Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Garry M. 'Buff' Scherer

Garry M. 'Buff' Scherer

Nov 7, 2022

Garry M. "Buff" Scherer, 69, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on April 29, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to Woodrow and Thelma (Gray) Scherer. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1972. He retired from Brockway Glass in 2014 after 30+ years of employment. He was a...

Linda K. (Shaw) Morrow

Linda K. (Shaw) Morrow

Nov 6, 2022

Linda Kay (Shaw) Morrow, 80, of Middletown, passed away on November 6, 2022 in Alexandria. She was born on November 14, 1941 in Anderson, IN to the late, Arthur and Lavetta (Sylvester) Shaw. She worked as a housekeeper for Rawlins House in her later years, but was a homemaker a majority of her life. Linda was a kind-hearted and loving...

Ronald D Waters

Ronald D Waters

Nov 6, 2022

Ronald D. Waters, 64, of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at his residence in Lapel. He was born on May 22, 1958, in Noblesville, Indiana to Kay Carolyn (Spell) Mattingly and John Dale Waters and lived most of his life in this area. Ronald attended Shenandoah Schools. "Scrawny Ronnie" as he was known was loved by the...

Timothy J. Schnepp

Timothy J. Schnepp

Nov 5, 2022

Timothy J. Schnepp “Schnepper”, age 56, returned home to our Lord and Savior on November 5, 2022. He was born January 7, 1966, in Anderson, Indiana. Tim was a life-long resident of Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1984. On April 12, 1986, he married the love of his life, Julie Cauley, and together they raised a...

Ms. Karen Sue Treutel

Ms. Karen Sue Treutel

Nov 4, 2022

Karen Sue Treutel, 74, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born October 6, 1948 in Anderson. Karen graduated from Pendleton High School in 1966 and retired from DFAS at Fort Benjamin Harrison, having worked there for 26 years.

Karen enjoyed spending time at the library. When at home she enjoyed...

Joy Elizabeth Hough

Joy Elizabeth Hough

Nov 4, 2022

Joy Elizabeth (Snyder) Hough, 74, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away November 4, 2022, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness. She was born on July 22, 1948, in Anderson, Indiana to Myron and Helen (Fleming) Snyder. Joy graduated from Lapel High School in 1966 and Purdue University in 1971. She retired in 2003 from Delco Remy Division of...

Jack Friddle

Jack Friddle

Nov 3, 2022

Jack Friddle, 78, of Greenfield, passed away on November 3, 2022 after an extended illness. Jack was born on December 2, 1943 in Anderson, IN to the late Evelyn (Young) Karpinski. He married the love of his life Vicky Sue Broadwater on February 3, 1962. He graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1962 and then began working for Delco-Remy on...

James “Skip” Hamilton

James “Skip” Hamilton

Oct 31, 2022

James “Skip” Lewis Hamilton, Jr., 69, of Anderson passed away on October 31, 2022 at his home. Skip was born on August 26, 1953 in Anderson to the late, James Lewis and Nancy Carole (Maddox) Hamilton. Skip worked for General Motors as a Team Leader for a number of years. He faithfully served his country in the United States National...

Baron Dakota

Baron Dakota

Oct 26, 2022

Baron Dakota, 64, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born on September 29, 1958, in Columbus, Indiana to Joe and Jackquelin (Read) Crenshaw. He served in the National Guard. He was a union construction worker. He was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church. He loved to fish and...

Nancy D. Campbell

Nancy D. Campbell

Oct 25, 2022

Nancy D. Campbell

October 8, 1930  –  October 25, 2022

With heavy hearts and immeasurable mercy, the family of Nancy Campbell announce her passing on Tuesday, October 25th.

A lifelong artist, teacher and loving mother, she will always be remembered and loved by all whom she touched. She cared for us from day one and will continue to do so.

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Elijah Thompson

Elijah Thompson

Oct 25, 2022

Elijah River Thompson, 19, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022.

He was born March 3, 2003, in Anderson. He graduated from The Crossing-Anderson Campus. He was an accomplished wrestler.

Eli was the most generous, charismatic, hardworking, and beautiful soul. He would give anything to anyone in need and graciously gave his time to assist family and friends with any task...

Robert (Bobby) Stewart

Robert (Bobby) Stewart

Oct 21, 2022

Robert (Bobby) Stewart, 55, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on April 7, 1967, in Anderson to the late Floyd & Catherine (Sparks) Stewart.

He worked for Edgewater Woods nursing home before being disabled.  During Bobby’s time he really enjoyed watching his sports, especially football.  He had a special bond...

Mr. Dennis R. Hodge

Mr. Dennis R. Hodge

Oct 18, 2022

Dennis R. Hodge, 77, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born August 12, 1945, in Anderson to the late, Alex & Joella (Carter) Hodge. Dennis was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He graduated from Anderson College and then went on to work at General Motors, having retired as a technical...

David Vance Shoemaker

David Vance Shoemaker

Oct 16, 2022

David Vance Shoemaker, 85, of Anderson, passed away on October 16, 2022, at Primrose Memory Care in Anderson after a long, difficult battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.  He fought a strong fight, as would be expected from him, but in the end, Alzheimer’s took him from his family.  He is now at peace and no longer suffering, for which we are...

Bruce Michael Springer

Bruce Michael Springer

Oct 16, 2022

Bruce Michael Springer, 69, of Lapel, Indiana, passed away October 16, 2022, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born on February 17, 1953, in Anderson to Daniel and Lillian (Bowen) Springer. Bruce attended Madison Heights High School and graduated from Lapel High School. He retired in 2005 from Bridgestone-Firestone after 33 years...

Donald E. Cook

Donald E. Cook

Oct 15, 2022

ANDERSON- Former Pendleton resident, Donald E. Cook, the eldest son of Clarence and Beulah (Metzger) Cook was born April 18, 1940 near Lima, Ohio. In 1945 his family moved to Pendleton, Indiana. From a young boy he helped his father with farming duties, and subsequently held various positions in the work force throughout his life. He continued in his service...

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire

Oct 14, 2022

Pastor Mark Daniel Aleshire, 70, of Anderson, passed away October 14, 2022, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. Mark was born on April 1, 1952, in Anderson to Albert Aleshire and Janet (Rogers) Toombs. He graduated from Madison Heights High School. Mark retired from Perkinsville Community Church where he pastored for many years. He was a...

Janet Rose Surber

Janet Rose Surber

Oct 13, 2022

Janet Rose (Renschler) Surber, 74, passed away unexpectedly on October 13th, 2022. She is survived by her son, Charles Surber, wife Amanda;  her daughter, Yvette Karaffa, husband Mike, grandchildren, Millie & Lucian; her brothers Alvin Renschler, wife Mary of Anderson, and Wayne Renschler of Huntingburg; several  nieces and nephews, as well as, several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Janet was a St....

Cheryl Fern Reynolds

Cheryl Fern Reynolds

Oct 12, 2022

Cheryl Fern Reynolds, 55, of Greenfield, was welcomed into her eternal home on October 12, 2022. She was met by Jesus while surrounded by her family at home. Cheryl was born on May 24, 1967 to John and Carolyn (Titus) Moran.

She graduated from Greenfield Central in 1985, where she was a member of the Greenfield Central Marching Band. She...

Ruth E. Miller

Ruth E. Miller

Oct 11, 2022

Ruth E. Miller, 93, passed away on October 11, 2022 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson.  She was born on March 16, 1929 in Indiana to the late William and June (Steele) Phillips.

Ruth graduated from Daleville High School in 1947.   She attended the Chesterfield Christian Church for over 50 years and was one of the oldest members of...

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