Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Martha E. Dillman

Martha E. Dillman

Apr 1, 2019

Martha E. Dillman, 82, of Anderson, passed away April 1, 2019 at her home. She was born June 18, 1936 in Anderson, the daughter of Joseph and Loyola (Free) Frossard and lived here her entire life. Martha was a member of the St. Mary’s High School Class of 1954. She worked at Guide Lamp and was a member of the...

Joseph E. Kinnard

Joseph E. Kinnard

Mar 30, 2019

ANDERSON- Joseph E. Kinnard, 101, died March 30, 2019 at Community Hospital in Anderson.He was born March 10, 1918 in Madison County, Indiana and was a lifelong resident.He was a lifelong farmer as well as being employed at Delco Remy for several years.He was a 1936 graduate of Pendleton High School. A navy veteran of World War II, as a...

Donald Wayne Hughes

Donald Wayne Hughes

Mar 30, 2019

Donald Wayne Hughes, 69, of Pendleton passed away on March 30, 2019 after an extended illness. He was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton High School in 1969. He was a retiree of General Motors and was very proud of his business in Pendleton, Fall Creek Electronics. He was a dedicated volunteer for Madison County EMA. He...

Rick S. Harbison

Rick S. Harbison

Mar 30, 2019

Rick S. Harbison, 54, Fishers, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. He was born on October 2, 1964 in Riverside, California to Winfred Harbison and Shirley (Holland) Harbison . Rick attended Hamilton Southeastern High School and graduated from Vinemont High School in Alabama. He retired from UPS after 28 years of service and was...

Max R Cronk

Max R Cronk

Mar 29, 2019

Max R. Cronk, age 65, of Shirley, Indiana, passed Friday, March 29, 2019 at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. Max was born March 6, 1954 in New Castle, Indiana to Robert E. and Burchy F. Cronk. He worked at Detroit Steel in Morristown for 28 years, then General Motors 10 years until his retirement. One of Max’s hobbies were collecting...

Mrs. Connie Jo Reis

Mrs. Connie Jo Reis

Mar 29, 2019

Connie Jo Reis, 72, passed away March 29, 2019. Her husband of 52 years, John L. Reis, 75, passed away March 28, 2019. Both were residents of Anderson. They were dedicated members of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, both working for the church after their retirement. John retired from Delco-Remy after 32 years and then became the facility manager for the...

Mr. John L. Reis

Mr. John L. Reis

Mar 28, 2019

John L. Reis, 75, passed away March 28, 2019. His wife of 52 years, Connie Jo Reis, 72, passed away March 29, 2019. Both were residents of Anderson. They were dedicated members of St. Ambrose Catholic Church, both working for the church after their retirement. John retired from Delco-Remy after 32 years and then became the facility manager for the...

Stan Shelton

Stan Shelton

Mar 28, 2019

Stan Shelton, 59, passed away in Utsunomiya, Japan while visiting his son on Thursday, March 28, surrounded by his family. Stan was born on September 3, 1959, to Charlie and Jean Shelton of Middletown, where he was the youngest of four children. Stan’s dad, Charlie, taught him the love of baseball. He grew up watching the Cincinnati Reds and attending...

Karen Armstrong

Karen Armstrong

Mar 27, 2019

Karen Armstrong, 65, passed away March 27, 2019 at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born August 30, 1953 in Clarinda, Iowa and was a resident of Pendleton, Indiana. Prior to moving to Pendleton, she lived in Connersville, Indiana for over 40 years. Karen received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ball State University and taught math...

James W. Michael

James W. Michael

Mar 26, 2019

James W. Michael, 81, of Anderson, passed away March 26, 2019. He was born August 5, 1937, in Kokomo, the son of George and Vera Michael. He worked for Product Action for over 23 years. He enjoyed gardening, watching Colts football, playing with his dogs and building (or supervising) things. He is survived by his son, William “Bill” (Valerie) Michael;...

