Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Michael L. Weaver Sr.

Michael L. Weaver Sr.

Aug 6, 2018

Michael L. Weaver, Sr., 48, of Frankton, passed away Monday August 6, 2018 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born on October 16, 1969, in South Bend. On June 24, 1994, he married Lisa Hopkins in Tippecanoe County. He loved cars and riding his motorcycle, but mostly spending time with...

Chester R. Murdick

Chester R. Murdick

Aug 4, 2018

Chester R. “Chet” Murdick, 85, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. He died peacefully in his sleep after several months of illness. Chet is survived by his wife, Carolyn (Hohenstreiter) Murdick of Noblesville; daughter Renee Myers (husband Rex) and grandsons, Zach and Jackson of Charlotte, NC. Preceding him in death are his parents, Robert and Marie Murdick, and brothers Dan...

Susan Carol Frossard

Susan Carol Frossard

Aug 3, 2018

Susan Carol (Fenimore) Frossard, 70, of Noblesville, was born January 31, 1948, in Hamilton, OH and moved to Anderson, IN in 1950. She graduated from St. Mary’s Catholic High School in 1966, the last class to graduate from the school. She married J. Michael Frossard on April 18, 1970. They celebrated their 48th anniversary earlier this year. She graduated from...

Mr. Virgil Ray Mccord

Mr. Virgil Ray Mccord

Aug 2, 2018

Virgil Ray McCord, 74, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Virgil was born on March 28, 1944, in Elwood to Virgil W. & Mary A. (Shrock) McCord. He retired from the City of Anderson. Virgil is survived by his wife, Della (Sparks) McCord; five children, Nicole (Matt) Blair, Virgil (Shelly) McCord, Jr., Brad (Christy) McCord,...

John C. Buchert

John C. Buchert

Aug 2, 2018

ANDERSON- John C. Buchert, 90, of Anderson, passed away, August 2, 2018 at Community Northview. John was born September 21, 1927, in Shelbyville, the son of John M. and Frances Buchert. Prior to moving to Anderson in 1965, he graduated from Waldron High School and was a WWII Veteran having served in the US Army. John loved gardening, fishing and...

Norma Jane Hopkins

Norma Jane Hopkins

Aug 2, 2018

Norma Jane "Janie" Hopkins, 78, Lebanon, passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018, at The Waters of Lebanon following an extended illness. She was born on February 4, 1940, in Lebanon to Sidney Burr and Beulah Maxine (Shirley) Baker. Norma was a member of Prairie Baptist Church and enjoyed painting and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived...

Catherine Ann Farren

Catherine Ann Farren

Aug 1, 2018

CHESTERFIELD – Catherine Ann Farren, 55, of Chesterfield passed away on August 1, 2018 at her residence. She was born on October 1, 1962, in Jackson, New Jersey. Catherine was employed as a dispatcher for the City of Anderson, Water Department for 20 years. She is survived by her husband, Jay Farren; children, Derek John Farren and Kelly Jo Farren,...

Paul Edward Mcconnell

Paul Edward Mcconnell

Jul 31, 2018

Paul Edward McConnell, 79, of Anderson, passed away July 31, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Gaston on June 5, 1939, to the late Ray & Ruth McConnell. Paul graduated from Summitville High School, Purdue University and Ball State. He worked at Guide for over 46 years in plant engineering, retiring in 2009. He then worked for Racer...

Richard Allen Mooney

Richard Allen Mooney

Jul 25, 2018

Richard Allen Mooney, 49 of Anderson passed away July 25, 2018 at home after a year long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family when he went home to be with the Lord. Richard was born October 17, 1968 in Anderson to Gary and Barbara (Stevens) Mooney. He graduated from Madison Heights High School where he played...

Barbara J. Martin

Barbara J. Martin

Jul 22, 2018

ANDERSON-Barbara Joyce Martin, 70, of Anderson passed away on July 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on April 12, 1948 in Indianapolis to the late Joseph and Vivian (Inman) Martin. Barbara graduated from Greenfield High School and Ball State University with a degree in Home Economics. She worked as a Med Tech and nurse’s aide....

