OBITUARIES

Sep 7, 2022

Emma J. Ross, 98, of Anderson, passed away on September 7, 2022, at Rawlins House Pendleton. She was born on January 6, 1924, in Anderson, Indiana.

Emma graduated from Anderson High School, class of 1942.

She retired from Delco-Remy Division of General Motors.

Emma is survived by her daughter, Deborah Schronce; daughter-in-law, Marsa Clendenen; grandchildren, Devon (Rose) Schronce, Daniel (Emily)...

Sep 1, 2022

Brenda Sue Graham, 77, of Alexandria, went to her home Our Lord and Saviour had waiting for her on September 1, 2022.She was born on December 8, 1944, in Anderson, the daughter of Cloyd and Elnora (Benefiel) Clark.Brenda graduated from Yorktown High School in 1963.She had worked as a waitress at the Holiday Inn from 1977 to 1988, then when...

Sep 1, 2022

Mary Lucille "Lu" Wade December 16, 1955- September 1, 2022

Mary Lucille “Lu” Wade, 66, of Muncie, Indiana, passed away September 1, 2022, from long-term complications of Covid. Lu was born December 16, 1955, in Anderson, Indiana, was the daughter of Charles “Bud” and Esta Mae Hunter and graduated from Madison Heights High School. Over the course of her career,...

Aug 31, 2022

Ronald Jerry Bilyeu, 81, died surrounded by his loving family on August 31, 2022 after fighting a long battle with Alzheimer’s. He was born February 15, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Charles and Mattie Bilyeu. Ronnie joined the military and honorably served in the United States Army from 1960-62. After his time in the service, he worked for...

Aug 27, 2022

Bertie Lou Worthington, 86, of Middletown, passed away on August 27, 2022 at the Miller’s Merry Manor in Middletown. She was born on September 26, 1935 in Pinnebog, Michigan and resided most of her life in Middletown.

Bertie graduated with her Masters in Education from Ball State University.

She was a teacher for Mt. Vernon Middle School.

She was a...

Aug 27, 2022

Robin Kay Jones, 69, of Anderson, passed away at her residence after a brief battle with cancer on August 27, 2022. She was born on May 6, 1953, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided most of her life.Robin graduated from Anderson High School in 1971.She was a caring and loving mother and grandmother, who would help anyone in need. She...

Aug 26, 2022

Joe Edward Gahimer, 90, passed away peacefully at home on August 26, 2022 in Anderson, Indiana. He is survived by his son, James (Paula); daughters, Mary Ann McBride (Terry), Beth Booth (Antony), Janet Vischak (Ed), Karen Storm (Jerome); grandchildren, Erin Gahimer, Lauren Reyes (Fernando), Steven Vischak (Lacey), Hannah Gahimer, Gracie Storm and Stanley Vischak; great-grandchildren, Christopher Cooper and Kason Cooper....

Aug 26, 2022

Marilyn Joyce Kline Jackson, 90, of Anderson, made her transition to eternal life on August 26, 2022, at Countryside Health and Living Community in Anderson, IN. Marilyn was born on December 19, 1931, in Muncie, Indiana, the daughter of Floyd A. Kline, Sr. and Lora (Weatherford) Kline. She spent her entire life in Anderson.

Marilyn graduated from Anderson High School...

Aug 24, 2022

Ronald Lee Holloway, 85, of Anderson, passed away on August 24, 2022, at Community Hospital of Anderson.

He was born on June 6, 1937, in Anderson, the son of Orville Wilbur and Edna Mae Holloway.

Ron retired as a forklift and truck driver for Delco Remy Division of General Motors, retiring after 35 years of service.

During retirement, Ron’s passion...

Aug 23, 2022

Donald Kevin Geater, 57, of Anderson, passed away on August 23, 2022. He was born on February 23, 1965, in Anderson, Indiana.

He worked for Speedway Gas Station.

