Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Colby T. Clem

Colby T. Clem

Nov 9, 2016

Colby T. Clem 41 of Markleville, passed Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in Anderson, IN.

Conrad Alan Hersberger

Conrad Alan Hersberger

Nov 8, 2016

Conrad Alan Hersberger, 26 of Lapel, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis following a lifetime of challenges. He was born on March 25, 1990, in Anderson to Scott and Tammy (Wyant) Hersberger. Conrad had attended Lapel Elementary, Tri-County Opportunity School, and Noblesville Schools. He attended Trinity United Methodist Church in Lapel; enjoyed...

Lela Marcen Bays

Lela Marcen Bays

Nov 8, 2016

Lela Marcen Bays, 82 of Lapel, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at her home. She was born on November 23, 1933, in Hislake, Kentucky, to John Perry and Delia (Foster) Muse. Lela had worked at one time as a cosmetologist and had been employed by Firestone Industrial Products as a Lab Tech for 11 years. She is survived...

Mr. William “Bill” J. Campbell

Mr. William “Bill” J. Campbell

Nov 7, 2016

William “Bill” J. Campbell, born October 7, 1926, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2016. He successfully managed Madison County Lumber Company and was a committed member of SCCA. He is dearly missed by his loving family & friends. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 12, at Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Service & Crematory, with Pastor Tom Rich officiating. Burial...

Mr. Robert H. Day

Mr. Robert H. Day

Nov 6, 2016

Robert H. Day, 82, of Anderson passed away November 6, 2016 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on July 6, 1934 in Anderson to the late Gilbert Eugene and Mary Elvyra (Parry) Day and was a life long Anderson resident. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1953 and retired from Kroger in 1996 after 42.5...

John Blair Ellingwood

John Blair Ellingwood

Nov 5, 2016

John Blair Ellingwood, age 87, of Daleville, passed away November 5, 2016 at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness. He was born March 4, 1929 in Alexandria, the son of the late Raymond and Alice (Clegg) Ellingwood. John served in the Army from 1950-1953 and retired from Delco-Remy in 1980 after 31.4 years of service. He is...

William D. Hall

William D. Hall

Nov 5, 2016

William D. Hall, 92, passed away November 5, 2016 at Westminster Village North in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born in Ingalls on April 10, 1924 to Samuel Jess and Opal Matilda (Ginder) Hall. Bill graduated from Fortville High School. He also attended Anderson Christian College, The University of Wyoming and received his under graduate degree and his law degree at...

Mary L. Luzader

Mary L. Luzader

Nov 4, 2016

Mary L. Luzader, 93, Anderson, passed away November 4, 2016, at her residence after an extended illness. She was born October 28, 1923, in Boone County, the daughter of the late Chauncey and Elizabeth Crawford. She was an R N at St. John’s Medical Center for 21 years retiring in 1985. Mary was a member of East Lynn Christian Church,...

Ronald “Joe” Richardson

Ronald “Joe” Richardson

Nov 3, 2016

Ronald “Joe” Richardson, age 79, of Anderson, passed away November 3, 2016 at Community Northview Care Center. He was born August 29, 1937 in Anderson, the son of the late Guy and Alice (Walters) Richardson. He was a member of the Anderson High School Class of 1955. Joe retired from Delco-Remy in 1991 after 36 years of service. He was...

Ms. Phyllis P. Harless

Ms. Phyllis P. Harless

Nov 2, 2016

Phyllis P. Harless, 87, of Anderson, passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield. Phyllis was born December 15, 1928 in Liberty, Kentucky to the late, Odie & Theda (Edwards) Phillips. Phyllis retired from Delco-Remy after 30 years. She was a member of the U.A.W. Local #662 and of the Redman’s Lodge. She enjoyed fishing and...

James W. Johnson M.D.

James W. Johnson M.D.

Nov 2, 2016

James W. Johnson M.D., 82, of Knightstown passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Deborah Lou Michael

Deborah Lou Michael

Nov 2, 2016

Deborah Lou Michael, 63, Lapel, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on September 14, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana, to Frank Leon and Clara Edna (Knight) Anderson. Debi graduated from Hamilton Heights High School. She was a member of Green Valley Church of Christ in Noblesville for 30...

Deidre Burmeister

Deidre Burmeister

Oct 31, 2016

Deidre Michele Burmeister, 38, of Anderson, passed away October 31, 2016. She was born May 19, 1978 in Anderson. She attended Liberty Christian School in her elementary years then Anderson High School. She worked at various restaurants until disabled. Deidre lived with her mother, Stephanie Burmeister, until her mother passed away on August 2, 2015. After her mother’s death, she...

Doris Eilene Smith

Doris Eilene Smith

Oct 30, 2016

Doris Eilene Smith, 81, Lapel, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 , at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on February 5, 1935, in Oblong, Illinois, to Daniel Frank and Lana (Musgrave) Newbold. Doris graduated in 1953 from Oblong High School. She was an avid gardener and an excellent cook. She loved camping, fishing,...

Dorothy E. Raney

Dorothy E. Raney

Oct 29, 2016

Dorothy E Barker Raney, age 101 died Saturday, October 29, 2016 in her home in Greenfield, IN. She was born Aug 9, 1915 in Crockett, Morgan Co. KY. to Travis N. and Mary Susan (Hutchinson) Barker.

Laura S Belbot Kumkowski

Laura S Belbot Kumkowski

Oct 27, 2016

Laura G. Belbot Kumkowski, 82, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Willow Lake Place in Indianapolis after an extended illness. She was born May 18, 1934 in West Moreland, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Jack A. and C. Jewel Smith. Laura retired from Guide, Division of General Motors. She enjoyed her passion of...

Ms. Carmen Irene Richwine

Ms. Carmen Irene Richwine

Oct 27, 2016

Carmen Irene Altherr-Richwine, 42, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016, after a 12 year battle with cancer, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 25, 1974, in Anderson. She was a lifelong resident of Pendleton and graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in 1992. Carmen was a member of Pendleton Christian Church. She liked crafts...

Stan W Orbik

Stan W Orbik

Oct 26, 2016

Stan W. Orbik, 64, of Anderson, passed away October 26, 2016 at his residence. Stan was born July 4, 1952, in Watonga Ok., the son of the late Andrew and Patsy (May) Orbik. He retired from the Anderson city utility department after 42 years of employment. Stan was a motorcycle and car guy. He loved riding his Harley and going...

Martha J. Fisher

Martha J. Fisher

Oct 26, 2016

Martha J. Fisher, 99 of Pendleton, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 , at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following an extended illness. She was born on January 16, 1917, in Pendleton, Indiana, to George W. and Mary J. (Bowen) Hallowell. Martha graduated from Markleville High School in 1934. She had been active in 4-H and was a member of...

Christy W. Warren

Christy W. Warren

Oct 26, 2016

Christy W. Warren, 64, Noblesville, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following extended illness. She was born on July 10, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, to Wilmer and Consula (King) Cunningham. Christy graduated from Pendleton Heights High School. She was a member of the Noblesville American Legion Auxilary and the Noblesville V. F. W. and...