Della M Kane
Sep 4, 2017
Della M. Kane, age 90 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Community Parkview Care Center following a brief illness, but a long, full life. She was born on January 18, 1927 in Homer, Michigan, the daughter of Ira and Marie (Shaw) Hayes. Della was co-owner and operator of Mr. Happy Burger restaurant in Elwood...
Emmagene R. Wittkamper
Sep 2, 2017
Emmagene R. Wittkamper, age 88 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, September 2, 2017 at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville after a long, well-lived life. She was born on December 17, 1928 in Elwood, the daughter of Ursel E. and Marie K. (Wallace) Knotts. Emmagene worked as co-owner and bookkeeper of Loren's Service Center in Elwood for 41 years until...
Lisa R. Henn-Schafer
Sep 1, 2017
Lisa Renee Henn-Schafer, age 42 of Indianapolis and formerly of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 1, 2017 at her residence following a very brief illness. She was born June 20, 1975 in Elwood, the daughter of Larry Lee Henn and Linda (Murray) Henn-Kidwell. Lisa had been employed as a commercial painter for AAC Painting Company in Indianapolis. ...
John R. Gillam
Aug 27, 2017
John R. Gillam, age 92 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 27, 2017 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton following a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1925 in Elwood, the son of Ora D. and Martha Florence (McQuitty) Gillam. John worked as a mechanic and trouble shooter for John Deere for 22½ years and later...
Robert "Bob" L. Clark
Aug 26, 2017
Robert L. "Bob" Clark, age 78 of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Community Hospital in Anderson following a sudden illness. He was born on December 31, 1938 in Elwood, the son of Hiram Bennett and Thelma (Brummett) Clark. He worked at Riegal's Glass Co. in Elwood as a shop and glass technician for over...
Rickey "Rick" E Bannon
Aug 23, 2017
Rickey E. "Rick" Bannon, age 66 of Elwood, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family following an extended illness. He was born on June 26, 1951 in Elwood, the son of George E. and Beverly L. (Pool) Wallis. Rick worked as a skilled painter for 41 years and was also employed as a...
Theresa E Burchette
Aug 19, 2017
Theresa E. Burchette, age 89 of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her family following a long and brave battle with Alzheimer's. She was born on June 13, 1928 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the daughter of Weldon L. and Dorothy (Clevenger) Lytle. Theresa was a devoted homemaker who loved caring for her...
Elizabeth "Liz" L. Gardner
Aug 16, 2017
Elizabeth "Liz" L. Gardner, age 73 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at Community Hospital in Anderson surrounded by her loving family following an extended illness. She was born on July 9, 1944 in Elwood, the daughter of Thurel and Charolette Ruth (Miley) Jones. Liz formerly worked as a cook at East Star Inn in...
Samuel "Sam" G. Parker
Jul 28, 2017
Samuel G. "Sam" Parker, age 74 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness and diagnosis of cancer. He was born on August 6, 1942 in Elwood, the son of Thurman Willis and Dorothy L. (Litsey) Parker. He was a 1960 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, and later...
Carl "David" Speer
Jul 17, 2017
Carl "David" Speer, age 65 of Noblesville and formerly of Elwood, passed away on July 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness. He was born September 2, 1951 in High Point, North Carolina, the son of Carl and Mary (Stone) Speer. David worked in customer service for Ford Motor Credit, General Motors Credit, and...
Evah J. Dawkins
Jul 16, 2017
Evah J. Dawkins, age 94 of Anderson and formerly of Elwood and Princeton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson after an extended illness and a long, fulfilling life. She was born June 21, 1923, in Salem, Illinois, one of 13 children born to Charles & Libbie (Marlowe) Collier. She was...
Robert "Bob" M. Mccorkle
Jul 14, 2017
Robert M. "Bob" McCorkle, age 95 of Anderson and formerly of Elwood and Curtisville, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Providence Health Center in Anderson following a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1922 in Curtisville, the son of William A. and Blanch M. (Russell) McCorkle. Bob worked as a fork truck...
Edna Mae Laird
Jul 12, 2017
Edna Mae Laird, age 86 of Live Oak, Texas and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 surrounded by her family at her residence in Texas. She was born May 20, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the daughter of Frederick and Jenny (McGillivary) Bruce. She was a 1949 graduate of Menomonee Falls High School in Wisconsin. Edna...
Eddie Joe Wright
Jul 10, 2017
Eddie Joe Wright, age 69 of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly July 10, 2017 at Health Park Medical Center in Fort Myers after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 15, 1948 in Elwood, the son of Edward Junior and Genevieve (Todd) Wright. Eddie was a graduate of Anderson High School, and...
Mary Margaret House
Jul 9, 2017
Mary Margaret House, age 91 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Harbour Manor Health and Living Community in Noblesville after a long life. She was born May 19, 1926 in Elwood, the daughter of A. Harold and Eloy (Etchison) Foust. Mary was a 1944 graduate of Frankton High School and later attended International Business...
James "Jim" Wellington Vest
Jul 1, 2017
James Wellington "Jim" Vest, age 91 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family following a brief illness and a long, full life. He was born October 12, 1925 in Elwood, the son of Steele G. and Doris Mae (Warner) Vest. Jim was a utility man at...
Lawrence Schmitter
Jun 30, 2017
Lawrence Schmitter, age 83, of Elwood, passed away on June 30, 2017 at Methodist Hospital-I.U. Health in Indianapolis. He was born on August 15, 1933 in Carroll County, Indiana, the son of Francis A. and Marie L (Greevey) Schmitter. Lawrence was self-employed and had worked as a farmer, a semi-truck driver, and most recently as a salvage dealer for...
Jackie Jean Copus
Jun 28, 2017
Jackie J. Copus, age 74 of Elwood, passed away on June 28, 2017 at Community Hospital Anderson following a brief diagnosis of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born January 25, 1943 in Tipton, the daughter of Ambrose and Ruby (Meadows) Netherton. Jackie worked as a machine operator at Firestone Corporation in Noblesville for over 30 years, and retired in 1998. ...
Mary L. Waymire
Jun 24, 2017
Mary L. Waymire, age 83 of rural Elwood, took her last breath on Earth and her first breath in Heaven on Saturday, June 24, 2017 surrounded by her family at Community Hospital in Anderson. She was born September 8, 1933 in Farmland, the daughter of Roy and Bessie (Williams) Derrickson. Mary was a 1952 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie...
Arpie Jackson
Jun 20, 2017
Arpie Jackson, age 74 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2017 at her residence following declining health. She was born January 7, 1943 in Lambric, Kentucky, the daughter of Bud Clemons and Polly (Ritchie) Jackson. Arpie worked for Hamilton Heights School Corporation in the cafeteria for over 15 years and retired in 1992. She was a former...
