James A. Derrickson
Aug 16, 2024
James A. "Jim" Derrickson , age 74 and a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024 at Alexandria Healthcare Center after an extended illness. He was born July 18, 1950 in Elwood, the son of Clara (Brown) Derrickson and the parents who raised him, James and Mary Derrickson. Jim was raised in the...
Norma Joann Steinhall
Aug 15, 2024
Norma JoAnn Steinhall , age 92 of Valdosta, Georgia and formerly of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Aug. 15, 2024 at Pruitt Health-Holly Hill Nursing Center in Valdosta after an extended illness. She was born March 19, 1932 in Muncie, the daughter of Ralph and Wilma (Pittenger) Stewart. JoAnn was a franchise owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics...
Eric E. Faulstich
Aug 14, 2024
Eric Eugene Faulstich , age 54 of Marion and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Aug. 14, 2024 in Marion. He was the son of Dennis L. Faulstich and Rebecca S. (Boyer) Faulstich-Cunningham. Eric was a 1988 graduate of Elwood Community High School in Elwood before attending the Phoenix Institute of Technology in Arizona for electronics. ...
Stephanie L. Kelich
Aug 6, 2024
Stephanie L. Kelich , age 60 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1963 in Elwood, the daughter of John F. and Margaret Ann (Compton) Kelich. Stephanie was valedictorian of the graduating class of 1982 at Elwood Community High School. After high school,...
Mary Lee Maltsberger
Aug 6, 2024
Mary Lee Maltsberger , age 79 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024 at The Waters of Tipton following several health challenges. She was born Sept. 22, 1944 in Kokomo, the daughter of Lee and Mary Helen (Davis) Wright. Mary was a 1961 graduate of Kokomo High School before attending Indianapolis Business College. She later...
George W. Goens
Jul 28, 2024
George W. Goens , age 86 of Brownsburg, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024 at his home following a long well-lived life. He was born June 3, 1938 in Elwood, the son of Everett and Sylvia (Smith) Goens. George served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1960. He retired from Textron Aviation...
Griffin A. Debaun
Jul 23, 2024
Griffin Alexander DeBaun , age 28 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Riley Hospital in Indianapolis following a beautiful, blessed life. He was born Feb 26, 1996 in Indianapolis, the son of Jon H. and Joy L. (Bohlander) DeBaun. Griffin was a 2014 graduate of Tipton High School and continued his education at...
Phyllis E. Watson
Jul 14, 2024
Phyllis E. Watson , age 99 of Daleville, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2024 at Compass Pointe Masonic Home in Franklin after a long, full life. She was born Dec. 23, 1924 in Elwood, the daughter of Floyd C. and Daisy L. (Frye) Etchison. Phyllis was a 1943 graduate of Frankton High School. She married Richard...
Cheryl A. Massey
Jul 9, 2024
Cheryl A. Massey , age 77 of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Community Hospital in Anderson after an extended illness. She was born Jan. 1, 1947 in Rugby, North Dakota, the daughter of John and Betty (Clouser) Johner. Cheryl was a 1965 graduate of Wolford High School in North Dakota. During high school,...
Tina Marie Martin
Jul 6, 2024
Tina Marie Martin , age 56 of Alexandria, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 in Elwood following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 4, 1967 in Elwood, the daughter of Willard L. Lindsay Sr. and Penny (Patton) Thomas. Tina married James W. Martin on Dec. 23, 1996, and they shared over 27 years of marriage...
Michael Alan Crim
Jul 3, 2024
Michael Alan Crim , age 63 of Anderson, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born March 15, 1961 in Elwood, the son of Karen "Susie" (Werline) Hoffer. Mike was a 1979 graduate of Elwood Community High School. He most recently worked at Lowe's in Anderson in shipping...
Patricia Ann Burger
Jul 3, 2024
Patricia Ann Burger , age 73 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born July 19, 1950 in Butler County, Kentucky, the daughter of Woodrow and Alma (Phelps) Martin. Pat married Richard A. Burger, Jr. on July 4, 1981, and they shared over 41 years of...
Michael (Mick) Morris Meyer
Jun 28, 2024
Michael Morris "Mick" Meyer , age 81 of Atlanta, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 28, 2024 surrounded by his family at home after a short battle with cancer. He was born Aug. 11, 1942 in Elwood, the son of John Robert and Betty (Von Simmonds) Meyer. Betty passed away 11 days after Mick's birth, and later...
Danny Joe Hoose
Jun 20, 2024
Danny Joe Hoose , age 70, a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following an extended illness. He was born January 3, 1954 in Elwood, the son of Dan and Floma (Moore) Hoose. Danny was a 1972 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. He...
Richard "Ricky" L. Graham
Jun 19, 2024
Richard L. "Ricky" Graham , age 37 of Muncie, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2024 at I.U. Health / Methodist Hosptial in Indianapolis after a sudden illness. Ricky was a man of extraordinary character, boundless humor, and immense love. He was born Jan. 8, 1987 in Marion, the son of Richard Earl and Anna Louise (Freital)...
Nellie Jewel Daulton
Jun 13, 2024
Nellie Jewel Daulton , age 88 of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2024 at Elwood Health and Living following an extended illness. She was born Dec. 14, 1935 in Limestone County, Alabama, the daughter of Leonard J. and Addie (Ball) Faulk. Nellie worked for many years in production at Essex Wire in Marion. She formerly...
Sammie Ray Baker
Jun 12, 2024
Sammie Ray Baker, age 91 of Alexandria, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at the V.A. Hospital in Marion after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 26, 1932 in Wilderville, Tennessee, the son of Jonnie and Lillie (Knight) Baker. Sam attended Anderson High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy as a...
Nancy Sue Sexton
Jun 11, 2024
Nancy Sue Sexton , age 74 of Mentone and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne following an extended illness. She was born May 19, 1950 in New Castle, the daughter of Floyd and Delores L. (Pring) Wehrly. Nancy attended Chrysler High School in New Castle. She worked...
Lowell Sherman Bain
Jun 7, 2024
Lowell Sherman Bain , age 93 of Carmel and former pastor of the Curtisville and Omega Christian Churches, passed away peacefully on June 7, 2024 at Ascension-St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a long, well-lived life. He was born May 10, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Gorman L. and Nova E. (Ewing) Bain. Lowell and...
Linda Lou Phillips
Jun 3, 2024
Linda Lou Phillips , age 81 of Elwood, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 3, 2024 at her home after a long, full life. She was born Sept. 2, 1942 in Alexandria, the daughter of Wylie Bruce and Deloris Geraldine (McCune) Hamilton. Linda worked at State Plating in Elwood for 35 years in the...
