Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Meredith Leslie Bud Hersberger
Mar 13, 2011
Meredith Leslie Bud Hersberger, 83, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011, at his winter home in Florida. He was born on October 24, 1927, in Noblesville, Indiana to Bernard and Mae (Michaels) Hersberger. He graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1945. Bud retired from Burton Heating and Plumbing Company in Rochester and he also farmed the family farm....

Helen K. Little
Mar 5, 2011
Mrs. Helen “Kate” Little age 95 years, a longtime resident of the Wilkinson Community and a former resident of the New Salem Community, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2011 at Pleasant View Lodge Nursing Facility in McCordsville.
Carl Edward Ellis, Sr.
Mar 3, 2011
Carl Edward Ellis, Sr., 92, Lapel, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011, at his sons home following a brief illness. He was born on October 2, 1918, in Madison County to Robert and Callie (Funk) Ellis. Carl retired from the former Firestone Industrial Products in Noblesville and had farmed for most of his life. He and his father were the...
Chalen E. Wilkerson
Feb 24, 2011
Chalen E. Wilkerson, age 79 years, a resident of Shirley, passed away at his residence, Thursday, February 24, 2011.
Patricia Ann Cronk
Feb 23, 2011
Patricia “Patty” Ann (Porter) Cronk went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, after losing a long brave battle with cancer. Patty was born in Tipton, Indiana on November 5th 1955 to Robert and Evelyn Porter. Her family then moved to Wilkinson Indiana where she remained a lifelong resident. Patty graduated from Eastern Hancock High School...
Barbara Anderson Richardson
Feb 22, 2011
Barbara Anderson Richardson passed away February 22, 2011 in Destin, Florida after an extended illness. She was born to Byron and Gladys Neilsen Anderson of Lapel, Indiana on February 20, 1932. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and also Felt and Terrant Business School in Indianapolis, Indiana. She married the love of her life, Dan Richardson, on September...
Richard Everett Dick Gudgel
Feb 22, 2011
Richard Everett Dick Gudgel, 81, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a courageous battle. He was born on September 18, 1929, in Anderson, Indiana to Everett and Mary (Cox) Gudgel. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1948, and joined the U. S. Air Force in 1949 and spent two tours of duty...
Connie J. Lewis
Feb 16, 2011
Connie J. Lewis, age 69 of Greenfield, Indiana passed away February, 16, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
Eunice Arlene Minton
Feb 16, 2011
Eunice Arlene Minton, 94, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on May 1, 1916, in Mining City, Kentucky to William and Rebecca (Brown) Campfield. Eunice enjoyed quilting, reading and was an avid crossword puzzle worker. She also loved to cook especially for her extended family. She is...
Violet Neoma Saylors
Feb 14, 2011
Violet N. Saylors age 81 years, a resident of Shirley, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at Lawrence Manor in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Thomas Jack Mcmillan
Jan 25, 2011
Thomas Jack McMillan, 66, Cape Coral, FL, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral following an extended illness. He was born on August 4, 1944, in Lenior City, Tennessee to Ralph and Carrie (Scarbrough) McMillan. He graduated from Lenior City High School. Jack retired from O-I Brockway Glass in Lapel. He was a member of...
Dale E. Young
Jan 11, 2011
Dale E. Young 79 of Shirley passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Hancock Regional Hospital at Greenfield.
Judith K. Vanasdal
Jan 9, 2011
Judith K. Vanasdal, 72, Anderson, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011, at her home surrounded by family following an extended illness. She was born on August 4, 1938, in Anderson, Indiana to Joe and Myrtle (Hopkinson) Schuyler. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1956. Judy was a stay-at-home mom while her children were young and had been employed at...
Virginia M. Gini Bourke
Jan 2, 2011
Virginia M. Gini Bourke, 89, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2011. She was born on June 15, 1921, in Huntingberg, Indiana to Robert and Ruth (Nichols) Marshall. She had been in the rural Noblesville area since the early 1950s. She was a member of Clarksville Christian Church; the Homemakers Guild; and a bibliography club. Survivors include six children; thirteen...
Richard Bill Clendenen
Dec 31, 2010
Richard Bill Clendenen, 84, Anderson, passed away Friday, December 31, 2010, at Manor Care in Anderson. He was born on August 14, 1926, in Madison County, Indiana to Everet and Lettie (Rinker) Clendenen. He served in the U. S. Navy during WWII and was deployed in the Pacific Theater. Bill retired from the former Warner Gear in Muncie after over...

Terry L. Campfield
Dec 26, 2010
Terry L. Campfield, 58 years of age of Pendleton, In. went to be with the Lord on December 26, 2010, after an extended illness.
Carl L. Castor, Sr.
Dec 22, 2010
Carl L. Carlos Castor, Sr., 65, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2010, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a sudden illness. He was born on September 19, 1945, in Madison County, Indiana to John and Ollie (Horn) Castor. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1963. Carl had been a maintanence supervisor at Mounds Mall in Anderson at one...
Tyler Douglas 'Otis' Wilson
Dec 17, 2010
Tyler Douglas "Otis" Wilson, 21, Anderson, passed away Friday, December 17, 2010. He was born on April 17, 1989, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Troy and Kimberly (Faubion) Wilson. He graduated from Lapel High School in 2007. Tyler was active in wrestling, football, and baseball while in high school and was currently involved in Man 4 Man Ministries in Anderson in...
Donald F. Fred Holt
Dec 9, 2010
Donald F. Fred Holt, 96, Elwood, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Saint Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following a brief illness. He was born on July 24, 1914, in Philadelphia, Indiana to Leroy and Mary (Walsh) Holt. Fred retired in 1975 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson. He was a member of the...
Sandra K. Daum
Dec 8, 2010
Sandra K. (Caplinger) Daum, 60, Orlando, FL, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at her home. She was born on July 1, 1950, in Hartford City, Indiana to Earl Caplinger and Louise (Darling) Caplinger Hersberger. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1970. She is survived by her fianc, Kenny Simpson; three brothers, Walter Caplinger, Bob Caplinger, and Steve Caplinger;...