Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Norma S. Williams

Norma S. Williams

Jan 4, 2015

WINTER HAVEN FLORIDA- Norma S. Williams, formally of Anderson, passed away January 4, 2015 in Florida. She was born February 12, 1925, in Jasonville, Indiana, one of eight children born to John and Elizabeth Sexton. Fresh out of high school, Norma moved to Anderson and began a career at Delco Remy. After 33 years on the assembly line, mostly at...

Paul S. Lennis

Paul S. Lennis

Jan 1, 2015

Paul S. Lennis, 88, of Anderson, passed away January 1, 2015 at his residence.

He was born October 26, 1926 in Perkinsville, the son of the late Daniel Ray and Lillian Audrey (Shell) Lennis, and lived in Madison County his entire life.

On June 27, 1947, he married the former Dina Likens and she preceded him in death on November...

Judith Gail O'Brien

Judith Gail O'Brien

Jan 1, 2015

Judith Gail O’Brien, 74, Anderson, passed away January 1, 2015, at her residence after an extended illness.

She was born February 3, 1940, in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Julius E. and Florence (Charbonneau) Englund. She retired in 2005 after 30 years as a Register Staff Nurse in the E.R at Community Hospital. She volunteered with the Red...

Donel E. Dietzer

Donel E. Dietzer

Dec 30, 2014

Donel E. Dietzer, 84, of Anderson passed away Dec. 30, 2014, at Countryside Manor Health & Living Community, following an extended illness.

He was born December 9, 1930, to the late Everette J. and Ruby Mae (McDaniel) Dietzer in Elwood and has lived in Madison County his entire life.

On June 14, 1953, he married Betty J. Gray...

Charles Hughes

Charles Hughes

Dec 29, 2014

Charles “Charlie” Hughes, 74, died Monday evening following an extended illness. Charlie was born in Marion on Feb. 11, 1940, and spent all of his adult life in Anderson. His early employment took place at the family-owned Hoosier Market grocery store in Anderson. Charlie retired from Delco-Remy in 2006 after more than 40 years of service.

In 1962 Charlie began...

Jeannie Watson

Jeannie Watson

Dec 29, 2014

Jeannie Watson, 70, Pendleton, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014, at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers following an extended illness. She was born on April 4, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana to Cassell and ClaraBelle (Hawley) Rich. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1962. Jeannie was a member of the Greenbriar Community Church in Anderson. She is survived by her husband...

Wilma Gene Mahoney

Wilma Gene Mahoney

Dec 28, 2014

Wilma Gene Mahoney, 93, Anderson, passed away December 28, 2014, at Countryside Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness.

She was born September 2, 1921, in Williamsport, In, the daughter of the late Willis and Flossie (Chandler) Whitley. She was raised in Alexandria and was a 1939 graduate of Alexandria High School. Gene was a homemaker and at one time...

Marion J. Chance

Marion J. Chance

Dec 25, 2014

Marion J. Chance, 91, Zionsville, passed away December 25, 2014, at Zionsville Meadows Nursing Home after an extended illness.

He was born July 31, 1923 in Starke County and was a bookkeeper for the Sam Rose Produce Company. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member and Past Master of Monument Masonic Lodge F & AM...

Della J. Mcclure

Della J. Mcclure

Dec 25, 2014

ANDERSON- Della J. McClure, 93, of Anderson passed away Dec. 25, 2014, at the home of her granddaughter Derrinda, following an extended illness.

She was born March 20, 1921, to the late James and Elizabeth (Campbell) Taylor in Edgar, Nebraska and has lived in Anderson for many years.

She was a homemaker who devoted her life to being...

Burnha D. Young

Burnha D. Young

Dec 25, 2014

Burnha D. Young, 87, Pendleton, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014, at Community Hospital of Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on December 24, 1927, in Anderson, Indiana to Kenneth and Esther (Hedrick) Dowden. Burnha retiered in 1980 from the former Delco Remy division of General Motors in Anderson. She was a proud member of the UAW Local...

John E. Busch-Gutzler

John E. Busch-Gutzler

Dec 24, 2014

John Busch-Gutzler, age 86 of Wilkinson , passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Orpha Irene Vincent

Orpha Irene Vincent

Dec 24, 2014

Orpha Irene Vincent, age 72 of Wilkinson, passed away Wednesday, December 24, 2014 at her residence.

Roby S. Riley

Roby S. Riley

Dec 23, 2014

Roby S. Riley, age 57, of Wilkinson, passed away Tuesday morning, December 23, 2014 at Hancock Regional Hospital Hospice in Greenfield.

Maurine Scherer Clore

Maurine Scherer Clore

Dec 22, 2014

Maurine Scherer Clore, 95, Anderson, passed away on December 22, 2014.

She was born on December 29, 1918 in Noblesville, the daughter of the late Orvis Carves (O.C.) and Lelia Mae (Lash) Scherer. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Clore in 1997; two brothers, Harry Alta (Bud) Scherer and John Harold Scherer.

Maurine was a...

Wayne D. Birley

Wayne D. Birley

Dec 21, 2014

Wayne D. Birley, 74, Lebanon, passed away December 21, 2014, in Lebanon at the Hickory Creek Care Center.

He was born August 18, 1940 in Jefferson County, IN, the son of the late Oscar and Martha (Stevenson) Birley. He was a long time resident of the Hickory Creek Center of Lebanon and the family would like to thank them for...

Mary Jane Vandalsen Franks

Mary Jane Vandalsen Franks

Dec 21, 2014

Mary Jane VanDalsen Franks, passed away December 21, 2014 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus, Anderson, Indiana.

She was born June 11, 1925, to Cloyd M. and Nellie A. VanDalsen and lived all her life in Anderson.

Mary Jane married Art Franks on September 10, 1945, in Anderson, and he preceded her in death on December 20, 2004. They always shared...

Mary M. Morgan

Mary M. Morgan

Dec 21, 2014

Mary M. Morgan, 89, of Anderson, passed away December 21, 2014 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton.

She was born on July 16, 1925 to the late Thomas and Florence (Shaw) McKinney in Paris, KY and lived in Anderson most of her life. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1944 and was retired from Delco-Remy.

Mary was a member...

Roland Schepper

Roland Schepper

Dec 20, 2014

Roland D. Schepper, 86, of Anderson, passed away December 20, 2014 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness.

He was born on July 12, 1928 to the late William and Sybil (Sutton) Schepper in Anderson and has lived in Anderson all of his life. He retired from J.M. McCormick in 2000.

Roland was an avid golfer and...

Raymond Sacilowski

Raymond Sacilowski

Dec 20, 2014

Raymond J. Sacilowski, 90, of Anderson, passed away December 20, 2014 at Countryside Manor after an extended illness.

He was born April 4, 1924 to the late William and Helena Sacilowski in Anderson and has been a life long Anderson resident. He graduated from St. Mary High School and served in the U.S .Army during WWII in the Battles of...

James David Lindsay

James David Lindsay

Dec 19, 2014

James David “Dave” Lindsay, II, 66, Henderson, KY, passed away December 19, 2014 at his residence after an extended illness.

He was born in Anderson, Indiana on January 6, 1948. He was a self employed investor, an avid fisherman and a major supporter of the Riverview School in Henderson, Ky.

Dave is survived by his mother, Donna Fitch of Henderson,...