Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Madison County, Hancock County and surrounding areas

Tony Schlegelmilch

Tony Schlegelmilch

Mar 8, 2022

Tony Schlegelmilch, 76, passed away Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

He was born April 7, 1945, in Anderson. He retired from General Motors after 33 years and was a member of UAW #663. Tony loved fishing and enjoyed playing tennis.

He is survived by his wife, Karen (Miller) Schlegelmilch; children, Tina (husband, Craig) Bowyer & Wesley R. Schlegelmilch; stepdaughters, Shannon (husband,...

Mary Catherine Carr

Mary Catherine Carr

Mar 6, 2022

Mary Catherine Carr, 66, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness.She was born March 12, 1955, to Robert Ashby and Anna (DeLong) Ashby.Mary attended Anderson and Indianapolis Public Schools. She enjoyed cooking, playing games at the casino, and socializing with her friends and family. Mary was a loving...

Jack V. Taylor Sr.

Jack V. Taylor Sr.

Mar 5, 2022

Jack Vernon Taylor, Sr., 89, of Anderson passed away on March 5, 2022 at his winter home in Arizona. Jack was born on June 17, 1932 in Daleville, IN to his parents, Lafayette and Velma (Felton) Taylor. Jack graduated from Anderson High School in 1950 and shortly after, he enlisted in the United States Navy to faithfully serve our country...

Carol Ann Veerkamp

Carol Ann Veerkamp

Mar 5, 2022

Carol Ann Veerkamp, 71, of Anderson, passed away on March 5, 2022 at Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. Carol was born on August 21, 1950 in New Albany, IN to the late, William “Nails” and Doris (Dils) Harrison. Carol received her bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Indiana Business College and worked as an accountant all her life. Carol married her first...

Rahma Lee Critser

Rahma Lee Critser

Mar 5, 2022

Rahma Lee Critser, 89 passed away surrounded by her family at her residence in Auburn Indiana on March 5, 2022.She was born July 28, 1932, in Shamrock, Oklahoma to Sherman Davidson and Gladys (Gravitt) Davidson.Rahma Lee graduated from High School in New Mexico.Rahma Lee was a member of the Northeastern Rock Steady Boxing Organization for Parkinsons Rehabilitation. She was also...

Virgil G. Smith

Virgil G. Smith

Mar 4, 2022

Virgil G. Smith, 80, of Anderson, Indiana, left this earth on March 4, 2022, after suffering multiple injuries from an automobile accident close to his home. Our hearts and our souls are heavy with his absence. He was born to Arthur and Anna Mae Smith. Virgil was one of twelve siblings that included: Arthur Jr., Robert, Paul, Geneva Lamprey, Jeannette...

Colby L. Kitchens

Colby L. Kitchens

Mar 3, 2022

Colby L. Kitchens, 79, Noblesville, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022, at his residence following an extended illness.He was born June 7, 1942, in Noblesville, Indiana to Robert Kitchens Sr. and Maxine (Roach) Kitchens.Colby attended Carmel Schools. He retired in 2006 from Goeke Dodge Dealership in Noblesville after several years.Colby enjoyed playing bingo, fishing, going on vacation with Marcia, and...

Precious 'Eileen' Mcclellan

Precious 'Eileen' Mcclellan

Mar 1, 2022

Precious "Eileen" McClellan, 105, of Westfield, formerly of Lapel, was safely welcomed into the arms of Jesus her Savior, March 1, 2022, at Sanders Glen Assisted Living in Westfield.She was born on January 20, 1917, in Lynn, Indiana to Orla Dixon Green and Laura Belle (Jackson) Green. Eileen graduated from Lynn High School class of 1935.Eileen was a homemaker for...

Peggy Jean Hess

Peggy Jean Hess

Feb 27, 2022

Peggy Jean Hess, 84, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022.

She was born May 2, 1937, in Wise, Virginia to the late Eugene & Irene (Sexton) Gilliam.

Peggy retired from General Motors.

She is survived by her children, Tammi (husband, Gregg) Moore, Steve (wife, Amy) Hess, & Melanie (husband, Dennis) Vanness; grandchildren, Corey Moore, Brandon (wife, Jordan) Moore, Joshua McFarland,...

Bonnie Jean Barmes

Bonnie Jean Barmes

Feb 27, 2022

Bonnie Jean (Redmond) Barmes, 77, embraced with her Savior on February 27, 2022 in her home surrounded by family after a long and courageous fight with metastatic breast cancer.She was born to John and Avis (Ralstin) Redmond on October 12, 1944 in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Markleville High School, Bonnie obtained her Bachelors Degree from Ball State University.Bonnie loved...

Mr. Richard Glover Lewman

Mr. Richard Glover Lewman

Feb 26, 2022

Richard Glover Lewman of Greenfield passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022, at his family farm in Jackson Township which has been owned and operated by his family for 117 years.

He was born February 6, 1930, in Shirley, Indiana the son of the late Virgil Denver and Sarah Esther (Glover) Lewman.

Richard was a 1948 graduate of the Charlottesville...

Doris L. Rogers

Doris L. Rogers

Feb 25, 2022

Doris L. Rogers, 97, of Noblesville, went home to heaven on Friday, February 25, 2022, at Five Star Residences in Noblesville, Indiana. Doris was born on January 11, 1925, in Paragould, Arkansas to Clarence and Maude Burton. In 1943, she graduated valedictorian from Oak Grove High School in Paragould, Arkansas. On August 21, 1943, she married the love of her...

Donna Mae Mccutcheon

Donna Mae Mccutcheon

Feb 23, 2022

Donna Mae McCutcheon, 72, of Anderson, IN passed away on February 23, 2022 after an extended illness. Donna was born on September 20, 1949 in Anderson to Richard and Ellen (Hembree) Mort. Donna received her associate degree from the Business College. She then went on to work for International Paper, Emge Packing, and finally, the Indiana Reformatory, where she would...

Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Huffman

Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Huffman

Feb 22, 2022

PENDLETON- Jeffrey “Jeff” A. Huffman, 62, passed away at his home on February 22, 2022.He was born March 9, 1959 in Anderson, Indiana and was a lifelong Pendleton resident. Jeff was a 1977 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School. He was a member of Lewisville Masonic Lodge No. 72 F.&A.M. and Red Men Lodge No. 2. Jeff enjoyed woodworking, gardening,...

Raymond Michael Reydell Jr.

Raymond Michael Reydell Jr.

Feb 22, 2022

Raymond Michael Reydell, Jr., 81, of Anderson, passed away on February 22, 2022 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson. He was born on January 31, 1941 in Anderson to the late Raymond and Lucille (Bennett) Reydell Sr.

Michael graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1958. He retired as a salesman. He was a member of the Knights of...

Mr. Jed Essex Iii

Mr. Jed Essex Iii

Feb 22, 2022

Jed Essex III, 72, passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

He was born November 14, 1949, in Anderson to the late, Jed & Marveda (Keesling) Essex Jr.

Jed was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps having served in Vietnam in the 1st Marine Division, 9th Engineer Battalion. He retired from General Motors. He was a lifetime member of the...