Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Carla J. Graham
Oct 14, 2023
ANDERSON- Carla J. Graham, 73, passed peacefully on October 14, 2023.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 20, 1950 to Charles and Lois “Joanne” (Haigh) Graham.
She lived most of her life in Anderson and was a former Madison, Indiana resident.
Carla retired from Guide Lamp where she was a security officer for over 20 years.
She was...
Alan J. Swinford
Oct 14, 2023
PENDLETON- Alan J. Swinford, 80, passed away at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis on October 14, 2023.
He was born on October 31, 1942 in Anderson, Indiana to Harold and Betty (Rowland) Swinford. Alan resided in Pendleton 23 years and was a former Lapel resident.
He was a Pharmacist for over 45 years.
Alan was a 1960 graduate of Anderson High...
Donald J. Holland
Oct 13, 2023
ANDERSON- Donald J. Holland, 90, passed away at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Hospital on October 13, 2023
He was born October 20, 1932 in Anderson, Indiana to Russell and Blanche Holland and was a lifelong Pendleton and Anderson resident.
Don was a 1952 graduate of Pendleton High School and proudly served his country in the US Army. He served his...
Jeanne Frances Hayden
Oct 12, 2023
ANDERSON- Jeanne Frances Hayden, 84, of Anderson passed away at her home on October 12, 2023.
Jeanne was born on September 17, 1939 in Pendleton and was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and Anderson.
She retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson on September 30, 1999 following 32 years of service. Previously she was a secretary for Farm Bureau Insurance and...
Thomas Gordon Tudor
Oct 11, 2023
Thomas Gordon Tudor, 75, of Ossian, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness.
He was born on May 30, 1948, in Muncie, Indiana to Ned and Wilma (Fallis) Tudor.
He retired as the bank manager from First Merchants Bank in Lapel. The Tudor family started the Lapel Post and operated it...
Ken L. Zigler
Oct 11, 2023
Ken L. Zigler, 58, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born on October 14, 1964, in Portland, Indiana to Roger Zigler and Linda Strukel.
He graduated from Anderson High School in 1983. He was a toolmaker for Metro Plastics.
He loved cross-country and enjoyed biking, rollerblading and racing. He was an...
James E. Gobble
Oct 10, 2023
James E. Gobble (Jim), 88 of Pendleton, Indiana passed peacefully and found his home in heaven on Tuesday, October 10th. Jim was born on October 5th, 1935 in Norton, Virginia. Jim moved with this family to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1950. Jim was a 1954 graduate and 3-Year basketball letterman at Manual H.S. in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jim and his wife Charlene...
Barbara Louise Moore
Oct 6, 2023
Barbara Louise Moore, 77, of Pendleton, passed away on October 6, 2023. Barbara was born on February 22, 1946 in Anderson to the late Leonard Jack and Rosalie B. (Metler) Olvey. Barbara married the love of her life, Thomas Wayne Moore, and the two were married for 60 years. She found her spiritual home at East Side Church of God...
Robert Joseph “Bob” Florea
Oct 6, 2023
Robert “Bob” Florea Sr., 81, of Shirley, Indiana, passed suddenly, October 6, 2023, at his residence. Bob was born on February 1, 1942 in Shirley, IN, to the late Thurman and Helen (Robison) Florea.
Bob was a veteran that proudly served in the Marine Corps from June 5, 1960-June 5, 1964. When he returned he joined the American Legion Knightstown...
Larry Lee Lawson
Oct 6, 2023
Larry Lee Lawson, 81, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2023, at his residence after a long, full life. He was born on October 14, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana to Moin Lawson and Betty (Blume) Lawson.
Larry graduated from high school at the Indiana Academy, then furthered his education obtaining his associate degree in radiology. He worked at Community...
Mrs. Phyllis Ann Ray
Oct 5, 2023
Phyllis Ann (Thompson) Ray, 86, of Shirley, passed away peacefully, October 5, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on October 27, 1936 in Anderson, Indiana to Kenneth A. and Margaret (Raison) Thompson. She married Byron Keith Ray on October 6, 1951 and they settled in Wilkinson, Indiana where they raised their four children.
She worked for...
Kathryn Irene Mitchell
Oct 4, 2023
Kathryn Irene Mitchell, 94, of Lapel, passed away on October 4, 2023. Kathryn was born on January 7, 1929 in Anderson, IN to the late Everett and Jessie (Brookshire) Smith.
Kathryn graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. In her free time, she enjoyed reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, and quilting. She was even an original member of the...
Terry Lee Bilbrey
Oct 2, 2023
Terry Lee Bilbrey, 59, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his residence in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on June 21, 1964, in Anderson, Indiana.
He was a project manager for Vandor Corporation. He enjoyed fishing and providing for his family and friends.
Terry is survived by his father, Kenneth Bilbrey; his wife, Kim (Brooks) Bilbrey;...
Eunice Iolene Filbrun
Oct 1, 2023
Eunice Iolene (Sides) Filbrun, 93, of Anderson, passed into her eternal reward on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Envive Healthcare in Anderson following an extended illness.
She was born the next to the youngest daughter of Owen and Susan Sides on September 5, 1930, in Arcannum, Ohio. She moved to Indiana with her parents in 1938 where she has lived since.
She...
William R. “Bill” Young
Sep 28, 2023
William “Bill” Ralph Young, 96, of Anderson, passed away on September 28, 2023. Bill was born on November 12, 1926 in Lafayette, IN to the late Jessie Harrison and Blanche (Ward) Young. Bill married his loving wife, Clara (Maxwell) Young, and the two were married for 27 years before his passing. He faithfully served our country in the United States...
Ms. Nancy R. Stewart
Sep 26, 2023
Nancy R. Stewart, 74, of Anderson, passed away to be with her Lord and Savior on September 26, 2023. She was born on August 24, 1949 in Muncie, IN to the late Woodrow Byrd and Bettie Whitenack.
Nancy graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1967. Nancy really enjoyed being around children. In her free time, she loved to go...
Suzanne Pauline Drennen
Sep 23, 2023
Suzanne Pauline Drennen
January 17, 1936 – September 23, 2023
Suzanne Drennen passed peacefully on September 23, after an extended illness.
She was born in Anderson, Indiana to Pauline (Ellis) Driffill and Hubert Lloyd Driffill. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1954, and from Ball State University School of Nursing in 1958. She was a dedicated nurse, laying her...
Joan A. Sauter
Sep 22, 2023
Joan A. Sauter, 84, of Anderson, passed away peacefully at her residence on September 22, 2023. She was born on September 26, 1938 to the late Vincent Toolen, Sr. and Marcella (O’Connor) Toolen in St. Louis, Missouri.
Joan was a dedicated member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Anderson. She was very active in the community, giving her time volunteering...
Dr. Gary Paul Hoffman
Sep 21, 2023
Dr. Gary Paul Hoffman, 61, of Anderson, passed away September 21, 2023 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on August 20, 1962 in Deerfield, Indiana. Gary was the sixth of seven children born to William P and Leah (Whitenack) Hoffman of Deerfield, Indiana. He was a 1980 graduate of Winchester Community High School. He completed his undergrad at Ball State...
Hilda Louise Wilson
Sep 19, 2023
Hilda Louise Wilson, 92, of Ingalls, passed away on September 19, 2023, with her family by her side. Hilda was born in Madison County, Indiana to David and Daisy (Soots) Conger on August 5th, 1931. Hilda married George “Bud” Wilson on December 5th, 1948 and they had three children.
Hilda held many jobs, but mostly took care of those she...
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