nancy Joan (Campbell) Huntzinger, 90, died peacefully at her home on October 13, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1934 in Indianapolis. She graduated from Arsenal Technical High School then attended Purdue University for 2 years. Nancy met Warren K. Huntzinger through her brother, Richard D. Campbell and they married on October 10, 1954.
Nancy and Warren moved to Baltimore...
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