Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Daniel C. Gathman
Jan 11, 2023
Daniel C. "Biker Dan" Gathman, 58, Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born on June 6, 1964, in Tipton, Indiana, to Charles and Dixie (DeVaney) Gathman.
Danny graduated from Tipton High School, class of 1982. MMFN Daniel C. Gathman, USN served his country in the US Navy, spending time in the...
Ruth O Edgreen
Jan 11, 2023
Ruth O. Edgreen, 86, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on January 26, 1936, in Forbes, Tennessee to Church Odis and Ada Pearl (Neal) Pemberton.
She attended Pickett High School. She attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel and helped often in the church.
She had worked at...
Delores Faye Abell
Jan 8, 2023
Delores Faye (Anderson) Abell, 82, of Pendleton, passed away January 8, 2023 at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.
She was born December 24, 1940 in Stilesville, Indiana and resided in the Pendleton area since the 1960’s.
Delores was a homemaker, mother, nurses aide, then went back to school to become an LPN. She then worked at a couple of nursing...
Rhonda Sue Powers
Jan 7, 2023
Rhonda Sue Powers, 59, passed away on January 7, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Rhonda was born on February 27, 1963 in Indianapolis to Royce and Sue (Roberts) Powers. She graduated from Park Manor in the Anderson School Corporation. Rhonda loved McDonald’s and even worked there from 1992-2020. She was a client of the Hopewell Center...
William Edward “Ed” Shaw
Jan 6, 2023
Ed (Eddie) Shaw, 88, passed away on January 6, 2023 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.
He served in the Army. He was a cabinet maker and Salvation Army Camp Caretaker, before working for the City of Anderson as a meter reader. He then transferred to the Waste Water Treatment Plant, where he retired. Ed was a member of...
John Joseph “Joe” Schulte
Jan 3, 2023
John Joseph “Joe” Schulte, 91, passed away January 3, 2023 with his family at his side.
He was born March 19, 1931, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late, Stephen & Odelia (Parr) Schulte. Joe was a veteran of the US Navy having served in the Korean War. He retired from Delco-Remy as an engineer, having traveled internationally to assist...
Sharon Sturm
Jan 1, 2023
Sharon Lee Stegall-Sturm, 81, passed away at home with her daughters by her side on Sunday, January 1, 2023
Sharon was born September 3, 1941, in Anderson to the late, Jack Eastman & Lola (Walker) & Bill Westerman. She graduated from Madison Heights High School, class of 1959 and was a self-employed Nail Technician for 25 years, as well as,...
Janice Kay (Boyer) Chamberlin
Jan 1, 2023
Janice Kay Boyer Chamberlin, born on July 3, 1942, and a lifelong resident of Madison County, Indiana, passed away January 1, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Martha Boyer, her sister, Carrol Anne Boyer Philips, first husband, Byron Chamberlin and second husband, James Kleyla. She is survived by her children, Trent Chamberlin (Kris Pryor), Traci...
Thomas J. Sacilowski
Dec 31, 2022
Thomas J. Sacilowski, 95, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022.
Thomas was born on January 1, 1927, in Anderson to the late Boleslaw and Helena (Bucho) Sacilowski. He was a graduate from St. Mary’s High School. After high school he served in the U.S. Army fought in the Korean War and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service. Thomas...
David Gordon Givens
Dec 31, 2022
David Gordon Givens, affectionately known as "The Giggler," 80, of Lapel, passed away on New Year's Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson, Anderson, Indiana following a brief illness. He was born on July 12, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana to Dallas Givens and Dessie Mae (Kreegar) Givens. David passed peacefully, surrounded and comforted by his loving family.
Dave graduated...
Pamela Kay Crozier
Dec 30, 2022
Pamela Kay (Whetsel) Crozier, 77, of Noblesville, went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 30, 2022, under the care of The Legacy in Noblesville. She had acute dementia (probably Lewy Body) for well over six years.
Pam was born on October 15, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Carroll Trevor and Emma Jean (Rich) Whetsel who precede her in death....
Ms. Linda Hoffman
Dec 29, 2022
Linda Sue Hoffman, 81, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Linda was born December 10, 1941, in Anderson to the late, John & Geneva (Weston) Heiden. She graduated from St. Mary High School and worked for the City of Anderson for a short time. She resided in Florida for 20 years before moving back to Indiana. While in Florida, she...
Allan Dillery
Dec 29, 2022
Allan Dillery, 65, of Pendleton, peacefully went on a fishing trip to the heavenly lake, on December 29, 2022. He was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on January 29, 1957, to Allan and Bettie (Boyles) Dillery. Proudly, he enlisted in the USMC in 1975. Following his honorable service, he became a jack of all trades and filled his time with the...
Duane Edward “Ed” Shell
Dec 28, 2022
Duane Edward “Ed” Shell
March 21, 1941-December 28, 2022
Duane “Ed” Shell passed away December 28, 2022 at Community Hospital Anderson after a courageous battle with Lung Cancer and Heart Disease.
Born March 21, 1941 in Frankton to George C. and Mary Bell (Fish) Shell. A graduate of Anderson High School. He was a veteran of the US Army,...
Dennis L. Ryan
Dec 27, 2022
Dennis L. Ryan, 82, of Pendleton passed away December 27, 2022.
He was born May 26, 1940 in Alexandria and was a Pendleton resident most of his life.
Dennis graduated from Walnut Grove High School in 1959 and had a perfect attendance record never missing a day of school. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, enjoyed chess, bowling and golf....
Ted A. Moreillon
Dec 27, 2022
Ted A. Moreillon, 73, of Middletown, passed away after an extended illness on December 27, 2022 at his home. Ted was born on July 19, 1949 in Anderson to the late Edwin and Vivian (Councellor) Moreillon. He graduated from Madison Heights High School and then attended Vincennes for 2 years. Ted worked for General Motors for over 30 years and...
Mr. Paul Hervey Spegal
Dec 27, 2022
Paul Hervey Spegal, 75, passed peacefully surrounded by his family Tuesday, December 27, 2022.
He was born May 21, 1947, in Greenfield to the late, Paul Francis & Lola Jean (Brenzendine) Spegal. Paul retired from the VA Hospital in Indianapolis where he worked numerous years as a pipefitter. He loved being outdoors whether it was camping, fishing, hunting, boating, or...
Connie Smitherman
Dec 27, 2022
Connie Yvonne (Long) Smitherman, 80, of Ingalls, Indiana, passed away on December 27, 2022, in Carmel, surrounded by her family.
Calling hours will be 1:00pm – 4:00 pm, January 2, 2022 at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Home in Pendleton. A memorial service will immediately proceed at 4:00pm
Connie was born in Bonne Terre, Missouri to Lindell and Mildred Long on...
David Lee Scherer
Dec 26, 2022
David Lee Scherer, 73, of Muncie, passed away December 26, 2022, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on May 27, 1949, in New Haven, Kentucky.
He attended Noblesville High School. He served his country in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
He retired in 2011 from Brockway Glass as a machine operator after 35 years of employment.
He loved...
Linda Lou Whisman
Dec 26, 2022
Linda Lou Eiler Whisman, 85, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville after a brief illness.
She was born on March 22, 1937, in Lapel, Indiana to Harold and Loretha (Edwards) Eiler.
She graduated from Lapel High School in 1955. Lou wed Marvin Neal Whisman and they were married for 66 years. She resided with...
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