Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Vincent J. Wilson Jr.

Vincent J. Wilson Jr.

August 21, 2013

Vincent J. “Vince” Wilson, Jr. 65, of Middletown, passed away August 21, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born April 9, 1948 in Gary. He graduated from Portage High School in 1966 and from Valparaiso Technical Institute in 1969. He lived most of his adult life in th…

Hansel F. Baer

Hansel F. Baer

August 20, 2013

Hansel F. “Bud” Baer, age 86 of Wilkinson, passed away Tuesday evening August 20, 2013 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield.

Walter W. Snider

Walter W. Snider

August 20, 2013

Walter W. “Bill” Snider, 91, of Anderson, passed away August 20, 2013 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown after a brief illness. He was born February 19, 1922 in Hancock County, to the late Walter and Beulah (Jackson) Snider. He attended public schools at Warrington, Wilkinson and gradu…

William Troy

William Troy

August 19, 2013

William M. “Bill” Troy, age 86, of Pendleton, passed away Monday morning, August 19, 2013 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.

Emil Baciu

Emil Baciu

August 19, 2013

Emil Baciu, 85, Anderson, passed away Monday, August 19, 2013, at Chase Center in Logansport following a brief illness. He was born on March 1, 1928, in Anderson, Indiana to Alexe and Lena (Cernea) Baciu. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1946 and received an electrical engineering degree from General Motors Institute. Emil was a captain and served as...

Janice Cash

Janice Cash

August 18, 2013

Janice (Campbell) Cash, 56, of South Bend and formerly of Anderson, passed away August 18, 2013 at Memorial Hospital of South Bend, as a result of an automobile accident. She was born April 15, 1957 in Anderson and graduated in 1975 from Pendleton Heights High School. She lived most all of…

Randall Douglas Hughes

Randall Douglas Hughes

August 17, 2013

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7 Saturday, August 17, Randy Hughes, 57, peacefully passed to join the host of family angels awaiting his heavenly arrival, specifically beloved daughter, Cheree, and recently departed sister, Mi…

Ronald Eli Giesy

Ronald Eli Giesy

August 16, 2013

Ronald Eli Giesy, 74, of Anderson, passed away August 16, 2013 at his residence. He was born October 13, 1938 in Anderson, the son of the late John “Jack” and Louise Giesy. He retired in 1998 from Barber’s Manufacturing after 26 years. He is survived by his cousins, Paul Lierman and Gar…

Jessie L. Dickerson

Jessie L. Dickerson

August 14, 2013

Jessie L. Dickerson, 97, former Lapel resident, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2013, at Summit Villa in Holts Summit, MO. She was born on February 6, 1916, in Orestes, Indiana to William and Hazel (Mills) Meeker. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1934. Jessie was married October 16, 1942, in Lapel to Neal F. Dickerson who preceded her in...

Teresa K. Crist

Teresa K. Crist

August 13, 2013

Teresa K. (Legg) Crist, 59, of Anderson, passed away August 13, 2013 at her residence after a sudden illness. She was born February 1, 1954 in Muncie and graduated from Muncie Central High School. She lived in the Anderson area all of her life and worked for Riley Hospital. She is survived…

Donald G. Boone

Donald G. Boone

August 11, 2013

Donald G. “Boonie” Boone, 89, of Anderson, passed away August 11, 2013 at Countryside Meadows in Avon after an extended illness. He was born May 2, 1924 in Noblesville, the son of the late Scott and May (Huffman) Boone and graduated from Lapel High School. He resided in Anderson all of h…

Melanie S. Burton

Melanie S. Burton

August 10, 2013

Melanie S. (Bilbrey) Burton, 56, Anderson, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Community Hospital in Anderson after a courageous battle with cancer. Melanie was born October 27, 1956 to Herman P. and Anna B. (Goodman) Bilbrey in Muncie, IN. She attended Muncie schools and graduated fr…

F. Ann Lewis

F. Ann Lewis

August 10, 2013

F. Ann Lewis, 81, Lapel, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, at Countryside Manor in Anderson following a brief illness. She was born on March 21, 1932, in Lebanon, Indiana to Norman and Evelyn (Batts) McIntire. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1950. Ann retired in 1997 from the Noblesville Public Library where she had worked as the Bookmobile...

Mary Lewis Hutton

Mary Lewis Hutton

August 8, 2013

Mary Lewis Hutton, 92, was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 10, 1921 to Horace and Monnie Lewis and died on August 8, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. Mary graduated from Western Carolina University and taught elementary school in North Carolina before she marrie…

Larry G. Scott

Larry G. Scott

August 7, 2013

Larry G. Scott, 59, of Anderson, passed away August 7, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born November 1, 1953 in Anderson and resided in Anderson all of his life. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1972 and worked for Indiana Reformatory, Jefferson Smurf…

Norma Forrer

Norma Forrer

August 7, 2013

Former Lapel resident, Norma Forrer, 97, Marshall, MO, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at The Arbors in Marshall, MO following an extended illness. She was born on May 20, 1916, in Lapel, Indiana to Ward and Edith (Huffman) Shetterly. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1934 and receiveed a bachelor's degree from the former Ball State Teachers College....

Marsha L. Kean

Marsha L. Kean

August 6, 2013

Marsha L. Kean, 70, of Anderson, passed away August 6, 2013 at Rawlins House in Pendleton after an extended illness. She was born November 19, 1942 in Anderson and lived most of her life in Anderson and Pendleton. She was employed at Hopewell for many years. Marsha was a member of St. John…

Garth A. Harris

Garth A. Harris

August 3, 2013

Garth A. Harris, 58, Anderson, passed away August 3, 2013. He was born September 10, 1954 in Elwood. He is survived by three daughters, Tiffany Robbins, Savanna Harris and Brittany (Gabriel) Bautista; mother, Shirley Pope; step mother, Sharon Harris; grandchildren, Myricle, Cheyenne, Danie…

Jay Ralph Presser

Jay Ralph Presser

August 3, 2013

Jay Ralph Presser, 45, Lapel, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. He was born on July 1, 1968, in Anderson, Indiana to F. Dean and Barbara (Herron) Presser. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1986. Jay had been employed at one time at Steak and Shake in Noblesville and also worked as a handyman and construction worker. He is...

Helen L. Michael

Helen L. Michael

August 2, 2013

Helen L. Michael, 81, Anderson, passed away Friday, August 2, 2013, at her son's home following a four-year battle with dementia. She was born on July 14, 1932, in Anderson, Indiana to William and Ida (Kessler) Stanley. Helen was a member of the Frankton American Legion Ladies Auxillary. She is survived by four children, Bruce (wife, Debbie) Michael and Merrill...