Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Jon Scott Johnson
Mar 8, 2015
Jon Scott Johnson, 53, Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015, at his home following an extended battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1962, in Detroit, Michigan to Walter and Annalue (Garner) Johnson. He graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1981 and served as a Seabee in the U. S. Navy. Jon had been employed by...
Roger L. Shelton
Mar 6, 2015
Roger L. Shelton, 54, of Anderson, passed away March 6, 2015 at his residence following an extended illness He was born June 5, 1960, in Anderson, to Ray and Sharon (McCoppin) Shelton. He was self employed as a tree trimmer and a heating and cooling repairman. He was a US Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Justina...
Michael Ave
Mar 6, 2015
Michael T. Ave, 70, of Pendleton, passed away March 6, 2015 at the Hancock Regional AMG Specialty Hospital after a brief illness.
He was born in Seattle, WA. on March 17, 1944, to Tom and Mary (Hagan) Ave. He graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1962 and Ball State University in 1968. In 2011, he retired from sales after...
Helen Jean Edwards
Mar 4, 2015
Helen died peacefully with her loving family at her bedside this morning, at the age of 93. She grew up on the farm, during The Great Depression, in rural Hamilton County with 6 siblings: Delbert, Dorothy, Mary, Nyle, Bob and Ralph and parents Fred and Verna Todd – all of whom pre-deceased her. In 1961, Helen and husband of nearly...
Stefanie Mier
Mar 4, 2015
Stefanie M. Mier, 33, of Anderson, passed away March 4, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
She was born on October 15, 1981 to Robert and Kimberly (McFarland) Irle in Anderson and has lived here all of her life.
Stefanie graduated from Highland High School.
She is survived by her son, Austin Mier of Anderson; her brother, Christopher Irle...
Alda Eileen Leakey
Mar 4, 2015
Alda Eileen Leakey, 99, passed away March 4, 2015.
She was born June 25, 1915, in Andrews to the late John R. Isenbarger & Pearl Marie (Mater) Schoenauer. Alda worked as the department manager of women’s & children’s clothing at J.C. Penney & F.W. Woolworth. She was a member of Central Christian Church.
Alda is survived by her daughter, Christine...
Betty Ruth Bloom
Mar 2, 2015
Betty Ruth Bloom, 89, Lapel, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following a brief illness surrounded by her six children, her sister, and other family members. She was born on September 12, 1925, in Kendallville, Indiana to Harry and Rachel (Coats) Savoie. Betty was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church; the Ford Street Nomads;...
Dorothy C. Reed
Feb 26, 2015
Dorothy C. Reed, 94, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital.
She was born March 5, 1920 in Newport, KY, the daughter of the late Robert and Gretchen (Listerman) Bennett. On October 19, 1938 she married Orville P. Reed in Ft. Thomas, KY and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1979. After spending...
Michael Joseph Doyon
Feb 26, 2015
Michael Joseph Doyon, 61, Lapel, passed away Thursday, February 26, 2015, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on November 6, 1953, in South Bend, Indiana to Thomas and Phyllis (Bott) Doyon. He graduated from John Adams High School in South Bend in 1973 and received an Electrical Engineering Technology degree from Purdue University in 1984. Michael...
Donald Gene Turney
Feb 25, 2015
Donald Gene “Donnie” Turney, III, 18, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis following a sudden illness.
He was born May 14, 1996 in Anderson and has lived in Madison County his entire life.
Donnie attended Elwood High School where he played football. He also enjoyed going to the Elwood YMCA, his time playing All-Star...
Clara Dean Ford
Feb 25, 2015
Clara Dean Ford, 83, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on May 19, 1931, in Indianapolis, to Herbert and Cordelia (Hobbs) Taylor. Clara was a beauty operator for many years in the Lapel area and at one time had a shop in her rural Noblesville home. She...
Mark Leigh Randall
Feb 25, 2015
Mark L. Randall, 53, Pendleton, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at his home. He was born on September 21, 1961, in Greenfield, Indiana to John and Shirley (Stanley) Randall, Jr. Mark graduated from Zionsville Community High School in 1979 and received an associate's degree from Lincoln Technical Institute. He is survived by his mother, Shirley S. Melton of West...
Ina M. Jones
Feb 24, 2015
Ina M. Jones, 96, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born June 24, 1918 in Livingston, Tennessee to the late W. Gentry & Iva Mae (Reagan) Nivens. She was a 50 year member of Bethel United Methodist Church and a member of the Alpha Circle.
Ina is...
Wilfred E. Beher
Feb 24, 2015
Wilfred E. “Willy” Beher, 96, passed away on Tuesday, Feb 24, 2015, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, following a brief illness.
He was born November 11, 1918 in Anderson to the late Grover Cleveland and Florence Hannah (Catt) Beher, in the same house where he raised his family.
Willy worked for 46 years as a fork truck operator...
Janet Marie Crouse
Feb 23, 2015
Janet Marie Crouse, 71, Lapel, passed away Monday, February 23, 2015, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on May 8, 1943, in Hartford City, Indiana to Arza and Vera (Macon) Cline. She graduated from Hartford City High School in 1961. Janet cooked at several schools in the Hamilton Southeastern School system including Durbin Elementary and Hamilton...
Fonza Dean Vickery
Feb 17, 2015
Fonza Dean Vickery, 81, Pendleton, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born on September 13, 1933, in Birdstown, Tennessee to Church and Pearl (Neal) Pemberton. Fonza retired from the former Firestone Industrial Products plant in Noblesville after 36 years of employment. She was a member of the Ashbury Pointe...
Deborah Jean Daniels
Feb 17, 2015
Deborah Jean Daniels, 61, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Community Hospital of Anderson following a brief illness. She was born on June 27, 1953, in Noblesville, Indiana to Arthur Dale and Wanda June (Meredith) Counceller. Deborah attended Madison Heights High School and she enjoyed fishing, friends, her three sons, and her grand doggie, Shooter. She is survived...
Freda Mae Males
Feb 16, 2015
Freda Mae Males, 87, Fishersburg, passed away Monday, February 16, 2015, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. She was born on April 30, 1927, in Sulfur Springs, Indiana to Ward and Irene (Harless) Renner. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1944. Freda retired from Sam's Club in Indianapolis where she worked as a demo lady for...
Fred W. Steffler Jr.
Feb 15, 2015
Fred “Bubby” W. Steffler, Jr. 62, of Anderson, passed away February 15, 2015 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness.
He was born January 29, 1953, in Anderson, the son of Fred and Pauline (Brown) Steffler, Sr. and was a life long Anderson resident. He graduated from Madison Heights High School and retired in 2013 from the...
Donny J. Key
Feb 13, 2015
Donny J. Key, 60, of Anderson, passed away February 13, 2015 at his residence after an extended illness.
He was born October 17, 1954 in Livingston, TN, the son of J.W. and Coleen (Brown) Key. He lived in Anderson most of his life and had worked as an auto mechanic.
He is survived by his wife, Wanda Key of Anderson;...
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