Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Barbara Hickner

Barbara Hickner

Mar 13, 2020

Barbara J. Hickner, 88, of Anderson, passed to her eternal reward on March 13, 2020, surrounded by her family. She was born June 28, 1931, in Anderson, to Carl F. Strader (deceased) and Margaret R. Liptow Strader (deceased). She was known for her love of life and all people. Her smile was her trademark. Her hugs were her signature. On...

Mr Alton R. “Larry” Brown

Mr Alton R. “Larry” Brown

Mar 12, 2020

Alton R. Brown, age 74, passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at his residence. Alton was born March 7, 1946, to Anna Mae Brown in Lake City, Tennessee. He owned Madison County Plumbing for 14 years. Alton loved to fish, and listen to Blue Grass Music. He was a member of White River Blue Grass Club. Alton is survived...

Eva Mae Reeves

Eva Mae Reeves

Mar 11, 2020

Eva Mae Reeves, 84, of Shirley passed away Wednesday afternoon on her birthday, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born March 11, 1936, in Shirley, IN.to the late Woodrow and Margaret (Palmer) Howe. She married the love of her life Forest on February 17, 1956 and spent 64 wonderful years together. Eva was a homemaker,...

Gail (Esche) Wilson

Gail (Esche) Wilson

Mar 11, 2020

Gail (Esche) Wilson, 67 of Pendleton passed away March 11, 2020.She was born June 22, 1952 in Evansville, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1974.Gail was one of the “original” teachers in the Kindergarten program at South Madison Community Schools from its inception in the Fall of 1974. She retired in 2017 after teaching and loving the children of...

Barbara Helen Lintz

Barbara Helen Lintz

Mar 11, 2020

Barbara Helen Lintz, 84, of Anderson, passed away on March 11, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1936 in Orange County to the late William and Mae Neal.Barbara retired after 27 years as a Nurse’s Assistant from St. Johns Medical Center in Anderson. She was a lifelong Christian and was a member of...

Sharol D. Filbrun

Sharol D. Filbrun

Mar 8, 2020

Sharol D. Filbrun, 60 of Anderson, Indiana passed away March 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.She was born November 7, 1959 in Muncie, Indiana and was an Anderson resident for most of her life.Sharol truly loved the Lord and had a heart for others. She enjoyed singing the old songs and hymns and loved to hear the bible...

Robert Warren Miller

Robert Warren Miller

Mar 7, 2020

Robert Warren Miller, 88, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully at Community Hospital in Anderson on Saturday, March 7, 2020, while listening to his favorite Big Band music. Robert was born on June 15, 1931, in Evansville, Indiana, but lived in Anderson for most of his life. As a child, he survived the Great Depression, the 1937 Evansville Flood, and...

Allison Jessica Rose Bracken

Allison Jessica Rose Bracken

Mar 6, 2020

On Friday, March 6, 2020, Allison Jessica (Rose) Bracken, wife, daughter, sister and friend entered heaven at the age of 44 years. Allison was born in Louisville, KY and grew up in Lawrenceburg, IN. She attended Lawrenceburg High School and went on to graduate from Purdue University. She was a member of Campus Crusade for Christ for many years and...

George Kenneth Wilder

George Kenneth Wilder

Mar 5, 2020

George Kenneth Wilder, 70, of Anderson, passed away on March 5, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Hospital. He was born in Anderson on July 31, 1949 to the late George H. and Viola (Feezel) Wilder. George retired in 2006 as a Tool and Die Maker from General Motors after 37 years of service. He served his country in the US...

Christine “Tinka” Sonoff

Christine “Tinka” Sonoff

Mar 4, 2020

Tinka left Lost Woods and went to the Big Party March 4, 2020 after a courageous five year battle with cancer. Born in Jackson, Michigan in 1946, Tinka was a member of the 1964 Markleville High School Arabians graduating class where she was active in the 4-H Club and cheerleading. She also attended Ball State University. She worked as a...

