OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

Violet M. Looper

Violet M. Looper

Jul 20, 2023

Violet M (Jones) Looper, 89, long time Anderson resident, passed away at Lake in the Hills, Illinois on July 20, 2023.She was born on July 9, 1934 in Putnam County, Tennessee, the daughter of Ernest and Cecil (Matheney) Jones. She was a homemaker and member of 38th Street Freewill Baptist Church. Violet enjoyed family gatherings, reading and crocheting.She is survived...

Lewis Earl Harshman

Lewis Earl Harshman

Jul 19, 2023

PENDLETON- Lewis E. “Lewy” Harshman, 76, died July 19, 2023. He was born in Anderson, Indiana on February 2, 1947. Lewy was a lifelong resident of the Pendleton/Anderson area and was a 1965 graduate of Pendleton High School. He was an Army veteran and retiree of GM Delco Remy and Magnequench.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Sharon A. (Haynes)...

Barbara Sue Givan

Barbara Sue Givan

Jul 15, 2023

Barbara Sue Givan, 91, of Anderson, peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family, friends and pastor on July 15, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1932 in Hillsboro, Illinois and resided most of her life in Anderson.Barbara was a homemaker and graduated from Anderson High School.She was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church in Anderson. Barbara had a...

Ann Gayle Dennis

Ann Gayle Dennis

Jul 14, 2023

Ann Gayle (Dudgeon) Dennis, loving wife, mother, mawmaw, sister and friend, passed from this world at the age of 88, on July 14, 2023, after an extended illness. She was born August 25, 1934, in Jackson Michigan to O. Paul and Letha (Miller) Dudgeon. She lived all of her life in Anderson, IN.

She graduated from Anderson High School in 1952....

Charlotte A. Heiden

Charlotte A. Heiden

Jul 14, 2023

Charlotte A. Nichols Heiden, 87, of Anderson died at her home July 14, 2023Charlotte was born on May 24, 1936 in Mooreland, Henry County, Indiana at the home of her maternal grandparents, the Rev. and Mar. L.L. Paul.She attended Central Avenue Grade School and Junior High School. She graduated from Anderson High School in 1954.Charlotte spent a year at Manchester...

Betty J. Clarkson

Betty J. Clarkson

Jul 13, 2023

On July 13, 2023, Betty J. Clarkson, 96 was called home by her Lord and Savior. She had been a resident of Rawlins Home Health and Living Community since December of 2015.

Born Betty Jane Snapp September 14, 1926 in Springfield, Ohio to Lenna M. and Clarence O. Snapp, she became a resident of Anderson, Indiana in 1942 and remained so...

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew

Jul 12, 2023

Kenneth Leon Pettigrew, 82, of Anderson, passed away on July 12, 2023, after a 6-year battle with cancer and COPD, He was born on August 22, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana to the late Lloyd and Marjorie PettigrewHe served in the U.S. Navy, after serving his country, Kenneth worked at GM-Delco Remy as a Millwright for 37 years before retiring in...

Roger A. Pratt

Roger A. Pratt

Jul 11, 2023

A visitation for Roger Pratt will be on Sunday, July 16, 2023, from 1:00-3:00 P.M. at Loose Funeral Homes & Crematory.

Janell Sue Bricker

Janell Sue Bricker

Jul 9, 2023

Janell Sue Bricker, age 82, of Anderson, passed away on July 9, 2023, at her home. She was born on December 14, 1940, to the late Richard and Dora Dean (Wash) Riley.

Janell was a kind and simple woman. She was determined in most things she did and always made sure her family never went without. She retired from Walmart after...

Brenda Jane Schott

Brenda Jane Schott

Jul 9, 2023

Brenda Jane (Burmeister) Schott, 69, went to be with her Lord on Sunday July 9th, surrounded by her two daughters.

She was born on July 22, 1953 to Robert and Norma (Creason) Burmeister.

She was proud to have lived her life in Markleville and Pendleton until the last year when she moved to Noblesville to be closer to her youngest daughter’s family.

She...

Anita Louise Mitchell

Anita Louise Mitchell

Jul 7, 2023

Anita Louise Mitchell, 62, passed away July 7, 2023.

