Obituaries

James H. “Jim” Cloud, 77, of Pendleton, passed away June 15, 2010 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born April 27, 1933 in Connersville. He lived most of his adult life in Anderson and worked in the personal finance business. Jim served in the US Army. He was a member of St. …

Florence C. Cheatham, 85, of Anderson, passed away August 29, 2010 after a brief illness. She was born November 23, 1924 in Dubois, PA, the daughter of John and Rose Helen (Baleski) Skerkavich. She had lived in Anderson since 1946 and was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Mary%26%2339;s Cat…

Helen Hickner Ellis, 91, of Anderson, IN died peacefully at home in Waynesville, OH on March 22 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Tipton on August 10, 1919 to John and Rose Hickner. Helen will be fondly remembered as a woman of great faith and a devoted mother. Her greatest …

Eula M. Gaw, 85, Anderson, passed away June 3, 2012, at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born September 3, 1926, in Livingston, TN, the daughter of Norman and Martha (Ray) Hicks. She lived most all of her life in Anderson, retired from the Alibi Restaurant and enjo…

Rita H. Russell, 85, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2012, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. She was born September 20, 1926 in Beaver Dam, KY., to Hallie and Cora (Davenport) Herrel. She was a homemaker and had resided in Anderson most of her life. Rita was a member of the F…

Sophia Pancol Campbell passed away peacefully August 5, 2010 at Primrose Retirement Community. She was born in Anderson on February 1, 1924 and was a 1942 graduate from Anderson High School. She lived in Florida for the past 45 years. Before moving to Florida, she was co-owner of the Post …

Edward L. Carter, 79, of Anderson, passed away April 7, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born March 11, 1931 in Anderson, the son of Marion and Vera (Ray) Carter. He moved from Summitville back to Anderson 11 years ago. He retired in 1991 from Delco Remy after 25 yea…

Patrick R. “Pat” Collins, 68, of Elwood, passed away June 15, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital in Elwood after an extended illness. He was born July 14, 1941 in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and retired from Guide Lamp. Pat had a…

Anderson, Indiana Burr E. Stephens traded his earthly tent for an immortal life on June 27, 2004 at his home in Anderson. His love and trust in the Lord were evident in his graceful passing. He was born in Fairmount on November 10, 1930, the son of Burr and Frances Marie Stephens. He gradu…

Michael T. Donovan, 61, of Plainfield, IL, passed away September 30, 2010. He was born December 3, 1949 in Anderson and lived in Anderson until 1981. He was employed at Smurfit-Stone Container Division, where he was an area CLP Manager. Michael was a US Marine Veteran. He was an avid golfe…

Dana Jones Britton, 46, of Anderson, passed away September 29, 2010 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born December 27, 1963 in Anderson. She was raised in Florida and moved to Anderson in 1990. She was a US Army Veteran and loved her family, family activities, playing Bi…

James R. Strader, 78, passed away June 7, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown after an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1931 in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School and Purdue University. He retired in 2005 as a self employed casket and funeral supply wholesaler…

Edna Mae Schulte, 95, of Anderson, passed away October 13, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown after an extended illness. She was born in 1915 in Indianapolis, the daughter of Vernon Hiles and Nellie Chowning. She lived most of her life in Anderson and owned and operated Schulte’s Gr…

Nancy M. “Nan” Sheler, 85, of Anderson, passed away July 14, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Lincoln, NE to Ruby and Gerould Macklem. She graduated from Mt. St. Mary%26%2339;s Academy in Little Rock, AR and has resided in Anderson since 1955. Nan was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Chu…

Virginia B. (Hoppes) Rakes, 89, of Anderson, passed away September 3, 2010 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 26, 1921, the daughter of Asa Raymond and Bessie Pearl (Lindamood) Hoppes in Madison County and has lived in Anderson since 1985. She retired in 1985 a…

Lavella Jean Reed, 74, of Anderson, passed away August 10, 2010 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born January 12, 1936 in Anderson and lived in the Anderson area all of her life. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1955. In 1991, she retired from Guide after 26.5 yea…

Angelita Guerrero, infant daughter of Agustin and Socorro Guerrero, passed away at birth on October 18, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center. She is also survived by her sister, Flor Guerrero; and brother, Gerardo Guerrero. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Mary’s…

Jackie Lee Lawson, 75, Pendleton, died August 17, 2010 at Zionsville Meadows after an extended illness. Jack was born June 10, 1935, to Eva (Vanhorn) and Ernest Lawson. He grew up and attended schools in the Anderson area. He was employed at Delco Remy for 38 years (Local 662), retiring in…

Michael Kotys Anderson/Valparaiso, IN Michael Kotys, 81, of Anderson and formerly of Valparaiso, died December 25, 2003 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1922 in Monessen, PA, the son of Michael and Anna Kotys. In 1941 he graduated from Monessen High Scho…

Randall G. Graham, 62, Anderson, passed away May 29, 2010, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1947, in Anderson, a life long resident of Anderson and served in the US Air Force. Randy retired in 2004 from Guide Division of General Motors after 30 years. He was…