Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Donald Roy Lawyer
Dec 11, 2023
Donald Roy Lawyer, 94, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on December 11, 2023. He was born August 31, 1929 to the late Lee and Agnes (Cornelius) Lawyer in Plainville, Indiana. He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High school, class of 1947. He then met and married his first wife, Carolyn S. (Stottlemeyer)...
Melvin H. Hallmann
Dec 11, 2023
Melvin “Mel” H. Hallmann, 86, of Anderson, passed away on December 11, 2023. Mel was born on December 20, 1936 in Saginaw, MI to the late Herman and Emma (Leitow) Hallmann.
Mel was married to the love of his life Karen Hallmann for 61 wonderful years. Mel graduated and received is bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of...
William Avery Owens
Dec 10, 2023
William Avery Owens, 85, of Anderson, passed away on December 10, 2023. Avery was born on April 14, 1938 in Russell Springs, KY to the late Almon and Opal (Foley) Owens. Avery married the love of his life, Patricia “Patti” Bernard, and the two were married for 58 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United...
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney
Dec 9, 2023
Vivian Theresa Gwaltney, 1936-2023
Vivian Gwaltney, 87, passed away at Countryside Manor after battling Parkinson’s disease.
She was born in Anderson, to the late Nicholas and Colette (Barsha) Kolenda. She grew up on the family farm and was a lifelong resident of Anderson. Vivian attended Leach Elementary and Anderson High School, graduating in 1954. She went on to work at...
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall
Dec 8, 2023
Kegan Nicholas T Kendall, 20, of Shirley left his earthly body on December 8, 2023. He passed at his home. He was born June 29, 2003 in Greenfield, Indiana the son of Steven T and Megan Marie (West) Kendall.
Kegan was a devoted member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 103.
Kegan, all around us still, is survived...
William Key
Dec 7, 2023
William Key, 81, of Edinburgh, passed away on December 7, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. William was born on May 25, 1942 in Minnesota to the late Oakford William and Violet (Inglbee) Key. William married the love of his life, Cecelia Humphrey, and the two were married for many years. He retired from Caterpillar, where he worked as a...
Judith K. Vanness Sheets
Dec 3, 2023
Judith K. Vanness Sheets, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on April 23, 1935, in Fishersburg, Indiana to Norman Robert and Ada F. (Markle) Scott.
She was a graduate of Lapel High School.
She had previously worked in the finance department at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indianapolis...
Doris A. Bechert
Dec 3, 2023
Doris A. Bechert, 88, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness.
She was born on August 30, 1935, in Van Wert, Ohio to Harold and Edna Leona (Merkle) Miller.
She was a graduate of Van Wert High School. She was a retired secretary. She enjoyed crafting, fishing and attending...
Virginia L. Brough-Cook
Dec 2, 2023
Virginia L. Brough-Cook, 94, of Anderson, passed away on December 2, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1929, in Wabash, IN to the late Donald and Georgia (Morris) Harding. She married the love of her life, Charles Brough for a number of years before his passing in 1977. Virginia was a homemaker and had the most important job, raising...
Shirley A. Johnson
Nov 29, 2023
Shirley A. Johnson, 82, of Anderson, passed away on November 29, 2023. Shirley was born on September 10, 1941 in Owensburg, IN to the late John and Dorothy (Sons) Kirk.
She was married to her loving husband James “Jim” Johnson for 29 years. Shirley really enjoyed reading the several books that she had, watching movies, sewing, gardening in her flower...
Varae Blount
Nov 29, 2023
VaRae Blount, 76, of Alexandria, passed away on November 29, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. VaRae was born on September 15, 1947 in Lebanon, IN to the late Grayson and Avaleen (Owen) Thistlethwaite. She married her loving husband, Robert “Bob” Blount and the two were married for 49 years before her passing. VaRae was an accomplished hairdresser/beautician and has...
Paul Edward Lawther
Nov 29, 2023
Paul Edward Lawther, 83, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at home following an extended illness.
He was born on April 13, 1940, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School.
He retired from Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson. He was a reserve Madison County Sheriff Deputy for many years. He...
Linda Harless
Nov 27, 2023
Linda Harless, 83, of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, November 27th, 2023, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born May 9, 1940, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, a daughter of Odus and Lela (Isaac) Todd. She graduated from Markleville High School in 1958. Linda married Gilbert Harless on June 24, 1962. They celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary earlier this year.
She retired...
Douglas Lee Edwards
Nov 26, 2023
Doug Edwards, 68, of Pendleton, died on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2023 after an extended illness.
He was born June 30, 1955, in Anderson, to Hubert & Mary Edwards. He grew up in a loving family in Edgewood and met many lifelong friends throughout school and at Anderson High School (Class of 1973). He recently enjoyed attending his 50th Class Reunion.
...
Sherry Boram
Nov 23, 2023
Sherry Boram (née Rencenberger) passed away on November 23, 2023 surrounded by her loving family, the sounds of a Bach aria, and the smells of Thanksgiving dinner cooking in the ovens. She was the second daughter of Florence and Richard Rencenberger and was born April 25, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana. She grew up in Pendleton and attended Ball State Teachers...
Greg Berry
Nov 22, 2023
Greg Berry, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away November 22, 2023 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born July 10, 1952 in New Castle, Indiana to Leland and Flo M. (Gilley) Berry and was a former Madison and Hancock County resident.
Greg was a truck driver for many years for various companies including Ruan Trucking and Central Steel and...
Doris K. Crippen
Nov 20, 2023
Doris K. (Mercer) Crippen, 57, of Pendleton, passed away unexpectedly at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on November 20, 2023.
Doris was born December 14, 1965 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident.
She was a 1984 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. Doris was a homemaker and enjoyed birdwatching, nature and especially watching her grandchildren.
Survivors include...
Deborah Ann Allbritton
Nov 20, 2023
Deborah Allbritton, 72, of Pendleton, passed away November 20, 2023. She was born to the late Neuman and Diana (Morrow) Hill in Grand Prairie, Texas on January 6, 1951. Deborah furthered her education through college to become a bookkeeper for Circle K. She then married Jerry Allbritton Sr. on December 14, 1968. They then had 2 loving children. Deborah then...
Alice Marie Bodenhorn
Nov 20, 2023
Alice Marie Bodenhorn, 86, of Lapel, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 20, 2023, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville.
She was born on June 17, 1937, in Madison County, Indiana to Floyd Girt and Evelyn (Gilley) Girt.
Alice graduated from Markleville High School, Class of 1956.
She was primarily a farmer's wife and homemaker her entire life. Alice was...
Mildred Kay Freeman
Nov 19, 2023
Mildred "Kay" Freeman, 76, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Prairie Lakes in Noblesville following an extended illness.
She was born on November 9, 1947, in Anniston, Alabama to Marvin Sr. and Ora (Marbut) Jones.
She attended Jacksonville High School. She was a retired beautician.
She loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family. She prayed for...
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