Anita was born July 8, 1960 to David and Janet Granger. She retired from US Leisure Container, enjoyed gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.

Anita is survived by her children Bruce (Natosha) Young, Kenneth (Jessica) Mitchell, Heather (Dejuan) Mitchell; parents David Granger, Janet Granger; brother Charles (Marcia) Granger; sisters Terri Robinson, Debra...

Mara Jo Maxwell

Mara Jo Maxwell

Jul 6, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, IN – Mara Jo (Vollenhals) Maxwell, 89 entered peace and rest from her residence on Thursday, July 6, 2023, surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Jo was born on June 11, 1934, in Alexandria to Andrew and Mabel (Tomlinson) Vollenhals and has lived in the Alexandria area most of her lifetime. She attended Alexandria schools and...

Patricia Ellen Wright

Patricia Ellen Wright

Jul 4, 2023

Patricia Ellen Wright, age 91, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023, at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson. She was born on November 26, 1931, in Huntington, IN to the late Frances Eugene Shockome and Ruby Juliet Shockome.

Patricia was a devote Catholic in every sense of the word. She was strict and strong in her faith. Raising her children...

Bethel G. Lennis

Bethel G. Lennis

Jul 4, 2023

Bethel G. Lennis, 84, of Anderson, passed away on July 4, 2023. Bethel was born on June 26 in Boomer, West Virginia to the late Kenneth and Essie (Mooney) Shock. Bethel was a member of the Degree of Pocahontas. She loved to cook, crochet, knit, and drive. She was also an avid Cincinnati Reds fan and enjoyed watching NASCAR.

Bethel will...

Jeffrey Allen Taylor

Jeffrey Allen Taylor

Jul 3, 2023

Jeffrey Allen Taylor, 63, passed away July 3, 2023.Jeffrey was born June 9, 1960 to Lewis and Ruth Taylor. He was a 1978 Anderson High School graduate and employed at Madison County Juvenile Center. Jeffrey enjoyed cooking, fishing, gardening and spending time with family and friends.Jeffrey is survived by his wife Tara Taylor; sons Jeffrey Taylor, Darelle Taylor, Maurice Bryant;...

Ruby J. Ulery

Ruby J. Ulery

Jun 27, 2023

Ruby J. Ulery, 89, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 27, 2023 in Auburn, Indiana surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on September 23, 1933, in Anderson to the late James and Ruth (Knotts) Warren. Ruby attended Alexandria High School and graduated in 1951. On September 23, 1961 she married the love of her life the late Donald “Don” Ulery....

Orville Slack

Orville Slack

Jun 26, 2023

Orville Slack, 89 of Anderson, passed away on June 26, 2023 at Autumn Wood Assisted Living in Tipton, Indiana. He was born on September 15, 1933 in Switzerland County, Indiana.He was preceded in death by wife Carolyn DeShon Slack, parents Harry Melick Slack and Emza Scudder Slack., stepmother Gladys Slack and several brothers and sisters. He is survived by sisters...

Sherry L. Warner

Sherry L. Warner

Jun 25, 2023

Sherry Lynn Warner, 56, of Anderson, passed away on June 25, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Anderson, IN. She was born on September 20, 1966, in Indianapolis, Indiana, and resided most of her life in Anderson.She is a retired homemaker and worked at Hoosier Park and Hardees. Sherry is survived by her , daughters, Brittany (Robert McGuire)...

Carolyn Ann Thomas

Carolyn Ann Thomas

Jun 25, 2023

Carolyn Ann (Bourke) Thomas passed away June 25, 2023, in the arms of her husband of 59 years, Jerry(Spider) Thomas at their home. Carolyn was born in July of 1942, to Charles and Ruth (Sanger) Bourke.Carolyn and Jerry built their lives together, raised four children, and were fortunate to be grandparents to10 grandchildren. Carolyn was preceded in death by a...

Dorothy M. German

Dorothy M. German

Jun 20, 2023

Dorothy M. (Brown) German, 97, went to be with her Heavenly Father peacefully surrounded by her family at Countryside Manor on June 20, 2023, following an extended illness.She was born on July 4, 1925, in Hamilton, Ohio to Ora P. and Tessie Mae (Palmer) Brown. She was primarily a homemaker and had worked for 20 years at various restaurants including...

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