Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Diana Lynn Orem

Diana Lynn Orem

Jan 27, 2013

Diana Lynn (Burton) Orem age 66 of Knightstown, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis.

C. Marian Steedman

C. Marian Steedman

Jan 27, 2013

C. Marian Steedman, 97, Franklin, IN, passed away Sunday, January 27, 2013, at Franklin United Methodist Community. She was born June 4, 1915, in Dodge City, Kansas to Rev. Oscar and Clara (Price) Matthew. She graduated from Larned High School (KS) in 1933. She attended Southwestern College (KS), Taylor University and received an elementary education degree from Fort Hays State...

Julie Sue Scott

Julie Sue Scott

Jan 26, 2013

Julie S. Scott, 54, Anderson, passed away January 26, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born February 22, 1958, in Anderson and lived all of her life in Anderson. She was a graduate Madison Heights High School, attended Good Will Schools Industry to learn micro filmi…

William L. Jenkins Jr.

William L. Jenkins Jr.

Jan 25, 2013

William “Bill” L. Jenkins, Jr., 64, of Pendleton, passed away January 25, 2013 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born August 19, 1948 in Indianapolis. He was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and Vincennes University and received his PhD from Ball State in archaeolog…

Robert Blaine Lucas

Robert Blaine Lucas

Jan 24, 2013

Robert Blaine Lucas, 86, went to be with the Lord on January 24, 2013. He was born March 11, 1926 in Curwensville, PA. He was the son of Harry G. and Lorena V. Lucas. Bob married M. Esther McCracken on March 7, 1945 and they had 4 daughters. Bob joined the US Navy, where he served in the A…

Conor Liam Tilson

Conor Liam Tilson

Jan 24, 2013

Conor Liam Tilson, 5 � months, called to heaven to be one of God’s precious angels on January 24, 2013. Conor could light up everyone’s day with his awesome smile and outstanding laugh. His mommy and daddy loved him with every beat of their hearts. No one can ever replace this sweet baby…

Betty A. Sparks

Betty A. Sparks

Jan 21, 2013

Betty A Sparks, 84 of Shirley, passed away January 21, 2013 at Hancock Regional Medical Center.

Paul Alatza

Paul Alatza

Jan 21, 2013

Paul Alatza, 84, of Anderson, passed away January 21, 2013 at Countryside Manor Health & Living Community after an extended illness. He was born August 5, 1928 in Anderson, the son of the late Elias and Mildred (Dilts) Alatza. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1946 and was a member…

Vickie J. Bennett

Vickie J. Bennett

Jan 21, 2013

Vickie J. Bennett, 61, Plainfield, passed away Monday, January 21, 2013, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on February 7, 1951, in Anderson, Indiana to Leland and Betty (Jones) Stewart. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1969 and received a bachelor's degree in education from Purdue University and a master's degree in education from Ball...

Bernard L. Pine Jr.

Bernard L. Pine Jr.

Jan 19, 2013

Bernard L. Pine, Jr March 29, 1954 – January 19, 2013 Bernard L. Pine, Jr, , Anderson, passed away January 19, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. Bernard was born on March 29, 1954, the son of Bernard L. and Wanda “Peggy” (Neville) Pine. He lived in Madison County most of …

Cheryl Sue Norris

Cheryl Sue Norris

Jan 18, 2013

Cheryl Sue Norris, 67, Lapel, passed away Friday, January 18, 2013, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on May 17, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Everett and Lorene (Rich) Coverdale. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1963. Sue had worked at the Lapel Branch of the Anderson Public Library for many years....

Hester M. Metzger

Hester M. Metzger

Jan 16, 2013

Hester M. Metzger, 85, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2013, at her home. She was born on December 13, 1927, in Pitsburg, Ohio to Owen and Susie (Miller) Sides. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1946. She was a member of the Old German Baptist Brethren Church in rural Pendleton. She is survived by her husband of 64...

Dessie Kreegar Givens

Dessie Kreegar Givens

Jan 15, 2013

Dessie Kreegar Givens October 16, 1919 – January 15, 2013 Dessie Kreegar Givens, 93, Anderson, passed away January 15, 2013, at Bethany Pointe. Dessie was born on October 16, 1919. She was one of nine children born to William and Louiza Kreegar. She graduated from Anderson High School in …

Spencer B. Carpenter

Spencer B. Carpenter

Jan 15, 2013

Spencer B. Carpenter, 67, Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, January 15, 2013, at Indianapolis VA Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born on August 4, 1945, in Union City, Indiana to Dwight and Elizabeth (Burkett) Carpenter. He graduated from Union City High School in 1963 and he was a U. S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Spencer retired...

Maurine E. Bute

Maurine E. Bute

Jan 13, 2013

Maurine E. Bute, 99, of Anderson, passed away January 13, 2013 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness. She was born August 28, 1913 in St. James, MN, the daughter of the late Edward and Naemi Erlandson. She lived in St. James until moving to Anderson in 1939. Maurine was…

Robert L. Graham

Robert L. Graham

Jan 12, 2013

Robert L. (Bob) Graham, 90, of Chesterfield, formerly of Anderson, passed away January 12, 2013 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born November 17, 1922 in Anderson and resided here all of his life. He attended Anderson Schools. In 1943 he joined the Marine Corp. and was a…

Frank Galliher

Frank Galliher

Jan 12, 2013

Former Lapel resident, Frank Galliher, 95, Lakeland, Florida, passed away Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Palm Terrace Nursing Home in Lakeland. He was born on June 19, 1917, in Paris, Kentucky to Ira and Johnnie Galliher. Frank retired from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson after 36 years of employment. He was a member of the...

Pamela E. Merritt

Pamela E. Merritt

Jan 11, 2013

Pamela E. (Witham) Merritt, 68, Anderson, passed away January 11, 2013, at her residence after a brief illness. She was born March 1, 1944, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Virgil and Betty Jean (Tole) Witham. She lived all of her life in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High Scho…

Paul L. Kemmer

Paul L. Kemmer

Jan 11, 2013

Paul L. Kemmer, 85, of Anderson, passed away January 11, 2013 at Marion VA Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June 21, 1927 in Hackelman, IN, the son of the late Donald and Elsie (Stuart) Kemmer. He graduated from Fairmount High School and had lived in Anderson since 1960. P…

Robert G. Keys

Robert G. Keys

Jan 10, 2013

Robert G. Keys, 90, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2013 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness. He was born March 5, 1922 in Anderson, the son of the late Lester G. and Sarah Marie (Parker) Keys. He graduated in 1942 from Anderson High School and live…

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