Susan L. Fetz
Jun 22, 2020
Susan L. "Susie" Fetz , age 69 of Anderson, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2020 in Pendleton following a sudden illness. She was born October 25, 1950 in Elwood, the daughter of Bruce E. "Pete" and Joyce A. (Romine) Fetz. Susie was a 1968 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School and then attended one year...
John Jay Eaton
Jun 21, 2020
John Jay Eaton , age 87 of Rensselaer, was born into this world on April 5, 1933 in Muncie, Indiana to Thelma Isabel (Pence) and Rev. Claude J. Eaton.   He left this world on June 21, 2020 after a short battle with cancer to begin his new life with Jesus in the heavenly home God has prepared...
Donald Lee Mcphearson
Jun 14, 2020
Donald Lee McPhearson , age 81 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2020 at Life's Journey Hospice Center in Avon following a very brief illness. He was born November 12, 1938 in Elwood, the son of George C. and Margaret (Nance) McPhearson. Don attended Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood...
L. Lucille Avery
Jun 8, 2020
L. "Lucille" Avery , age 96 of Anderson, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2020 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born April 17, 1924 in Perris, California, the daughter of Ray Virgil and Bonnie Edith (Jolliffe) Whisler. Lucille was a 1942 graduate of Elwood High School. Growing up, Lucille was raised on her...
Carmen Francis Gillam
Jun 7, 2020
Carmen Francis Gillam , age 90 of Alexandria, slipped into Heaven on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at the Alexandria Care Center following an extended illness. Due to Alzheimer's and the current pandemic, Carmen gave up her will to live from loneliness and not being able to see her family. She was born October 10, 1929 in Anderson,...
Jerry Lee Decker
Jun 7, 2020
Jerry Lee Decker , age 73 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at his home following extensive health issues. He was born January 12, 1947 in Elwood, the son of Robert G. "Bob" and Beatrice O. (Benefiel) Decker. Jerry attended Elwood schools was a member of the class of...
Lois Anne Wisler
Jun 6, 2020
Lois Anne Wisler , age 76 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital after an extended illness. She was born March 11, 1944 in Jefferson City, Tennessee, the daughter of Willie Carr and Georgia (Wright) Greenlee. Lois graduated in 1962 from Windfall High School. She...
Melany Lou Williams
Jun 6, 2020
Melany Lou Williams , age 82 of Fishers and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Fishers following extensive health issues. She was born August 22, 1937 in Elwood, the daughter of Fred and Martha (Newland) Tyner. Melany was a 1955 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in...
Dawn E. Hunt
May 20, 2020
Dawn E. Hunt , age 80 of Elwood and a lifelong resident of Madison County, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following an automobile accident. She was born January 26, 1940 in Alexandria, the daughter of W. Forest and Murel (Dick) Etsler. Dawn was a 1958 graduate of Alexandria High...
R. Lenora "Nory" Vinson
May 20, 2020
R. Lenora "Nory" Vinson , age 91 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born July 17, 1928 in Elwood, the daughter of Arthur L. and Harriett Pearl (Redmond) Franklin. Nory was a 1946 graduate of Wendell...
Elsie (Judy) Lee Casas
May 13, 2020
Elsie Lee "Judy" Casas , age 76 of Elwood went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis following a very brief illness. She was born September 29, 1943 in Anderson, the daughter of William E. and Ella F. (Willhoite) McLaughlin, Sr. Judy grew up in the Catholic faith and...
Thomas (Tom) William Cannon
May 10, 2020
Thomas William Cannon , age 68 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, May 10, 2020. He was born October 20, 1951 in Elwood the son of William Charles and Patsy Ruth (Clark) Cannon. Tom attended St. Joseph School and later Elwood schools. He was a 1970 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School...
Kathryn S. Staley
May 10, 2020
Kathryn S. Staley , age 67 of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 16, 1953 in Muncie, the daughter of Kenneth D. McGahey and Sue (Dudley) Robinson. Kathy attended Frankton schools, then moved to Elwood and graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High...
James Lee Johnson
May 6, 2020
"When you were born, you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die, the world cries and you rejoice."
There are many variations of this proverb in various cultures, but this sums up the life of James L. (Jim) Johnson, a loving, devoted family member, and generous, compassionate friend...
William (Bill) G. Cassity
May 3, 2020
William G. "Bill" Cassity , age 78 of Yorktown and formerly a longtime resident of Anderson, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at The Waters of Muncie after a long battle with Parkinson's Disease. He was born March 18, 1942 in Muncie, the son of Clifford and Maude (Wooten) Cassity. He lived in Muncie until his...
Joretta L. Rich
May 3, 2020
Joretta L. (Pedro) Rich , age 88 of Anderson and formerly of Elwood and Frankton, passed away on Sunday, May 3, 2020 at Providence of Anderson after several years of declining health. She was born May 3, 1932 in Elwood, the daughter of Walter J. and Agnes L. (Cooper) Pedro. Joretta attended St. Joseph Catholic School in...
Penny (Hobbs) Small
May 1, 2020
Penny (Hobbs) Small , age 67 of Brooksville, Florida and formerly of Elwood, passed away on May 1, 2020 at her home in Florida after a brief illness. She was born December 12, 1952 in Elwood, the daughter of Jack and Ellen (Brankle) Hobbs. Penny was a 1971 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, and later...
Thomas D. Peters
Apr 30, 2020
Thomas Dean "Tom" Peters , age 77 of Logansport and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following minor health issues. He was born January 8, 1943 in Elwood, the son of Danny Dean and Mary Jane (Jarrell) Peters. Tom was a 1961 graduate of Wendell...
Stephen H. Sizelove
Apr 29, 2020
Stephen H. "Steve" Sizelove , age 86 of Fayetteville, Arkansas and formerly a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 following a series of strokes. He was born on August 9, 1933 in Elwood, the son of Clinton and Ruth (Fouts) Sizelove. Steve was a 1951 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High...
Michelle D. Simmons
Apr 29, 2020
Michelle D. Simmons , age 66 of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family following an extended illness. She was born October 2, 1953 in Muncie, the daughter of James and Marjen (Wilkinson) Faulkner. Michelle attended Muncie South High School. She married David Simmons on December 2, 2006,...
