Obituaries

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…

Betty R. Jackson, 85, of Anderson, passed away April 29, 2011, at the Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield after an extended illness. She was born February 17, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Hurst) Hutchens, in Marshall, IL., and had lived in the Anderson area most of her life….

Carlene Knoblock, 75, of Anderson, passed away March 22, 2011 at home, surrounded by her family after a sudden illness. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Monroe, TN, the youngest daughter of Earl T. and Hattie Ann (Garrett) Carter. After years of working in healthcare facilities, she re…

Michael Coghill, 60, passed away Oct. 20, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and had worked as a surveyor. Survivors include his brother James Coghill; and stepfather James Crawfill. Cremation arrangements were handled by Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral…

Roger K. Alley, 65, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born May 23, 1947, the son of Thomas P. and Bonnie G. (Chapman) Alley, in Anderson. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965 and later graduated f…

Augustus M. Sylvester, 102, of Anderson, passed away Saturday at Bethany Pointe Health Campus. He was born June 17, 1908, the son of William and Bettie (Jerrell) Sylvester, in Durbin, IN., and has lived in Anderson for past 97 years. He retired from Delco-Remy in 1969 after 35 years of ser…

Jimmie J. Day, 66, of Anderson, passed away October 19, 2010 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born March 2, 1944 in Anderson and lived in Anderson most of his life. He retired in 1999 from Delco Remy after 35 years and served as a Drill Sgt in the National Guard. He is surviv…

Helen Joan Cooper, 71, of Anderson, unexpectedly went to be with the Lord on February 27, 2011, from her residence. She was born on July 4, 1939 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She retired from Delco Remy after 26 years of employment. She enjoyed family get togethers, pic…