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

Terri D. Williams
Mar 27, 2015
Terri D. (Greene) Williams, 55, of Alexandria, passed away March 27, 2015 at her residence.
She was born on June 2, 1959 to the late James and Elizabeth Cox in Anderson.
Terri was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her family. Her grandchildren “were her life.”
She is survived by her husband, Chuck Williams of Alexandria; her children,...
Tina Marie Jordan Martel
Mar 25, 2015
Tina Marie Jordan Martel, age 51, of Dunreith passed away Wednesday morning, March 25, 2015.

Mary Dodd
Mar 24, 2015
Mary Dodd passed away peacefully at home March 24, 2015. Mary was born in Anderson, IN and lived in Park Place her entire life. She was a graduate of Anderson High School and Indiana Business College. Mary was married to her loving husband Peter Dodd for 54 years. Mary was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend. Her laugh...

Ruth E. Bahler
Mar 20, 2015
ANDERSON- Ruth E. Bahler, 90, of Anderson, passed away March 20, 2015 at St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis, after a sudden illness.
She was born July 21, 1924 in Decatur, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Bernard) Kintz and has lived most of her life in Anderson.
She graduated from Decatur Catholic High School, Indiana University, with a B.S....

Pearl E. Paschal
Mar 19, 2015
Pearl E. (Michael) Eytchison Paschal, 81, of Markleville, passed away March 19, 2015 at her residence after an extended illness.
She was born on March 8, 1934 to the late Oliver and Alice Michael in Anderson. She retired as office manager for Gene Staley in Deerfield, FL.
Pearl was a homemaker, loved gardening and her beloved Pomeranians. She also loved...

Bonnie House Redick
Mar 15, 2015
Bonnie House Redick, 90, of Anderson, passed away March 15 at Community Hospital Anderson.
She was born February 5, 1925 in Anderson, the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth (McGovern) Hudson. She had retired from Delco Remy.
She is survived by her children, Thomas (wife, Liz) House and Tim (wife, Cathy) House, all of Anderson, Jack (wife, Mary) Reitzer...

Loyce R. Gaither
Mar 14, 2015
Loyce R. Gaither, 77, of Anderson, passed away March 14, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
He was born December 20, 1937, in Alexandria, to the late Lawrence and Zula Gaither and lived in Madison County his entire life.
Loyce served in the Army National Guard stationed at Fort Knox. On November 19, 1971, he...

Marie K. Phillips
Mar 11, 2015
Marie K. Phillips, 85, Anderson, passed away March 11, 2015, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after a several month illness.
She was born July 22, 1929, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Floyd and Edna (Brown) Groves. She was a life long resident and a graduate of Anderson High School. Marie loved spending time with her grandchildren and family,...
Esther M. Mccallister
Mar 10, 2015
Esther M. McCallister, age 87 of Fishers, formerly of Wilkinson, passed away Tuesday evening, March 10, 2015 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.
Michele Fields
Mar 8, 2015
Ethel “Michele” Fields, age 69, of Markleville, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital in Anderson.
Jon Scott Johnson
Mar 8, 2015
Jon Scott Johnson, 53, Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at his home following an extended battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Annalue (Garner) Johnson. He graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1981 and served as a Seabee in the U. S. Navy. Jon had been employed by...
Roger L. Shelton
Mar 6, 2015
Roger L. Shelton, 54, of Anderson, passed away March 6, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness He was born June 5, 1960, in Anderson, to Ray and Sharon (McCoppin) Shelton. He was self employed as a tree trimmer and a heating and cooling repairman. He was a US Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Justina...

Michael Ave
Mar 6, 2015
Michael T. Ave, 70, of Pendleton, passed away March 6, 2015 at the Hancock Regional AMG Specialty Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Seattle, WA. on March 17, 1944, to Tom and Mary (Hagan) Ave. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1962 and Ball State University in 1968. In 2011, he retired from sales after...

Helen Jean Edwards
Mar 4, 2015
Helen died peacefully with her loving family at her bedside this morning, at the age of 93. She grew up on the farm, during The Great Depression, in rural Hamilton County with 6 siblings: Delbert, Dorothy, Mary, Nyle, Bob and Ralph and parents Fred and Verna Todd – all of whom pre-deceased her. In 1961, Helen and husband of nearly...

Stefanie Mier
Mar 4, 2015
Stefanie M. Mier, 33, of Anderson, passed away March 4, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
She was born on October 15, 1981 to Robert and Kimberly (McFarland) Irle in Anderson and has lived here all of her life.
Stefanie graduated from Highland High School.
She is survived by her son, Austin Mier of Anderson; her brother, Christopher Irle...

Alda Eileen Leakey
Mar 4, 2015
Alda Eileen Leakey, 99, passed away March 4, 2015.
She was born June 25, 1915, in Andrews to the late John R. Isenbarger & Pearl Marie (Mater) Schoenauer. Alda worked as the department manager of women’s & children’s clothing at J.C. Penney & F.W. Woolworth. She was a member of Central Christian Church.
Alda is survived by her daughter, Christine...
Betty Ruth Bloom
Mar 2, 2015
Betty Ruth Bloom, 89, Lapel, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness surrounded by her six children, her sister, and other family members. She was born on September 12, 1925, in Kendallville, Indiana to Harry and Rachel (Coats) Savoie. Betty was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church; the Ford Street Nomads;...

Dorothy C. Reed
Feb 26, 2015
Dorothy C. Reed, 94, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
She was born March 5, 1920 in Newport, KY, the daughter of the late Robert and Gretchen (Listerman) Bennett. On October 19, 1938 she married Orville P. Reed in Ft. Thomas, KY and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1979. After spending...
Michael Joseph Doyon
Feb 26, 2015
Michael Joseph Doyon, 61, Lapel, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on November 6, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana to Thomas and Phyllis (Bott) Doyon. He graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend in 1973 and received an Electrical Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University in 1984. Michael...
Donald Gene Turney
Feb 25, 2015
Donald Gene “Donnie” Turney, III, 18, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis following a sudden illness.
He was born May 14, 1996 in Anderson and has lived in Madison County his entire life.
Donnie attended Elwood High School where he played football. He also enjoyed going to the Elwood YMCA, his time playing All-Star...