Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Joseph D. Skiles, Iii
Apr 12, 2018
Joseph D. Skiles, III passed away at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a sudden illness. He was born on July 3, 1955, in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania to Joseph D Skiles Jr. and Frances (Benedict) Skiles . Joseph owned and operated Skiles Construction. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed running his business. Joseph is survived by his 3 children; Joseph D. Skiles,...
Mr. Steven A. Hudson
Apr 11, 2018
Steven Allen Hudson, 62, of Shirley, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018. He was born October 6, 1955, in Anderson. He worked for Detroit Steel and Precoat Metals. Steven is survived by his daughters, Angela (husband, David) Hepfer, Patricia (husband, Josh) Clarke, and Samantha Hudson; mother, Patricia Joanne (Hurley) Hudson; grandchildren, Kayla Hudson, Megan, & Skyler Hepfer, Tucker & Hayden...
Ms. Ilarose Cupp
Apr 9, 2018
Ilarose Cupp, 97, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, in Greenfield. She was born June 22, 1920, in Straughn to the late Raymond & Grace (Hudleson) Jones. Ilarose graduated from Knightstown High School in 1938 and was a resident of Shirley for over 70 years. She retired in 1982 from Kellum-Mench Insurance Agency as an office manager. Ilarose was a...
Patricia L. Williams
Apr 9, 2018
Patricia L. (Stoner) Williams, 85, of Pendleton, passed away on April 9, 2018 after a long illness. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 2, 1932, to Lloyd A. and Vivian A. (Lemon) Stoner. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and married Robert E. Williams on July 15, 1951, at First Presbyterian Church in Anderson. They made...
Mr. Joseph P Willis
Apr 7, 2018
Joseph P “Joe” Willis, 86, of Markleville, passed away Saturday, April 7, 2018, at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional. He was born November 11, 1931, in Henry County to the late, Lester & Gladys (Thompson) Willis. Joe farmed most of his life and worked for Delco Remy for 31 years. After retirement he worked almost 20 years at Harvest Land. He...
Ms. Evelyn Tanner
Apr 3, 2018
Evelyn Tanner, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018. She was born November 15, 1921, in Knightstown, to the late George & Mildred (Davis) Jackson. Known lovingly as “Auntie” by her family, Evie leaves a legacy of laughter and blessings to those who were blessed to love her. She retired from Delco Remy after 30 years. Evie was a member...
Mr. Frank F. Woschitz
Apr 1, 2018
Frank Woschitz, 89, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018. Frank was blessed with a wonderful life. He was the consummate family man, mentor to many and friend to all. He was a difference maker. Frank was born June 12, 1928 in Gary, IN to Anna (Tschoppe) and Joseph F. Woschitz and grew up there with his brother, Bob. He graduated...
Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell
Apr 1, 2018
Brenda Kay (Carr) Bell, 77, of Anderson passed away suddenly at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital on Sunday, April 1, 2018. She was born on March 9, 1941 in Anderson at St. Johns Hospital. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Wanda and Glenn Carr. Brenda is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 58...
Charley Frank
Mar 30, 2018
Charles “Charley” Frank, 63, of Anderson, passed away March 30, 2018 at his residence. Charley was born, January 15, 1955 in Watseka, Ill., to Roger and Doris Frank. He graduated from Cissna Park Senior High School in 1973 where he was an excellent athlete and an outstanding basketball, baseball and shotput player. Charley attended Illinois State University where he studied...
Larry Hexamer
Mar 30, 2018
Larry J. Hexamer, 84, of Pendleton, passed away March 30, 2018 in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born on April 9, 1933 in Anderson to the late Vearl and Mabel (Keffer) Hexamer and had resided in Anderson and Pendleton all of his life. He obtained an associates degree in dental technology from New York University while in the...
Mrs. Tamara Lynn Foster
Mar 27, 2018
Tamara Lynn “Tammy” Boicourt Foster, 56, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born July 31, 1961 in Anderson. Tammy worked for Freenis Corporate in Indianapolis. She was a member of the East Side House of Prayer. Tammy was a 14 year breast cancer survivor, while raising three children and completing...
Charles “Charlie” J. Hampton
Mar 20, 2018
Charles “Charlie” J. Hampton,88, passed away March 20, 2018, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield. He was born November 17, 1929, in Conran, MO, the son of John and Audra (Froman) Hampton. He served in the 140th Infantry of the US Army and the National Guard in Missouri. On September 8, 1951 he married Ellen R. Amick and together they...
Ms. Patricia Ann Mcclees
Mar 20, 2018
Patricia Ann McClees, 87, Greenfield, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018. She was born August 21, 1930, in Hancock County to the late WIlbur & Margaret (Nelson) Lowe. She graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1948. In addition to working at L.S. Ayres & Eli Lilly, she retired from Greenfield Public Schools as a bookkeeper. She was committed to her...
Timothy Lee Vores, M.D.
Mar 18, 2018
Timothy Lee Vores, M.D., 70, Anderson, son of Allison U. and Imelda A. Vores, passed away March 18, 2018. He was born April 30, 1947, in Anderson and was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church. He attended St. Mary School through the 12th grade and participated in baseball and track graduating in 1965. Tim entered Ball State University...
Frederick “Fred” Roudebush
Mar 18, 2018
Frederick “Fred” Roudebush, 65, passed away, March 18, 2018. Fred was born February 26, 1953, in Anderson, the son of the late Kennison and Georgetta Roudebush. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1971 and attended ITT Technical Institute. He worked as a refrigeration service technician for various companies including Hardee’s, Ponderosa and Kroger. Fred loved the outdoors and outdoor...
Ms. Jeanne I. Howell
Mar 16, 2018
Jeanne I. Howell, 95, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018, at Westminster Village North, Indianapolis. She was born May 27, 1922, in Summitville, to the late Frank J. & Esther (Hammond) Inglis. Jeanne earned a bachelor’s & master’s degree of Education at Ball State University. With that she taught in secondary education in Muncie, Summitville, Alexandria, & Marion. In her...
Ms. Karen Skinner
Mar 15, 2018
Karen Skinner, 73, of Pendleton, passed away after anautomobile accident, March 15, 2018.Karen was born April 16, 1944, in New Castle, the daughter of the late Ronand Helen Gustin. She resided in Madison County most of her life, andbesides being a homemaker, she had a passion for cars from a young age andenjoyed stock car racing at Anderson Speedway and...
Suzanne Kay Detienne
Mar 14, 2018
Suzanne Kay Detienne, 59, of Anderson, passed away March 14, 2018. She was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on August 19, 1958. Suzanne is survived by her husband, Larry Detienne, whom she married on September 10, 2011; her parents, John and Alta (Hewson) Drenth; daughters, Elizabeth (Jerry) Imel of Yorktown and Jennifer Harris of Muncie; son, Bradley (Linsey) Wessels of Lafayette;...

Kevin C. Fields
Mar 14, 2018
Kevin C. Fields, 49, formerly of Anderson, passed away March 14, 2018 in Indianapolis. He was born in Anderson and lived his entire life in the central Indiana area. He worked as an independent contractor and had a computer business. Kevin is survived by his sons, Chris and Cody Fields of Muncie; father, Paul Fields of Alexandria; ex-wife, Sandy Fields...
Janice K. Carroll
Mar 12, 2018
Janice K. Carroll, 80, of Anderson, passed away March 12, 2018. She was born on September 9, 1937 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Dorothy (Barkalow) Morgan. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and had worked for Johnson & Johnson. Janice is survived by her husband, E. Lee Carroll of Anderson; three sons, Dennis (Becky) Smith of...