Obituaries

Rev. Jack Warren Brunner, 81, of Ingalls, went to Heaven at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie on December 4, 2010.He was born January 31, 1929 in Anderson, the son of Lelah Mae (Eakes) and John Calvin Brunner.Jack graduated from Fortville High School in 1947. He served his country in the U.S….

Donna Lee Brooks, 60, of Anderson, passed away August 21, 2010 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born June 9, 1950 in Williams, CA, the daughter of Kenneth and Rebecca Wickholm. She is survived by 2 sons; 1 daughter; 10 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 1 brother; and 1 …

Mary Alma Wheeler, 76, of Fishers, passed away October 10, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born February 14, 1934 in Rushville, the daughter of Herman and Emogene (Johnson) Atkins. She lived in Anderson from 1954 to 1980, then in Indianapolis from 1980 until 2000, moving to Brownsbur…

Paul M. Bivens Sr., 74, a resident since 1951 of Anderson, Indiana, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a diesel truck mechanic with McClains Trucking Co., died at his residence on Tuesday, October 10, 2000, following an extended illness. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, Octo…

Keith J. Pitcher, 70, of Anderson, passed away July 8, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 24, 1939 in Detroit, MI and graduated in 1957 from Denby High School in MI. He moved to Anderson in 1986 when he was appointed Director of Public Relations for Delco Rem…

John F. King, 86, of Lapel, passed away October 29, 2010, at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born July 17, 1924 in Crossville, Illinois, the son of Frank C. and Vonda (Langford) King. He lived in Anderson since 1946 and graduated from Anderson High School in 194…

Virgil “Keith” Fowler, 92, of Anderson, passed away November 16, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness.He was born April 4, 1918 in Randolph County, the son of George and Clara (Alexander) Fowler. He lived all of his adult life in Anderson and retired from GM in 1980.Keith served…

Frances J. Gill, 75, of Anderson, passed away March 11, 2011 at Countryside Manor Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born December 23, 1935 in Monterey, Tenn, the daughter of James and Linnie (Cunningham) Short. She was a lifelong Anderson resident and had been employed as a pol…

Alfred “Fred” Oleksy May 24, 1926 – November 5, 2010. Alfred J. “Fred” Oleksy, 84, Anderson, passed away November 5, 2010, at Community Hospital after an extended illness.Fred was a lifelong Anderson resident and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Mary%3Fs High Sc…

Rhuanna M. Davis, 84, of Anderson, passed away November 18, 2010 at Parker Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parker City after an extended illness.She was born March 18, 1926 in Middletown, the daughter of William and Cophene (Keesling) Shoemaker. She lived most of her life in Anderson and…

Jason R. Diedrich, D.C., 39, of Pendleton, passed away March 6, 2011 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis after an extended illness. He was born May 7, 1971 in Hilton, NY and graduated in 2002 from the Sherman College of Chiropractic. He owned and operated In Line Spine Chiropractic Clin…

Wilma L. Sumner, 85, of Anderson, passed away March 24, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born March 10, 1926 in Anderson, the daughter of Everett and Jessie Smith. She graduated from Anderson High School and attended Kent State University.Wilma retired from …

Virginia R. Rider, 75, of Anderson, passed away October 17, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Health Center after a brief illness. She was born November 29, 1934 in Holton, IN and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She retired in 1986 from Delco Remy after 30 years. She enjoyed traveling, fishing and …

Helen (Maas) Bush, 101, Anderson, died peacefully on July 22, 2010 at Miller%26%2339;s Merry Manor in Chesterfield.Helen was born in Hoboken, NJ. on October 26, 1908.Helen graduated from Montclair Normal School in New Jersey with an Associate Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Helen began te…

Former Anderson resident %3F Susan J. Reed, 58, of Detroit, Michigan, went home to her Lord on February 16, 2011. Susan was born on August 26, 1952 in Queens County, New York to Samuel J. and Betty (Herriotts) Valentine, Jr. She was among those in the first graduating class from Pendleton He…

Kristina A. Breeck, 70, of Anderson, passed away November 19, 2010 at St. John’s Medical Center.She was born March 24, 1940 in Anderson and lived in Anderson all of her life. She graduated in 1958 from St. Mary’s Catholic High School.She worked in her family’s Pepsi Cola business for sever…

Jesse E. Embree, 96, of Anderson, passed away September 1, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born in Muncie the son of Oliver and Bessie (Clevenger) Embree and resided in Anderson most of his life and graduated from Anderson High School. He retired from t…

Evelyn J. Byrum, 92, of Anderson, passed away June 6, 2010 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness. She was born October 11, 1917 in Detroit, MI, the daughter of Rev. Charles E. and Carrie (Becker) Brown. She moved to Anderson in 1931 and graduated from Anderson High Scho…

Marion L. Perry, 86, of Anderson, passed away May 17, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1923 in Anderson, the son of Verlin E. and Katherine M. (Beck) Perry, and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He retired in 1982 from Container Corp. after …

Melbalene Wisner, 75, of Anderson, passed away August 22, 2010 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born March 5, 1934 in Celina, Tenn to Willie and Kathleen (Donaldson) Terry. She retired from Air Foil Textron after 24 years of service. Her family was her life. She was …