OBITUARIES

Local Obituaries for Families in Anderson, IN & Surrounding Areas

David Haskett

David Haskett

Apr 10, 2025

David Haskett, 69, of Anderson, passed away on April 10, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 3,1955 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of Catherine and Leora “Boze” Haskett. David graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1974.

David was a proud Journeyman Union Sheet Metal Worker for 40 years. After retiring he acquired the love for golf...

James "Jim" K. Harl

James "Jim" K. Harl

Apr 10, 2025

James "Jim" K. Harl, 86, of Anderson, passed away on April 10, 2025, at Community Hospital Anderson. He was born on April 11, 1938, in Cisne, Illinois.Jim graduated from Anderson High School, Class of 1956. He served his country in the United States Marine Corp followed by a distinguished career in Fire Services including 13 years as a firefighter with...

Oliver Thomas Motsinger

Oliver Thomas Motsinger

Apr 8, 2025

Oliver Thomas Motsinger, 94, of Anderson, passed away on April 8, 2025 at his home following a brief illness .He was born on January 24, 1931 to Charles and Daisy (Buckles) Motsinger at Pendleton, IN. He graduated from at Markelville High School class of 1949. Oliver worked as a Stationary Engineer for Guide Lamp division of General Motors retiring in...

Gene Phillip Hummel

Gene Phillip Hummel

Apr 7, 2025

Gene Phillip Hummel, born on July 5, 1939, in Clay County, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana. He was a stalwart of his community a dedicated worker, and a loving family man.

Gene devoted over 60 years of his life to Ameriturf in Chesterfield, where his work ethic became a hallmark of his character. Even after...

Nedra Phyllis Landaker

Nedra Phyllis Landaker

Apr 6, 2025

Nedra Phyllis Landaker, 91, of Anderson, passed away on April 6, 2025 with her daughter by her side.

Nedra was born on August 5, 1933 in Anderson to the late Elmer Harold Stephens Cox and Alice (Spaulding) Cox. She married the love of her life, Nathan "Nate" Landaker on April 7, 1950. The two were married for 67 years before his...

Sandra D. Karkosky

Sandra D. Karkosky

Apr 5, 2025

Sandra D. Karkosky, 71, of Pendleton, went home to be with the Lord on April 5, 2025 surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home after a brief illness. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and grandmother, and a woman of unwavering faith.

Born on December 21, 1953, Sandy's life was a testament to love, service,...

Margaret Frances (Margo/Margy) Townsend

Margaret Frances (Margo/Margy) Townsend

Apr 4, 2025

Margaret F. (Margo/ Margy) Townsend, 75, of Pendleton, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 4, 2025, at the Rawlings House following an extended illness.She was born on December 15, 1949, to Don and J. Margaret (Chapin) Wigner in Anderson, IN. She graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1968 and the Indiana Business College with an Associate Degree...

James Randall "Randy" Ferguson

James Randall "Randy" Ferguson

Apr 3, 2025

James Randall “Randy” Ferguson of Anderson, Indiana, passed away on April 3, 2025, in Indianapolis, IN. Born on December 16, 1965 to Larry Lee Ferguson and Susie King in Anderson, Indiana.

A graduate of Highland High School, Class of 1984, Randy went on to build a successful career as a project manager in the construction industry. He was a hard worker...

Betty Jean Brown

Betty Jean Brown

Apr 1, 2025

Betty Jean Brown, 90, of Hampshire, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee.

She was born on July 8, 1934, in Anderson, Indiana to Charles and Daisy (Buckles) Motsinger. She was a 1953 graduate of Anderson High School. She retired from General Motors after many years of dedication and service.

Betty was a member...

Joyce Ann Woods

Joyce Ann Woods

Mar 30, 2025

Joyce Ann Woods, 77, of Noblesville, passed away on March 30, 2025, at her home surrounded by family. She was born on October 29, 1947, in Anderson, to her parents, Richard I. Talbert and Ruth J. Randol, and resided most of her life in Madison County.Joyce graduated from Madison Heights High School in 1965.She would work part-time in various retail...

