Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Dorothy Sankey

Dorothy Sankey

Jun 15, 2011

Dorothy Brown Sankey, 97, of Anderson, passed away June 15, 2011, at Crown Ponte after an extended illness. She was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 3, 1913 to Dr. Charles E. & Carrie Brown. She graduated from high school in Chicago in 1931. Dorothy moved to Anderson in 1932,…

Larry M. Dudley

Larry M. Dudley

Jun 15, 2011

Larry “Mike” Dudley age 73 years, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Henry County Memorial Hospital in New Castle.

Mark Fox

Mark Fox

Jun 14, 2011

Mark Fox, 69, Summitville, went to be with the Lord, on June 14, 2011 at Community Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness. He was born November 15, 1941, the son of Robert and Mabel (Robinson) Fox, in Anderson and was a lifelong resident of Madison County. He was a graduate of Madi…

Betty L. Vail

Betty L. Vail

Jun 13, 2011

Betty L. Vail, 72, Chesterfield, passed away June 13, 2011 at St. Johns Medical System after a sudden illness. She was born November 7, 1938, the daughter of Herman and Alma (Whitson) Morgan, in Anderson and was a lifelong resident. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband , Edw…

Phillip R. Stephenson

Phillip R. Stephenson

Jun 10, 2011

Phillip R. Stephenson, 59, of Anderson passed away Friday, June 10, 2011 at Community Hospital after an extended illness. He was born January 9, 1952 in Anderson, the son of Sherman and Ruth (Layton) Stephenson. He lived in Anderson most of his life and worked as a D.J. and a friendly bart…

Catherine Sarks

Catherine Sarks

Jun 9, 2011

Catherine Sarks, 87, of Orlando, Florida, formerly of Wilkinson, died June 9, 2011 at Health Central Hospital in Orlando.

James A. Burke

James A. Burke

Jun 9, 2011

James A. Burke, Anderson, 82, died June 9, 2011 at St. John’s Hospital following a brief illness. Born January 9, 1929 in Anderson to George and Hilda Burke, he was very proud of his Irish heritage and loved watching Notre Dame sports. He retired in 1982 from Broadway Beverage as warehous…

The Rev. Fr. Chuck Conover

The Rev. Fr. Chuck Conover

Jun 8, 2011

The Rev. Fr. Chuck Conover, 82, of Pendleton, passed away June 8, 2011 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born October 12, 1928 in East Chicago, IN, the son of Lee and Ann (James) Conover. He had lived in the Anderson and Pendleton area since 1971. He retired in 1988 from G…

Kai Daniel Koons

Kai Daniel Koons

Jun 7, 2011

Kai Daniel Koons, 25, of Alexandria, entered Heaven on June 7, 2011 with his mother and brother by his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. Kai was born March 24, 1986 in Anderson, graduated in 2004 from Highland, from Purdue in 2008 with an AS degree. He enjoyed working in the…

Anna Sue Cook

Anna Sue Cook

Jun 7, 2011

Anna Sue Cook, 75, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2011, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on November 17, 1935, in Celina, Tennessee to Willie and Ruth (West) Brown. Sue cared for elderly and sick people in their homes for many years. She is survived by two sons, Rick (wife, Cindi) Presser of...

Charles A. Chuck Martin

Charles A. Chuck Martin

Jun 6, 2011

Charles A. Chuck Martin, 79, passed into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on June 6, 2011, in New Haven, MO with family and friends by his side. Chuck was born in Mt. Lake Park, MD on July 2, 1931 to the late Darwin Bedford Martin and the late Myra Catherine (Reese) Martin. He married the...

Mildred L. Holden_Roth

Mildred L. Holden_Roth

Jun 5, 2011

Mildred L. Holden-Roth, age 91 of Mooresville, Indiana, formally of Greenfield passed away Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Meadow Lake of Mooresville.

Tiffany M. Stewart

Tiffany M. Stewart

Jun 4, 2011

Tiffany M. Stewart, 20, of Anderson, passed away June 4, 2011 after an accident. She was born June 17, 1990 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She was a graduate of Highland High School and a member of First Friends Church. She is survived by her parents, Roland and Georgann…

Jason R. Ritchie

Jason R. Ritchie

Jun 2, 2011

Jason Ritchie, 36, Anderson, went to be with the Lord June 2, 2011 at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born May 14, 1975, the son of Stephen and Cheryl (Orr) Ritchie, in Anderson. He lived in Florida and Anderson and was a horticulturist. Jason was a gentle spirit whose life en…

Belle Balser

Belle Balser

Jun 2, 2011

Belle Balser, infant daughter of A. J. and Amy (Shelton) Balser, Anderson, passed away shortly after birth, Thursday, June 2, 2011, at St. Vincent Women's Hospital in Indianapolis. Other survivors include her sister, Delaney; her maternal grandparents, Tom and Marla Shelton of Anderson; and her paternal grandparents, Curt and Sheila Balser of Lapel. A private graveside service was held at...

Gary L. Rudig

Gary L. Rudig

May 31, 2011

Gary L. Rudig, 57, of Anderson, passed away May 31, 2011 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1954 in Quincy, IL and lived in Anderson most of his life. He graduated from Highland High School in 1972 and upon graduation, he received a selected appointment into the U…

Russell L. Roby

Russell L. Roby

May 30, 2011

Russell L. Roby, 80, of Anderson, passed away May 30, 2011 at St. John’s Medical Center after an illness that lasted several months. He was born September 12, 1930 in Anderson, the son of Lowell M. and Lena (Richardson) Roby. He lived in Anderson all of his life and retired in 1992 from D…

Donald W. Helterbrand

Donald W. Helterbrand

May 29, 2011

Donald W. Helterbrand, 82, Lapel, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2011, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville following a brief illness. He was born on March 16, 1929, in Fishersburg, Indiana to Sherman and Ruth (Crist) Helterbrand. He graduated in 1947 from Lapel High School and served in the U. S. Army. Don retired in 1987 from the former Delco Remy...

Angela N. Suarez

Angela N. Suarez

May 25, 2011

Angela N. Suarez, 45, of Anderson, passed away May 25, 2011 at Indiana University Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born November 29, 1965 in New Orleans, LA and had lived in Anderson for the past 7 years. She was a certified nurses assistant and a US Army Veteran. She is survive…

Jerry K. Mcmullen

Jerry K. Mcmullen

May 24, 2011

Jerry Keith “Shakey” McMullen, 69, passed away at home on May 24, 2011 after an extended illness. He was born March 28, 1942, the son of James and Lucille (Ritchie) McMullen. He was raised in Middletown and graduated from Middletown High School in 1961 and retired from Delco Remy after 3…