Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Betty Jean Church
Nov 17, 2018
Betty Jean Church, 86, passed away on November 17, 2018. She was born on September 25, 1932 in Clay County, Tennessee to the late Thomas and Katie (Thompson) Masters. Betty retired as a Respiratory Therapist from St. Johns Hospital in 1994 after 32 years of service. She is survived by her children, Gayle (Patty Elliott) Cook, Ronnie (Teresa) Cook, Kay...
Joyce Reeves Macmillan
Nov 17, 2018
Joyce Reeves MacMillan, 91, of Anderson, passed away November 17, 2018 at her home. She was born May 11, 1927 in Bloomington, the daughter of John and Marie (VanBuskirk) Reeves. She graduated from Bloomington High School and attended Olivet Nazarene University. On July 6, 1951, she married Lorne MacMillan at the Bloomington First Church of the Nazarene and together they...
Nancy Julane Shepard
Nov 16, 2018
Nancy Julane Shepard, 82, of Pendleton passed away November 16, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.She was born July 31, 1936 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident.Julane was a member of the Pendleton High School Class of 1954 and was a 1955 graduate of Apex School of Cosmetology.As a hairdresser she actively worked in her profession for 62...
Jane Lyons
Nov 9, 2018
Jane Lyons, 54, of Anderson, passed away November 9, 2018, as a result of an automobile accident. Jane was born October 16, 1964, in Anderson to Kenneth and Mary Hosier and was a lifelong Anderson resident. As a public servant, Jane started working in the Madison County Auditor’s office in 1987. She was elected Auditor in 2012 and served for...
Andrew Joseph Sandala
Nov 8, 2018
We would like to announce the hiring of Andrew “Andy” Sandala as the Executive President of Lawn Care and Principal Shop Teacher in Heaven. Andrew Sandala served the past 92 years on earth where he managed to manicure his lawn and those of his five children to the envy of those around him. Like an Energizer bunny, Andy could teach...
Pete Santana
Nov 8, 2018
Pete Santana, 69, of Pendleton, passed away November 8, 2018 at University Hospital IU Health in Indianapolis.He was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico on June 26, 1949 and was a Pendleton resident for 42 years.Pete retired from State Farm Insurance Company as a claims specialist following 45 years of service.He received his bachelors degree from St. Joseph’s College in...
Deborah K Hagan
Nov 8, 2018
Daleville- Deborah K. Hagan, 68, formerly of Pendleton, passed away November 8, 2018, following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1950, in Anderson, the daughter of Hugh and Betty Mingle. She was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and lived most of her life in Pendleton.Deborah enjoyed being a homemaker and being with her family. She...
Jean Ann Hersberger
Nov 8, 2018
Jean Ann Hersberger, 79, Lapel, passed away Thursday, November 8, 2018, at her home following a long battle with Alzheimers. She was born on October 4, 1939, in Anderson to Walter Edward and Mary Louise (Cook) Behrens. Jean was graduated from Anderson High School in 1957. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church; the Priscilla Circle; and...
Clarence Howard Reynolds
Nov 5, 2018
Clarence H. Reynolds, 81, of Anderson passed away on November 5, 2018 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. He was born on October 29, 1937 in Anderson to the late Elmer and Clementine (Van Almsick) Reynolds. He retired from Guide Division in 1993 after 30 years of service. He was a past Trustee of the Anderson Elks, and a member...
Mr. Leland Andrew Maddy
Nov 5, 2018
Leland Andrew Maddy, 88, of Shirley, passed away November 5, 2018. He was born July 11, 1930 in Providence to the late Leonard & Mary (Wyrick) Maddy. Leland graduated from Cadiz High School in 1948. He worked for Warner Gear in Muncie, having retired after 30 years. He had a passion for woodworking, gardening, horses, and livestock. He passed down...
Ms. Sophia Mae Raines
Nov 4, 2018
Sophia Mae Raines, 95, passed away Sunday, November 4, 2018 at her residence in Knightstown. She was born August 6, 1923, in Riverside, Kentucky to the late Vachel & Levia (Martin) Neighbors. Sophia loved to sew and worked as a seamstress at JC Penney. She was a member of Community Baptist Church in Knightstown, the Nameless Creek Literary Club, and...
Lola C. “Kate” Knobloch
Nov 4, 2018
Lola C. “Kate” Knobloch, 91, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2018. She was born on March 27, 1927 in Allons, TN and was a lifetime resident of Anderson, IN. She was retired from Coin King Laundry/ALAC after 15 years of service. Kate was a member of the Eastside House of Prayer and enjoyed cooking...
Kay E. Kierstead
Nov 3, 2018
Kay E. Kierstead, 79, Anderson, passed away November 3, 2018, at her residence. She was born November 22, 1938, in Muncie, the daughter of the late Cleatis and Eva Nelson. She was a 1956 graduate of Anderson High School and retired after 32 years from Guide Lamp. Kay was a member of the Chesterfield Christian Church and the UAW-CIO Local...
Eric V. Clark
Nov 2, 2018
Eric V. Clark, 49, of Pendleton, passed away November 2, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital in Anderson, Indiana.He was born November 19, 1968 in Lansing, Michigan and was a Pendleton resident since 2006.Eric was employed at Kohl’s Department Store in Westfield and GameStop in Lawrence.He was an avid role player and video gamer.Eric was a 1987 graduate of Everett...
Vicki Gayle Reeves
Oct 31, 2018
Vicki Gayle Reeves, 69, Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018, after a sudden illness. She was born July 1, 1949, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Robert Dale and Bertha May (Whistler) Seely and lived in the Greenfield area her entire life. She was a member of the Eastern Hancock High School Class of 1968. She later attended...
Geneva Boltz
Oct 31, 2018
Geneva Boltz, 85, Wilton Manors, FL, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018. She was born December 3, 1932, in Lily, Kentucky, the daughter of William and Flurry (Milburn) Woodall. She graduated from the East Bernstadt Independent School. In 1977 she moved to Florida and opened Kwik-Kopy, which later became Sprint Printing. She operated the print shop for 25 years. She...
Mary Jo Stohler
Oct 29, 2018
Mary Jo Stohler, 85, of Pendleton and former longtime resident and prominent member of the Markleville community passed away October 29, 2018.She was born June 18, 1933 in Estancia, New Mexico and was a Markleville and Pendleton resident most of her life. She and Herb lived in Sebring, Florida from 1990 to 1998 and in Southern California for two years...
Ms. Virginia Louise Krieg
Oct 28, 2018
Virginia Louise Krieg, 89, of Anderson, entered Heaven’s gates on October 28, 2018 surrounded by her family. Virginia was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She married Emil Krieg in December of 1945 and was a lifelong homemaker. Virginia’s passions were her faith and her family. She impacted the lives of so many through her service as a Sunday school...
Velma Dean Haston
Oct 24, 2018
Velma Dean Haston, 94, of Middletown, passed away peacefully, October 24, 2018. Velma was born July 26, 1924, in Livingston, Tenn., to the late Gentry and Iva (Reagan) Nevins. She moved to Anderson in 1942 and worked at Woolworth’s until being hired on at Delco-Remy. She married Ray Haston in August of 1946 and became a homemaker. Velma loved being...
Ms. Andrea Lynn Johnson
Oct 24, 2018
Andrea Lynn Johnson, 68, of Anderson passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018. She was born March 2, 1950 in Indianapolis to the late Donald & Treva Elizabeth (Fowler) Padgett. Andrea retired as an Interior designer and salesperson for Kittle’s after 17 years. She also worked for other furniture stores and had worked in Real-estate as well. She loved gardening, spending...
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