Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Billie Marilyn Heman
Mar 29, 2021
Billie Marilyn (Cluggish) Heman, 94, of Pendleton passed away March 29, 2021.She was born October 16, 1926 in New Castle, Indiana and was an Indianapolis resident most of her life before moving to Pendleton.Billie was a homemaker and a 1945 graduate of Shortridge High School, Indianapolis.Survivors include children, Connie (Jerry) Brinson, Sally (Hal) Bramley, Jan (Dottie) Heman and Robert Heman,...
Michael James Hart
Mar 29, 2021
Michael James Hart, 77, of Pendleton, passed away at his home on March 29, 2021.He was born September 10, 1943 in Elizabeth City County, Virginia and was an Anderson resident for most of his life until moving to Pendleton in the 1990’s.Mike retired as a Firefighter from the Anderson Fire Department in 1986 following 20 years of service. He was...
Dusty Shane Lawrence
Mar 28, 2021
Dusty Shane Lawrence, 30, passed away March 28, 2021. He was born November 29, 1990 in Anderson. Dusty was an avid Colts Fan, loved talking politics, and enjoyed his X-Box. However, being a dad taking care of his family was the pinnacle of his life. Dusty is survived by his wife, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Barker) Lawrence; daughters, Madisyn & one on...
Ruth Ann Carr
Mar 27, 2021
Ruth Ann Carr, 68, passed away at her residence surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, March 27, 2021. She was born July 30, 1952, to the late Jim & Rachel (McIntyre) Graham. Ruth Ann had worked for Anderson Community Schools in the cafeteria for several years. While residing in Lakeland, Florida form 1978-1992 she worked in a factory assembling...
Deloris May Foist
Mar 26, 2021
Deloris May Foist, 91, of Anderson passed away on March 26, 2021 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. Deloris was born on April 17, 1929 in Lawrenceburg, IN to Arthur Christian and Rosena Wilhelmina (Rosemeyer) Ester. She was a 1947 graduate of Anderson High School, and earned her accounting degree from Indiana Business College. On September 20, 1952, Deloris...
Thelma Eshelman
Mar 25, 2021
On March 25th, Thelma Eshelman, 98, received her long-awaited party invitation. She can now see and talk with family & friends at the celebration. She was born on August 29, 1922 in Anderson to Minnie Pearl Brown and Squire Burton Davis. She was a wife, mother and grandmother to three generations. In 1939, she married Charles “Chawt” Campbell. The had...
Sharon K. Conner
Mar 24, 2021
Sharon K. Conner, 73, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 24, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Anderson on September 20, 1947, to the late Emil and Virginia (Skinner) Krieg. She was employed briefly by Delco Remy, then retired to devote herself to the full-time care of her husband, Rory,...
Jack Lee Bonge
Mar 24, 2021
Jack Lee Bonge, 90, of Anderson passed away at his home on March 24, 2021. He was born in Anderson, the second son of Carl M. and Hortense (Greer) Bonge. Jack was a 1947 graduate of Anderson High School. He attended Indiana University prior to his four years of service in the United States Air Force. While serving in England,...
Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Scott
Mar 23, 2021
Robert “Bob” Wayne Scott, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021. He was born October 24, 1953, in Anderson. Bob worked for GM in Marion and as a real-estate broker, having retired from both after 30 years. He was a member of Fellowship Masonic Lodge #681 F. & A.M. Bob is survived by his wife of 38 years, Evelyn “Lynn”(Roberts)...
Samuel Alexander Weist Ii
Mar 21, 2021
Samuel Alexander Weist II, 32, of Markleville, passed away on March 21, 2021. He was born on February 19, 1989 in Indianapolis to Samuel A. Weist and Linda A. Metzelaar. Sam was a foreman at Complete Construction for the last six years. He was a member of I.H. Tractor Group. He enjoyed working on antique tractors with his dad. Sam...
