Obituaries

James R. Strader, 78, passed away June 7, 2010 at Millers Merry Manor in Middletown after an extended illness. He was born November 19, 1931 in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School and Purdue University. He retired in 2005 as a self employed casket and funeral supply wholesaler…

Charles Richard Colip (also lovingly referred to as Dad, Granddad, Dick, Richard, and Charlie) peacefully passed away on July 19, surrounded by his family at his home in Anderson. He was 90 years young. Born on August 13, 1919 in Perkinsville, Indiana, Charles lived a long and laughter fil…

Patrick R. “Pat” Collins, 68, of Elwood, passed away June 15, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital in Elwood after an extended illness. He was born July 14, 1941 in Anderson and graduated from Anderson High School. He was a lifelong resident of Madison County and retired from Guide Lamp. Pat had a…

Betty R. Jackson, 85, of Anderson, passed away April 29, 2011, at the Brandywine Nursing Home in Greenfield after an extended illness. She was born February 17, 1926, the daughter of Charles and Martha (Hurst) Hutchens, in Marshall, IL., and had lived in the Anderson area most of her life….

Randall G. Graham, 62, Anderson, passed away May 29, 2010, at his residence after a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1947, in Anderson, a life long resident of Anderson and served in the US Air Force. Randy retired in 2004 from Guide Division of General Motors after 30 years. He was…

Edward L. Carter, 79, of Anderson, passed away April 7, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born March 11, 1931 in Anderson, the son of Marion and Vera (Ray) Carter. He moved from Summitville back to Anderson 11 years ago. He retired in 1991 from Delco Remy after 25 yea…

Anderson, Indiana Burr E. Stephens traded his earthly tent for an immortal life on June 27, 2004 at his home in Anderson. His love and trust in the Lord were evident in his graceful passing. He was born in Fairmount on November 10, 1930, the son of Burr and Frances Marie Stephens. He gradu…

Virginia B. (Hoppes) Rakes, 89, of Anderson, passed away September 3, 2010 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was born March 26, 1921, the daughter of Asa Raymond and Bessie Pearl (Lindamood) Hoppes in Madison County and has lived in Anderson since 1985. She retired in 1985 a…

Michael T. Donovan, 61, of Plainfield, IL, passed away September 30, 2010. He was born December 3, 1949 in Anderson and lived in Anderson until 1981. He was employed at Smurfit-Stone Container Division, where he was an area CLP Manager. Michael was a US Marine Veteran. He was an avid golfe…

Michael Kotys Anderson/Valparaiso, IN Michael Kotys, 81, of Anderson and formerly of Valparaiso, died December 25, 2003 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born February 3, 1922 in Monessen, PA, the son of Michael and Anna Kotys. In 1941 he graduated from Monessen High Scho…

Carlene Knoblock, 75, of Anderson, passed away March 22, 2011 at home, surrounded by her family after a sudden illness. She was born on November 24, 1935 in Monroe, TN, the youngest daughter of Earl T. and Hattie Ann (Garrett) Carter. After years of working in healthcare facilities, she re…

Roger K. Alley, 65, of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after a sudden illness. He was born May 23, 1947, the son of Thomas P. and Bonnie G. (Chapman) Alley, in Anderson. He graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965 and later graduated f…

Marilyn Jane Schipp, 79, of Anderson, passed away September 30, 2010 at her daughters residence after a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1931, the daughter of Theodore and Agnes (Mahoney) Broderick, in Anderson. She lived here until moving to Jasper, IN. in 1953, returning to Anderson i…

Brayden Joseph Ingles, infant son of Stephany Simmons and William Ingles, was born to Heaven on July 27, 2010 at Community Hospital in Anderson. He is survived by parents; brother, Blake Ingles; maternal grandparents, Randy and Jennifer Simmons and Judy Waldron; maternal great grandmother,…

Charles Edwin McConnell, Sr. 82, of Anderson, passed away April 17, 2010 at Community Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on September 22, 1927 in Anderson and was a life long Anderson resident. Charles graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelor%26%2339;s and Master%26%2339;s Deg…

Laura C. Gore, 87, of Anderson, passed away May 31, 2010 at Edgewater Woods Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born November 30, 1922 in Esserville, VA, the daughter of Clarence and Mary (Orender) Blair. She was raised in Norton, VA and moved to Anderson in the early 1940%26%2339;…

Dorothy Hope “Dot” (Mills) Monaghan, 82, passed away at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center on September 29, 2010 following a courageous and selfless battle with Multiple Myeloma. She was born to Ernest and Neva Mills on February 11, 1928. A lifelong resident of Madison County, Dot graduated fro…

Ellen K. MacReynolds, 86, of Anderson, passed away January 18, 2013 at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born January 24, 1926 in South Bend, the daughter of Clifton and Ellen (Johnson) King, Jr. She was a homemaker. Ellen is survived by her four children, Martha MacReynolds Dail, Ka…

Paul William “Bill” Lycan, 50, of Anderson, passed away February 14, 2013 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1962 in Anderson. He resided in Anderson most of his life however, he resided for a time in Wabash, Indiana. Bill honorably…

Paul David “Paul Baby” Robertson, 71, of Anderson, passed away September 4, 2010 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born December 14, 1938, the son of Bruce Gilbert and Amy Frances (Hendren) Robertson in Anderson, and was a lifelong Anderson resident. He retired…