OBITUARIES

Nov 25, 2018

Mary Catherine Hughes, age 69, of Alexandria and formerly of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Alexandria Care Center following an extended illness.She was born on March 18, 1949 in Anderson, to the late William and Anna (Pine) Colvin.Mary was a homemaker and dedicated herself to caring for her home and her family. She loved to visitÂ...

Nov 7, 2018

Ester M. Farrell, 41, of LaGrange, IN died unexpectedly at her home on November 7, 2018.Miss Farrell was born to Dana Anna (Farrell) Willis in Madison County, IN on June 25, 1977.Living for many years in LaGrange County, she worked for The ARC of LaGrange.Ester is survived by her friends and her caregivers that were her family from Alternative Lifestyles...

Aug 31, 2018

PAUL PLUMMER, 85, passed away Friday August 31, 2018 at the Autumn Woods Health Campus. He was born in Chesterfield, IN., he was a Navy Veteran of the Korean War and was a retired Firefighter. He was preceded in death by 4 sisters and 1 brother.Survivors include:His daughter: Carol Kolb,2 Sons: Chris Plummer(Janice) and David Plummer,6 Grandchildren: Alex Bozich(Michelle), Maggie...

Jul 25, 2018

Harry Leon Hughes, age 72, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 PM on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Harry was born March 9, 1946 in Harrisburg, IL to Harry Ishmael and Myrtle Jeanette (Beasley) Hughes. Survivors include- Son- Stanley Hughes of Elwood, IN Daughter- Michelle (Hughes) Hankins of Paducah, KY Son- Brian Hughes of Newark, OH...

Jul 17, 2018

Judith Rose Newby, 85, of Anderson, passed away on July 17, 2018 at St. Vincent's Anderson Regional Hospital. She was born on February 8, 1933 in Anderson, where she resided all of her life.Judith graduated from Anderson High School in 1951, and retired in 1999 from Anderson Community Schools as a secretary, after 44 years of service.She was a member...

Jun 16, 2018

John J. Nieman Jr.Muncie - John J. Nieman Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at I.U. Health Ball Memorial Hospital.He was born in Muncie on September 3, 1940, the son of John J. Nieman Sr. and Helen H. (Stinson) Nieman and later graduated from Dunkirk High School in 1958. After graduation he remained very active in the...

Aug 22, 2017

Jesse B. Norviel, formerly of Anderson, passed away Aug. 22, 2017, at his residence. Jesse was born July 4, 1926, in Wynne, Ark., to Daniel and Mary Elizabeth (Jeffers) Norviel. He was a World War II veteran and retired from Delco Remy in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Alice Norviel; children, Mike (Vivian) Norviel, Patty (Rick) Campbell, and...

Jul 12, 2017

Janna Sue Batthauer, 71, dedicated daughter, wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017, after a month long fight with complications from pneumonia.Janna enjoyed life and was active in the lives of both friends and family. She and her husband, Joe, met when they were both patients in the same hospital as teenagers. Joe and Janna were...

Feb 15, 2017

Frank L. Phelps, 85, of Anderson, succumbed to cancer at his home surrounded by his ­­family on February 15, 2017. He was born on July 8, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Frank and Martha Phelps.Frank graduated from Anderson High School, and then went to Ball State University where he earned a bachelor degree in business, was a member...

Nov 3, 2016

Ronald “Joe” Richardson, age 79, of Anderson, passed away November 3, 2016 at Community Northview Care Center. He was born August 29, 1937 in Anderson, the son of the late Guy and Alice (Walters) Richardson. He was a member of the Anderson High School Class of 1955. Joe retired from Delco-Remy in 1991 after 36 years of service. He was...

Aug 12, 2016

Alice MJ Aspinall, 81, of Anderson, passed away August 12, 2016 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on October 3, 1934 in Jamaica, West Indies.She retired from the City of Stamford, Connecticut where she worked as a physical therapist.She was a member of Faith Assembly of God in Anderson.Alice is survived by her 3 daughters, Delphine (Maxwell)...

May 29, 2016

Donald Ray Summers, 85, of Wildwood passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. Mr. Summers was born January 27, 1931 in Anderson, IN to Raymond T and Florence Summers. Don had served in the U.S. Army and retired from GM. He moved to Wildwood in 1998 from Chesterfield, IN. Don was a member of the American Legion and the Moose Lodge....

May 9, 2016

Dwight Aldred of Sarasota, Florida passed away on May 9, 2016. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Anderson, Indiana. Dwight lived in Indiana, Wisconsin and eventually Florida for the last 30 years.

He is survived by his loving family; wife Maggie, son Andrew (Christine Miller) Aldred and daughter Allison (Mark) Bannister and granddaughters Shay, Katherine and Taylor. His...

Apr 1, 2016

Raymond Eugene Turpen, 83, of Anderson, passed away on April 1, 2016 at Edgewater Woods Nursing Home. He was born on March 9, 1933 in Lubbock County, Texas.Raymond was very proud to have graduated from Purdue University and Ivy Tech at the age of 60.He retired custodian for General Motors.He was a member of Alethia Fellowship & Ministry Center where...

Jan 14, 2016

Fredric T. Gates, 79, of Anderson, passed away on January 14, 2016 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on October 7, 1936 in Marmet, West Virginia to Charles and Alma Gates, and resided most of his life in Anderson.Fredric graduated from East Bank High School in West Virginia in 1954. He served his country in the United...

Mar 28, 2015

Robert J. Whited, 57, of Anderson, passed away March 28, 2015 at St. Vincent Heart Center, Indianapolis.

He was a member of Madison Heights High School Class of 1975. He was a NASCAR fan, especially of Tony Stewart and a couple other drivers. Not only was he a sports fan, but he also participated in many different sports, including golf, softball,...

Mar 10, 2015

Steven Michael Klepfer, 61, of Pendleton entered Heaven’s Gate on March 10, 2015 unexpectedly at his residence with his loving wife and soulmate, Jeannie (Anderson) Klepfer by his side.He was born December 23, 1953 in Muncie and was raised in Daleville. He was preceded by his father, Gerald Klepfer, and mother Mary (Davis) Klepfer.Steven graduated and was an instructor at...

Apr 29, 2014

Leah Lavonne (Hersberger) Renbarger, 82, Anderson, passed away Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Saint Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital following a brief illness. She was born on July 14, 1931, in Noblesville, Indiana to John and Berniece (Williamson) Hersberger. She graduated from Lapel High School in 1949. Leah had worked for the Indiana Vocational Rehabilitation and Coca Cola in Anderson. She...

Jan 22, 2014

Diana Straub Motsinger, 80, passed away on January 22, 2014 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, after an extended illness.

She was born October 19, 1933, in Dubuque, Iowa, the daughter of Francis and Alice (June) Straub. After her high school graduation, she joined the Air Force, whe…

Visitation Information

Date: Saturday, January 25, 2014Time: 11:00 am – 01:00 pmLocation:Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home515 E. 53rd...

Oct 15, 2012

Anderson- Gregory Alan Branch, 63, of Anderson, passed away on October 15, 2012 at St. John's Health System-Anderson. He was born on September 9, 1949 in Anderson to Joseph L. and Mary A. Branch. Greg loved music and played in various bands. He was passionate about his work as a self-employed carpet installer. Gregory is survived by his dad, Joseph...