Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Valeria M. Jarrett

Valeria M. Jarrett

Jun 10, 2012

Valeria M. “Larry” Jarrett, 85, Anderson, passed away June 10, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born October 10, 1926, in New Albany, the daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Horton) McKinney. She lived most of her life in Anderson, graduated from St…

Jeffrey L. Coomer

Jeffrey L. Coomer

Jun 7, 2012

Jeffrey L. Coomer, 56, Lapel, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on October 6, 1955, in Anderson, Indiana to James and Nell (Herrell) Coomer. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1973. Jeff began his career at Mighty Handy hardware in Noblesville then purchased the Lapel Hardware...

Wilfred E. Mcdonald

Wilfred E. Mcdonald

Jun 7, 2012

Wilfred E. "Bud" McDonald, 88, Cicero, passed away Thursday, June 7, 2012, at Riverwalk Commons in Noblesville following a brief illness. He was born on May 1, 1924, in Hancock County, Indiana to Edward and Lois (Manship) McDonald. He graduated from McCordsville High School in 1942. He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II where he served...

Richard Sammy Hawkins

Richard Sammy Hawkins

Jun 5, 2012

Richard L. (Sammy) Hawkins, 91, of Laurel, IN formerly of Wilkinson passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012, at Millers Merry Manor in Rushville.

Keith Millikan

Keith Millikan

Jun 5, 2012

Keith Millikan, 76, Anderson, passed away June 5, 2012, at St. John’s Medical Center after a several month illness. He was born September 11, 1935, in Henry County, the son of the late James and Essie (McFann) Millikan. He graduated from Albany High School in 1953 and received his bachelo…

Daisy Ballenger

Daisy Ballenger

Jun 4, 2012

Daisy Shaver Ballenger, age 98 years, a resident of Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Indiana, formerly of Shirley, passed away Monday, June 4, 2012 at Crown Point, Indiana, She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Hilton Ballenger in 1992.

Mary Katherine Farren

Mary Katherine Farren

Jun 4, 2012

Mary Katherine (Smith) Farren left her earthly presence on June 4, 2012, at the amazing age of 91 � at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis. She had been in declining health for several years. Born October 9, 1920 to Charles E. and Cecil (Vandeventer) Smith, she had a rich heritage a…

Susan E. Mcclendon

Susan E. Mcclendon

Jun 1, 2012

Anderson-Susan E. (Myers) McClendon, 58, of Anderson, passed away Friday, June 1, 2012, at Community Hospital Anderson, following an extended illness. She was born Jan. 29, 1954, in Anderson, the daughter of James and Norma (Hiles) Myers, and lived in Anderson all her life. She was a homem…

Mary Isabel Vanduyn

Mary Isabel Vanduyn

May 31, 2012

Mary Isabel VanDuyn, 92 of Greenfield, passed away Thursday evening May 31, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Phyllis M. Brissenden

Phyllis M. Brissenden

May 31, 2012

Phyllis Coverdale Brissenden, 86, Anderson, passed away May 31, 2012 at St John’s Hospital following a brief illness. Phyllis was born to Earl and Edna Coverdale on Sept. 4, 1925 and was raised in the Anderson area. A 1943 graduate of Anderson High School, Phyllis married her high school s…

Valerie Lee Shaw

Valerie Lee Shaw

May 29, 2012

Valerie Lee Shaw, age 48 of Anderson, IN. passed away Tuesday morning May 29, 2012 at Kindred Wildwood Nursing Home, Rehabilitation in Indianapolis, IN.

Paul E. Stevens

Paul E. Stevens

May 26, 2012

Paul E. Stevens age 75 years, a resident of Pendleton, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Rawlins House in Pendleton.

Nina Pearl Norris

Nina Pearl Norris

May 26, 2012

Nina Pearl Norris, 85, Lapel, passed away Saturday, May 26, 2012, at Community Parkview Care Center in Elwood following a brief illness. She was born on September 16, 1926, in Burkesville, Kentucky to Isom and Myrtie (Harvey) McIntyre. She is survived by one son, James "John" (wife, Sue) Norris of Lapel; one granddaughter, Kim (husband, Jeff) Mackey of Lapel; one...

Joseph D. Schiffli

Joseph D. Schiffli

May 25, 2012

Joseph D. “Joe” Schiffli, 68, of Farmland, IN and formerly of Michigan City, IN, died May 25, 2012 of cancer. Joseph was born March 24, 1944 in Gary, IN. He retired from St. Mary’s Catholic Church and School in Michigan City after 17 years of service. He likes to bowl and walk. He belon…

Donald R. Shafer

Donald R. Shafer

May 25, 2012

Donald R. "Don" Shafer, 78, Lapel, passed away Friday, May 25, 2012, peacefully with his family at his bedside. He was born on February 23, 1934, in Boxholm, Iowa to Ray and Mildred (Tonkinson) Shafer. Three days after graduating from high school, he was sworn into the U. S. Navy. He was assigned to the destroyer USS Porterfield DD682 for...

Melissa K. Clear

Melissa K. Clear

May 24, 2012

Melissa K. Clear, 43, of Pendleton, passed away May 24, 2012 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis after a sudden illness. She was born June 13, 1968 in Anderson and lived in Anderson most of her life. She graduated in 1986 from Highland High School and received an Associate Degree at…

Marcus J. Peoples

Marcus J. Peoples

May 23, 2012

Marcus J. Peoples, 40, of Anderson, passed away May 23, 2012 at Methodist Hospital from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. He was born February 11, 1972 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He was a 1990 graduate of Highland High School. He worked at Developmental Se…

James G. Newman

James G. Newman

May 22, 2012

James G. Newman, 42, of Anderson, passed away May 22, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born August 27, 1969 in Anderson and was a homemaker. He is survived by his parents, Stanley and Ruth Ann Newman; twin sister, Linda Hormell; sister, Mary Goodman; brother, Robert …

Carol A. Koepke

Carol A. Koepke

May 21, 2012

Carol A. Koepke, age 64 of Wilkinson, IN. passed away Monday, May 21, 2012 at her residence.

Deborah Jean King

Deborah Jean King

May 20, 2012

Deborah Jean King, 52, Lapel, passed away Sunday, May 20, 2012, at her home. She was born on August 31, 1959, in Noblesville, Indiana to Maxie and Carolyn (Forrer) Wix. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. Deborah is survived by three children, Jennifer Flowers of Lapel, Thomas Lary of Nashville, TN, and Michael Davis of Lapel; her parents...

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