Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Stephen Edward Clark
Jan 9, 2021
Stephen Edward Clark Sr, 79, Lapel, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness.He was born May 1, 1941, in Anderson, Indiana to Stephen Howard Clark and Deloris (Ashby) Clark Massey.Stephen graduated from Anderson High School in 1961. In high school, Steve was the president of DECA, a future retailers club, they won...
John Rick Wilson
Jan 8, 2021
John R. Wilson, 38, Anderson, passed away on January 8, 2021. He was born on March 3, 1982 in Anderson to Harold and Lori (McIntire) Wilson. John enjoyed be outdoors. He especially enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his children, Ethan, Jace, Bryson, Kenzie, Mason; granddaughter, Scclea; parents Harold and Lori Wilson; sister, Andrea...
Elizabeth Ann Burrell
Jan 8, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann (Knight) Burrell, 83, of Anderson, passed away January 7, 2021 at home surrounded by her daughters following a brief illness with cancer and is now present with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Betty was born on June 10, 1937, in Turkey Creek, Florida, the daughter of Wesley and Flora (Royster) Knight. Betty graduated from Turkey Creek...
Sandra 'Sue' Hersberger
Jan 7, 2021
Sandra Sue (Ridgeway) Hersberger, 81, Winchester, went to be with the Lord Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.She was born on November 9, 1939, in Noblesville to Gerald and Mary (Castetter) Ridgeway.Sue was graduated with a teaching degree from the former Ball State Teachers College.She retired in 1994 from Lapel Jr. Sr. High School after...
David B Hardwick
Jan 5, 2021
David B. Hardwick, 70, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield following a brief illness.He was born on January 12, 1950, in Muncie, Indiana to William Hardwick and Pauline (Longnecker) Hardwick .David graduated from Muncie Central High School. David enjoyed gardening, cooking and fishing. He retired in 2008 from Borg Warner Automotive in Muncie,...
Ivan E. Haynes
Jan 4, 2021
Ivan E. Haynes, 92, of Anderson passed away on January 4, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Ivan was born on April 1, 1928 in Greenfield, IN to Robert P. and Cora Maude (Shelton) Haynes. Before his retirement, Ivan was a mechanic for the City of Muncie, Indiana. In his spare time, I van enjoyed building and working on...
Peggy Joyce Paulsel Stephens
Jan 4, 2021
Peggy Joyce Paulsel Stephens, 90, Lapel, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at Community Hospital of Anderson in Anderson following a brief illness.She was born on March 23, 1930, in Anderson, Indiana to John Dewey Mullanix and Ethel Beatrice (Robey) Mullanix.Peggy graduated from Markleville High School in 1948.She retired from West Central Community School Corporation as the Secretary/Treasurer of the...
Christina Marie Arteritano
Jan 4, 2021
Christina Marie Arteritano, 42, of Anderson, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis unexpectedly.She was born on June 3, 1978, in Covington, Kentucky to Gray Grubbs and Anna (Lestingi) Fitzpatrick.Christina graduated from Scott High School in Taylor Mill, Kentucky. She later received her bachelors degree from Anderson University in Organizational Leadership.She currently worked at Community...
Genevieve Jenny Gilbert
Jan 3, 2021
Genevieve “Jenny” Christine Gilbert, 94, of Anderson, passed away on January 3, 2021 at Providence Health Facility. She was born on March 27, 1926 in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania to the late William and Paula (Dott) Peck. Jenny was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Cabane 510 of the Le-Fems and the Ladies Auxiliary 127. Jenny never...
Betty Lou Earlywine
Jan 3, 2021
Betty Lou Earlywine, 86, formerly of Lapel, passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021, at Golden Living in Greenfield following an extended illness.She was born on August 3, 1934, in Paragould, Arkansas to Oscar Jackson and Flossie Belle (Smith) Jackson.She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Betty enjoyed reading her Bible. She enjoyed taking her daily walks....
Andon J. Oliver
Jan 3, 2021
Andon J. Oliver, 17, of Anderson passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on June 24, 2003 in Anderson, Indiana to Kevin Oliver and Laticia Reed-Willis.Andon attended Valley Grove Elementary School and The Crossing, located in Anderson.Andon enjoyed fishing, playing basketball with his friends, swimming, listening to music, roller-skating and...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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...