OBITUARIES

Apr 30, 2023

Donna Leah (Durgan) Schultz, 80, New Palestine, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. She passed peacefully with her family surrounding her. God gained an artistically brilliant angel. She was born on September 28, 1942, in Anderson, Indiana, to Harold and Alice (Herschberger) Durgan. She married her love Dennis Roger Schultz.

Donna obtained her master’s degree. She worked as a supervisor for...

Apr 30, 2023

PENDLETON- Virginia S. Eglen, 96, of Pendleton, passed away at her home on April 30, 2023.

She was born in Anderson, Indiana on October 2, 1926 and was a longtime Pendleton resident.

Virginia retired as an Executive Secretary from various companies including American Playground Device Company for over 20 years and Recreation Playground Equipment Company, both of Anderson.

She was a member of...

Apr 29, 2023

Joyce K. Crosley, 89, of Anderson, passed away on April 29, 2023 after an extended illness. Joyce was born on August 23, 1933 in New Maysville, IN to the late Fred Kendall, who died when Joyce was very young, and Juanita (Kendall) Ramsey. Juanita then went on to marry Thurman Ramsey who raised Joyce. She attended and graduated from Anderson...

Apr 29, 2023

Jack T. Ward, 90, passed away after a brief illness on April 29, 2023, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Anderson, IN on October 29, 1932 to Lyle T. and Mary B. Ward.

Jack graduated from Anderson High School and Indiana Business College. Jack honorably served his country in the US Navy from 1951 until 1955....

Apr 28, 2023

Dorothy M.(Bright) Weed, 97, of Anderson, passed away on April 28, 2023, at Woodland Terrace in New Palestine, IN. She was born on November 25, 1925, in Anderson, IN the daughter of the late Raymond and Ada Bright. She resided in Anderson for most of her life. \Dorothy was the first and youngest Nurse's Aide at St. Johns Hospital at...

Apr 28, 2023

Ruby H. Allen of Anderson, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. She was born on September 10, 1924 to the late John K. and Ethel (Corsen) Harris in Danville, IL.

Ruby was a graduate from Bismark High School in Danville, IL in 1943. In her life she worked for Delco Remy for 32 years. In 1945, she married the...

Apr 24, 2023

Earnest Larry Triplett, 83, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on July 9, 1939 a son to the late Earnest and Leddie (Toombs) Triplett.

Larry retired from Delco Remy in 1998 after 30 years of service. He enjoyed his retirement life, mowing his yard, spending time outdoors, camping and fishing.

Larry is...

Apr 23, 2023

Rosemary Wakefield, 90, of Anderson, passed away on April 23, 2023 at her home, surrounded by her family. Rosemary was born on August 30, 1932 in Terre Haute, IN to the late Jesse and Bertha (Moore) Taylor. She attended and graduated from Bridgeton High School. Soon after graduating, she married the love of her life, Charles Wakefield, on July 16,...

Apr 22, 2023

Janis (Jan) Council Starks, 83, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2023. She was born March 5, 1940, in Bertrand, MO to the late Lloyd S. Council and Mary (Royal Council) Carpenter. Jan was residing recently in Greenfield, IN, but had lived a long time in Anderson, IN. She worked at Gaither Music Company for many years and was the personal...

Apr 20, 2023

Russell E. “Gene” Franklin, 86, of Anderson, died April 20, 2023, at his home. He was born September 23, 1936, in Upland, IN to Susie Harper and Russell Franklin.

Russell served in the United States Marine Corp and Army and he is a retiree from General Motors (Delco Remy).

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Judith M....

Apr 19, 2023

Funeral Service for Ms. Courtney Ra'Quel Ingram, 32, of Decatur, Alabama, who passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at her residence will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023 at 1:00PM at The United Pentecostal Jubilee House of Prayer (2110 State Ave. SW Decatur, Alabama 35601). Ms. Ingram will be in the church 1 hr before service time.

Public viewing...

Apr 19, 2023

John William Smalley, 89, of Middletown, passed away at his residence on April 19, 2023. He was born on February 26, 1934, in Knightstown, Indiana, the son of Mervin and Alice Smalley.

John graduated from Knightstown High School.

He was a member of the Middletown Church of the Nazarene. John loved camping, fishing, bowling, and playing golf, but he especially...

Apr 18, 2023

Jerry E. Alumbaugh, 84, arrived in Heaven in the early morning hours of Tuesday, April 18, 2023. He was born September 10, 1938, in Elwood, to the late William Frederick Alumbaugh and Beulah Julia (Oyster) Alumbaugh. Jerry was the seventh of ten children.

Jerry graduated in 1956 from Wendell Wilke High School in Elwood. He learned the sheet metal trade...

Apr 18, 2023

On July 29, 1932 in Anderson, Indiana a beautiful baby boy, William Edward Brown was born to MarianBrown. Thanks to God Mr. Brown remained on this earth for 90 years, serving God and mankind. OnApril 18, 2023 at Decatur Morgan Hospital in Decatur, Alabama he peacefully entered his heavenlyhome.

Mr. Brown attended school in the Anderson School System and graduated from...

Apr 16, 2023

Paul Ronald Bronnenberg, 81, of Anderson, died April 16, 2023 at The Legacy Bethany Pointe.

He was born November 9, 1942, the son of Paul and Helen G. (Hodson) Bronnenberg.

He served in the United States Army.

He was a utility man at Delco Remy Division of General Motors for 36 years before retiring in 1996. He enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Apr 16, 2023

Joe Richard Bonisa, Jr., 76, of Anderson, passed away on April 16, 2023 in Indianapolis. Joe was born on February 12, 1947 in Anderson to the late Joe and Patricia (Baker) Bonisa. He played basketball and baseball for Mt. Vernon High School and graduated in 1965. After graduation, Joe began working for General Motors until he was drafted in the...

Apr 15, 2023

Judith R. Myers, 81, of Anderson, passed away at her home on April 15, 2023. She was born on September 27, 1941 in Anderson, the daughter of Irvin and Margaret (Young) Ramsey. Judith work at General Motors in assembly for many years and enjoyed watching Cubs games, playing cards and attending UAW picnics. She is survived by her daughter, Mary...

Apr 15, 2023

Willie Abbott, 84, of Shirley passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023. He was born on March 29, 1939 in Wayne County Kentucky to the late John and Edna (Upchurch) Abbott.

Willie retired from General Motors in Anderson after 26 ½ years of service. He enjoyed Fishing, hunting, making walking sticks and working in the yard with his roses. Willie was...

Apr 12, 2023

Grady L. Harrison, 90, passed away on April 12, 2023 in Goodyear, Arizona, surrounded by her family. Grady was born on April 9, 1933 in Clark Range, Tennessee to the late Wolford and Nancy (King) Allred. She graduated from Clark Range High School in 1953. After moving to Anderson, she began working at General Motors and retired after 35 years,...

Apr 12, 2023

Sandra K. Jones, age 79, of Anderson, passed away at Greenwood Meadows on April 12, 2023. She was born on September 15, 1943, in Anderson to the late William and Lola Mae (Beal) Davis.

Sandy graduated from Madison Heights High School and attended Anderson College. Sandy retired from JCPenney as a Manager. Prior to and after her retirement, she was...