OBITUARIES

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...

Nov 14, 2014

Edward "Ed" L. Loose, 83, of Anderson, passed away after an extended illness on November 14, 2014 at his residence. He was born on January 31, 1931 in Anderson, Indiana where he resided all of his life.Edward served his country as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army and then later attended Ball State University.He retired...

Sep 14, 2014

Edith Jane Hale, 84, of Anderson, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2014.

She was born August 22, 1930, in Connersville to the late Gordon and Nora (Alcorn) Richardson. Jane graduated from Middletown High School in 1948 and also from Indiana Business College. She was a member of Sixth Street Christian Church in Middletown, where she married Bill on October 29, 1949....

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...

Sep 10, 2011

Betty L. Turpen, 78, went home to Jesus September 10, 2011 with her family by her side.She was born June 29, 1933 in Berwind, WV, the daughter of Ira Emerson and Polly Ann “Birdie” Munsey. She grew up in Grundy, Virginia. Betty married Raymond Turpen December 24, 1953. He was in the service, but after his discharge in March, 1954,...

Sep 5, 2011

Anderson - Anna P. Huston, 71, Anderson, passed away September 5, 2011 at Community Hospital, Anderson after an extended illness. She was born September 1, 1940 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in Anderson. Anna was a sales clerk for Village Pantry/Marsh Supermarkets. She is survived by her two sons, Billy A. Huston Jr. Selina and Dana A. Huston; half brother,...

Aug 23, 2011

Anderson - Robert Donald Morris Sr., 90, Anderson, died August 23, 2011 at Ball Memorial Hospital-Muncie after an extended illness. He was born August 2, 1921 in Montpelier, Indiana, and resided in Anderson most of his life. He served his country in the US Air Force during WWII. He was a police officer in Anderson for 20 years and after...

Mar 3, 2011

Anderson - Douglas Scott Parks, 46, Anderson, passed away March 3, 2011 at St. Johns Health System, Anderson Indiana after an extended illness. He was born July 31, 1964 in Anderson, Indiana, and resided in this area most of his life. He was a tool engineer working for various shops including Multiple Engineering. Douglas served on several committees in the...

Jan 1, 2009

Rusty K. Mast, 45 of Lafayette died at 8:20 a.m. Thursday, January 1, 2009, at St. Elizabeth Hospital.Born in Anderson, IN on April 5, 1963, to the Richard G. Mast and Judy M. Wiseman Mast Miller.Mr. Mast attended Anderson High School and Purdue University. He was employed by Payless/Krogers where he was a meatcutter.Surviving along with his parents are one...

Jul 15, 2008

David was born on January 15, 1936 to Herbert Kelly Closser and Thelma Mae McKee Closser. He worked at Delco Remy Plant 3 and retired from there. His hobbies were cooking, gardening, collecting coins, and collecting stamps. He raised many types of orchids and roses. He died on July 15, 2008.

David is survived by his brother, Edwin Kent Closser, his...

Sep 12, 2007

Pauline J. (Blossom) Helbert,85, Indianapolis, passed away Wednedsday, September 12, 2007. She was born January 16, 1922 in Anderson, IN. Pauline graduated from Anderson High School and worked as an operator for Bell Telephone. She was an avid bridge player. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 15 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers-Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville...

Aug 28, 2007

Julie K. Rhodes, 45, Anderson, passed away August 28, 2007 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness.She was born July 20, 1962 in Anderson and a graduate of Highland High School, class of 1980. She was a lifelong Anderson resident and a homemaker.Her family was her life and she was involved in all their activities.She is survived by...

Jun 12, 2006

Tracy J. Herb 47, Anderson, IN, died June 12, 2006. Services: 7 p.m. June 15 in Brown-Butz-Diedring Funeral Home, Anderson, with calling there from 6 p.m.

Apr 23, 2006

James Thielking 74, Anderson, died Sunday, April 23, 2006. Survivors: brothers, Roy H. Thielking of Mexico and Irvin (wife, Connie) Thielking of Angola, IN; Sisters, Esther (Thielking) Coffey of Centerville, OH and Joan A. (Thielking) (husband, Bryce) Allison of Anderson, IN; Nephews, John and Alan Thielking of Los Angeles, CA, Aric R., Michael A. (wife, Dawn), David B. and James...

Jan 12, 2004

Geraldine A. "Dean" Bobo, 71, Anderson, died January 12, 2004 at St. John’s Medical Center after an extended illness.

She was born October 27, 1932 in Lena, OH and lived most of her life in Anderson. She was a homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church in Muncie, and Tenth Street Baptist Church in Anderson. She loved to crochet...

Aug 11, 2001

Paul H. "P.J./Lizz" Von Bank, 52, a lifelong resident of Anderson, Indiana, a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam, an employee at Guide for more than 27 years, died suddenly at St. John's Medical Center on Saturday, August 11, 2001. Calling hours are scheduled for Thursday, August 16, 2001, 5-7 p.m., at Brown Butz Diedring Funeral Home, 515 East 53rd Street,...