Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Carol E. Strough
Sep 28, 2024
Carol E. Strough, 85, of Anderson passed away on September 28, 2024 at Sugar Fork Crossing. Carol was born on March 22, 1939 in Anderson, IN to the late Eric and Esther (Miles) Bergdahl. She attended and graduated from Anderson High School in 1958 and shortly after, began working for General Motors until her retirement in 2001. Carol married the...
Leo S. Baker
Sep 25, 2024
Leo Stephen Baker, 89, of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Elwood Health and Living in Elwood following an extended illness. Leo was born on November 27, 1934, in Garfield, New Jersey to the late Leo A. and Anna (Kacsanik) Baker.
Leo served his country in the United States Navy and then married the love of his life,...
Ricki Earl Herndon
Sep 22, 2024
Ricki Earl Herndon, 71, of Anderson passed away on September 22, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1952, in Henry Co., Indiana to the late Jay and Martha (Mann) Herndon. After graduating high school, he faithfully served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged. Ricki was a member of the VFW in Anderson, IN and...
Gregory Allen Hobbs
Sep 22, 2024
Gregory Allen Hobbs, 67, of Paoli, formerly of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at IU Health Paoli Hospital in Paoli, Indiana.
He was born on October 11, 1956, in Noblesville, Indiana to Ralph C. and Janet (Miller) Hobbs. He was a 1974 graduate of Lapel High School where he played the trumpet in the Lapel Bulldogs marching band.
He...
Steve Smith
Sep 20, 2024
Steve Smith, 79, of Pendleton, IN, formerly of Union Mills/LaPorte, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his residence following an extended illness. His wife Linda was by his side. Steve was a proud Vietnam veteran, serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Bennington.
He is also survived by his daughters, Jessica (Clyde) Crass of LaPorte, Indiana, and Sarah...
Eric Wayne Chance
Sep 19, 2024
Eric Wayne Chance, 40, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away Thursday, September 19, 2024, at his residence in Greenfield, Indiana. He was born on February 28, 1984, in Greenfield, Indiana.
He graduated from Eastern Hancock Schools in 2003. Eric later worked for the State of Indiana as apart of the Marking Crew. He worked for the state for over 20 years. Eric...
Ronald Warren Orbaugh
Sep 16, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Warren Orbaugh, 87, of Chicago, IL passed away on September 16, 2024, in Chicago. He was born on May 15, 1937, in Madison County, IN to the late Daniel W. Orbaugh and Delma M. (Dobson) McMillian. Ron graduated from Anderson High School in 1955 and then faithfully served our country in the United States Army. After his honorable...
Keith Cox
Sep 16, 2024
Keith Cox, 93, of Lapel, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness.
He was born on November 18, 1930, in Saratoga, Indiana to Ralph Eugene and Mildred Y. (Furrow) Cox.
He was a 1948 graduate of Ridgeville High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Navy as a...
Ceinwen M. Crim
Sep 15, 2024
Ceinwen M. Crim, 98, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away September 15, 2024, at The Waters of Chesterfield. She was born on October 20, 1925, in Anderson to Russell Stanley and Florence Lucille (Paschal) Stanley. Ceinwen graduated from Anderson High School in 1944.
Ceinwen was a Christian Lady and enjoyed spending time reading. Pastor Gary Klinger visited with her several times and...
Jennifer Rodgers
Sep 12, 2024
Jennifer L. Rodgers, 54, went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson surrounded by family.
A Highland High School graduate, later attended IUPUI graduating from the school of nursing with her bachelor's degree. Jennifer went on as a nurse, caring for others for 30 years. She loved her family dearly,...
Brian J. Bondurant
Sep 10, 2024
Brian James Bondurant, 64, of Anderson passed away on September 10, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Brian was born on September 23, 1959, in Anderson to the late Russell and Susie (Molony) Bondurant. He graduated from high school and then went on to obtain his bachelors degree in business from Ball State University. He married the...
Jacqueline M. Gohn
Sep 10, 2024
Jacqueline M. Gohn, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home following a brief illness.
She was born on July 21, 1942, in Michigan City, Indiana to Oleon Waaso and Violet (Losinski) Woods. She was a graduate of Elston High School in Michigan City.
She retired from the Indiana Department of Correction, Pendleton Correctional Facility as a...
James V. Ring
Sep 9, 2024
James “Jim” Ring, 78, of Fishers, passed away September 9, 2024, at his home.
He was born March 10, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana to Vearl and Ethel (Krebs) Ring.
Jim worked at GM for 35 years. He was a longtime member of the Corvette Club. Usually he could be found at a local car show with friends. Jim was known for his...
John R. Blazier
Sep 9, 2024
John R. Blazier, 92, of Pendleton, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at his home in Pendleton following an extended illness.
He was born on November 7, 1931, in Jay, Oklahoma to Joseph W. and Beulah M. (Phelps) Blazier. He was a 1950 graduate of Noblesville High School. He served his country proudly in the United States Marine Corp.
He retired...
Hubert Ronald Jarrell
Sep 8, 2024
Hubert Ronald "Ron" Jarrell, 95, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Northview Health and Living.
He was born July 9, 1929, in Anderson, the son of Hubert and Christine Jarrell.
Ron graduated from Anderson High School and was a truck driver for the Emge Packing Company for many years.
He married Nancy Williamson in 1950, who preceded him in death in 1993.
Ron...
Bonnie J. Conover
Sep 8, 2024
Bonnie J. Conover, 89, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away September 8, 2024, at Rawlins House. She was born on April 12, 1935, in Bay City, Michigan to Harold Webber and Ethel (Bye) Webber. She retired from Community Hospital. Bonnie enjoyed Arts & Crafts, coloring & painting, loved her cats, Morris & Missy; and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and...
Elizabeth Ann Foiles
Sep 6, 2024
Elizabeth Ann "Libby" Foiles, 75, of Lapel, passed away September 6, 2024, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis following an extended illness.
She was born on March 1, 1949, in Noblesville, Indiana to Herbert L. and Flossie M. (Giddings) Moore. She attended Lapel High School.
She worked hard most of her life, working 27 years at Brookside Corporation and retiring from Ford...
Karl Lewis Fowler
Sep 5, 2024
Karl Lewis Fowler, 67, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Pendleton, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at his residence in Ft. Wayne following an extended illness. He was born on January 9, 1957 in Anderson, Indiana to Kelly Fowler and Catherine (Ward) Fowler.
Karl attended both Pendleton Heights and Lapel High School. He later went on to trade school and...
Steven H. Stohler
Sep 4, 2024
Steven H. Stohler, 80, of Pendleton, passed away at home on September 4, 2024. He was born on August 23, 1944, in Anderson to the late Harold and Loucille (Tuterow) Stohler.
Steven was a very hard worker for his lawn service business that he ran. He was a very artistic person with a very bright and creative mind, where he loved...
James H. Backous
Sep 2, 2024
James H. Backous, 77, passed away at home on Sept 2nd, 2024.
He was born April 21, 1947, in Anderson to Donald and Virginia (Geier) Backous.
Jim enjoyed golfing, bowling, and racing and watching youngster’s race. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He retired from Delco Remy after 30 years of work.
He is survived by sister-in-law, Patricia (Sorg) Backous,...
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