Donald is survived by his sister, Ruth (Russell) Hall; nephews and niece; Allan Sheridan, Michaela Acuff, and Bradley Shafer; and great nieces and nephews including, Cheyenne Hunter.

He was preceded in death...

Aug 22, 2022

John Thomas "Tom" Lee, age 83, of Anderson passed away August 22, 2022, at Primrose Retirement Community in Anderson.

Tom was born July 17, 1939, in Elwood to Robert and Catherine (Deaton) Lee. He graduated as valedictorian from Frankton High School with the class of 1957. His senior year, he was one of the starting five of the Eagles sectional...

Aug 22, 2022

Steven “Steve” C. Stahl passed away August 22, 2022, in Indianapolis, IN with his loving family by his side. This generous, kind man was born in Anderson to his late father and mother Carl and Betty (Williamson) Stahl. He began his career as a pilot in the Air Force. He went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree at Ball State...

Aug 22, 2022

Thomas Lee “Tom” Hofer, 76, of Anderson, passed away on August 22, 2022, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus after an extended illness.

Born August 31, 1945, in Anderson, Tom was the youngest of seven children born to the late Delbert and Lucille (Tucker) Hofer. On December 24, 1972, he and the former Peggy Jean Bousman were united in marriage, and...

Aug 21, 2022

Larry Con Dippel, 74, died at his residence on August 21, 2022 after an extended illness.

He was born November 8, 1947 in Anderson, the son of George Conrad and Evelyn Caroline (Schillinger) Dippel. He had a two year tour of duty in Germany with the United States Army.

He worked as an engineer in the Fire truck Industry at...

Aug 20, 2022

Ronald Lynn Meek, 74, of Anderson, died August 20, 2022 at his residence after a brief illness.

He was born August 12, 1948 in Anderson, the son of Fred W. and Ruth L. (King) Meek. He worked production at Delco Remy division of General Motors for 36 years before retiring.

He is survived by his son, Frank Meek of Fort...

Aug 14, 2022

Reba Qualls on Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022, surrounded by her daughter, Debbie and dear friend, Mandy, Reba Louise Walker Qualls, left for Heaven to meet her Savior Jesus and join her beloved husband, Don.

Born in Monterey, Tennessee, to Clevell Ford Walker and Dallas Clinton Walker, Reba was a force to be reckoned with. Accomplishments of this remarkable woman included...

Aug 12, 2022

Colin Alan Dunn, 25, Anderson, passed away on August 12, 2022. He was born March 31, 1997, in Anderson to Jason and Kelli (Graham) Dunn.

Colin graduated from Anderson High School in 2015, then proceeded to work for the family business, Reeder Heating and Cooling, with his father and uncle.

He enjoyed golfing, kayaking, Colts games, and going out with...

Aug 10, 2022

Dixie Carpenter, 79, of Yorktown, passed away August 10, 2022. She was born August 27, 1942 to the late Odie and Theda (Edwards) Phillips in Liberty, Kentucky.

She retired from BorgWarner after 30 years of service.

She is survived by her daughter, Jama Jacobs, sister Anita Jenkins, sister-in-law Shirley Phillips, and several nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews.

She...

Aug 10, 2022

Shirley May Blaize (née Todd) of Anderson, Indiana passed Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Todd, and her mother, Ruth Todd. Shirls was survived by her three children: Jennifer Kishish (James Kishish), Jason Blaize (Angela Blaize) and Jeffrey Blaize (Michele Blaize); five grandchildren: Eli Kishish, Addison Kishish, Nicholas...

Aug 9, 2022

ALEXANDRIA, IN – Sally J. (Myers) Cuneo, 88, met her Savior face to face on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 surrounded by her family, from Northview Health and Living in Anderson following an extended illness.

She was born on December 24, 1933, in Anderson to William and Mildred (Briscoe) Myers and has lived in Alexandria since 1964. Sally was a graduate...