Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Roy L. Springfield

Roy L. Springfield

Jun 19, 2024

Roy L Springfield, 82, of Pendleton, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at his home in Pendleton following an extended illness. 

He was born on December 19, 1941, in Thayer, Missouri to Albert and Alta (Cousins) Springfield. 

Roy graduated from Plant City High School in Plant City, Florida. He served his country proudly in the...

Frank Hilcz

Frank Hilcz

Jun 18, 2024

Frank Hilcz, 91, of Knightstown, Indiana, passed away June 18, 2024, at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

He was born on July 16, 1932, in Budapest, Hungary to Franz Hilcz and Etelka Bösz Hilcz.

Frank spent his childhood in Hungary and as a young teen emigrated to Germany with his family after WW II where he attended high school and graduated in...

Lori A. Wood

Lori A. Wood

Jun 14, 2024

Lori A. Wood, 61, of Ingalls. The world has lost the most beautiful and sweetest soul. She left this earth on June 14,2024. Lori was born on July 14, 1962, in Indianapolis to the late Sig and Juanita (McMaster) Hauger. She was married for 40 years to Alan Wood, who was the sweetest and most loving husband there was.

Lori and...

James "Johnny" E. Norris

James "Johnny" E. Norris

Jun 13, 2024

James E. "Johnny" Norris, 79, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at his home in Lapel.

He was born on June 20, 1944 in Burkesville, Kentucky to Willie Bradley and Nina Pearl (McIntyre) Norris. Johnny graduated from Lapel High School.

Johnny retired from General Motors. He loved anything to do with cars; collecting, tinkering and teaching people about cars....

David Solomon

David Solomon

Jun 12, 2024

David R. Solomon, 94, of Indianapolis, passed away on June 12, 2024 at Life's Journey Hospice House in Avon, Indiana. David was born on January 19, 1930, in Wilkinson, Indiana to Frank Solomon and Margaret (Robertson) Solomon

He was a 1948 graduate of Wilkinson High School and an Army Korean War era veteran of the military. He began his career with...

Clarence "Bud" and Terry Mabbitt

Clarence "Bud" and Terry Mabbitt

Jun 10, 2024

PENDLETON- Clarence “Bud” Eugene Mabbitt, 71, and Terry Lee Mabbitt, 74, of Anderson passed away together in their home on June 10, 2024. Bud was born on October 15, 1952, in Anderson to the late Clarence A. Mabbitt and Dorothy A. (Garrison) Crumley. Terry was born on March 10, 1950, in Anderson to the late Richard Cecil and Thelma Louise...

Wilma Louise Sedwick

Wilma Louise Sedwick

Jun 10, 2024

Wilma Louise (Kelly) Sedwick, formerly of Lapel, passed away at age 97 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie on June 10, 2024. She was born in Frankfort, Indiana on May 8, 1927, to Walter and Cora Kelly. She graduated from Kirklin High School and then married Robert W. Sedwick in 1947. Wilma was a stay-at-home wife and mom who took...

Charles Lee Soverns

Charles Lee Soverns

Jun 8, 2024

Charles Lee Soverns, 58, of Pendleton, passed away on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at his home in Pendleton, following a brief illness. He was born on November 13, 1965, in Bainbridge, Maryland to Charles Lewis and Donna J. (Bolender) Soverns. He was a graduate of Lapel High School. He worked as a pipefitter in fire protection.He had played baseball as a child...

Gale M. Simms

Gale M. Simms

Jun 8, 2024

ANDERSON- Gale M. Simms, 82, of Anderson passed away on June 8, 2024. He was born on April 29, 1942 in Winchester, IN and then adopted by Clifford and Maxine (Strong) Simms. They later moved to Emporia, IN and attended and graduated from Markleville High School in 1962.

He worked at the Huddle Resturant, St. Vincent's Dietary Department, Montgomery-Wards, Nicholson File,...

Lois Marian Hutton Keys

Lois Marian Hutton Keys

Jun 8, 2024

ANDERSON- Lois Marian Hutton Keys of Anderson, died on June 8, 2024 in Anderson, Indiana of an illness. She was born on March 15, 1926 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the daughter of Forest and Victoria Hutton. Lois "Dodie" lived most of her life in Anderson. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1944 and married her high school sweetheart, Donald...

