Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Mr. Peter Joseph Bianchi

Mr. Peter Joseph Bianchi

Jan 2, 2021

Peter Joseph Bianchi, 77, passed away Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021, in Chesterfield. He was born Jan. 3, 1943, in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to the late Peter and Frances M. (Costello) Bianchi. Peter was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in Vietnam. He worked as an auto mechanic most of his life. He had been incredibly involved with the...

Vivian Barrett Coffman

Vivian Barrett Coffman

Jan 2, 2021

Vivian Barrett Coffman, 66, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away on January 2, 2021, following a courageous 27-month battle with pancreatic cancer. Throughout her journey, Vivian always chose to focus on the blessings of having significantly more time than expected after her diagnosis. She was an inspiration to many as she embraced each day with joy, hope and faith, investing that...

Phillip Martin Hinshaw

Phillip Martin Hinshaw

Jan 2, 2021

Phillip Martin Hinshaw, 73, Anderson, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.He was born on January 6, 1947, in Anderson to Keith Hinshaw and Elizabeth (Corn) Hinshaw.Phillip graduated from Lapel High School in 1966.He retired in 1998 from General Motors after 30 years. Phillip served his country in the United...

Amy J. Sczesny

Amy J. Sczesny

Jan 1, 2021

Amy Joan (Vores) Sczesny, 69, passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. She was born December 6, 1951 in Anderson. Amy was a licensed clinical social worker having received her degree from Ball State & her masters from IUPUI. As a social worker she was the Director of A Caring Place Adult Day Services for Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Prior...

Dorothy Louise Humphrey

Dorothy Louise Humphrey

Jan 1, 2021

Dorothy Louise (Stokes) Humphrey, 89, of Pendleton passed away on January 1, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Dorothy was born on January 25, 1931 in Fair Oaks, Arkansas to Henry and Lennie (Ross) Stokes. On December 24, 1949 she married her husband Floyd W. Humphrey, and they began their family. Dorothy was a member of the Rolfe Assembly...

Carol Ann Auker

Carol Ann Auker

Dec 29, 2020

Carol Ann Auker, 82, of Anderson, passed away on December 29, 2020 at her residence. She was born on November 11, 1938 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Wilbur and Ruth (Rooney) Hartman. Carol worked in the Private Home Health Care industry for many years. She was a member of Aletheia Church where she was active with the prayer chain....

Marsha Sue Goodrick

Marsha Sue Goodrick

Dec 29, 2020

Marsha Sue Goodrick, 69, of Pendleton passed away on December 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Ascension Health in Anderson. Marsha was born on March 16, 1951 in Markleville, IN to Arthur and Mary Ellen (Early) Barney. She was a graduate of Markleville High School. Currently, Marsha worked at House of Service in Pendleton, she had previously worked for Sallie Mae...

Evelyn Juanita Langley

Evelyn Juanita Langley

Dec 28, 2020

Evelyn Juanita Langley, 96 of Greenfield, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at Greenfield Health Care Center. She was born November 28, 1924 in Knightstown the daughter of the late Clark and Effie (Vanoustram) Wagner. Evelyn worked at the Knightstown Children’s Home for many years and attended the Shirley Christian Church. She loved her family and quilt making. Survivors include...

Betty Jo Minkey

Betty Jo Minkey

Dec 28, 2020

Betty Jo Minkey, 82, of Anderson, passed away on December 28, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on March 29, 1938 in Anderson to the late Walter and Frances (Vanhorn) Lightfoot. Betty was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, dining out and especially spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Betty always put others first. She had a...

Jessie Ellen Ridgway

Jessie Ellen Ridgway

Dec 28, 2020

Jessie Ellen Ridgway of Pendleton, Indiana, eldest daughter of Homer and Bessie (Crist) Filbrun, was born December 22, 1922 in Westphalia, Kansas. From the presence of a loving family, she passed peacefully to Eternal Life on December 28, 2020 at the age of 98 years.Mother was a loving wife and homemaker.She answered the call of her Saviour and was baptized...

