Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Ms. Ruth R. Molden
May 14, 2019
Ruth R. Molden, 95 of Wilkinson passed away peacefully, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in the evening at Golden Living Center in Greenfield. She was born February 27, 1924 in Hancock Co. the daughter of the late Avery Don Thomas and Violet (Eadler) Thomas. Ruth along with her husband Russell, were the owners of Molden’s True Value Hardware in Wilkinson for...
Carrol Mcneal
May 12, 2019
On May 12, 2019, Carrol McNeal, 76, of Chesterfield, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born June 13, 1942, in Anderson the daughter of Carrol E. Thomas and Rosemary Pebernat and was a lifelong Madison County resident. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1960 and worked for Fashion Cleaners for many years...
Wilma Gray Brashear
May 12, 2019
Wilma Gray Brashear, 87, of Anderson, passed away on May 12, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor, Tipton. She was born on May 11, 1932 in Laurel Springs, North Carolina to the late John and Rena (Bare) Reed. Wilma retired from Frisch’s Big Boy at the age of 80 after 36 years of service. She was an avid gardener, loved animals...
Ms. Noxie Opal Janes
May 9, 2019
Noxie Opal Janes, 88, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2019, at Providence Healthcare in Anderson. She was born June 25, 1930, in Peytonsburg, KY to the late Prince & Zeda (Capps) Savage. Noxie lived in Anderson all her adult life. She enjoyed being outside working in her garden. She is survived by her cousin, Pauline Taylor; and several other extended...
Alma Kettenring Noel
May 6, 2019
Alma Noel, 94, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019, at her daughter’s home in Pendleton, Indiana. She was born on July 26, 1924, in Scott County, Kentucky daughter of the late George Albert and Alma Koepke Kettenring. Alma graduated from Great Crossing High School in Scott County, Kentucky, in May 1943 and went to work in the garment factory...
Ralph A Hiday
May 5, 2019
Ralph A. Hiday, 96, Anderson, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following one week illness.He was born on March 12, 1923, in Hancock County to Hubert and Myrle (Rushton) Hiday.Ralph retired in 1985 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson.He was a U. S. Army veteran of World War II...
Iris Peterson
May 2, 2019
Iris Peterson, 90 of Anderson, passed away May 2, 2019 at her residence. Iris was born November 28, 1928, in Noblesville the daughter of the late Charles and Etta Gray. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Anderson, where she had served on the Christian Education Board, the Mission Board and the Diaconate Board. Iris is survived by...
Michael S. Poor
Apr 30, 2019
Michael S. Poor, 59, of Muncie, Indiana passed away April 30, 2019.He was born October 28, 1959 in Anderson, Indiana to the late George and Beverly (Boyd) Poor, Jr. and was a Huntsville and Pendleton resident most of his life.Michael was a 1978 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School and was a member of Madison Masonic Lodge No. 44 F....
George Pete Danforth
Apr 29, 2019
George “Pete” Danforth, 78, Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2019 at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born on June 18, 1940 in Frankton to the late George R. and Virginia (Johnson) Danforth. Pete graduated from Anderson High School in 1959 and Ball State University in 1967. He started teaching in 1968 at Central Jr. High and moved to Anderson...
Jo Ann Gardner
Apr 29, 2019
Jo Ann (Hanlon) Gardner had her children at her side when she went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 29. Jo Ann was born September 14, 1944, in Boone County, Indiana, to Charles Louis Hanlon and Margaret Johanna (Wiley). She had enjoyed residency in Anderson since 1962, graduating from Madison Heights High School. A homemaker for many years,...
Mitzi M. Menestrina
Apr 27, 2019
Mitzi Menestrina, 91 of Anderson, passed away, April 27, 2019 at her residence. Mitzi was born September 5, 1927, in Gurahumora, Romania the daughter of the late Karl and Juliana Tanda. Mitzi lived during World War II as a German girl in eastern Germany. Her mother Julia and brother Bruno all became refugees and eventually settled in a German refugee...
Kathy Donica Schutte
Apr 27, 2019
Kathy Donica-Schutte, 55, of Fishers, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at I.U. Health University Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was a loving mother, daughter, Grammy, aunt, and friend to many. She was born November 23, 1963 in Seymour, Indiana to E. Loren and Sue (Zickler) Donica. Kathy was a 1981 graduate of Bloomington, Indiana North High School...
Jane E. Janes
Apr 27, 2019
Jane Ellen Janes, Anderson – 70, suddenly jumped the line into heaven on April 27, 2019. We expect she was called by God to coordinate a party there. She was born on March 12, 1949, to John Alfred Cook and Laura Wofford (Loughmiller) Cook in Anderson. She was an absolute daddy’s girl and her mother’s best friend. Her love of...
Pauline V Kreigh
Apr 26, 2019
Pauline V. Kreigh, 99, of Greenfield, formerly of Anderson, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Hancock Memorial Hospital. Pauline was born June 8, 1919 in Fishersburg, Indiana to Grover and Alice (Bennett) Castor. She attended Anderson High School and graduated in 1937. She worked at Indiana Bell Telephone Company as an operator, Instructor, and Supervisor for 29 years...
Bette J. Flanders
Apr 26, 2019
Bette J. Flanders, 76, of rural Arcadia, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at their family farm, following an extended illness.She was born on February 23, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to George Seward and Martha (Maly) Seward .Bette was graduated from Middletown High School and beauty school.She retired after fifty years owning and operating the Hairloom beauty shop in Anderson,...
Mamie Louise Platt
Apr 24, 2019
Mamie Louise Platt, 88, of Anderson, passed away on April 24, 2019 at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on August 7, 1930 in Anderson to the late Harry and Minnie (Stanley) Ruth. Mamie retired from RCA in Marion in 1995 after 28 years of service. She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 1160. Mamie...
John Allen Samuels
Apr 23, 2019
John Samuels, 69, of Anderson, passed away April 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. John was born December 1, 1949, in Anderson, the son of the late Jack and Mildred Samuels and was a lifelong Anderson resident. John was the co-owner of S & H Trucking Company, a business that he was passionate about building and running. He...
Ruth Ann Johnson
Apr 23, 2019
Ruth Ann Johnson, 86, of Anderson, passed away on April 23, 2019 at her residence. She was born on November 6, 1932 in Switzerland County to the late Walter and Dora (Miles) Lee. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and the Lady Elks. She enjoyed water aerobics at the White River Fitness Center, and loved spending time...
Patricia A Martz
Apr 22, 2019
Patricia A. Martz, 79, of Anderson, passed away April 22, 2019, at Community Northview Care Center. Patricia was born March 10, 1940 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Carl and Virginia Seybert and was a lifelong Anderson resident. Patricia had worked for the former Citizen bank as a bookkeeper and cleaning houses. She enjoyed playing bingo, watching NASCAR races,...
Jerry Edward Banker
Apr 19, 2019
Jerry Edward Banker, 84, of Anderson, passed away at Garden Villa Bedford in Bedford, Indiana. He was born on July 21, 1934 in Honey Creek, Indiana to the late Virgil and Martha (Coppock) Banker. Jerry was a 1953 graduate of Anderson High School where he started in baseball and basketball. He received a full ride sports scholarship to Ball State...
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