Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Robin Ann Owens

Robin Ann Owens

Apr 5, 2024

Robin Ann Owens, 60, of Pendleton, passed away April 5, 2024 at her home.

She was born April 7, 1963 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong resident of Madison County, the past 20 years in Pendleton.

Survivors include her husband, David; four sons, Charles Benjamin Reid of Marion, Michael R. Owens of Pendleton, Jacob Lee (Ashley) Owens of Muncie...

Margaret Louise Weston

Margaret Louise Weston

Apr 5, 2024

Margaret Louise Weston, 91, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2024 at Community Hospital, North. She was born on January 10, 1933 in Russell County, Kentucky to Lewis R. Weston and Cleolyn (Selby) Weston.

Margaret attended Anderson High School and worked for many years retiring as an assembly line worker for General Motors. She found her...

Mary “Kitten” Thompson

Mary “Kitten” Thompson

Mar 31, 2024

Mary ”Kitten” Thompson, 82, of Pendleton, passed away on March 31, 2024 surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 11, 1941, in New Castle, Indiana to the late Robert and Margaret (Harwood) Cochrel.  Mary was such a wonderful woman during her life.  She would take care of anybody and everybody if they ever needed help.  Mary had hobbies...

William Frances  Snyder

William Frances Snyder

Mar 31, 2024

William Frances Snyder, 76, of Noblesville, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson following a sudden illness.

He was born on May 15, 1947, in Vincennes, Indiana to Fred T. Jr. and Mary (Kaiser) Snyder.

He was a graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He served his country on a nuclear submarine in the US...

Claire Marie Heineman

Claire Marie Heineman

Mar 29, 2024

“Find the extraordinary in the unnoticed, the beauty of life, the tenderness in each day, and the wondrous in the ordinary.”- Claire Heineman

 

Claire Marie Heineman, 69, of Yorktown, passed away on March 29, 2024 surrounded by her family. Claire was born on January 25, 1955 in Greenville, Kentucky to the late Charles and Dorothy (Reynolds) Neeley. After graduating...

Mollie Belle Patrick

Mollie Belle Patrick

Mar 29, 2024

Mollie Belle Patrick, 91, of Linton, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, at her residence following an extended illness.

She was born on May 24, 1932, in Burkesville, Kentucky to George and Beulah (Perkins) Norris.

She was retired from RCA in Indianapolis. She loved to knit, cook, crochet and plastic canvas.

Mollie is survived by two daughters, Donna (husband, Larry) Lucas...

Keith Russell Clark

Keith Russell Clark

Mar 27, 2024

Keith Russell Clark of Pendleton, Indiana passed away at the age of 68 on March 27, 2024. Keith was born on August 20, 1955 to the late Clarence and Helen (George) Clark. He was a dedicated member of the Hamilton County Exchange Club. He patriotically served the Flags of Freedom project which creates American flag displays across central Indiana. He...

David Casanova  Chavez

David Casanova Chavez

Mar 27, 2024

David Casanova Chavez, 40, of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home in Anderson following an extended illness.

He was born on June 26, 1983, in Toluca, Mexico to Francisco Casanova Arellano and Tomasa Inocencia Rivera Chavez.

He owned and operated a construction business.

He loved his family. He also loved music, soccer and spicy food. His favorite...

Ralph Verlyn Hilligoss

Ralph Verlyn Hilligoss

Mar 27, 2024

Ralph Verlyn Hilligoss, 92, of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence in Anderson. He was born August 18, 1931, in Anderson, Indiana, to Everett Roy and Sylvia Jane (Haygood) Hilligoss.

He enlisted in the US Army when he was 17 and served in the Korean War. Ralph retired from Delco Remy Division of General Motors after...

Jean E. Beechler

Jean E. Beechler

Mar 26, 2024

Jean E. Beechler, 83, of Pendleton, passed away on March 26, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 29, 1940 in Silver Springs, MD to the late Edwin and Erma (Jenkins) Mitchell. While attending Lawrence Central High School, she was involved in GAA and graduated in 1958. Shortly after graduating, she began her career...

Diane P. Murphy

Diane P. Murphy

Mar 23, 2024

Diane P. Murphy, 71, of Indianapolis, passed away March 23, 2024, at her residence in Indianapolis following an extended illness.

