Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
Barbara Jean Stout
May 4, 2012
ANDERSON – Barbara Jean Stout, 78, of Anderson, went to dwell in the House of the Lord, on May 4, 2012, after an extended illness. She was born Dec. 18, 1933, in Anderson, the daughter of Fred and Ada (Harding) Miller. Jean was a life long Madison County resident, and had been a bookkeepe…
Paul E. Wiese
May 3, 2012
Paul E. Wiese, 81, of Anderson, Indiana and Simi Valley, California passed away May 3, 2012 at home with his daughter by his side. He was born March 23, 1931 in Anderson and was a resident of Anderson until he moved to Southern California four years ago. He was a 1950 graduate of Anderson …
Edna A. Krall
May 2, 2012
Edna A. (Andrus) Krall, passed away very peacefully Wednesday morning, May 2nd, after a 4 month illness, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born in Toledo, Illinois on November 2, 1916 to James and Stella Andrus. The family moved to Anderson in 1926 and she resided in And…
Ruby Catherine Nicholson
May 2, 2012
Ruby Catherine Nicholson, 91, of Anderson, went to be with her Lord and Savior May 2, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after a 3 week illness. Ruby was born May 15, 1920 in Vandergrift, PA, the daughter of the late William James and Hannah Early Nicholson. For over 60 years, Ruby was a f…
Anna Baldwin
May 2, 2012
Anna Baldwin, 81, of Anderson, passed away May 2, 2012 at her residence after an extended illness. She was born November 19, 1930 in Houstonville, KY, the daughter of Bradford and Iris (Wells) Duncan. She lived most of her life in Anderson and retired in 1981 from Delco Remy after 30 years…
Wilma L. Ewing
Apr 30, 2012
Wilma L. Ewing, 83, of Anderson, passed away suddenly on April 30, 2012 due to an accident. She was born May 22, 1928 in Madison County, the daughter of Milford and Isadora (Raymer) Roberts. She lived in Anderson all of her life and retired in 1976 from Delco Remy after 30 years. She was a…
Gladys Irene Hiday
Apr 29, 2012
Gladys Irene Hiday, 88, Elwood, passed away Sunday, April 29, 2012, at Witham Memorial Hospital in Lebanon following a brief illness. She was born on October 19, 1923, in Westfield, Indiana to John and Merree (Mendenhal) Dautrich. She graduated from Noblesville High School. Gladys was employed at one time at the former Firestone plant in Noblesville but spent most of...
Joe M. Boze
Apr 28, 2012
Joe M. Boze, 91, of Anderson, passed away April 28, 2012 at Alexandria Care Center after an extended illness. He was born February 23, 1921 in Anderson, the son of Herman and Elsie (Toombs) Boze and lived in Anderson all of his life. He served as a US Marine during WWII and retired in 1982…
Betty L. Rakes
Apr 27, 2012
Betty L. Rakes, 66, Anderson, passed away April 27, 2012, at Indiana University Ball Hospital in Muncie after an extended illness. She was born September 9, 1945 in Anderson, the daughter of the late John M. and Virginia B. (Hoppes) Rakes. She attended Pendleton Schools and continued worki…
Thomas Gregory Dowell
Apr 26, 2012
Thomas Gregory Dowell, 48, of Anderson, passed away April 26, 2012 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born June 20, 1963 in Anderson and graduated from Madison Heights High School. He was a self employed flooring installer and enjoyed the outdoors and children. He is survived b…
Mary R. Scherer
Apr 25, 2012
Mary R. Scherer, 99, of Alexandria, passed away April 25, 2012 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after a brief illness. She was born June 22, 1912 in Anderson, the daughter of the late Boleslaw and Helena (Bucho) Sacilowski and was a lifelong Anderson area resident. She retired in 1970 from …
Betty F. Hunt
Apr 24, 2012
Betty F. Hunt, 87, of Anderson, passed away April 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born December 25, 1924 in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Charles William, Sr. and Minnie (Williams) Thornell. She graduated from Arsenal Tech High School in India…
Douglas C. Jackson
Apr 24, 2012
Douglas C. Jackson, 56, of Pendleton, passed away April 24, 2012 at St. John’s Medical Center. He was born May 13, 1955 in Anderson and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated in 1973 from Anderson High School and was a distinguished member of the swim team. Doug made his living as a s…
Connie B. Rose
Apr 23, 2012
Connie B. Rose, 79 years of age of Rushville, IN. formerly of Shirley passed away Monday, April 23, 2012 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.
Ronald P. Kempher
Apr 22, 2012
Ronald P. Kempher, 78, of Anderson, passed away April 22, 2012 at Manor Care Health Services after an extended illness. He was born December 18, 1933 in Anderson and lived in Anderson all of his life. He graduated in 1951 from St. Mary’s High School and retired in 1991 from Delco Remy aft…
Gladys P. Davis
Apr 21, 2012
Gladys Pauline Davis , age 93 of Greenfield, formerly of Wilkinson passed away Saturday April 21, 2012 at Regency Place of Greenfield, IN.
Eunice I. Birkhead
Apr 21, 2012
Eunice I. Birkhead, 88, Anderson, passed away April 21, 2012, at Community Nothview Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born February 12, 1924, in Montgomery County, MO, the daughter of the late Ernest & Orva (Johnson) Talbot. She owned and operated the Silhouette Beauty Salon …
Thelma W. Jarrett
Apr 21, 2012
Thelma W. Jarrett, 95, Anderson, passed away April 21, 2012, at the Monticello House after an extended illness. She was born December 8, 1916 in Noblesville, the daughter of the late Charles D. & Margaret (Feimster) White. Thelma lived most of her life in Anderson; she retired from Delco R…

Della E. Fout
Apr 19, 2012
Della E. Fout age 89 of Memphis, TN, formerly of Shirley, passed away Thursday, April 19, 2012 at Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Memphis, TN.
Velma Geneva Lee
Apr 19, 2012
Velma Geneva Lee, 93, of Anderson, passed away April 19, 2012 at Manor Care Nursing Home. She was born January 15, 1919 near Arcadia, IN, the daughter of the late Walter and Mary Helena (Burkhardt) Leach. She graduated in 1937 from Walnut Grove High School and lived most all of her life in…