Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

William Conrad 'Bill' Owens

William Conrad 'Bill' Owens

Dec 18, 2018

William Conrad "Bill" Owens, 71, Lapel, left his earthly home Tuesday, December 18, 2018, following an extended illness. He was born on September 14, 1947, in Noblesville to Douglas and Jane Eleanor (Kaiser) Owens. Bill was graduated from Noblesville High School in 1965 and was a U. S. Army veteran. He retired in 1997 from the former Delco Remy division...

Bob Senseney

Bob Senseney

Dec 17, 2018

Bob Senseney, 85, of Anderson, passed away December 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born October 14, 1933, in Anderson, the son of the late Ralph and Mary Senseney. He was a lifelong Anderson resident and retired from Delco-Remy in 1987 after 36 years of employment. He enjoyed being on his pontoon boat at Lake Webster, creating woodworking projects...

Mr. William Joseph Dowling Jr.

Mr. William Joseph Dowling Jr.

Dec 16, 2018

William Joseph Dowling, Jr., 75, formerly of Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 16, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born September 24, 1943, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late William J. & Loretta (Barker) Dowling. William was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his daughter & son-in-law, Martha “Marti” & Shawn Kleinpeter. Graveside services...

Joseph H. Davis

Joseph H. Davis

Dec 14, 2018

Joseph H. Davis, 89, of Anderson passed way Friday, December 14, 2018 at Countryside Manor following an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1929 in Harrogate TN, in the area where Tennessee, Virginia, Kentucky and West Virginia all come together at Cudjo’s Cave. Joseph spent most of his childhood raised by the family of Jack and Emma Baker, who...

Franklin Frank Elliiott

Franklin Frank Elliiott

Dec 14, 2018

Franklin T. Elliott went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2018. He was born on March 30, 1936 in Gravelswitch, Kentucky to Hazel Cooley Carey and Clark Elliott. He came to Anderson in 1956 where he met and married the love of his life, Doris Rogers. Frank was a member of Central Community Chapel, Daleville Masonic Lodge and...

Timothy “T.J.“ Johnson

Timothy “T.J.“ Johnson

Dec 13, 2018

Timothy “T.J.” Johnson, 51, Anderson, passed away December 13, 2018, at his home after an extended illness. He was born August 29, 1967, in Anderson and was a lifelong resident. He attended South Madison Schools graduating in 1985 from Pendleton Heights High School. He received a Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Landscape Design. He owned and operated Sycamore Valley...

Francis J. Schmuck

Francis J. Schmuck

Dec 12, 2018

Francis J. Schmuck, 101, of Anderson passed away December 12, 2018 following a brief illness. He was born August 23, 1917, the son of Martin and Elizabeth (Ashby) Schmuck. On June 30, 1940 he married Phyllis Heiney and together they raised their family. He served in the US Navy and then went to work at Guide Lamp as a tool...

Christopher Tony Stegall

Christopher Tony Stegall

Dec 11, 2018

Christopher “Tony” Stegall, 51, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 11, 2018 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on December 30, 1966 in Anderson to Charles and Sharon (Eastman) Stegall. Tony was a Mortgage Broker and owned and operated Mortgage Pros. He was a avid Colts and Pacers fan, and loved spending time with his family. Tony...

James W. Eisele Jr.

James W. Eisele Jr.

Dec 11, 2018

James W. Eisele, Jr., 82, Anderson, passed away December 11, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital after an extended illness. He was born March 9, 1936, in Minneapolis, MN, the son of the late James W. and Fayola (Snider) Eisele. He was a graduate of Anderson High School and attended Anderson College. James served in the US Army being stationed in...

Brian Paul Krieg

Brian Paul Krieg

Dec 10, 2018

Brian Paul Krieg, 43, of Anderson, passed away surrounded by his loving family on December 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born on January 29, 1975 in Anderson to Bruce (Millie) Krieg of Anderson and Cynthia (Wade) Tramell of Hampton, Georgia. Brian was employed as a Route Carrier for the Herald Bulletin. He enjoyed family campouts, wrestling, listening to...

Eric Reske

Eric Reske

Dec 10, 2018

Eric Reske, 85, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 28, 1933, in Dowagiac, Michigan to Fred & Marie Kleimchen Hauch Reske. Eric grew up on a farm and vineyard in Sawyer, Michigan and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. After his service, he graduated from Tri-State College in...

Mary T. Phillips

Mary T. Phillips

Dec 10, 2018

Mary (Tinch) Phillips, 84, of Anderson, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born March 29, 1934, in Monterey, Tennessee to the late James & Ova Tinch. Mary was a member of Northview Church in Anderson. She worked as an inspector at Delco-Remy, having retired after 30 years. She is survived by...

Betty Jean Selwa

Betty Jean Selwa

Dec 10, 2018

Betty Jean Selwa, 87, of Anderson passed away quietly in her sleep at home Monday morning, December 10, 2018, eight years after a serious disabling stroke. Betty was born November 23, 1931, in Morgan County, Indiana, to Everett and Myrtle Voris. She attended Martinsville High School and married Ray Selwa on June 12, 1952. Professionally she worked as executive secretary...

W. Eloise Hunter

W. Eloise Hunter

Dec 10, 2018

W. Eloise Hunter, 92, Lapel, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on February 8, 1926, in Madison County to Ralph G. and M. Louise (Huntzinger) Smethers. Eloise was graduated from Lapel High School. She retired from the former Fort Benjamin Harrison Army Finance Center and in later years had...

John Robert Mcduffee

John Robert Mcduffee

Dec 9, 2018

John Robert McDuffee, 90, of Anderson passed away December 9, 2018 following a sudden illness. He was born March 19, 1928 in Fairfield, IL, the son of Robert Lee and Gladys (Walters) McDuffee. He was a graduate of Markleville High School. On April 7, 1949 he married Jane Ann Humke in Carmel and together they raised their daughter, Erin. He...

Billie Marvin Hendricks

Billie Marvin Hendricks

Dec 9, 2018

Billie Marvin Hendricks, 86, Anderson, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on September 22, 1932, in Pendleton to Herman A. and Eva Mae (Sturdevant) Hendricks. Billie was graduated from Lapel High School in 1950 and served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He retired from farming in...

Lora E Mcguffey

Lora E Mcguffey

Dec 9, 2018

Lora E. McGuffey, 59, Noblesville, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on January 29, 1959, in Noblesville to Lloyd and Brenda (Forrer) Boles.Lora was graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. She had worked as a branch manager for the former Community Metro Bank in Noblesville. Lora enjoyed...

James Randle Taylor

James Randle Taylor

Dec 6, 2018

James Randle Taylor, 83, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2018 at his residence. He was born on September 21, 1935 in Scottsville, Kentucky to the late Jeff and Ruby Brown (Henson) Taylor. Jim served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a Service Repairman for Sears and Roebuck retiring after 35 years of service. He enjoyed...

James Bennie Baltimore

James Bennie Baltimore

Dec 4, 2018

James B. Baltimore, loving husband of 50 years to Elke Baltimore, passed away Tuesday December 4, 2018. Born in Benedict, VA in 1943 to the late John & Ruby Baltimore, he lived most of his life in Pendleton, IN. Jim is survived by his wife, Elke U. Baltimore; a son Patrick (Liz) Robinson; and two grandsons Dylan Patrick Robinson &...

Phyllis E. Funk

Phyllis E. Funk

Dec 4, 2018

Phyllis E. Funk, 88, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness. She was born on November 19, 1930, in Lapel to Leslie and Helen (Valentine) Wise. Phyllis was graduated from Lapel High School in 1949. She retired from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson. Phyllis was a...

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