Obituaries

Madonna M. Brewster, 82, Anderson, passed away June 23, 2010, at Manor Care Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born May 9, 1928, in Anderson, the daughter of Charles E. and Dolly M. (Gibson) Waitman. She lived in Anderson all of her life, graduated from Anderson High School in…

Marjorie F. Smith, 94, of Anderson, passed away on February 20, 2013 to the loving arms of her Creator, The Lord Jesus, very peacefully following a sudden but brief illness at Community Hospital with family at her side. Known as Marge to her family and friends, she was born to Sam and Vera…

Barbara A. “Grammy” Melson, 81, of Anderson, went home to the Lord on February 28, 2013 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born December 23, 1931 in Anderson and lived here her entire life. In 1995, she retired from the Madison County Government Center. She was also a forme…

Portland Oregon – Ann McCrystal, 67, formally of Anderson, passed away Oct. 5, 2013, at her residence in Portland Oregon, after an extended illness. She was born May 12, 1946, in Anderson, the daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Smith) McCrystal. She was a 1964 graduate of St. Mary’s High S…

Debra Lee Aynes, 51, of Anderson, was unexpectedly taken away on July 31, 2010. She was born February 16, 1959 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She was a co-owner of Deb & Donna%26%2339;s Dinner in Pendleton for 15 years. Debra%26%2339;s outgoing, friendly personality endeared her…

Donald Eugene Schoettmer, 75, formerly of Anderson, passed away October 17, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born and raised in Anderson and moved to Jasper, TN in 2008. He was the owner of The Family Bakery in Winchester, IN until 1982 and attended New Beginnings Churc…

Jeremiah R. Smith, Lt. Colonel-USAF, retired, age 95, of Anderson, passed away May 25, 2012, at St. John’s Medical Center. A disciplined, keen, analytic and loving man has now joined his parents, brothers and sisters and a son after a brief illness. Recently described as a “Gentlemen’s …

Luewillie Scharnowske, 90, of Anderson, passed away September 7, 2010 at Rawlins House in Pendleton after an extended illness. She was born December 21, 1919 in Campbellsville, KY, the daughter of the late William and Myrtle Denson. She lived in Anderson most of her life. She was a homemak…

Karen L. Kelly, 72, of Anderson, passed away April 12, 2013, at Community Hospital after an extended illness. She was born June 12, 1940, the daughter of Robert and V. Dolores (Jones) Kelly, in Hartford City. She had lived in Gas City for twenty years, before moving to Anderson in 1960. Sh…

Thomas B. Graddy, 62, formerly of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Downers Grove, IL. He was born January 4, 1950, in Anderson and relocated to the Chicago area shortly after completing his undergraduate degree. He attended Anderson High School and received his Bachel…

Cynthia L. Butler, 62, of Anderson, passed away September 7, 2010 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born December 29, 1947 in Anderson and graduated from Lapel High School. She retired in 2008 from St. John’s Medical Center after 42 years. She was an active member…

Marlene L. Eckenwiler, 63, Anderson, passed away August 4, 2010 after a four year battle with cancer. She was born in Lima Ohio, the daughter of Roy and Ann (Smeltzer) Vorhes. She was a life long resident of Beaverdam, OH and came to Anderson in May to be with her children. Marlene retired…

Cynthia A. Cleaver, 60, of Anderson, passed away April 27, 2013, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born December 16, 1952, the daughter of Robert and Jean (Ritter) Cleaver, in Anderson, and was a life long Anderson resident. She graduated from Madison Heights High School …

Martine “Tina” (Barrett) Harley, 82, went home to be with her Lord surrounded by her family in her home following an extended illness. She was born in Whitesville, KY, the daughter of Victor and Bessie (Beekman) Barrett. She retired from Community Hospital where she worked for 14 years as …

Mary E. Burke, Fort Wayne, formerly of Anderson, passed away May 1, 2012 at Golden Years Homestead in Fort Wayne. She was born in Anderson, the daughter of the late Lee and Blanche (Brown) Burke and lived in Anderson all of her life. She was a graduate of St. Mary’s High School and St. Ma…

Laura Lynn Hoskins, 47, Pendleton, passed away August 29, 2010, at Indiana University Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born April 25, 1963, in Anderson and graduated from Highland High School in 1981, Ball State University in 1986 and attended Pendleton Christian Church. H…

Elsie M. Laird, 88, of Anderson, passed away June 18, 2010, at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born September 7, 1921, the daughter of Frank and Bertha (Markley) Branigan, in Oneida, KS., and had lived in Anderson since 1963. She was a farm wife and avid quilter and collector. E…

Charles D. Hurt, 78, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on August 27, 2012 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis. He was born June 20, 1934, the son of Roy D. and Martha Hurt, in Mt. Pisgah, KY., and has lived in Madison County since 1958. He was employed by Brockway Glass fo…

Nancy C. Walden, 82, of Anderson, passed away January 31, 2013, after an extended illness. She was born October 17, 1930 in Ida Grove, Iowa. She graduated from Middletown High School and lived most of her life in Middletown and Anderson. She was a homemaker and a member of South Meridian C…

Gordonsville Tenn- Ellen C. Stevens, 80, formerly of Anderson, passed away June 28, 2012 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Carthage, TN. She was born November 18, 1931 in Sparta, TN, the daughter of James and Elizabeth (Shearly) Clark. Ellen retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 197…