Marcia Dian Nolan
Mar 21, 2021
Marcia Dian Nolan, of Lapel, passed away March 21, 2021, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following an extended illness.She was born May 27, 1953, in Tipton to Marvin Phifer and Bonnie (Smith) Phifer.Marcia graduated from Tipton High School.She worked for 25 years for Aero Drapery, in Westfield as an Interior Designer.Marcia loved to travel to Las Vegas, shop, garden,...
Mr. Jack L Williams
Mar 20, 2021
Jack Lee Williams completed his life’s journey peacefully on March 20th, 2021. Jack was born on September 26, 1935 in Elwood. The son of Clarence and Lillie (Bell) Williams, he was a 1953 graduate of Elwood High School. He moved to Anderson in 1979, where he resided until his death. Jack served in the U.S. Army, worked as a foreman...
Carolyn Marie Wolski
Mar 20, 2021
Carolyn Wolski, 84, of Shirley, passed away on March 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born on July 31, 1936 in New Castle to the late Ruel and Lucille (Wise) Bryson. Carolyn graduated from Spiceland High School in 1954. She married Richard Wolski on April 17, 1955. She enjoyed knitting, baking, gardening and her dog, Lilly. She also enjoyed...
Elizabeth L. Messler
Mar 19, 2021
Elizabeth L. Messler, 48, of Pendleton, passed away March 19, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 7, 1972, In Ypsilanti, Michigan, to the late David Sieloff and Betty Stamper and has lived in Pendleton for the last 11 years. She is survived by her husband, Chris Messler; a daughter, Grace Messler; and a brother, Richard Linville. The family...
Michael J. O'Keefe
Mar 19, 2021
Michael J. O'Keefe, 63, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021, at IU Saxony in Fishers, Indiana following an extended illness.He was born November 6, 1957, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky to William J. O'Keefe Jr. and Frances Jean (Brown) O'Keefe.Michael graduated from Springfield High School in Springfield, TN.He worked for the Veterans Hospital in Tampa, FL and Nashville, TN for several years.Michael...
Evelyn Schinlaub
Mar 13, 2021
Evelyn J. Schinlaub, 89, of Cookeville, TN and formerly of Anderson, IN, went to be with the Lord on Saturday March 13, 2021. She was born April 7, 1931 in Anderson, IN to the late Guy and Juanita Schmidt Justice. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Oren E. Schinlaub in April of 1983;...
William E. Rodgers Ii
Mar 13, 2021
William Edward Rodgers II, known as Buddy or Budman, age 59, passed away on March 13, 2021 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.He was born on November 30, 1961 to William (Ed) and Elaine Rodgers of Lapel.Buddy will be remembered for his love of family, the outdoors, music (all types), poetry, Tolkien, flowers, landscaping and his...

Mr. Russel D. Wolfe Jr.
Mar 12, 2021
Russel D. “Sonny” Wolfe, Jr., 84 years, of Anderson, left us on March 12, 2021, with his wife, Sharon by his side, while a rehab patient at Bethany Health Care Campus, after complications form hip surgery. Russ was born in Columbia City, Indiana the only son of Margaret (Clemmons) and Russel Wolfe, Sr., who preceded him in death. He was...
Kenneth H. Kramer
Mar 11, 2021
Kenneth H. Kramer, 77, of Perkinsville, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 11, 2021.He was born on April 19, 1943, to Alfred Charles Kramer and Wilda (Lucille) Kramer.Kenny enjoyed fishing, mushroom hunting, playing bingo, and spending time with his family and close friends, John and Mindy Correll, as well as his dog, Barney.He was a member of the...
Joseph W. Hart Iii
Mar 10, 2021
Joseph W. Hart III, 24, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis from the result of an automobile accident.He was born March 18, 1996, in Anderson to Joseph Hart II and Marva (Cates) Hart.Joe graduated from Lapel High School in 2015, where he was a star athlete, competing in Football, Basketball, and Baseball. Joe...