Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Ina M. Degitz

Ina M. Degitz

September 14, 2012

Ida M. Degitz, 101, died on September 14, 2012 at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson. She was born February 22, 1911 in Mercer County, OH to Joseph P. and Rosa M. (Hill) Hohman. The family moved to Fort Wayne in 1917. Ida graduated from St. Augustine Academy in 1929 and moved to Ande…

Betty Lackey

Betty Lackey

September 14, 2012

Betty J. Lackey, 88, Lapel, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012, at Community Northview Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on June 9, 1924, in Spencer County, Indiana to Herman and Iva (Price) Varner. She graduated from Grandview High School in 1942 and received a BS from Indiana State University in 1946. Betty retired in...

Joseph B. Thompson

Joseph B. Thompson

September 13, 2012

Joseph B. Thompson, Sr. age 89 years, a resident of Knightstown, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Golden Living Center Brandywine.

Barbara Schuler

Barbara Schuler

September 7, 2012

Barbara "Barbie" Schuler, 66, Anderson, passed away Friday, September 7, 2012, at her home following an extended illness. She was born on October 29, 1945, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Felix and Regina (Nowicki) Dongvillo. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Larry Schuler; four children, Jaemala (husband, Matt) Smith of Greenwood, Stasia (husband, Chris) Davis of Noblesville,...

Leroy A. Mallette

Leroy A. Mallette

September 4, 2012

Leroy A. Mallette, 70, of Anderson, passed away September 4, 2012 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born February 10, 1942 in East Providence, RI and lived in Anderson most of his life. He served in the US Marine Corp. and worked for Guide Lamp for 31 years. Leroy was a me…

Kevin L. Edrington

Kevin L. Edrington

September 4, 2012

Kevin L. Edrington, 57, Indianapolis, formerly of rural Noblesville, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2012, at his home. He was born on June 22, 1955, in Noblesville, Indiana to Merlin and Martha (McClintick) Edrington. He graduated from Hamilton Southeastern High School in 1973. He is survived by two aunts and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents;...

Jerry A. Rigney

Jerry A. Rigney

September 2, 2012

Jerry A. Rigney, 52, of Anderson, passed away September 2, 2012 at his residence after a brief illness. He was born October 29, 1959 in Anderson and was an Anderson resident most of his life. He worked at MPB Industries from 1994 to 2009. He loved his dog, “Cloe” and racing at Anderson S…

Leroy E. Harger

Leroy E. Harger

August 31, 2012

Leroy E. "Lee" Harger, 87, Noblesville, passed away Friday, August 31, 2012, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. He was born on April 26, 1925, in Noblesville, Indiana to Leroy and Luella (Cade) Harger. He attended Noblesville High School and served in the U. S. Army during WWII. Leroy retired from the former Firestone Industrial...

Bonnie J. Gregory

Bonnie J. Gregory

August 24, 2012

ANDERSON- Bonnie Jean Gregory, 72, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on August 24, 2012 due to a lengthy illness. Bonnie was born on March 17, 1940 in Muncie. Her parents were Rosemary Freeman-Cartwright and Miles Allen Cartwright. Bonnie has one sister, Sandra Justus and husband …

Lois Ann Stopher

Lois Ann Stopher

August 21, 2012

Former Perkinsville resident, Lois Ann (Russell) Michael Stopher, 69, Pleasant, passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2012, at University of Cincinnati Hospital in Cincinnati. She was born on February 13, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana to Herbert and Helen (McCord) Russell. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1961. Lois had worked for 27 years at the former Brookside Corporation in...

Ralph Lee Conner

Ralph Lee Conner

August 17, 2012

Ralph Lee (Tom) Conner age 85 a longtime resident of Kennard, passed away Friday morning, August 17, 2012 at Glen Oaks Health Campus in New Castle.

Thomas J. Marvel

Thomas J. Marvel

August 16, 2012

Thomas J. Marvel, 94, of Anderson, went home to be with the Lord on August 16, 2012 at Community Hospital. He was born February 19, 1918 in Dwight, IL, the son of the late A.T. and Ella (Hillman) Marvel. He graduated from Purdue University and was a lifelong resident of the Anderson area. …

Mary Esther Carter

Mary Esther Carter

August 12, 2012

Mary Esther (Petry) Carter, 89, of Anderson, passed away August 12, 2012 at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Center after an extended illness. She was born October 8, 1922 in New Castle, the daughter of Lee and Bessie (Ice) Petry. She graduated from Summitville High School in 1940 and then moved…

Brandon Lee Carder

Brandon Lee Carder

August 12, 2012

Brandon Lee Carder, 31, Lapel, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born on April 13, 1981, in Portsmouth, New Hampshire to James and Lorie (Roberts) Carder. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1999 and was an avid golfer, hunter, and Ohio State Buckeye fan. Brandon was employed at Flutes, Inc....

Helen E. Wisehart

Helen E. Wisehart

August 11, 2012

Helen E. Wisehart, age 83 of New Castle, formerly of Shirley ,passed away Saturday morning, August 11, 2012 at A Place called Home in Mooreland, IN.

Dave L. Sylvester

Dave L. Sylvester

August 11, 2012

Dave L. Sylvester, 83, Anderson, passed away August 11, 2012 at St. John’s Hospital following a courageous battle with polymyositis. He was born January 21, 1929, in Anderson, the son of Chloe and Viola Sylvester. Dave married Romona Imel Sylvester on August 15, 1948 at East Lynn Christia…

Clyde E. James

Clyde E. James

August 10, 2012

ANDERSON- Clyde E. James, 85, of Anderson, passed away Aug. 10, 2012, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Chesterfield, following an extended illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1926, in Anderson, the son of Clyde and Edna (Henry) James, and a life long Anderson resident. He was a 1946 graduate of Ander…

Marcia S. Conwell Spradlin

Marcia S. Conwell Spradlin

August 9, 2012

Marcia S. Conwell Spradlin, 69, of New Castle, Delaware, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on August 9, 2012. Born May 14, 1943 in Anderson, she was the daughter of Jim and Nadine (Ockomon) Malone. She worked as an Administrative Specialist with the Delaware Department of Transport…

Monica Mehling

Monica Mehling

August 8, 2012

Monica Mehling, 89, of Anderson, passed away August 8, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born February 16, 1923 in Tipton, the daughter of the late Francis L. and Charlotte H. (Mullarkey) Fox. She lived in Tipton for 8 years, Columbus, OH for 10 years, Santa Barbara, CA f…

Clyde R. Monroe

Clyde R. Monroe

August 8, 2012

Clyde R. Monroe, 84, of Anderson, passed away August 8, 2012 at Countryside Manor Healthcare. He was born April 7, 1928 in Anderson, the son of the late Claude and Blanche (Thornton) Monroe. He lived in Anderson for more than 50 years. He retired from Delco Remy after 32 years and had serv…