Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Michael Thomas Sokol
Nov 17, 2020
Michael T. “Tom” Sokol, 61, of Anderson, passed away, Nov 17, 2020 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Tom was born February 7, 1959 to the late Michael and Barbara Sokol. He was a 1978 graduate of Anderson High School and a lifelong Anderson resident. He enjoyed photography and being around his many friends. He is survived by his brothers and...
Matthew Scott Muir
Nov 17, 2020
Matthew Scott Muir, 40, of Anderson passed away on November 17, 2020 at Community Hospital Anderson. Matthew was born on August 26, 1980 in Anderson to Jeff and Kathy (O’Brien) Muir. He was a graduate of Anderson High School, and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Air Force. Matthew worked for the City of Anderson in Water Pollution Control. Matthew...
Inez Eileen Bess
Nov 17, 2020
Inez Eileen (Sparks) Bess, 66, of Anderson passed away on November 17, 2020 at Edgewater Woods. Inez was born on July 1, 1954 in Anderson, IN to George Leroy and Gladys Marie (Lycan) Sparks. On January 8, 1971, she married Richard Bess, and they made their home in Kentucky where they raised six children together. Inez was a member of...
Richard J. 'Dick' Helterbrand
Nov 17, 2020
Richard J. "Dick" Helterbrand, 84, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness.He was born on June 25, 1936, in Fishersburg, Indiana to Charles Sherman Helterbrand, and Welma (Crist) Helterbrand .Dick attended Lapel Schools. He was a member of the Lapel American Legion post 212, Lapel, and the Indy Blue Water Anglers....
Judy Ellen Bond
Nov 16, 2020
Judy Ellen (McCoy) Bond, 79, of Pendleton, passed away Nov. 16, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.She was born Aug. 26, 1941 in Anderson and was a Pendleton resident for most of her life. Judy was a wife and homemaker as well as a long time employee of the Madison County Clerk’s office where she retired.She was a 1959...
Cheri L. Timmons
Nov 15, 2020
Cheri Beckley Thomas Timmons, 71, of Anderson, passed away Nov. 15, 2020 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born August 9, 1949, in Anderson, the daughter of the late James and Mary Beckley and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She had been employed in the Aerospace industry as a machinist. Sheri enjoyed gardening, working in her flower beds, fishing,...
Beverly J. Green
Nov 15, 2020
Beverly J. Green, 83, passed away at her home in Anderson, IN on November 15, 2020 following an extended illness. She was the last of three children born to James and Ruby Daugherty of Elwood, Indiana. Bev was married to Max Green, who passed away in 2004 one month after their 50th wedding anniversary. For many years they worked together...
Mary Anne Wittrock Bock
Nov 14, 2020
Mary Anne Wittrock Bock passed away on November 14, 2020 in Anderson, Indiana. The daughter of Edward and Louisa Wittrock, she was born on October 17, 1931 in Falls City, Nebraska. Mary Anne was a life-long Cornhusker football fan and a proud graduate of the University of Nebraska. She served a one year internship in Seattle, Washington to earn certification...
Alicia T. Henderson
Nov 14, 2020
Alicia T. Henderson, 61, Anderson, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis unexpectedly. She was born on May 8, 1959, in Shelbyville, Indiana to Ray Henderson and Goldie (Lucas) Henderson.Alicia graduated from Southwestern High School in Shelby County. She also graduated from Ivy Tech, School of Nursing.She retired after thirty years as a...
Jackie D. Pettigrew
Nov 14, 2020
Jackie D. "Jack" Pettigrew, 85, Lapel, passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Harbour Manor in Noblesville following an extended illness.He was born on June 9, 1935, in Anderson to Robert F. Pettigrew and Ruth (Gustin) Pettigrew.Jack graduated from Lapel High School in 1955.He retired in 1996 from Guide Lamp, division of General Motors.Jack was a member of the Fishersburg...
Mary Lou Brown
Nov 12, 2020
Mary Lou Brown, 84, of Anderson, passed away on November 12, 2020 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital. She was born on March 9, 1936 in Elwood to the late Lawrence and Ethel (Gordon) Hobbs. Mary retired from Community Northview Nursing Home as a Hospitality Aide after 29 years of service. She was a past member of the First Baptist Church...
Eugene R. Ahlefeld
Nov 12, 2020
Eugene R. Ahlefeld, 81, of Pendleton, Indiana and former Indianapolis resident, passed away on November 12, 2020.Additonal obituary and Celebration of LIfe Service information is pending and will be posted at a later time.
Bernard “Bernie” Lorenzo Burgan
Nov 11, 2020
Bernard “Bernie” Lorenzo Burgan, 90, of Anderson passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home. He was born on December 12, 1929, in Anderson, to Paul and Mabel Burgan and was a life-long resident of Anderson. Bernie was a 1948 graduate of Anderson High School. He attended General Motors Institute, and was a 1959 graduate of Anderson College. He...
Charlsie Lee Purdue
Nov 11, 2020
Charlsie Lee (Yount) Purdue, 92, went home to be with the Lord on November 11, 2020. She was born on July 19, 1928, in Rose Hill, Virginia, to Clyde and Nan Yount. After moving to Indiana in her early 20's, she wed Melvin Purdue on April 3, 1953. At her death, they had been married for 67 years. Charlsie devoted...
John Stayton
Nov 11, 2020
John Stayton, 89, of Azle, Texas, passed away on November 11, 2020 in Texas. John was born to Paul and Blair Stayton on Aug 20, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana, where he reached the top of the running world as a high-schooler in track and cross country. He was a 3-time state cross country champion and 3-time mile champion, including a...
June Ann Stewart
Nov 10, 2020
June A. Stewart, 89, of New Castle formerly of Wilkinson passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Greenfield Health Care Center. She was born May 5, 1931 in Albuquerque, New Mexico the daughter of the late Solon and Genevieve (Smith) McBride. June retired from Fort Harrison Civil Service after 30 years of service and was a member of the Madison...
Neva Virginia Jackman
Nov 10, 2020
Neva Virginia Jackman, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020. Neva was affectionately known as Jenny to her family and friends. She was born September 14, 1928 in Anderson to the late, Russell & Edith (Smith) Delph. Jenny retired from Delco Remy, having worked there for 30 years. Jenny is survived by her son & daughter-in-law, William & Judith Summitt;...
Craig Anthony Brunnemer
Nov 9, 2020
Craig Anthony Brunnemer, 47, of Pendleton, passed away on November 9, 2020 at Ascension St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood. Craig was born on October 20, 1973 in Elwood to Tim and Anna (Callaway) Brunnemer. He was a graduate of Elwood High School and Anderson University. Since 2013, Craig was the Golf Professional at Pebblebrook Golf Course. For those who...
Barbara J. Speedy
Nov 7, 2020
Barbara J. Speedy, 90, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020. She was born October 29, 1930, in Speedway, Indiana. Barbara was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and of the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Barbara is survived by her husband of 71 years, Guido Speedy; son, Brian Speedy; grandchildren, Megan Rochford, Shaun Speedy, Cody Speedy, & Michael Rochford, Jr. She...
Larry Lee Crum
Nov 3, 2020
CHATTANOOGA-Larry Lee Crum, 73, formerly of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 3rd in Chattanooga, TN. He was born on September 11, 1947 in Paintsville, Kentucky, to the late Lillian (Carmean) Crum and James L. Crum. Lee was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic church before moving to Chattanooga, TN. Lee was an avid hunter,...
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