William Thomas James
Sep 24, 2022
William Thomas James, 84, passed on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born April 18, 1938, in Anderson, to the late, Clifford & Eunice (Cox) James. William was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from General Motors as a tool & die maker. He was a past member of the...
Pamela Jo Cook
Sep 24, 2022
Pamela Jo Cook, 65, passed away at her home on September 24, 2022, following a brief illness.
She was born on February 9, 1957, in Baltimore, Maryland to Dwight H. and Ada Lee Cross and resided in Anderson for most of her life. Pam was a graduate of Alexandria High School, Class of 1975.
Pam worked in banking for more...
Theresa M. Minnick
Sep 20, 2022
Theresa M. (Witsken) Minnick, 78, of Columbus, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at Silver Oaks Health Campus. She was born October 16, 1943, in Anderson to the late Carl and Josephine (Spies) Witsken. She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in 1961 and later that year married Carl G. Minnick on December 30th at St. Ambrose Catholic Church....
Thomas J. Fox Iii
Sep 18, 2022
After a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s, Thomas J Fox III passed away peacefully Sunday at his home in Pendleton, Indiana.
He was born on April 2, 1943, to Thomas J Fox II, and Willa (Warneford) Fox. He graduated from Lawrenceburg High School and went on to earn his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Ball State University. Tom spent the...
Beverly Jean "Jeannie" Klepfer
Sep 18, 2022
Beverly Jean Klepfer (Jeannie), 70, of Pendleton, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson.She was born August 5, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of John Glen, Sr. and Martha (Davis) Anderson. Jeannie was a loving mother and grandmother. She loved her dog Henry who had passed away the year before. She was a member...
Robert Dean Ambrose
Sep 17, 2022
Robert Ambrose
CHARLESTON – Robert Dean Ambrose, 91, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Charleston Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
Visitation will begin Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m., concluding with Masonic Rites by Charleston Masonic Lodge #35 at 7:00 p.m. at the Harper-Swickard Funeral Home, 720 Monroe, Charleston. Burial of ashes will be private. Memorials...
Phyllis Vanduyn
Sep 16, 2022
Phyllis Pike VanDuyn, 93, formerly of Anderson, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2022, in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Phyllis was a proud 1946 graduate of Anderson High School. She remembered fondly her time working in Joe’s Record Shop with her older brother, owner Joe Pike, and had a lifelong love of jazz music. She enjoyed selling Avon, working in...
Elvira Ruth Short
Sep 16, 2022
Elvira Ruth Short, 84, of Anderson, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Countryside Manor Health and Living Community, Anderson.
She was born on September 28, 1937, in Denver, Colorado, the daughter of George Sr. and Christina (Fryhling) Herber.
Elvira retired from Long John Silvers after 8 years of service and also held a Certified Nursing Assistant certificate.
She was...
Mary Faith Ehle
Sep 16, 2022
Mary Faith Ehle, 87, of Anderson, passed away on September 16, 2022, at Community Hospital Anderson. She was born on October 11, 1934, in Paoli, Indiana and resided most of her life in Anderson.
She worked as a beautician at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield.
Mary was a member of Bethany Christian Church, where she was in their choir and...
Denise Marie Karch
Sep 10, 2022
Denise Marie Karch, 65, of Anderson, passed away peacefully after an extended illness on September 10, 2022, at the St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on July 29, 1957, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided most of her life.
Denise graduated from Purdue University with a degree in Horticulture.
She was a homemaker but also worked for Garr...
Paul A. Ester
Sep 7, 2022
Paul A. Ester, 86, of Anderson, passed away on September 7, 2022, at his residence.
He was born on March 28, 1936, in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Rosena Ester.
Paul graduated from Anderson High School in 1954.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.
He was a police officer for...
Emma Ross
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)...
Brenda Sue Graham
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...
Mary Lucille Wade
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,...
Ronald J. Bilyeu
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...
Bertie Worthington
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...
Robin K. Jones
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...
Joe Edward Gahimer
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....
Marilyn Joyce Jackson
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...
Ronald Lee Holloway
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...