Betty June Savage

Betty June Savage

Jun 5, 2024

PENDLETON- Betty June Savage, 85, of Pendleton died June 5, 2024 at Rawlins House in Pendleton.

Betty was born January 22, 1939 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Delbert and Ruth (Downham) Mills.

She attended Markleville High School. Betty enjoyed nursing home evangelism with her late husband and singing.

She was a beautician at Donald’s Beauty Shoppe in Anderson and later was an...

Lew Michael “Mike” Thomas

Lew Michael “Mike” Thomas

Jun 3, 2024

PENDLETON- Lew Michael “Mike” Thomas, 79, of Pendleton passed away June 3, 2024 at his home.

Mike was born November 2, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Carl Edwin and Katherine (Redd) Thomas.

He served 25 years as a firefighter, Captain and instructor for the Anderson Fire Department and later Chief of the Pendleton Correctional Facility Fire Department. Mike...

Jason Lee Presley

Jason Lee Presley

Jun 2, 2024

Jason Lee Presley, 44, of Anderson passed away peacefully at Community Hospital Anderson. Jason was born on July 8, 1979, in Anderson, Indiana to Frank and Judy (Presley) Phillips.

Jason graduated at Frankton High School in 1997. He pursued a career in hair styling working at Headbangers in Pendleton and most recently at ClipZone in Anderson. He formally worked at...

Marianne Underwood

Marianne Underwood

May 31, 2024

Marianne Presser Underwood, 99 years old from Pendleton passed away peacefully from natural causes in her residence in Fishers, Indiana on May 31st, 2024-just six weeks shy of her 100th birthday.

Marianne was born into her family on July 11th, 1924.  Her parents, Willis & Grace along with her Sister Betty Mae welcomed her to the family farm in Anderson,...

Dr. Robert Gene Crozier

Dr. Robert Gene Crozier

May 27, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dr. Robert Gene Crozier, 85, of Noblesville, Indiana, who died on May 27, 2024. He is survived by his son, Rolf (Mary) Crozier; daughter, Sally (Vince) Howard, stepdaughter, Brigette (Tony) Mauck; beloved grandchildren, Maddy and Adam Crozier, Matthew and Michael Howard, and Kalib and Kolby Mauck; and cherished family, Ann Crozier and...

John Ivan Bundy

John Ivan Bundy

May 26, 2024

John Ivan Bundy, 76, of Anderson passed away on May 26, 2024 surrounded by his family. John was born on August 17, 1947 in Muncie to the late John A. and Mary Louis (Fields) Bundy. He attended and graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1965. After high school, he attended Ball State University where he received not only his Bachelor’s...

Martha Beltran

Martha Beltran

May 26, 2024

Martha Beltran, 61, of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born on October 28, 1962, in Mexicali, Mexico to Juan Hernandez and Luz Tapia Tapia.

She worked for Red Gold and attended St. Mary's Catholic Church in Anderson. Martha loved music, going to the casino, and spending time with friends and family.

Martha is...

Mary Ann Downing

Mary Ann Downing

May 25, 2024

PENDLETON- Mary Ann (Pegg) Downing, 74, passed away at her home on May 25, 2024 after a brave battle with cancer.

She was born December 6,1949 in Anderson, Indiana, a daughter of the late Robert L. “Bob” and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Hart) Pegg and was a Pendleton resident for most of her life.

Mary was a 1968 graduate of Pendleton...

Mercedes J. Holt-Garber

Mercedes J. Holt-Garber

May 25, 2024

Mercedes J. Holt-Garber, 42, of Pendleton passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024 at Indiana University North Hospital in Carmel. Mercedes was born on May 3, 1982 to Dave Holt Jr. and mother Stephanie Burmeister.

Mercedes attended Liberty Christian School from 1986 to 1996. Then Anderson High School class of 2000.

Mercedes favorite sport was playing volleyball for most of...

Kent D. Mckenney

Kent D. Mckenney

May 24, 2024

Kent D. McKenney, 62, of Pendleton, passed away on May 24, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born on October 6, 1961, in Anderson, Indiana, he was the son of the late Richard Perry McKenney and Carol Ann (Shaw) McKenney. Kent spent many years as a heavy machine operator with E&B Paving and was a proud member of the Operators Union...

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