Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ralph Verlyn Hilligoss
Mar 27, 2024
Ralph Verlyn Hilligoss, 92, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence in Anderson. He was born August 18, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, to Everett Roy and Sylvia Jane (Haygood) Hilligoss.
He enlisted in the US Army when he was 17 and served in the Korean War. Ralph retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after...
David Casanova Chavez
Mar 27, 2024
David Casanova Chavez, 40, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on June 26, 1983, in Toluca, Mexico to Francisco Casanova Arellano and Tomasa Inocencia Rivera Chavez.
He owned and operated a construction business.
He loved his family. He also loved music, soccer and spicy food. His favorite...
Jean E. Beechler
Mar 26, 2024
Jean E. Beechler, 83, of Pendleton, passed away on March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1940 in Silver Springs, MD to the late Edwin and Erma (Jenkins) Mitchell. While attending Lawrence Central High School, she was involved in GAA and graduated in 1958. Shortly after graduating, she began her career...
Aaron D. Funk
Mar 23, 2024
Aaron D. Funk, 45, of Anderson, passed away March 23, 2024, at his residence in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on April 2, 1979, to Wilfred Duawne and Sharon Kay Funk.
Aaron graduated from Lapel High School class of 1997. He was a self-employed farmer and enjoyed farming the family farm.
He was a member of the Daybreak Church...
Diane P. Murphy
Mar 23, 2024
Diane P. Murphy, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away March 23, 2024, at her residence in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
She was born on January 9, 1953, in Richland, Washington to Dallas and Oma (Root) Land.
She retired from General Devices in Indianapolis. After retirement, she worked for Walmart.
Diane enjoyed drinking beer and playing music. She enjoyed her family, camping, and horseback...
Ronald Clair Berline
Mar 21, 2024
Pendleton – Ronald Clair Berline (91) died peacefully in his home on March 21, 2024, comforted by dear friends and family. He grew up in western Pennsylvania with his mother, Elva (Young) and father, Clyde A. Berline, two brothers, Monte (Barb) and Dean (Jan) and his sister, Elva Lea Andres (Ron). After serving in the Army during the Korean War,...
Dennis Joseph “Denny” Lanane
Mar 20, 2024
Dennis “Denny” Joseph Lanane, 88, of Anderson, passed away on March 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 27, 1935 in Anderson to the late TJ and Mildred (Staub) Lanane. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1954, he began working at General Motors and retired in 1993 after 38 years. He graduated from Indiana...
Wayne W. Duncan
Mar 20, 2024
Wayne W. Duncan, passed away at age 89 on March 20, 2024 at Bethany Pointe Legacy. Wayne was born and raised on a farm in Swayzee, Indiana on August 5, 1934 to the late William and Alma Mae (Leming) Duncan.
Wayne was one of 9 siblings. He played basketball for the Swayzee Speedkings and was inducted into the Grant County...
Joseph Kent Underwood
Mar 20, 2024
Joseph Kent Underwood, 76, of Pendleton, passed away March 20, 2024 at his residence in Fishers.
He was born October 2, 1947 in Indianapolis to John and Marianne (Presser) Underwood, Jr. and lived in Pendleton almost his entire life.
Although Kent worked and retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson he was a lifelong farmer with his father, brother and sons.
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Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig
Mar 20, 2024
Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig, 93, of Anderson, passed away on March 20, 2024. Bob was born on August 13, 1930 in Anderson to the late Lester and Hazel (Harrison) Avery. He married his loving wife, Betty (Stewart) Craig, on June 23, 1998. Bob served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 3 years. He worked...
Hubert A. Thompson
Mar 19, 2024
Hubert A. Thompson, 82, of Wilkinson, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Hubert was born on July 11, 1941 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Fred and Idyle (Logan) Thompson.
Hubert enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. One thing that he really enjoyed was listening and going to blue grass concert. He collected...
Truman Wayne Miller
Mar 18, 2024
Truman Wayne Miller, 81, of Lapel, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Memory Care in Noblesville, after an extended illness with many family members by his side. He was born on November 14, 1942, in Lapel, Indiana to William "Bill" and Catherine (Hodson) Miller.
He graduated from Lapel High School in 1961 and was proud to...
Harry Gene Barger
Mar 17, 2024
Harry Gene Barger, 78, of Pendleton passed away March 17, 2024. Harry was born on June 2, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Harry S. and Phyllis (Stankey) Barger.
Harry was self-employed in his family’s trade as a glassblower. Over the years Harry demonstrated and sold his artwork in his gift shops at Indiana Beach, Monticello, Indiana, Union Station,...
Paul Edward “Buddy” Martz
Mar 16, 2024
Paul “Buddy” Edward Martz, 65, of Anderson passed away on March 16, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on July 13, 1958 in Anderson, IN to the late Byron and Patricia (Seybert) Martz. Buddy married the love of his life, Ronda Riggins, and the two were married for many years. He worked at ABC Rail for 23 ½...
Lee Edward Mousa
Mar 15, 2024
Lee Edward Mousa, 70, of Anderson, passed away on March 15, 2024. He was born on June 5, 1953 in Anderson to the late Edward Mousa and Patricia Clark. He worked for Guide Lamp/General Motors for a number of years. He enjoyed going on camping trips with his dad to Yogi Bear and riding his Harley. Lee loved spending time...
Zachary David “Zach” Fuhrman
Mar 15, 2024
Zachary David “Zach” Fuhrman was born on June 17, 1986, in Indianapolis, Indiana to his loving parents, Catherine and David. He passed away on March 15, 2024 in Greenfield, Indiana at the age of 37.
Throughout his childhood, it was evident that he had his mother’s fervent heart and father’s spirit of inquiry. These are traits that could be seen...
Larry G. Cochran
Mar 14, 2024
Larry G. Cochran, age 81, of Pendleton, died on March 14, 2024 after a brief illness.
He was born March 2, 1943 in Tipton, Indiana, son of Glenn and Marjorie Parnell Penny and lived in southern Madison County most of his life. He was employed at Fields Auto Salvage, Chrysler Corp, and retired from Plant 11 Delphi Automotive after 34...
Karin P. Jarrett
Mar 13, 2024
Karin P. Jarrett, 74, of Pendleton, passed away on March 13, 2024. Karin was born on May 11, 1949 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Norman and Mildred (Goff) Wolfgang.
Karin was a beautiful women with a wonderful personality. Everybody she came in contact with left with a piece of her love. A calling from God led her to pursue...
Clarence Lee Hutslar
Mar 13, 2024
Clarence Lee Hutslar, 85, of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderosn. He was born on January 2, 1939 in Paoli, Indiana to John Clifford Hutslar and Mary Elizabeth (McPherson) Hutslar.
He was a farmer at heart, and farmed Coverdale Farms for many years. He loved the great outdoors especially fishing, camping,...
Mrs. Marvis Hope “Penny” Chapdelaine
Mar 12, 2024
Marvis “Penny” Hope Chapdelaine, 93, of Fishers passed away on March 12, 2024 surrounded by her family. Penny was born on May 14, 1930 in Providence, Rhode Island to the late Walter and Margaret (Collier) Hill. After graduating from Mt. Pleasant Heights in Providence, she married the love of her life, Roland Chapdelaine in 1949 and the two were married...
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