She was born on January 9, 1953, in Richland, Washington to Dallas and Oma (Root) Land.

She retired from General Devices in Indianapolis. After retirement, she worked for Walmart.

Diane enjoyed drinking beer and playing music. She enjoyed her family, camping, and horseback...

Aaron D. Funk

Aaron D. Funk

Mar 23, 2024

Aaron D. Funk, 45, of Anderson, passed away March 23, 2024, at his residence in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born on April 2, 1979, to Wilfred Duawne and Sharon Kay Funk.

Aaron graduated from Lapel High School class of 1997. He was a self-employed farmer and enjoyed farming the family farm.

He was a member of the Daybreak Church...

Ronald Clair Berline

Ronald Clair Berline

Mar 21, 2024

Pendleton – Ronald Clair Berline (91) died peacefully in his home on March 21, 2024, comforted by dear friends and family.  He grew up in western Pennsylvania with his mother, Elva (Young) and father, Clyde A. Berline, two brothers, Monte (Barb) and Dean (Jan) and his sister, Elva Lea Andres (Ron).  After serving in the Army during the Korean War,...

Dennis Joseph “Denny” Lanane

Dennis Joseph “Denny” Lanane

Mar 20, 2024

Dennis “Denny” Joseph Lanane, 88, of Anderson, passed away on March 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on November 27, 1935 in Anderson to the late TJ and Mildred (Staub) Lanane. After graduating from St. Mary’s High School in 1954, he began working at General Motors and retired in 1993 after 38 years. He graduated from Indiana...

Wayne W. Duncan

Wayne W. Duncan

Mar 20, 2024

Wayne W. Duncan, passed away at age 89 on March 20, 2024 at Bethany Pointe Legacy.  Wayne was born and raised on a farm in Swayzee, Indiana on August 5, 1934 to the late William and Alma Mae (Leming) Duncan.

Wayne was one of 9 siblings.  He played basketball for the Swayzee Speedkings and was inducted into the Grant County...

Joseph Kent Underwood

Joseph Kent Underwood

Mar 20, 2024

Joseph Kent Underwood, 76, of Pendleton, passed away March 20, 2024 at his residence in Fishers.

He was born October 2, 1947 in Indianapolis to John and Marianne (Presser) Underwood, Jr. and lived in Pendleton almost his entire life.

Although Kent worked and retired from Guide Lamp in Anderson he was a lifelong farmer with his father, brother and sons.

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Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig

Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig

Mar 20, 2024

Robert Thurrell “Bob” Craig, 93, of Anderson, passed away on March 20, 2024. Bob was born on August 13, 1930 in Anderson to the late Lester and Hazel (Harrison) Avery. He married his loving wife, Betty (Stewart) Craig, on June 23, 1998. Bob served his country in the United States Navy and was honorably discharged after 3 years. He worked...

Hubert A. Thompson

Hubert A. Thompson

Mar 19, 2024

Hubert A. Thompson, 82, of Wilkinson, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on March 19, 2024 at IU Health Methodist Hospital.  Hubert was born on July 11, 1941 in Olive Hill, Kentucky to the late Fred and Idyle (Logan) Thompson.

Hubert enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR.  One thing that he really enjoyed was listening and going to blue grass concert.  He collected...

Truman Wayne Miller

Truman Wayne Miller

Mar 18, 2024

Truman Wayne Miller, 81, of Lapel, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 18, 2024, at Prairie Lakes Memory Care in Noblesville, after an extended illness with many family members by his side. He was born on November 14, 1942, in Lapel, Indiana to William "Bill" and Catherine (Hodson) Miller.

He graduated from Lapel High School in 1961 and was proud to...

Harry Gene Barger

Harry Gene Barger

Mar 17, 2024

Harry Gene Barger, 78, of Pendleton passed away March 17, 2024. Harry was born on June 2, 1945 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Harry S. and Phyllis (Stankey) Barger.

Harry was self-employed in his family’s trade as a glassblower. Over the years Harry demonstrated and sold his artwork in his gift shops at Indiana Beach, Monticello, Indiana, Union Station,...