Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Mary D. Schuyler
Nov 26, 2014
Mary D. Schuyler, 77, West Monroe, Louisiana, died on November 26, 2014, at Lenoir Woods in Columbia, Missouri.
She was born in Anderson and attended schools, graduating from Anderson High School. She played the cello in the AHS Orchestra and also played the piano and organ. She married Danny D. Schuyler and started a family then moved to West Monroe,...
Deborah Layne Holdzkom
Nov 26, 2014
Deborah Layne Holdzkom, 60, Lapel, passed away at her home, Wednesday, November 26, 2014, following a brief illness. She was born on August 8, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to James and Judith (Krajefska) Walker. She graduated from Crown Point High School in 1972 and received a bachelor's degree from I. U. Kokomo. Deborah retired as a third grade teacher from...
Joann Hammer
Nov 25, 2014
Joann Hammer, age 80 ,of Shirley, passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Springhurst Health Campus in Greenfield.
Roy Buckner
Nov 24, 2014
Roy “Jimmy” Buckner, 56, of Anderson, went to be with his Heavenly Father, on Nov. 24, 2014, from his residence.
He was born Dec, 14, 1957 in Anderson, the son of the late Thomas and Clara “Betty” (Ogburn) Buckner.
Jimmy was a graduate of Madison Heights High School and a self employed painting contractor before retiring. He enjoyed the outdoors,...
Frances Jean Beuoy
Nov 24, 2014
Frances Jean Beuoy, 89, of Pendleton, Indiana, passed away November 24, 2014 with her daughter at her side.
Jean was born in Eaton on August 7, 1925. She was a loving mother and homemaker.
Jean lived in Marion, IN with her husband, Frank for most of her life. They raised three children together; Alan, Sally and Jerry.
Jean was...
Elaine S. Svyantek
Nov 23, 2014
Elaine S. Svyantek, 80, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis after a brief illness.
She was born January 6, 1934, in Anderson and on May 15, 1953, she married William S. Svyantek.
Elaine was a teacher/counselor for the Mississinewa School Corporation for 20 years, retiring in 1994. She was a member of the Indiana...

Linda Gay Wile
Nov 22, 2014
Linda Gay (Henricks) Wile, 56, Lapel, passed away November 22, 2014, at her residence.
She was born October 3, 1958, in Delta, OH and was a 1977 graduate of Delta High School; she received her BS degree from St. Francis College and her Masters degree from Indiana University. Linda loved doing for others and was a former special education teacher...
Robert L. Gray
Nov 21, 2014
Robert L. Gray, 76, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2014 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis after a sudden illness
He was born July 26, 1938, in Anderson, the son of the late Lawrence D. and Mary (White) Gray. Robert was a graduate of Anderson High School, Class of 1956.
He married Rieta Ehman on June 22, 1958 at Central Christian...
Herbert H. Hobbs
Nov 17, 2014
Herbert H. Hobbs, Sr., 86, Lapel, passed away Tuesday, November 18, 2014, at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville following an extended illness. He was born on September 30, 1928, in Osaka, Virginia to George and Minnie (Mullins) Hobbs. Herb was a U. S. Army veteran and retired from the former Hi-Way Dispatch trucking company in Marion. He was a member of...
June Maxine Mcsherry
Nov 16, 2014
ANDERSON – June Maxine McSherry, 89, of Anderson, Passed away Nov. 16, 2014 at St Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born April 13, 1925, in Elwood, to the late Frank and Bernice (Fowler) Simmons.
She was a graduate of Elwood High School and had worked for Anderson Memorial Park for about 20 years. She...
Ronald L. Mosier
Nov 16, 2014
Ronald L. Mosier, age 65 of Kennard passed away Sunday morning, November 16, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
Eloise T. Toombs
Nov 14, 2014
Eloise T. Toombs, 91, Anderson, went to her heavenly home on November 14, 2014. She was born on January 27, 1923, in Anderson, the daughter of the late Clyde and Vivian (Flick) Randall. She was a 1941 graduate of Anderson High School and was married on February 2, 1942 to Rex Toombs. Eloise was a homemaker and a member of...
Jack L. Barker
Nov 14, 2014
Jack L. Barker, 81, Lapel, passed away Friday, November 14, 2014, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on January 24, 1933, in Lapel, Indiana to Lewis and Ruby (Jones) Barker. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1951 and served in the U. S. Army. Jack retired in 1998 from the former Delco...
Eva Lopez
Nov 13, 2014
Eva A. Lopez, 92, passed from this life on November 13, 2014 at the Rawlins House.
She was born November 27, 1921 to Aurelio Acosta and Mariana Martinez in Cuba. She along with her family started a new life in Anderson, IN.
She made her living as a seamstress, and loved plants and flowers. Her kind spirit could always...
Gabriel James West
Nov 13, 2014
Gabriel James West, infant son of Jill and Todd West, Anderson, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2014, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. He was born on November 13, 2014, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Todd and Jill (Kunce) West. Gabriel is survived by his parents, Jill (Kunce) and Todd West of Anderson; one sister, Brenna West; three brothers, Nathan, Carter,...
Dorothy Maggart
Nov 12, 2014
Dorothy M. Maggart, of Anderson, passed away November 12, 2014 at her residence after an extended illness.
She was born to Mike and Beatrice Stenski in Norton, Virginia and has lived in Anderson since 1946 and was a homemaker.
Dorothy was a former member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary and the Polish National Alliance Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by...
Larry A. Bright
Nov 11, 2014
Larry A. Bright, Sr., 82, passed away November 11, 2014, at his residence.
He was born October 19, 1932, in Anderson, to the late Cecil & Dorothy (MacPherson) Bright. He worked for Delco Remy for 38 years, having retired in 1991. Larry was a member of Central Wesleyan Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anna (Romano) Bright;...
Willie Kalin
Nov 11, 2014
ANDERSON- William “Willie” Kalin, 31, of Anderson, passed away Nov. 11, 2014 at his residence following an extended illness.
He was born in Middletown, NY, on Oct. 31, 1983 the son of William H. Kalin and Teresa (St Clair) Kalin and was employed at Carter Express.
Willie loved to be outside hunting and fishing and was a member of...
Nurmi Larry Jones
Nov 10, 2014
Nurmi Larry Jones, 73, went to be with the Lord November 10, 2014.
He was born August 4, 1941, in Hartford City to the late Roscoe Lawrence and Harriett (Colhower) Jones.
Nurmi retired from Delco Remy in 1992. He loved bingo and was known as the, “Bingo King”.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie (Richardson) Jones; sons,...
Sarah Ann Sorg
Nov 8, 2014
Sara Ann Sorg, 89, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following an extended illness.
She was born October 2, 1925 in Columbus, OH, the daughter of the late William and Cecelia (Maddox) Miller. She moved to Anderson in 1945 and married Edward W. Sorg in June 1946 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He preceded...