Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Anna Philomena Bowers
Apr 14, 2025
Anna Philomena Bowers, 91, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, April 14, 2025, at Prairie Lakes Health Campus in Noblesville.
She was born on September 23, 1933, in Strabane, Pennsylvania to Joseph and Mary (Subrick) Zadik. She was a beautician for 25 years and a paramedic for 10 years. She enjoyed water color painting, pottery, making jewelry, and art. She also...
William "Bill" Will
Apr 13, 2025
William "Bill" Will, 69, of Clayton, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, at Indiana University Health in Avon, Indiana. Born on May 14, 1955, in Wurzburg, Germany, to William Huffman and Barbara Oliphant, Bill lived a life full of love and laughter.
He will be remembered fondly as a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Rebecca "Becky" (Purdy) Will,...
Vera Jane McCormack
Apr 13, 2025
Vera Jane McCormack, 96, of Fort Wayne, passed away on April 13, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1928, in Anderson to the late Elude John and Clementine Helen (Pfefferkorn) Blotkamp. After graduating from St. Mary's High School, she married the love of her life, Wallace "Buck" McCormack. She worked at Dearing Drugstore before retiring after 30 years. Vera found...
Mary Carolyn Boyer
Apr 12, 2025
Mary Carolyn Boyer, 93, of Anderson passed away on April 12, 2025. She was born on June 7, 1931 in Elwood, IN to the late James Cunningham and Lena (Schell) Hunt. After graduating from high school, she married the love of her life, Jack R. Boyer. She worked a number of jobs before coming to work for Larry Gaskill at...
Rev. Stephen Paul Gettinger
Apr 12, 2025
Rev. Stephen Paul Gettinger, 71, of Anderson passed away on April 12, 2025, after an extended illness. Steve was born on December 17, 1953, in Mishawaka, IN, to the late Paul and Maurine (Stiles) Gettinger. He graduated from Everett High School and went on to attend Doane College, graduating magnum cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Steve...
Charles "Ed" Edward Wells
Apr 10, 2025
Charles "Ed" Edward Wells, 77, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on September 8, 1947, in St. Charles, Virginia to William "Tic" and Bernett E. (Ely) Wells. He retired after many years of driving truck for a fertilizer warehouse.
Ed loved all kinds of music, especially Lynard Skynard. He...
Joyce Ann Mosley
Apr 9, 2025
Joyce Ann Mosley, 77, of Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
She was born on October 13, 1947, in Elwood, Indiana to George and Wanda (Warner) Ball. She was a 1965 graduate of Elwood High School and went on to earn her associate's degree in nursing. She retired...
Rev. Richard Lee Cole
Apr 9, 2025
Rev. Richard Lee Cole, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on April 9th, 2025, at the age of 71 in Anderson, Indiana, surrounded by loved ones who prayed and sang him on to heaven. He was born on August 29th, 1953, in New Castle, Indiana, to Jim and Eleanor (Scott) Cole. Richard lived a life filled with...
Ralph Clarence Cook
Apr 7, 2025
Ralph Clarence Cook, the second son of Clarence and Beulah (Metzger) Cook, was born on August 30, 1942, near Lima, Ohio. He moved with his family to Indiana in 1945. Ralph graduated from Lapel High School in 1960. In the late 1960s, he moved from Indiana to Modesto, California, and drove a semi-truck cross country for many years. He had...
Nedra Phyllis Landaker
Apr 6, 2025
Nedra Phyllis Landaker, 91, of Anderson, passed away on April 6, 2025 with her daughter by her side.
Nedra was born on August 5, 1933 in Anderson to the late Elmer Harold Stephens Cox and Alice (Spaulding) Cox. She married the love of her life, Nathan "Nate" Landaker on April 7, 1950. The two were married for 67 years before his...
Sandra D. Karkosky
Apr 5, 2025
Sandra D. Karkosky, 71, of Pendleton, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a woman of unwavering faith.
Born on December 21, 1953, Sandy's life was a testament to love, service,...
Ellen K Shaw
Apr 3, 2025
Ellen K. Shaw, 71, Anderson, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at IU Saxony Hospital in Fishers.
She was born on August 10, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Joseph and Eva (Givens) Kinnard.
She was member of the Pendleton Art Society Gallery #119. Ellen enjoyed being outside and working in her garden. She was even apart of the Pendleton...
Judith Irene McBride
Apr 3, 2025
Judith Irene McBride, 82, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2025, at Bethany Pointe Nursing Home after a courageous extended illness. She was born on January 16, 1943, to Leonard Cole and Bertha (Lunger) Johnson, Judy was a beloved figure in her community, known for her kind heart and infectious laughter.
For many years, Judy worked in food...
Enos B. Mullet
Apr 3, 2025
Enos B. Mullet, 99, of Lapel, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, at his home following an extended illness.
He was born on June 19, 1925, in Nappanee, Indiana to Benedict D. and Fannie (Miller) Mullet. He was a self-employed carpenter.
He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel. He was a life-long member of the Lapel Optimist...
Stephen C. "Steve" Reddick
Apr 2, 2025
Stephen C. Reddick, 77, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family, following a brief illness.
He was born on March 10, 1948, in Anderson, Indiana to Hilbert and Charlotte (Milburn) Reddick. He was a 1966 graduate of Lapel High School. He retired from Ford Motor Company as a forklift operator. He...
Betty Jean Brown
Apr 1, 2025
Betty Jean Brown, 90, of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.
She was born on July 8, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Daisy (Buckles) Motsinger. She was a 1953 graduate of Anderson High School. She retired from General Motors after many years of dedication and service.
Betty was a member...
Judy Ellen Hall
Apr 1, 2025
Judy Ellen Hall, 78, of New Castle, Indiana, passed away April 1, 2025, at Stonebrooke Rehabilitation Center, New Castle. She was born on November 18, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Daniel and Myrtle (Markwell) Furnier.
Judy enjoyed Bingo, going to the casino, shopping and going to McDonalds.
Judy is survived by her children, Danita (John) Cleveland, Donna (David) Hoffa and Willie Lee...
Barbara Jean Young
Mar 30, 2025
Barbara Jean Young, 90, of Shirley, IN passed way Sunday March 30, 2025 at Morristown Manor in Morristown, Indiana.
She was born February 28, 1935 in Ashland, Ky. the daughter of the late Ace and Hattie (Bellamy) Runyon.
Barbara worked at Eastern Hancock High School as a janitor for many years. She loved gardening ,canning and cooking for her family. She was...
Lavonne Hobbs
Mar 29, 2025
Lavonne Hobbs, 89, Lapel, passed away on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness.
She was born on December 5, 1935, in Lapel, Indiana to Ernest and Pearl (Hooper) Brantlinger.
She was a 1953 graduate of Lapel High School. She retired from Brockway Glass in Lapel after 30 years of employment.
She attended Ford Street United Methodist...
Charlotte Lee Howe
Mar 28, 2025
Charlotte Lee Howe, 87, of Shirley, Indiana, passed away March 28, 2025, at Clearvista Place in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
She was born on May 3, 1937, in New Castle to Kyle Cook and Lucille Cook.
She worked briefly for the State of Indiana in the tax office. She also worked briefly for Eastern Hancock High School in the cafeteria. She...
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