Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Bessie Georgia Wright
May 22, 2011
Bessie Georgia Wright, 88, of Anderson, passed away May 22, 2011 at her granddaughter’s residence after an extended illness. She was born February 22, 1923 in Anderson, the daughter of Benjamin and Minnie (Gustin) Kennon. She lived in Anderson all of her life and was a homemaker. Bessie w…
Deanna Denise Tinch
May 19, 2011
Deanna Denise Tinch, 42, of Anderson, passed away May 19, 2011 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1968 in Anderson. She had lived in Anderson and Elwood and graduated from Elwood High School. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Patricia and Eddy Ridge of Anderson; father a…
Robin Kimiko Tout
May 16, 2011
Robin Kimiko Okamoto Tout, 48, passed away May 16, 2011, after fighting a brave battle against cancer, leaving her children, Nabria Kinney (wife, Rebekah Kinney), Matthew Harris and Mijana Harris. She was also survived by Harold White, Jerry Tout and her sisters, Charlotte Clay and Debra H…