Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
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
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.
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…
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…
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…
Betty A. Sparks
Jan 21, 2013
Betty A Sparks, 84 of Shirley, passed away January 21, 2013 at Hancock Regional Medical Center.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Charles Johnson Sr.
Jan 10, 2013
Charles “Chuck” Johnson, Sr., 42, of Anderson, went home to be with his Lord on January 10, 2013. Chuck was born in Indianapolis to Kenneth and Mary Francis Johnson. He was raised in Anderson, where he attended Madison Heights High School. On July 4th, 1990, Chuck married his best friend…