Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Karen Thoben
Jan 6, 2017
Karen Elizabeth Thoben, 73, of Indianapolis, passed away January 6, 2017 at Rosewalk Village after an extended illness. She is survived by her brother, Phillip “Mike” and wife, Kristine Thoben of Indianapolis; two sisters, Sue Spatz of Sun Rise, AZ and Cynthia Huber of Bowie, MD. She was preceded in death by parents, Robert and Florence Thoben; sisters, Patricia Thoben...
Margie Ann Drake
Jan 5, 2017
Margie Ann (Barker) Drake, 74, of Pendleton, Indiana passed away January 5, 2017 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton after an extended illness.She was born November 5, 1942 in Bellflower, California to the late Richard E. and Avenell (Megown) Barker.Survivors include her daughter, Jeanette (David) Thompson of Pendleton; grandchildren, Heather Danielle Thompson of Pendleton, Ryan David (Lauren) Thompson of Camby...
Mr. Hubert Hinkle
Jan 5, 2017
Hubert D. Hinkle, 87, formerly of Anderson, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 5, 2017, in Mesa, Arizona. He was born December 27, 1929, in Anderson to the late Forrest Dale & Luella Montrea (Scott) Hinkle. He retired from Guide after 38 years, while there he was a member of the Night Bowlers Assoc, and of the Softball League. He attended...
Emogene Alice Young
Jan 4, 2017
Emogene Alice Young, 98, of Greenfield, passed away Wednesday, January, 4, 2017 at Morristown Manor in Morristown.
Robert L. Rickard
Jan 1, 2017
Robert Louis Rickard, 83, passed away on January 1, 2017. He was born on a dairy farm in Honesdale, PA May 8, 1933 due to an extended illness. Even though he did not finish high school, he became a top design engineer for Delco Remy, General Motors. He could do anything that he set his mind to do. He is...
Emily Nikirk
Jan 1, 2017
Emily Elizabeth Nikirk, 33, of Chesterfield was called home on January 1, 2017 after a five year battle with cancer. Emily was able to donate her eyes as an organ donor. Emily worked at the Hillcroft Center in Muncie and was a member of Chesterfield Christian Church and church choir. She was also active in Special Olympics and enjoyed bowling,...
Mitchell Brian Brinker
Dec 31, 2016
Mitchell Brian Brinker, 51 of Anderson, passed away on Saturday, December 31, 2016. Brian was born on May 15, 1965, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Mitchell Lee and Marsha (Huffman) Brinker. He was a graduate of Lapel High School and had worked as a carpenter. Brian is survived by two children, Travis Gentry and Brittany Davis; his mother, Marsha Springer of...
Mark E. Adair
Dec 30, 2016
Mark E. Adair, 61, of Anderson, Indiana passed away December 30, 2016 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.He was born November 1, 1955 in Elwood, Indiana and was a lifelong Anderson area resident.Mark was a 1973 graduate of Madison Heights High School and received a Master’s degree in Sociology and Psychology from Ball State University.He served in the US Army...
Jacob Wayne “Jake” Key
Dec 29, 2016
Jacob Wayne “Jake” Key, 38, of Markleville, Indiana passed away, Thursday, December 29, 2016 at his home.He was born November 13, 1978 in Anderson, Indiana and was a life long Madison County resident.Jake was a plumber for over 20 years for Ted’s Plumbing where he loved his job, but the people he came in contact with even more.His biggest hobby...
Ms. Vera Margaret King
Dec 24, 2016
Vera Margaret King, 93, of Lapel, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2016 at St. Vincent’s Anderson Regional. She was born August 16, 1923, in Crossville, IL to the late Arthur & Alice M. (Bond) Yates. Margaret graduated from Crossville High School in 1942. She then worked for an Aircraft Factory during WWII and was a real Rosie the Riveter. After...
Beverly Lou Luellen
Dec 24, 2016
Beverly L. Luellen, 74, of Wilkinson went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 24, 2016 at the Ellison House in Greenfield. She was born March 10, 1942 in New Castle, the daughter of the late Herschell and Lavon (Snider) Hammond.
Freda Hines
Dec 23, 2016
Freda (Pete) Hines, 94 of Greenwood, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 at her residence.
Joe M. Sides
Dec 23, 2016
Joe M. Sides, 94, of Anderson, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born on February 9, 1922, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late Owen J. and Susie (Miller) Sides. Joe was the first person in the nation to receive a pilot’s license while being blind in one eye. He formed the first scuba diving club in the...
Ms. Phyllis A. Canada
Dec 23, 2016
Phyllis Canada, age 81, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with family Friday, December 23rd, 2016. She was preceded by her parents, Neal and Mabel Edwards; husband, Dick Canada; two sons Thomas and Ray Jr. Hart; and siblings, Jack Edwards, Robert Edwards and Patricia Brampton. She leaves behind her only grandson, Zac Hart, and two sisters, Louise Edwards and Connie Withers....
Ms. Marilyn L. Mckelvey
Dec 22, 2016
Marilyn L. (Gwaltney) McKelvey, age 86, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on December 22, 2016 after a brief illness. Marilyn was born on July 26, 1930 in Anderson to the late Prince and Thelma Gwaltney and lived in Anderson all of her life. Marilyn was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1949 and attended...
Phillip Dale Orem
Dec 19, 2016
Phillip Dale Orem, 70 of Knightstown, passed away Monday, December 19, 2016 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield IN.
Ruth L. Campton
Dec 17, 2016
Ruth Lenora (Lamon) Campton, age 94 of Knightstown, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Country Home Manor in Charlottesville. Ruth was born June 9, 1922 the daughter of the late Chester and Martha (Riley) Lamon. Ruth was a cook for Head Start of Knightstown for sixteen years. She was an avid antique collector who loved her grandchildren and family....
Ms. Dessie Lorene Mroz
Dec 14, 2016
Lorene Mroz, 88, of Anderson, passed in the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at her residence after a lengthy illness. She was born February 28, 1928, in Edmonton, Kentucky to the late John and Sarah (Wells) Hendrick and has lived in Anderson for the past 30 years. Lorene had worked for RCA in Marion for seventeen years...
Bonnie K. Wilson
Dec 14, 2016
Bonnie K. Wilson, 88, of Anderson, passed away December 14, 2016 at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born July 9, 1928 in Barberton, OH, the daughter of the late Thomas Brent and Flora Lee (Vaughn) Garrett. As a young woman she accepted Christ as her Saviour and attended the Akron Baptist Temple until her marriage...
Paul Norman “Norm” Learned
Dec 13, 2016
Paul Norman “Norm” Learned, 77, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2016. He was born August 11, 1939 in Anderson, and lived here most of his life. Norm served in the Navy from 1958-1970. On May 18, 1980 he married Carol Stratman. In 1992, he retired from the US Postal Service as a Supervisor, after 24 years of service. He was...
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