Anna M. Bright

Anna M. Bright

Dec 28, 2020

Anna M. Bright, 86, of Anderson passed away at her home on December 28, 2020. Anna was born on January 25, 1934 in Clyde, NY to Phillip and Philomena (Matteo) Romano. Anna devoted her life to being a wife, mother and grandmother. In her free time, Anna loved to attend rummage sales, go shopping, cook, camp, and spend time with...

Mrs. Mona Darlene Hummel

Mrs. Mona Darlene Hummel

Dec 28, 2020

Mona Darlene Hummel, 67, passed away Monday, December 28, 2020. She was born March 3, 1953, in Muncie to the late, Harold & Jeanette (Watson) Faulds. Mona had worked for a bakery where she made cakes and candy. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Bruce Hummel; brother & sister-in-law, Larry & Charlotte Faulds; brother-in-law & sister-in-law, Christopher...

Ms. Jeannie S. Clark

Ms. Jeannie S. Clark

Dec 27, 2020

Jeannie S. Clark, 74, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born September 6, 1946 in New Castle. Jeannie worked for over 20 years as manager of dietary needs at Millers Merry Manor. She loved crocheting, fishing, and being a mom. She was everyone’s mom, helping all the neighborhood children including giving them a ride to work or school....

Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde

Ms. Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde

Dec 27, 2020

Elizabeth “Betsy” Hyde, 84, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. She was born July 22, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York to the late William R. & Margaret (Binkley) DuVernet. Betsy was a member of Trinity Episcopal Church, a member of the YMCA Board of Directors, and volunteered with CASA for a number of years. She is survived by her children,...

Robert Earl Asbury

Robert Earl Asbury

Dec 27, 2020

Robert Earl Asbury, Jr, 61, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020, at his residence.Bob was born May 20, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana, to Robert and Virginia (Becraft) Asbury.He grew up in Lapel, where he made many lifelong friends. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1977.Bob retired from Anderson Municipal Light & Power. During his 30 year career,...

Barbara Hankins

Barbara Hankins

Dec 25, 2020

Barbara A. Hankins, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, December 25, 2020, at her residence in Lapel following an extended illness.She was born on May 7, 1939, to Charles Taylor and Mary (Merry) Taylor.Barbara graduated from Lapel High School in 1957.She was a Homemaker. Barbara loved the outdoors. She also loved, bowling, doing puzzles and spending time with family and her...

Jacklynn Walker

Jacklynn Walker

Dec 24, 2020

Jacklynn “Jackie” (Baker) Walker, 75 of Anderson, passed away on December 24, 2020 at her residence. She was born on August 3, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jack Baker. Jackie retired from the Hamilton County Juvenile Center. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. She enjoyed music, reading and spending time with her...

Mr. Scott H. Presser

Mr. Scott H. Presser

Dec 24, 2020

I passed away Thursday, December 24, 2020 after complications of a stroke. I just celebrated my 57th birthday on December 11, 1963. I graduated from Highland High School in 1983, where I had been assistant student manager of the Basketball & Football teams. Prior to that I enjoyed being a member of the Boy Scouts and looked forward to our...

Mark Anthony Ripberger

Mark Anthony Ripberger

Dec 23, 2020

Mark Anthony Ripberger, 73, formerly of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. Mark was born on July 10, 1947 in New Castle, Indiana to Robert and Delcia M. (Goodwin) Ripberger. He had worked for Phillips Iron and S&S Truck Parts prior to his retirement. Mark was a member of the Eagles Lodge. Mark...

Jerry Lee Masters

Jerry Lee Masters

Dec 23, 2020

Jerry L. Masters, 81, of Wilkinson, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1939 in Wilkinson the son of the late George “RD” and Ethel May (McCorkle) Masters. Jerry retired from Indiana Box Factory in Greenfield after 40 plus years of service. He loved the outdoors, including golf, fishing, gardening, and mowing but...

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