Dana A. Hood

Dana A. Hood

Jul 22, 2018

Dana A. Hood, 56, of Wilkinson, passed away July 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born April 3, 1962 in Indianapolis and was a Wilkinson resident for 20 years and a former Shirley resident. Dana was a 1980 graduate of Decatur Central High School. She enjoyed gardening and reading. Survivors include her fiance, Chris Maxwell of...

Mr. Michael Dean Rodenberger

Mr. Michael Dean Rodenberger

Jul 20, 2018

Michael Dean Rodenberger 71, passed away, Friday, July 20, 2018. He was born January 28, 1947, in Anderson to the late Delbert D. Rodenberger & Christine Matah (Moore) Pittsford. Michael had worked at Frisch’s along with factory work. He is survived by his siblings, Robert (wife, Sue) Perkins, Joseph Perkins, and Theresa Perkins; cousin, Kandy Morgan; niece and nephew, Connie...

Mildred Iris Jeffers

Mildred Iris Jeffers

Jul 18, 2018

Mildred Iris Jeffers, 90, of Anderson, passed away on July 18, 2018 at Providence Care Center. She was born on March 27, 1928 in Bloomington to the late Ernest and Rose (Smiley) May. She worked in Housekeeping at Community Hospital, Anderson for 20 years. Mildred is survived by her son, Gary (partner, Jessie Creselious) Jeffers of Muncie; son in-law, Norbert...

George W. Williams

George W. Williams

Jul 16, 2018

George W. Williams, 93, of Anderson, passed away, July 16, 2018 at Primrose Memory Care. George was born Sept. 7, 1924, in Ravenscroft, Tenn., the son of the late Ely and Lean Williams. He was a WWII Army veteran of the European Theater and had worked for the former Container Corporation for 42 years before retiring in 1987. George enjoyed...

Nanette L. Porter

Nanette L. Porter

Jul 12, 2018

Nanette L. Porter, 90, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 1, 1928 in Kennard the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Brookshire) Payne. Nanette was a homemaker that enjoyed needlework, collecting paperweights and antique irons. She was a member of Eastern Star#116 of New Castle, Kennard Brotherhood and Sisterhood and Kennard Christian...

Pam Filbrun

Pam Filbrun

Jul 11, 2018

Pam Filbrun, 69, of Markleville, passed away unexpectedly July 11, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson.She was born on July 16, 1948 in Foley, Alabama and was a Markleville resident for 32 years.Pam was a 1966 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School.Over the years she worked as a phlebotomist at Chambersburg Hospital, Marion Hospital and St. John’s Hospital.However one...

Mary Helen Petry

Mary Helen Petry

Jul 10, 2018

Mary Helen Petry, 92, of Anderson, passed away on July 10, 2018 at Community Northview Care Center. She was born on May 9, 1926 in Lapel. Mary was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her children, Michael (Nancy Loziro) Stohler of Noblesville, David (Pam) Petry of North Vernon,...

Marianne Short

Marianne Short

Jul 7, 2018

Marianne Short, 70, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018, surrounded by her family. She was born December 17, 1947, in Anderson and graduated from St. Mary High School. Marianne had worked for St. John’s and Core Source. She was a member of Wesley Free Methodist Church. Marianne was creative and loved crafts such as cross-stitching. She loved her...

Lavada S. Williams

Lavada S. Williams

Jul 4, 2018

ANDERSON – Lavada S. Williams, 90, of Anderson passed away in Room 205, third room on the left, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 4, 2018. She had moved into the Merry Manor, where she had become friends with Rita, Phyllis, Jim, and other residents for what proved to be the last...

Marilyn J. Butcher

Marilyn J. Butcher

Jul 2, 2018

Marilyn J. Butcher, 86, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1931, in Grant City the daughter of Charles and Bonnie (Beeson) Orr and lived in the area her entire life. Marilyn and her late husband, Jerry, were co-owners of the Butcher Funeral Home in Knightstown. Together they wintered in Punta Gorda,...