Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ronald Tesch
Feb 18, 2023
Ronald Tesch, 74, of Elwood, Indiana (formerly of Tekonsha, Michigan), passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at his residence following an extended and courageous battle with cancer.
He was born on September 20, 1948, in Albion, Michigan, to William and Martha (Heiney) Tesch.
He attended Litchfield Schools.
He retired as owner/operator of Tesch Grain Transport in 2010.
He loved mini-rod tractor pulling, antique...
Jewel Elaine Stapleton
Feb 16, 2023
Jewel Elaine Stapleton, 60, of Noblesville, passed away on February 16, 2023, at Indiana University North Hospital in Carmel following a brief illness.
She was born on October 13, 1962, in Anderson, Indiana to David Hughes and Karen (Deaton) Lenze.
Jewel graduated from Lapel High School.
She was a homemaker and had worked as a loan supervisor with USA Group.
She liked to kayak....
Mr. Barnis B King
Feb 15, 2023
Barnis B. King, 79, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family.
He was born January 2, 1944, in Crossville, Tennessee to the late, Kit C. & Ruthie (Bilbrey) King.
Barnis was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Masonic Lodge #681. He had worked for Container Corp/Smurfit Stone for 36 years before retiring from...
Leora Jane Richardson
Feb 10, 2023
Leora Jane Richardson, 96, of Pendleton, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following a brief illness.
She was born on September 5, 1926, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wilson and Emma (McKinney) Edwards.
She was a graduate of Lapel High School Class of 1944 and was one of the last of her graduating class. She attended...
Patricia L. “Patti” Latz
Feb 9, 2023
Patricia “Patti” L. Latz, 81, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 15, 1941, in Beech Grove to the late, Carl R. & Gladys (Howe) Green. Patti had been a waitress and bartender at a several locations in Chesterfield & Anderson. She was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary for the VFW...
William “Bill” Speidel
Feb 9, 2023
William “Bill” Speidel, 68, of Marion, IN passed away on February 9, 2023. Bill was born on August 7, 1954 in Anderson, IN to the late Harrold and Ernestine (Moore) Speidel. Bill faithfully served our country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Bill enjoyed cooking, collecting coins, and watching sports, especially Nascar. He had a fascination with...
Dana Faulstich
Feb 8, 2023
Dana Faulstich, 66, passed away February 8, 2023, at Beaumont Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
He was born on January 4, 1957, in Elwood, Indiana, to the late Lawrence and Virginia (Blair) Faulstich. In his life, he really enjoyed playing pool, golfing, fishing, hunting, and playing cards.
He is survived by his two daughters, Sandra Faulstich and Brē (Faulstich) Study; brothers,...
James William Fuller
Feb 7, 2023
James “Jim” Fuller, 66, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 in Pendleton, Indiana. Jim was born March 21, 1956 to William & Patricia Fuller. He is survived by his devoted wife of twenty-six years, Aimee Fuller; mother, Patricia Fuller; children, Lauren Fuller Hunt, Gabrielle Fuller Andress, Jimi Fuller, & Skye Fuller; five grandsons; and three siblings.
First and foremost,...
Bessie "Betty" Jean Dunson
Feb 7, 2023
Bessie "Betty" Jean Dunson, 94, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2023, at her residence following an extended illness.
She was born on September 21, 1928, in East Saint Louis, Illinois to Roger and Bessie (Reeder) Brooks.
She was a graduate of Anderson High School. She retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after 30 years of employment.
She was...
Thelma L. Sutton
Feb 6, 2023
Thelma Louise Sutton, 96, of Anderson, passed away on February 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. She was born on May 11, 1926, in Anderson to the late John and Thelma (Moore) Noble.
She was married to the love of her life William (Bill) D. Sutton for 70 years, where she will now be with him once again. In...
Steven Gregory Tyler
Feb 6, 2023
Steven Gregory Tyler, 31, passed away February 6, 2023.
