Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ms. Barbara Sue Boswell
Jan 31, 2021
Barbara “Sue” Boswell, 78, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021. She was born April 2, 1942, in Indianapolis. Sue was a member of Knightstown Community Baptist Church, Phi Chi Epsilon, Nu Chapter and Literary Club. Sue is survived by her children, Mandy (husband, Joe) Sitler, Jeff (wife, Johnna) Vickers, & Steve (wife, Ashli) Vickers; grandchildren, Carinne (husband, Korey) Collier, Cory...
Thomas William Plew
Jan 31, 2021
Thomas William Plew, 71, of Anderson, Indiana, went home to be with his Savior on Sunday, January 31st, after a month-long battle with COVID-19. Tom was born on October 14, 1949 to Chet and JoAnn Plew in Anderson. After graduating from Madison Heights in 1967, he joined the Navy. He was given a medical discharge after his two years of...
Bertha C. Reeder
Jan 31, 2021
Bertha C. Reeder, 97, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born July 25, 1923 in Carter County, Kentucky. Bertha worked a variety of jobs, but her favorite was working as a seamstress for several retail stores. Bertha is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Michelle Canada
Jan 31, 2021
Michelle (Dean) Canada passed from our arms into the arms of her Heavenly Father Sunday evening, the 31st. She had been given 52 years.Michelle was the child who talked too much in class; the teenager who would ‘surf’ on the hood of a car; the beautiful young woman who loved to dance; and the fierce advocate and aid for both...
James Earl Deshong
Jan 30, 2021
James E. DeShong, 89, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, Man of God passed away January 30, 2021 at his home.Jim lived his whole life in Pendleton, Indiana. He graduated from Pendleton H.S. in 1949. After one year at Purdue, he returned home to begin a dairy farm. Jim married to the love of his life Gwen McNutt...
Debra L. Ball
Jan 30, 2021
Debra L. Ball, 56, Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson following an extended illness.She was born on August 11, 1964, in Indianapolis to George Marcrum and Evelyn (Castor) Marcrum.Debra graduated from Elwood High School in 1983.She was a Homemaker.Debra was a member of the New Life Nazarene Church in Anderson. She enjoyed...
Willis Haldyn Anderson
Jan 29, 2021
Willis (Andy) Haldyn Anderson, a local farmer, World War II bomber pilot, Delco-Remy designer, Husband, Father, Grandfather and friend to many has passed at home from complications of a stroke he was 98. Andy is remembered by his loved ones as humble, kind, caring, loving, & a Godly man.A man who loved adventure from a young age, knew the value...
Terry Lee Garrett
Jan 27, 2021
Terry Lee Saltsman Garrett, 66, Indianapolis, passed away on January 27, 2021 at Community Hospital North. He was born on April 28, 1954 in Indianapolis to the late David and Patricia (Anderson) Saltsman. Terry was a 1972 graduate of Greenfield Central High School. He served his country in the US Army. He was employed by Air Wisconsin as an aircraft...
Bonnie Belle Mann
Jan 27, 2021
Bonnie Belle (Garrison) Mann, 92, of Pendleton passed away January 27, 2021 at her home.She was born April 9, 1928 in Indianapolis and was a Pendleton resident most of her life.Bonnie was a homemaker. She was a member of Double Friendship Home Economics Club. She loved to do arts and crafts and was an oil and acrylic paint artist. Bonnie...
Robert L. Sisson
Jan 24, 2021
Robert L. "Bob" Sisson, 77, of Pittsboro, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at Memorial Hospital in Jasper following a brief illness.He was born February 16, 1943, in Noblesville, Indiana to Forrest Sisson and Clara Mae (Parker) Sisson .Bob graduated from Lapel High School in 1961.He retired in 1994 from Detroit Diesel Allison Division of General Motors...
