Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Justin Wayne Whoadie Hepfer

Justin Wayne Whoadie Hepfer

Jul 13, 2010

Justin Wayne Whoadie Hepfer, 28, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2010. He was born on August 11, 1981, in Anderson, Indiana to Anthony and Carol (Edgreen) Hepfer. Justin had participated in MMA fighting and loved playing sports, especially basketball. He is survived by his mother, Carol (husband, Larry) Roberts of Anderson; his father, Anthony Hepfer of Anderson; three children,...

Helen Harding

Helen Harding

Jul 9, 2010

Helen Harding, 101, Anderson, passed away Friday, July 9, 2010, at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield. She was born on January 20, 1909, in Garfield, New Jersey to John and Mary (Costin) Hrinya. Helen is survived by one son, John Harding of Anderson; two brothers, Leo Hrinya of Seneca, PA, and George Hrinya of Oklahoma. She was preceded in death...

Ina Jessup

Ina Jessup

Jul 7, 2010

Ina Jessup 94 years of age formally of Shirley, In passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at Mulberry Health Care in Mulberry, In.

Ronald L. Michael

Ronald L. Michael

Jul 7, 2010

Ronald L. Michael, 69, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2010. He was born on October 25, 1940, in Noblesville, Indiana to Louis and Mary (Lawhorn) Michael. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1959 and retired in 2002 from the Anderson Municipal Airport. Survivors include five children; eleven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara Cox of Noblesville, and Sharon...

Clara B. Sweigart

Clara B. Sweigart

Jun 30, 2010

Clara B. (Wilson) Sweigart , 98 years of age passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2010 at her home of rural New Castle, In.

Virginia M. Jackson

Virginia M. Jackson

Jun 29, 2010

Virginia M. Jackson, 69 years of age of Knightstown, Indiana passed away Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Hancock Regional Hospital in Greenfield, Indiana.

Susan D. Bauknecht

Susan D. Bauknecht

Jun 29, 2010

Susan (Christian) Bauknecht, age 56 of Alexandria, V.A. formally of Shirley, Indiana passed away suddenly, Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, D.C.

Makenzie Nicole Taylor

Makenzie Nicole Taylor

Jun 26, 2010

Makenzie Nicole Taylor, 13, Pendleton, passed away Saturday, June 26, 2010, at Clarian North Medical Center in Carmel following a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1996, in Anderson, Indiana to Donald and Debra (Lum) Taylor. Makenzie had been a student at Forest Hills Elementary in Anderson before attending Greenfield Central Schools. She was an avid music lover...

Brad Hersberger

Brad Hersberger

Jun 23, 2010

Brad Hersberger, 59, Alexandria, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2010, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born on December 5, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana to Dale and Evelyn (Shuter) Hersberger. He graduated from Anderson High School in 1969. Brad was part owner of Hersberger Realty and Appraisal and had been previously employed by the Indiana State Police...

Dennis B. Robinette

Dennis B. Robinette

Jun 19, 2010

Dennis B. Robinette, 64, Murfreesboro, TN passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010, at Alive Hospice Residence in Nashville following an eight month illness. He was born on September 23, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana to Bayard and Juanita (VanBriggle) Robinette. He graduated from Lapel High School in 1963. Dennis retired from the former Guide Lamp Division of General Motors in Anderson...

James E. Boese

James E. Boese

Jun 16, 2010

James E. Boese 91 years of age of Noblesville In, formally of Wilkinson, In. passed away Wednesday morning June 16, 2010 at Maple Park Village in Westfield, Indiana.

Arleen R. Anderson

Arleen R. Anderson

Jun 16, 2010

Arleen R. Anderson, 64, Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2010, at her daughters home following a seven month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on June 11, 1946, in Battle Creek, Michigan to Armond and Cecilia (Hogan) Llewellyn. She graduated from St. Phillips High School, Battle Creek, MI in 1964 and received a Bachelor of Science in Business...

James R. Jake Johnson

James R. Jake Johnson

Jun 10, 2010

James R. Jake Johnson, 69, Lapel, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2010, at his home following an extended illness. He was born on April 9, 1941, in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Russell and Anna (Lawson) Johnson and moved to Indiana as a young child. Jim attended Lapel High School and retired in 1993 from the former Allison Gas Turbine after 31...

Robert E Lee Coomer

Robert E Lee Coomer

Jun 5, 2010

Robert E. Lee Coomer 89 years of age of Wilkinson, In. passed away Saturday morning June 5, 2010 at his daughter’s home in Anderson, In.

Mary Lou Mcmillan

Mary Lou Mcmillan

Jun 3, 2010

Mary Lou McMillan, 76, Ellenton, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010, at Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, FL following a sudden illness. She was born on December 8, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Herbert and Cordelia (Hobbs) Taylor. Mary Lou enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading, cooking, and collecting light houses but most of all she loved spending time with her family....

Carol Jean Gigglewiggle Stone

Carol Jean Gigglewiggle Stone

Jun 2, 2010

Carol gigglewiggle Stone, 68, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at Saint John's Health System in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on August 7, 1941, in the Bronx, New York to William and Maude (Allison) Taylor. Carol managed the accounting department for Excel Elevator in Queens, New York before retiring due to illness. She loved to...

Kevin E. Bush

Kevin E. Bush

May 27, 2010

Kevin E. Bush, 26, Muncie, passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010, at his residence after a sudden illness. He was born on August 8, 1983, in Indianapolis, Indiana to Douglas and Jennifer (Folsom) Bush. Kevin was an avid baseball fan and had participated in the sport from Chesterfield coach's pitch through Highland High School. He is survived by his mother...

Bonnie K. Workman

Bonnie K. Workman

May 26, 2010

Bonnie K. Workman, 65, Anderson, passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at Saint John's Health System in Anderson following a brief illness. She was born on January 9, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1963 and attended Indiana Business College. Bonnie had been employed by Madison County Department of Family and Children Services; CIF in...

Glenn W. Gustin

Glenn W. Gustin

May 23, 2010

Glenn W. Gustin, 81, Markleville, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2010, at Rawlins House in Pendleton following an extended illness. He was born on April 15, 1929, in Union Township, Indiana to Vance and Georgia (Ball) Gustin. He attended the former Markleville High School where he participated in basketball and track. Glenn retired from the former Inland Fisher Guide division...

Patricia Lou Dennis

Patricia Lou Dennis

May 22, 2010

Patricia L. Dennis, age 69 of Noblesville passed away Saturday, May 22, 2010 at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. She was born September 23, 1940 in Shelbyville, Indiana to the late Charles Wayne Wilkins and Rosella M. (Donica) Margason.