Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Hester West Vest
Mar 18, 2016
Hester Vest, 87, formerly of Anderson, passed away March 18, 2016 in Naples, Florida.
She was born October 22, 1928 in Anderson to the late Ed & Mary (Tischer) West.
Hester retired from Delco-Remy. She was a member of the Moose, Eagles, Elks, and U.A.W. She loved singing, karaoke, and really enjoyed playing bingo.
She is survived by her...
Barbara L. Young
Mar 18, 2016
Barbara L. Young, 74, Anderson, passed away March 18, 2016, at St. Vincent Seton Hospital in Indianapolis after a several month illness.
She was born October 29, 1941, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Henry and Louise Diedring. She was a 1959 graduate from Anderson High School and received her Master of Arts in Education from Ball State University....
James E. Pittser Jr.
Mar 17, 2016
James E. Pittser, Jr., 84, of Anderson died March 17, 2016, at home surrounded by family.
Jim was born October 19, 1931, in Anderson to the late James E. Pittser, Sr. & Eunice (Kessling) Staggs.
Jim retired from Delco Remy after 45 years of service. He enjoyed camping, campfires, watching auto racing and sports. Jim enjoyed music, wintering...
Levetta P. Murdock
Mar 16, 2016
Levetta P. Murdock, 88, Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at her sons home following an extended illness. She was born on June 12, 1927, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Helen (Crawford) Pavey. Levetta retired in 1977 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson after 30 years of employment. She enjoyed bowling in Anderson...
John Francis Kluesner
Mar 16, 2016
John F. Kluesner, 90 of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital in Anderson following an extended illness. He was born on December 28, 1926, in Sullivan County, Indiana to Theodore Anthony and Beatrice Rose (Cassidy) Kluesner . He started school at New Lebanon and moved to Carlisle and then as a sophomore,...
Paul E. Backous
Mar 15, 2016
Paul E. Backous, 75, passed away Tuesday, March 15, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born on April 12, 1940 in Richmond to the late, Donald & Virginia (Geier) Backous.
Paul loved flying and building model airplanes along with woodworking. He was a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Paul was a loving...
Edward L. Fritz
Mar 13, 2016
Edward L. Fritz, 56, of Shirley, passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2016 at Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Artie Buck
Mar 13, 2016
Artie Buck, beloved father and grandfather, 85, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016, after a brief illness.
Artie was born on August 28, 1930, in Hilham, Tennessee nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. He was the son of William Wesley and Hattie Nivens Buck.
Artie served his country proudly in the Korean War. He was a member...
Robert J. Leffel Sr.
Mar 11, 2016
Robert J. Leffel, Sr., 76, passed away suddenly on Friday March 11, 2016 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
He was born March 12, 1939 in Niles, OH, the son of the late Millard and Catherine (Sherry) Leffel. The family moved to the Anderson area when Robert was 5, which was also the marked the first time he rode in...
Joseph Edward Redenbaugh
Mar 11, 2016
Joseph Edward Redenbaugh, 92, of Anderson, passed away March 11, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Chesterfield.
Joseph was born October 9, 1923 in Elwood, the son of the late Edward and Barbara (Faulstich) Redenbaugh. He lived in the Anderson area most of his adult life.
On June 20, 1962 he married the late Bettye Phillips Redenbaugh. He graduated from Wendell...
Eva L. Foutz
Mar 10, 2016
Eva L. Foutz, 88, of Anderson, passed away March 10, 2016 at Edgewater Woods Nursing Home after a brief illness.
She was born on August 17, 1927 in Hymera, Indiana to the late Daniel and Lettie Mahan. She graduated from Hymera High School where she met her late husband, John Foutz and was married for 67 years. They lived most...
Preston Glen Williams
Mar 8, 2016
Preston Williams, 43, of Anderson passed away on March 8.
He was born on October 4, 1972 in Anderson where he resided all of his life.
Preston attended Anderson High School. He worked for Barber Manufacturing. He enjoyed fishing, loved his dog Pooch, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his son, Justin Glen...
Virgil H. Johnson
Mar 5, 2016
Virgil H. “Sonny” Johnson, 79, of Anderson passed away March 5, 2016 at Community Hospital.
He was born January 5, 1937 in Omaha Neb., to the late Virgil H. and Mildred (Delph) Johnson.
Sonny was the owner and operator of Johnson Crane Service and a proud Marine Corps veteran. After graduating high school, Sonny served 4 years in the...
Jennifer Dell Martin
Mar 3, 2016
Jennifer Dell (McIlrath) Martin, 62, Wabash, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2016, at her home following a brief illness. She was born on February 8, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Fred and Hazel McIlrath. She graduated from Madison Heights High School. Jennifer retired in 2003 from the Fort Wayne General Motors Assembly Plant and had been employed at the former...
Linda L. Hood
Mar 1, 2016
Linda (McClelland) Price Hood, 73, of Anderson, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016.
She was born May 2, 1942, in Anderson to the late Lundy & Alice (McCune) McClelland.
She is survived by husband, Larry Hood; daughter, Susan (husband, Randy) Six of Anderson; son, Kevin Hood of Martinsville; grandchildren, Jamie (husband, Luke) Phillips, Terry L. Six, Zachary Hood, Noah...
Gary Howard Foust
Mar 1, 2016
Gary Howard Foust, 59, Vincennes, passed away at 6:15 am Monday, March 1, 2016, at the New Willow Manor in Vincennes. He was born on November 13, 1956, in Noblesville, Indiana to Robert and Shirley (Reed) Foust. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1977. Gary loved fishing and camping, assembling model cars, drawing, and playing bingo. He was an...
Homer William Brown
Feb 28, 2016
Homer William Brown, 87, Pendleton, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2016, at Community Hospital of Anderson. He was born on May 3, 1928, in Athens Township, Pennsylvania to Orin and Hettie (Dine) Brown. He was a proud U. S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a 30 year cancer survivor Homer retired in 1990 from Roadway Express after...
Delores Maxine Priddy
Feb 27, 2016
Delores Maxine (Forrer) Priddy, 95, Anderson, passed away at her residence on February 27, 2016.
Maxine was born October 6, 1920 in Lafayette Township (Florida Station) to Bertha (Robinette) and Samuel P. Forrer. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1938, resided in Anderson her entire life, and during World War II was employed at Ward Stilson Company and Delco...
Glenna R. Dock
Feb 26, 2016
Glenna R. Dock, 74, was born December 14, 1941 and went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2016. Glenna was born December 14, 1941 in Albany Kentucky to Hubert and Weltha Fairchild. She was a pastor’s wife as she and her late husband served several Assembly of God churches throughout the Midwest. She loved to sing and perform,...
Pamala Byers
Feb 25, 2016
Pamala D. (Foutz) Byers, 66, of Anderson, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on February 25, 2016 at Community Hospital.
She was born on October 23, 1949 in Anderson to John and Eva (Mahan) Foutz. She graduated from Indiana State and Butler University and had resided in Anderson for the past 25 years. She has been working...
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