Obituaries

George W. Stapleton Sr., 64, a longtime area resident of Anderson, Indiana, a self-employed carpenter for 40 years, died at his residence on Thursday, June 6, 2002, following an extended illness. Calling hours are scheduled for Monday, June 10, 2002, 1-3 p.m., at Brown Butz Diedring Funera…

James R. Butler, 82, of Anderson, passed away July 16, 2012 at the Rawlins House in Pendleton after an extended illness. He was born April 12, 1930, the son of Harold and Elizabeth (Carty) Butler, in Ft. Wayne, and lived most of his life in Anderson. In 1987, he retired from Delco-Remy aft…

Ruthann Fenimore, 88, of Anderson died at home surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2012. She was born June 1, 1924 in Verona, MO and moved to Peru, IN in 1937. She graduated from Peru High School in 1943 and was employed during WWII in the offices of United Aircraft and American Air…

Nancy Dyson Green died March 16, 2012 at the age of 91. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel F. Green; and one son. She is survived by five children. Services will be held at 1 pm Friday, April 13th, at St. Mary’s Church in Anderson with committal immediately following at East…

Deryle Wayne %3FAl Bundy%3F Martin, 64, of Albany, Georgia, a native of Anderson, Indiana, a teacher for 6 years with the Dougherty County School System and a farmer, died from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Tuesday, October 3, 2000. Graveside services are scheduled for Saturd…

Faye Lucille Baker passed away at Community Hospital on August 14 following a brief illness. She was born on February 2, 1920, in Burr Oak, Michigan to Glenn and Ruth Olinghouse Davidson. She grew up in LaPorte, Indiana, and graduated from LaPorte High School in 1938. She was a member of t…

Michael Coghill, 60, passed away Oct. 20, 2013, at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and had worked as a surveyor. Survivors include his brother James Coghill; and stepfather James Crawfill. Cremation arrangements were handled by Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral…

January 29, 1922 %3F February 21, 2005 LaVerne %3FDolly%3F Porter, 83, Anderson, passed away February 21, 2005 with her family by her side, after an extended illness. She was born January 29, 1922 in Stevens Point, WI. She grew up in, Minot, ND until she moved to Anderson in 1939 with her father…

Kristina A. Breeck, 70, of Anderson, passed away November 19, 2010 at St. John’s Medical Center.She was born March 24, 1940 in Anderson and lived in Anderson all of her life. She graduated in 1958 from St. Mary’s Catholic High School.She worked in her family’s Pepsi Cola business for sever…

Virgil “Keith” Fowler, 92, of Anderson, passed away November 16, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness.He was born April 4, 1918 in Randolph County, the son of George and Clara (Alexander) Fowler. He lived all of his adult life in Anderson and retired from GM in 1980.Keith served…

John F. King, 86, of Lapel, passed away October 29, 2010, at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness. He was born July 17, 1924 in Crossville, Illinois, the son of Frank C. and Vonda (Langford) King. He lived in Anderson since 1946 and graduated from Anderson High School in 194…

Keith J. Pitcher, 70, of Anderson, passed away July 8, 2010 at his residence after an extended illness. He was born July 24, 1939 in Detroit, MI and graduated in 1957 from Denby High School in MI. He moved to Anderson in 1986 when he was appointed Director of Public Relations for Delco Rem…

Floyd Coleman, 91, of Anderson, went to be with the Lord on April 3, 2011 from Manor Care Health Services after an extended illness.He was born February 1, 1920 in Knoxville, TN, the son of Sylvester and Melissa (Gent) Coleman. He lived most of his life in Anderson and had worked for Natio…

Frances J. Gill, 75, of Anderson, passed away March 11, 2011 at Countryside Manor Healthcare after an extended illness. She was born December 23, 1935 in Monterey, Tenn, the daughter of James and Linnie (Cunningham) Short. She was a lifelong Anderson resident and had been employed as a pol…

Rhuanna M. Davis, 84, of Anderson, passed away November 18, 2010 at Parker Health & Rehabilitation Center in Parker City after an extended illness.She was born March 18, 1926 in Middletown, the daughter of William and Cophene (Keesling) Shoemaker. She lived most of her life in Anderson and…

Genevieve (Pfleger) Sacilowski, 92, of Anderson, passed away August 26, 2010 at Community Northview Care Center after an extended illness. She was born October 24, 1917 in Mokena, IL, the daughter of August and Helen Pfleger. She lived in Anderson most of her life and retired from Delco Re…

Mary Alma Wheeler, 76, of Fishers, passed away October 10, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born February 14, 1934 in Rushville, the daughter of Herman and Emogene (Johnson) Atkins. She lived in Anderson from 1954 to 1980, then in Indianapolis from 1980 until 2000, moving to Brownsbur…

Anna G. Roush, 83, of Anderson, passed away May 10, 2010 at St. John%26%2339;s Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born January 8, 1927 in Anderson and was a lifelong Anderson resident. She was a homemaker. She loved her family, especially her grandkids. She enjoyed watching T.V., es…

Helen (Maas) Bush, 101, Anderson, died peacefully on July 22, 2010 at Miller%26%2339;s Merry Manor in Chesterfield.Helen was born in Hoboken, NJ. on October 26, 1908.Helen graduated from Montclair Normal School in New Jersey with an Associate Arts Degree in Elementary Education. Helen began te…

Alfred “Fred” Oleksy May 24, 1926 – November 5, 2010. Alfred J. “Fred” Oleksy, 84, Anderson, passed away November 5, 2010, at Community Hospital after an extended illness.Fred was a lifelong Anderson resident and a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He graduated from St. Mary%3Fs High Sc…