Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Kay E. Kierstead

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clara Robinson

Clara Robinson

Oct 20, 2018

Clara (Koopman) Robinson was born in Starlight, Indiana, daughter of George & Eva (Huth) Koopman. She moved to Anderson in 1945 and went to work at Delco Remy the day she arrived. She married Frank Robinson in 1948. Then retired from Delco after 10 plus years to raise her family. Clara is survived by two daughters, Karen Robinson & Mary...

Ruth Bernice Robinette-Campbell

Ruth Bernice Robinette-Campbell

Oct 19, 2018

Ruth Robinette-Campbell, 94, of Anderson, passed away on October 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born on September 20, 1924 in Anderson to the late Newton and Edna (Clem) McUne. She retired from J.C. Penny after 21 years of service. She was a past member of Grace Baptist Church, where she remained active with the Keenagers. She is a...

Donald Roy Byram

Donald Roy Byram

Oct 19, 2018

Donald Roy Byram, 93, passed away on October 19, 2018 in Anderson, IN where he resided with his daughter. Don was born in Danville, IL on August 30, 1925, the son of William Henry and Lola Elizabeth (Harper) Byram. He served in the U.S. Air Force during WWII. He married the love of his life, Jean Lorraine Frobose, on June...

Gordon Lee Richardson

Gordon Lee Richardson

Oct 18, 2018

Gordon Lee Richardson, 72, of Anderson, passed away on October 18, 2018 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born in Anderson on May 11, 1946 to the late Gail and Pearl (Weston) Richardson. Gordon retired as a Registered Land Surveyor with American Structurepoint, having been in the profession for 36 years. He was a member of the American Society of...

Lonnie L. Smith

Lonnie L. Smith

Oct 18, 2018

Lonnie L. Smith, 76, of Anderson, passed away Oct 18, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born June 5, 1942, in Anderson and he lived in the area his entire life. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1993 and was a member of UAW Local #662. Lonnie is survived by his siblings, Nancy Rush...

Jon Richard Noggle

Jon Richard Noggle

Oct 18, 2018

Jon Richard Noggle, 75, Indianapolis, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on August 4, 1943, in Anderson to Paul Thomas and Marian Frances (Tescher) Noggle. Jon was graduated from Lapel High School in 1961. He received a Bachelor of Arts from Anderson College and a Master of...

Mrs. Brenda Lorraine Heath

Mrs. Brenda Lorraine Heath

Oct 16, 2018

Brenda Lorraine Heath, 51, Wilkinson, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018, after an extended illness. She was born January 27, 1967, in Indianapolis. Brenda worked as a nurse at the VA Hospital. She enjoyed collecting cookbooks and was very generous. Christmas was her favorite holiday as she loved giving gifts that she had put a lot of thought into to...

Randall David Conner

Randall David Conner

Oct 16, 2018

Randall David Conner, 66, of Alexandria, passed away on October 16, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on August 20, 1952 in Anderson to the late John E. and Alma (Dolenski) Conner. Randall retired from Delphi after 34 years of service. He was a member of UAW 663 and Knights of Columbus. He was an avid...

Franklin James Clem

Franklin James Clem

Oct 15, 2018

Franklin “Frank” James Clem, 59, of Greenfield, passed away on October 15, 2018 at Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield. He was born on May 17, 1959 in Monticello, Indiana. Frank was employed at Indiana Automotive Fastners. He enjoyed traveling, music, and spending time with his friends. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bessie Mae (Cooper) and Bill Waldroff; siblings,...

Hade Smith

Hade Smith

Oct 15, 2018

Hade Smith, 77, of Daleville, passed away Oct 15, 2018 at Community Northview Care Center. Hade was born March 6, 1941, in Timothy, TN, the son of Grady and Opal Irene (Nivens) Smith. On May 18, 1974 he married Gay Ann Helton in Anderson. He was the owner/operator of Smith’s Trim Shop in Anderson for over 50 years. He was...

Susan Lynn Fisher

Susan Lynn Fisher

Oct 14, 2018

Susan Lynn Fisher, 60, of Anderson, passed away Oct 14, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born November 15, 1957, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Virgil and Wanda (Keeling-Hammer) Fisher. Susan is survived by her son, Gary Frazee of Anderson; sister, Carol Sample; brother, Jim Fisher; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded...

Viola Arzula Holsinger

Viola Arzula Holsinger

Oct 14, 2018

Viola Arzula (Flora) Holsinger, 96, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on October 14, 2018 at her home in Pendleton. She was born on March 21, 1922 near Menomonie, Wisconsin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph E. and Lydia M. (Flora) Flora; her husband, Otho I. Holsinger; and a granddaughter, Bonnie Miller. Surviving family members include her children,...

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