Jane Ann Caldwell

Jane Ann Caldwell

Mar 29, 2025

Jane Ann Caldwell, 89, of Anderson, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on March 29, 2025. She was born on May 6, 1935, in Elwood, Indiana, the daughter of Doris and Oakley Skillman.Jane Ann graduated from Frankton High School in 1953.She worked the Anderson Banking Company, and retired after 30 plus years of service in 1996.She like watching college...

Donald G. Wright

Donald G. Wright

Mar 28, 2025

Donald G. Wright, passed away on March 28, 2025, in Anderson, Indiana, at the age of 93. Born on February 2, 1932, in Muncie, Indiana.

For over 30 years, Donald built his career at Delco Remy, where his unwavering commitment and expertise earned him the respect of his colleagues and peers. In the 1970s, he ventured into entrepreneurship by owning a...

Helen M. Kreps

Helen M. Kreps

Mar 28, 2025

Helen M. Kreps, 98, of Muncie, Indiana, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2025, and went home to be with the Lord. She was born on February 16, 1927, in Glendale, West Virginia, to Ralph and Lucille (Poole) Brown.

Helen had a lifelong passion for music, both as a singer and as an pianist. Her music was legendary and will forever...

Lynda Kay Ash

Lynda Kay Ash

Mar 28, 2025

Lynda Kay Ash, 82, of Alexandria, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 28, 2025. She was born on March 13, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Steves.She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.She was a member of First Baptist Church of Daleville, was an avid reader, like to sing and...

Bonita S. Watkins

Bonita S. Watkins

Mar 28, 2025

Bonita S. Watkins, 87, of Muncie, passed away after an extended illness on March 28, 2025, at the Signature Health Care of Muncie. She was born on April 7, 1937, in Ridgeville, Indiana. She was one of eleven children of Roy and Ethel Shaneyfelt.She was an avid Cincinnati Reds fan, liked to play bingo, and loved to watch the Game...

Glenda Louise Gates

Glenda Louise Gates

Mar 27, 2025

Glenda Louise Gates, 80, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on March 27, 2025. She was born on September 9, 1944, in Anderson, Indiana, where she resided all of her life.Glenda graduated from Madison Heights High School.She owned and operated Fred's Shed Liquor Store in Middletown, and also was a loving wife, mother, and mamaw.She liked to cook and would host...

Jane Ann Webber

Jane Ann Webber

Mar 27, 2025

On March 27, Jane Ann (Ford) Webber from Lawrence, KS died. She was 85 years old.Jane is survived by her son, Jeff Webber [Benita] of Kansas City, MO, and her daughter, Julie Webber-Copley [Irl] of Lawrence, KS. She is also survived by her twelve grandchildren: Cora Webber [Kevin Canzonieri] of San Diego, CA; Anna Webber [Pan Graham] of Edmonton, Canada;...

Mary L. Phillips

Mary L. Phillips

Mar 26, 2025

Mary L. Phillips, 86, of Middletown, passed away on March 26, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Findlay, Ohio on June 14, 1938, to Laurel "Jack" and Esther Persing.She graduated from Anderson High School.Mary married Bruce Phillips in 1956, who passed in 2012 after 56 years of marriage.Survivors include a daughter, Laura (Carl) Bratton, Gaston IN, a...

Clarice Anita Sholty

Clarice Anita Sholty

Mar 25, 2025

Clarice Anita Sholty, 95, of Anderson, passed away peacefully March 25, 2025, at White Oaks Memory Care, Noblesville. She was born September 12,1929, in Anderson, Indiana.A 1947 graduate of Markleville High School, Clarice dedicated her life to caring for others with love and selflessness. She noticed and appreciated the simple things in life…sunsets, campfires, and time spent with loved ones.A...

Margarette Jacqualine Brauchla

Margarette Jacqualine Brauchla

Mar 24, 2025

Margarette Jacqualine (Ginley) Brauchla, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, 93, of Anderson passed away on March 24, 2025.

Jacquie was born on April 3, 1931 in Hancock County, Indiana to Paul and Ottie Ginley. Jacquie graduated from Anderson High School and began working in the office at Guide Lamp for three years. Jacquie married Gordon Brauchla on September 26, 1953....

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