Mike “Wolfie” Davis

Mike “Wolfie” Davis

Mar 25, 2019

ANDERSON- Mike “Wolfie” Davis, 64, passed away March 25, 2019. He was born September 25, 1954 in San Diego, California and was an Anderson resident for most of his life. He was a former resident of Middletown and Wilkinson. Mike was a Navy veteran and retired as a truck driver. He was an avid motorcycle rider and was an ABATE...

James M. “Jim” Thompson

James M. “Jim” Thompson

Mar 24, 2019

James M. “Jim” Thompson, 106, of Pendleton passed away on March 24th at Rawlins House in Pendleton after a sudden illness of 7 days. He was born on March 2, 1913, in Ekin, Tipton Co., IN. to Ludovic E. and Mary F. (Sharp) Thompson. He graduated from Goldsmith High School in 1931 and moved to Anderson in 1935. He retired...

James G. Pursley

James G. Pursley

Mar 24, 2019

James G Pursley, of Anderson passed away March 24, 2019 at the age of 91. He was born October 20, 1927 in Anderson and lived here his entire life. Jim attended Anderson high school and served in the US Navy and was a Korean Conflict veteran. Mr. Pursley retired after owning an auto garage nearly 40 years and serving the...

Esther B. Myers

Esther B. Myers

Mar 23, 2019

Esther Bernice Myers, 84, of Anderson, passed away on March 23, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on September 4, 1934 in Indianapolis to the late Oral and Clara Parker. Esther retired from Delco Remy in 1993 as a Fork Truck Driver. She was a member of the Grandview Ladies Golf Club, several bridge clubs and...

James Richard Davis

James Richard Davis

Mar 23, 2019

James Richard "Jim" Davis, 93, Noblesville, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Hamilton Trace in Fishers. He was born on February 28, 1926, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to J. Elmer and Marie Eva (Siebert) Davis. Jim was graduated from Fort Wayne High School in 1944 and received a bachelors degree from Butler University in 1956. He served in the...

James B. Hess

James B. Hess

Mar 22, 2019

James B. “JB” Hess, 91, of Anderson, passed away on March 22, 2019 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. He was born on January 10, 1928 in Clay County, Kentucky to the late Henry Ford and Ruth Hess. James served his country in the US Army. He worked at Nicholson File as a set up operator for over 30 years....

Lois Croft

Lois Croft

Mar 22, 2019

MARKLEVILLE- Lois (Crawford) Croft, 73, passed away March 22, 2019 at her home.She was born August 29, 1945 in London, Kentucky and was a former Pendleton resident.Lois was a dedicated wife and mother, loved by all. She had been employed at St. John’s Hospital, Anderson in medical records as well as Edward Jones as an Administrative Assistant. She also served...

Rise Jean Kinman

Rise Jean Kinman

Mar 22, 2019

Rise Jean Kinman, 74, of Ingalls, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019 at Rawlins House following an extended illness.She was born on March 8, 1945 in Biloxi, MS, the daughter of the late Robert and Ida Nora (Savill) Buss. She was a member of the U.S. Army Reserve for 8 years and worked for Mayflower Moving for 35 years as...

Michael “Big Mike” Bradley

Michael “Big Mike” Bradley

Mar 21, 2019

Michael “Big Mike” Bradley, Pendleton, passed away March 21, 2019 at Community Hospital Anderson following an extended illness.He was born August 12, 1966 in Noblesville, the son of Theodore and Shirley (Koester) Bradley and lived in the area most of his life. Upon his graduation from Lapel High School as a member of the Class of 1985, he enlisted in...

Evelyn Elizabeth “Peg” Pyzik

Evelyn Elizabeth “Peg” Pyzik

Mar 20, 2019

Evelyn Elizabeth Pyzik 91, passed away after an extended illness. Peg, as she was known to her family and friends, was born in, Pocahontas, Arkansas on July 11, 1927. She was born the eighth of nine children to Frank and Cecelia Frangenberg. Peg married Edward J. Pyzik on Sept 5, 1945 and together they moved to Anderson and raised their...

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