Ronald A. Hussong
Oct 14, 2025
Ronald "Ronnie" Allen Hussong , age 82, of Tipton and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Elwood Health and Living following an extended illness. Born on December 22, 1942, in Elwood, he was the son of Readus and Ruth (Hankley) Hussong. A proud 1961 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, Ron...
Shirley A. Collis
Oct 14, 2025
Shirley A. Collis, 88, of Elwood passed away October 14, 2025 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis following a brief illness. She was born on July 11, 1937 in Alexandria, IN, the daughter of William P. and Myrtle H. (Tallent) Kennedy. She was a graduate of Fairmount High School in 1956 and married Raymond F. Collis in May 1956. ...
James "Bob" Robert Stickler
Oct 12, 2025
James Robert "Bob" Stickler , age 91 of Alexandria, passed away following an extended illness but a long well-lived life Sunday, October 12, 2025 at his daughter's home. Bob was born February 18, 1934 in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Russell and Helen (Brown) Stickler. He answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. ...
Douglas Wayne Elsten, Jr.
Oct 9, 2025
Douglas Wayne "Doug" Elsten, Jr. , age 54 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Ascension - St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a brief illness and numerous health challenges. He was born April 9, 1971 in Elwood, the son of Douglas W. Elsten, Sr. and Barbara J. (Marcrum) Elsten. Doug attended both...
Cyrus "Bud" Shipley, Iii
Oct 9, 2025
Cyrus "Bud" Shipley, III, age 76 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Community Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness. He was born January 14, 1949 in Elwood, the son of Cyrus and Mary (Atwood) Shipley, II. Bud was a 1969 graduate of Wendell L....
Bruce E. Johnson
Sep 27, 2025
Bruce Edward Johnson , age 67 of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at his residence. Born April 7, 1958 in Lansing, Michigan, he was the son of Jim and Edith (Guthrie) Johnson. Bruce attended school in Lansing, Michigan After high school, Bruce answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S....
Deanna S. Michael
Sep 20, 2025
Deanna Sue Michael , peacefully passed away at the age of 57 on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at her home, lovingly surrounded by her family after an extended illness. Born on June 26, 1968, in Alexandria, she was the daughter of Tommy and Susan (Scherer) Thomas. Deanna graduated from Alexandria High School in 1986. On July 23,...
Linda S. Heflin
Sep 15, 2025
Linda S. Heflin , age 75 and nearly lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born January 21, 1950 in Sharpsville, Kentucky, the daughter of Carl and Elizabeth "Louise" (Toy) York. Linda was a 1968 graduate of...
L. Kay Wallace
Sep 6, 2025
L. "Kay" Wallace , age 81 and a longtime resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025 surrounded by her family at Ascension-St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood following an extended illness. She was born February 20, 1944 in Tipton, the daughter of Richard and Delores (Plake) Myers. Kay attended Elwood Schools and later...
Michael William Knauer
Sep 2, 2025
Michael "Mike" William Knauer , age 43 of Frankton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at his home following a hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on March 17, 1982 in Tipton, the son of William "Bill" Knauer and Christie M. (Smith) Kinnett. Mike was a member of the class...
Donald L. Tucker
Aug 22, 2025
Donald L. "Don" Tucker , age 81 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2025 at Elwood Health & Living in Elwood after a life of hard work and public service to the City of Elwood. He was born February 6, 1944 in Elwood, the third child of Walter and Elmira...
Darlene Fay Boruff
Aug 20, 2025
Darlene Fay Boruff, age 80 of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Elwood Health & Living following an extended illness. She was born September 20, 1944 in Topeka, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd L. and Florence (Schilling) Andrews. Darlene was a 1962 graduate of Topeka West High School. She married the love of her life, Ronald...
Mark Wayne Chaffin, Sr.
Aug 11, 2025
Mark Wayne Chaffin, Sr. , age 72 of Elwood, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis unexpectedly following an accident. He was born August 2, 1953 in Elwood the son of, Roy Alvin and Patricia Ruth "Pat" (Vautaw) Chaffin, Sr. Mark grew up attending Frankton schools and graduated in 1970...
Linda L. Kidwell
Aug 9, 2025
Linda L. Kidwell , age 75 of Noblesville and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Riverview Health Hospital in Noblesville. She was born February 17, 1950 in Elwood, the daughter of Jimmie K. and Rosella E. "Rosie" (Brillhart) Murray. Linda was a 1968 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. She...
Myron G. Daugherty
Aug 9, 2025
Myron Gene Daugherty , age 73 and a lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Elwood Health & Living rehab center surrounded by his daughters after a brief illness. He was born October 20, 1951 in Elwood, the son of Paul and Vera Jean (Yocom) Daugherty. He was baptized in the...
Charles C. "Chuck" Brewer
Aug 6, 2025
Charles C. "Chuck" Brewer , age 93 of Zephyrhills, FL and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at Pretty Pond Manor in Zephyrhills following a brief illness. He was born October 31, 1931 in Elwood, the son of Pascal and Catherine (Claubaugh) Brewer. Chuck attended Elwood Schools. He married the love of his...
Kenneth Charles "Kenny" Seward, Jr.
Aug 4, 2025
Kenneth C. "Kenny" Seward, Jr. , age 58 of Elwood, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home. He was born December 21, 1966 in Elwood, the son of Kenneth C. and Claudia S. (Leisure) Seward, Sr. Kenny was a 1985 graduate of Tipton High School and grew up in East Main...
Rev. Matthew D. Miller
Jul 16, 2025
Rev. Matthew Dwight "Grampy" Miller , age 71 of Fishers, Indiana, was called home to be with the Lord on July 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family and the enduring grace of his Savior. Born on September 26, 1953, in Defiance, Ohio, Matthew devoted his life to ministering the love and hope of Christ...
Lorrie Ann Jones
Jul 14, 2025
Lorrie Ann Jones , age 72, lifelong resident of Elwood, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness. She was born September 2, 1952 in Elwood to John and Juanita (Sykora) Welcher.
Lorrie was a 1970 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. While in high school, Lorrie was...
Judith Ann Riggs
Jul 12, 2025
Judith Ann "Judy" (Maple) Riggs , age 90 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025 just one week after celebrating her 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends. She lived a long, full life and often said she "should write a book, but no one would believe it". Judy was born July 5, 1935...