Christine Marie Bell
Jan 21, 2021
Christine Marie Bell, 54, Anderson, passed away at her residence on January 21, 2021. She was born on October 1, 1966 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to the late Gordon and Theresa (Gerow) Nicolai. Chris was a Home Health Care Provider and was passionate about helping others any way she was able. Chris was a strong, resilient mother. She adored being a...
Joseph C. Orbik
Jan 20, 2021
Joseph C. Orbik, Sr., 90, a lifelong resident of Anderson, passed away on January 20, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital. Joseph was born on November 30, 1930 to Stanley W. and Stella H. (Sokolowski) Orbik. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a graduate of St. Mary’s High School, and a member of the Polish Club. In...
Edward Boltz Williams
Jan 17, 2021
Edward B. Williams, 83, of Anderson, passed away on January 17, 2021 at his residence. He was born on March 31, 1937 in Tremont, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Verna (Boltz) Williams. Edward was an Anderson Firefighter for 31 years retiring in 1992. He was a member of the Anderson Firefighter Local 1262, Indiana Firefighter Association and the International...
Rebecca Rose Whitehouse
Jan 17, 2021
Rebecca Rose (Swigeart) Whitehouse, 65, of Anderson passed away on January 17, 2021 at her residence in Anderson. Rebecca was born on July 28, 1955 in Anderson, IN to Richard and Mary (Perry) Swigeart. Rebecca attended Anderson High School, and was a homemaker. Rebecca is survived by her children: James Whitehouse, Marcus Edward (Yolanda) Gee, Brandy Gee and Letisha Hutton;...
Mr. David Stephen Papai
Jan 15, 2021
David Stephen Papai passed away on January 15, 2021 at his home in Anderson. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Leanor, and children Michele (David Drabold) Athens OH, Andrea (John Fowler), Blairsville GA, Michael (Jenny) of Anderson, grandchildren Jacob (Lydia Picard) Fowler, Lindsay (Josh) Fowler Adkins, Sasha, Mila and Leanya Martczyanov, Will Drabold (Kaitlyn Kostival) and Edward...
Larry Craig Dodd
Jan 14, 2021
Larry Craig Dodd, 82, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Providence of Anderson, after an extended illness with Parkinson’s Disease. He was born September 29, 1938 in Anderson, IN to Gerald Sr. and Mary Ruth (Staton) Dodd. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1957, where he played varsity basketball & football. During that time, he drove a delivery...
Fred Thompson Jr.
Jan 12, 2021
Fred Thompson Jr., 77, passed away on January 12, 2021 with his loving wife and family by his side. He was born on January 15, 1943 in Anderson to Fred and Beverly Thompson Sr. Fred graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1961. He retired from Guide Lamp after 30 years and was a Local 663 Union Official for over...
Brenden M. Mudd
Jan 11, 2021
Our Gentle Son; Brenden M. Mudd, too whom, we are well pleased! Brenden M. Mudd born in Anderson, Indiana, died peacefully from a natural manner of death and unknown causes on January 11, 2021 at the age of 27. Brenden practiced so many of the virtues of what a good man should be. He was kind, patient, loyal, and honest...
Ms. Peggy D. Hess
Jan 10, 2021
Peggy D. Hess, 78, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio. She had previously lived in Fort Thomas, Kentucky and was a longtime resident of Alexandria, Indiana. She was born October 16, 1942, in Anderson, IN to the late John & Ruth (Garrison) Foster. Peggy attended Alexandria First Baptist Church in Alexandria, Indiana & First Baptist Church of...
Ms. Mildred “Millie” Miller
Jan 10, 2021
Mildred “Millie” F. Miller, 77, passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born June 11, 1943 in Tupelo, Arkansas to the late J.E. & Fay (Hensley) Joslin. Millie graduated from Anderson High School in 1961. She worked a variety of jobs in Anderson but loved being a homemaker. She is survived by her daughter, Gina Bronnenberg; granddaughter, Joslin Bronnenberg;...
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