He was born January 6, 1992, in Anderson. Steven worked for Baumgartner Asphalt as a dump truck driver. He enjoyed hiking, walking trails, but most of all spending time with his nieces.
Steven is survived by his mother, Debra Wilkey; father, Gregory Tyler; sister, Stacia Wilkey; grandmother, Pam Land; uncles, David...
Catherine F. Keesling
Feb 6, 2023
Catherine F. Keesling, 97, of New Palestine, formerly of Knightstown, passed away February 6, 2023 at her residence. She was born November 14, 1925, in Brookville, Indiana the daughter of the late Clyde and Barbara (Pflum) Mahle. She attended St. Michaels Catholic School and graduated from Brookville High School in 1944, and was employed at Western Electric in Indianapolis before...
Sarah Elizabeth Martin
Feb 3, 2023
Sarah Elizabeth Martin was born on April 4, 1991, to Toby and Amy Buck. She was a joy from her first breath. Her sister, Rachel and brothers, Levi and Makentoch soon followed.
Let us tell you a little about our Sarah:
She had a fierce love for Jesus and her family. Her husband, Travis, and her kids, Chloe, Kai and Keely were...
Thelma “Kathy” Ford
Feb 1, 2023
Thelma “Kathy” Ford, 74, of Anderson, passed away February 1, 2023 at her residence. She was born April 8, 1948 in Middlesboro, KY to Lula (Fee) and Walter Ingle. She was a Christian and loving mother who enjoyed her family.
Kathy was preceded in death by her first husband, Larry Cain, whom she shared a son Michael (Farrah) Cain,...
Tammy Lee Marshall
Jan 30, 2023
Tammy Lee (Wallace) Marshall, 49, of Pendleton passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2023 after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). She was born on February 9, 1973 in Greenfield, Indiana.
Tammy was beloved and was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to many. She was selfless, compassionate, and loving to all in her midst....
Mildred K. Hanshew
Jan 30, 2023
Mildred K. Hanshew, 86, passed away January 30, 2023, after a brief illness.
She was born on July 18th, 1936, in Anderson, the daughter of the late George and Marguerite McFall (Hanes). She was a loving wife of 59 years and a loving mother and grandmother and great grandmother. She had a love of cooking/baking and entertaining others. She was...
Maureen Russell Schlott
Jan 28, 2023
Maureen Ellen Russell was born on July 20, 1956, in Flint, Michigan, to Earl E. and Lucille (Boudreau) Russell. Surviving is her daughter Paula Craig (Carey) of Pendleton, Indiana; her grandchildren Jackson David Adams, Eleanor Cate, and Parker Stephen McIntyre-Craig; and her niece and companion, Caroline Hunt.
Maureen was a product of Flint catholic schools and a 1974 graduate of...
Christopher Allen Linder
Jan 28, 2023
Christopher Allen Linder, 52, passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023.
He was born December 26, 1970, in Anderson to Jimmy A. & Janette (King) Linder. Christopher worked for Kroger for almost 26 years. He was known for his positive attitude and “today is the day” outlook on life.
He is survived by his parents; furbaby, Princess; special aunt,...
Lucinda Kay Anderson
Jan 27, 2023
Lucinda Kay Anderson, 64, passed away Friday, January 27, 2023.
Cindy was born on April 3, 1958, in Mattoon, IL to the late Norman and Eloise (Adkins) Anderson. Cindy lived most of her life in Decatur, Illinois until about 10 years ago when she moved to Indiana. She was an member of St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church, and would volunteer...
Jerry C. Foohey
Jan 27, 2023
Jerry C. Foohey, 75, of Greenfield passed away on January 27, 2023 at his home. Jerry was born on February 14, 1947 in Anderson, IN to the late Jerry and Betty Foohey. He attended Saint Mary’s Catholic School and then graduated from Madison Height’s High School in 1964. After high school, he attended college at the University of Hawaii where...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
Quick Links
365 DAYS OF GRIEF SUPPORT
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during the difficult first year after a loss