Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Evelyn Maye Kachelein
Apr 12, 2024
Evelyn Maye Kachelein, 93, of Lapel, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson following an extended dementia journey with Alzheimer's Disease.
Evelyn was born August 31, 1930, in Jeffersonville, Indiana to Charles Nelson and Lorene (Bolly) Bohannan. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and Anderson College, and received a Master of Education Degree...
Robert Eugene “Rob” Gohn
Apr 11, 2024
Robert Eugene “Rob” Gohn, 59, of Pendleton passed away on April 11, 2024 at Compassus Hospice Facility in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on November 3, 1964 to Jacqueline (Waaso) Gohn and Russell Gohn.
Rob graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1983. He worked for Deflecto Company until 2003. Rob then began his career with the...
Sharon M. Wales
Apr 10, 2024
Sharon M. Wales, 89, of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Cypress Run- Morristown Manor in Morristown.
She was born May 7,1934 in Hancock County, the daughter of the late Oak and Lois (Bolander) Snider.
Sharon graduated from Wilkinson High School and then married the love of her life Ralph. She worked for the Eastern...
Mrs. Trudy Evelyn Aselman
Apr 8, 2024
Trudy Evelyn Aselman, 79, of Anderson passed away on April 8, 2024, after a lengthy and courageous battle with health issues. Trudy was born on July 21, 1944, in Quincy, IL to the late Willis “Buzzy” and Iola (Trout) Achelpohl. She graduated from Quincy High School and then attended the Illinois Masonic Nursing School and then she received her nursing...
Ms. Shirley Faye Diruzza
Apr 6, 2024
Shirley Faye DiRuzza, 88, of Manvel, TX passed away on April 6, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on August 23, 1935 in Lapel, Indiana to the late Charles L. and Mary E. (Smith) Moore. Shirley worked at Anderson Community School Corporation as an administrator for a number of years. She loved reading and cheering on the Houston...
Philip Brian Anthony
Apr 6, 2024
Philip Brian Anthony, 62, of Markleville Indiana, passed away at his home on April 6, 2024.
Philip was born in Oakland California on October 15, 1961 to Billy and Ernestine Anthony. He graduated from Pleasant Hill High School of Mt Diablo in 1980, was a certified auto mechanic, and went on to work in the boating industry for several years....
Robin Ann Owens
Apr 5, 2024
Robin Ann Owens, 60, of Pendleton, passed away April 5, 2024 at her home.
She was born April 7, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, the past 20 years in Pendleton.
Survivors include her husband, David; four sons, Charles Benjamin Reid of Marion, Michael R. Owens of Pendleton, Jacob Lee (Ashley) Owens of Muncie...
Margaret Louise Weston
Apr 5, 2024
Margaret Louise Weston, 91, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024 at Community Hospital, North. She was born on January 10, 1933 in Russell County, Kentucky to Lewis R. Weston and Cleolyn (Selby) Weston.
Margaret attended Anderson High School and worked for many years retiring as an assembly line worker for General Motors. She found her...
Mary “Kitten” Thompson
Mar 31, 2024
Mary ”Kitten” Thompson, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on March 31, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on May 11, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert and Margaret (Harwood) Cochrel. Mary was such a wonderful woman during her life. She would take care of anybody and everybody if they ever needed help. Mary had hobbies...
William Frances Snyder
Mar 31, 2024
William Frances Snyder, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following a sudden illness.
He was born on May 15, 1947, in Vincennes, Indiana to Fred T. Jr. and Mary (Kaiser) Snyder.
He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He served his country on a nuclear submarine in the US...
Claire Marie Heineman
Mar 29, 2024
“Find the extraordinary in the unnoticed, the beauty of life, the tenderness in each day, and the wondrous in the ordinary.”- Claire Heineman
Claire Marie Heineman, 69, of Yorktown, passed away on March 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. Claire was born on January 25, 1955 in Greenville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Dorothy (Reynolds) Neeley. After graduating...
Mollie Belle Patrick
Mar 29, 2024
Mollie Belle Patrick, 91, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on May 24, 1932, in Burkesville, Kentucky to George and Beulah (Perkins) Norris.
She was retired from RCA in Indianapolis. She loved to knit, cook, crochet and plastic canvas.
Mollie is survived by two daughters, Donna (husband, Larry) Lucas...
Keith Russell Clark
Mar 27, 2024
Keith Russell Clark of Pendleton, Indiana passed away at the age of 68 on March 27, 2024. Keith was born on August 20, 1955 to the late Clarence and Helen (George) Clark. He was a dedicated member of the Hamilton County Exchange Club. He patriotically served the Flags of Freedom project which creates American flag displays across central Indiana. He...
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...
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