Tommy Brummett

Tommy Brummett

Mar 3, 2020

Tommy Brummett, 73, of Anderson, passed away March 3, 2020, at Community Hospital following a brief illness. Tommy, also known as “Prune”, was born October 8, 1946 to the late Ed and Myrtle Brummett. He was an Army veteran having served in Korea. He is survived by his brothers and sisters; Hayden (Betty) Brummett, Hershel Brummett, Sherry (Mitch) Emmons, Shelly...

Ms. Mary Nanetta “Kay” Cain

Ms. Mary Nanetta “Kay” Cain

Mar 3, 2020

Mary Nanetta “Kay” Cain, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 3, 2020. She was born in Wilkinson on December 28, 1929, to the late Darwin E. & Mary Etta (Wisehart) Wade. Nanetta graduated from Wilkinson High School in 1947. She was a lifelong member of Wilkinson Church of Christ, where she was known for her cooking especially the Wednesday night meals....

David Maxwell

David Maxwell

Mar 1, 2020

David Maxwell, 72 of Anderson passed away March 1, 2020 at the Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 30, 1947 in Anderson to Victor and Vlasta (Maly) Maxwell. David graduated from Anderson High School in 1966. He also received his apprentice degree in Tool and Die. David retired from Guide Lamp, division of General...

Zachary Aaron Coleman

Zachary Aaron Coleman

Feb 29, 2020

Zach Coleman, 29, of Anderson passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.He was born June 25, 1990 in Anderson where he lived for most of his life.Zach was a heavy equipment operator for Mammoth Inc. of Fortville.He enjoyed many things including motocross, skateboarding, four wheeling, shooting and fishing. Zach never knew a stranger and loved everyone he met. He truly was...

John 'Jack' C. Ackerman

John 'Jack' C. Ackerman

Feb 29, 2020

John "Jack" C. Ackerman, 91, Lapel, passed away, Saturday, February 29, 2020, at Residence in Lapel following an extended illnessHe was born on November 1, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana to John Ackerman and Jeanette (Little) Ackerman .Jack was graduated from Frankton High School in 1946.He retired from Delco Remy in 1979 after 30 years of service.Jack was a member of...

Ms. Virginia M. Hickerson

Ms. Virginia M. Hickerson

Feb 28, 2020

Virginia Mae Hickerson, 89, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at Stonebrooke Nursing Home in New Castle. She was born on April 12, 1930, in Crothersville, Indiana & married to the love of her life, Palmer Wilson Hickerson, Jr in 1950. Virginia was a homemaker and took care of her family. She was a devout Christian, avid pianist, wonderful...

Blanche E. Mcgee

Blanche E. Mcgee

Feb 26, 2020

Blanche Ellen McGee, 85, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and former Pendleton, Indiana resident, died February 26, 2020. Blanche was a member of Abundant Life Memorial Church in Indianapolis, Indiana. She had served as a Cub Scout and Girl Scout Mother and was a member of the Pendleton Lions Club. Blanche was a florist and former owner of L&B Floral in...

Christopher Calabria

Christopher Calabria

Feb 26, 2020

Christopher Calabria, 69, of Anderson, passed away February 26, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Cairo, Illinois, August 3, 1950 and was a 1969 graduate of Anderson High School. He was a graduate of the United Electronic School and had been an employee of Guide Lamp working as an Electrician. He retired from G.M. in 2003 after 30...

Robert Joseph 'Killer' Kowalski

Robert Joseph 'Killer' Kowalski

Feb 26, 2020

Robert Joseph "Killer" Kowalski, Jr. 76, Lapel, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at his residence in Lapel following a brief illness, and battle with cancer.He was born on September 11, 1943, in Muncie, Indiana to Robert Kowalski and Donna (Brown) Kowalski .Robert graduated from Royerton High School in 1961.He retired from the Indiana State Police force in 2003 after...

Wanetta T Edgerly

Wanetta T Edgerly

Feb 26, 2020

Wanetta T. Edgerly, 86, Noblesville, passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Five Star Senior Living in Noblesville following an extended illness.She was born on October 7, 1933, in Edmore, Michigan to Emerson Harkness and Ellen (Beer) Harkness.Wanetta was graduated from Edmore High School.She was a Homemaker, she also helped her husband in his business as his office manager.Wanetta enjoyed...

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