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Marlo J. Milligan

Marlo J. Milligan

Oct 10, 2026

Marlo J. Milligan, age 76, of Elwood, was called home to be with her Lord on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Aperion Care in Marion after a brief illness. Born on February 16, 1950, in Peru, she was the daughter of James E. and Maxine M. (Foster) Faulkner. Marlo graduated from Hamilton Heights High School in 1968, having spent her...

Leketta S. Giselbach

Leketta S. Giselbach

Oct 5, 2026

Leketta Sue Giselbach, age 86, of Fairmount, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Elwood Health and Living following an extended illness. Born on April 11, 1940, in Madison County to James Edward and Lova Leona (Dale) Crouch. Leketta was a 1958 graduate of Fairmount High School. On October 1, 1978, she married the love of her life,...

Jerry E. Doan

Jerry E. Doan

Sep 27, 2026

Jerry E. Doan, age 94 of Gaston and a native of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at Summit Health & Living in Summitville after a long battle with cancer and a long, full life. He was born September 24, 1932 in Elwood, the son of Cecil J. and Minnie J. (Fetz) Doan. Jerry enjoyed working in...

Gregory L. Thompson

Gregory L. Thompson

Sep 25, 2026

Gregory L. Thompson, age 64 of Alexandria, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne following a brief illness. He was born May 16, 1962 in Anderson the son of Richard “Dick” Thompson and Patsy (Poole) Hodson. Greg attended Alexandria Monroe High School. Greg will be remembered for his independent spirit, love of the...

Kelly R. Davis

Kelly R. Davis

Sep 24, 2026

Kelly R. Davis, age 54, of Elwood, embraced life fully and found beauty in every moment. She passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at her residence following a brief illness. Born on October 17, 1971, in Anderson, she was the cherished daughter of Rod and Linda (Wyatt) Haskett. Kelly graduated from Alexandria Monroe High School in 1990 and...

Jeannie Renee Maddox

Jeannie Renee Maddox

Sep 22, 2026

Jeannie Renee Maddox, age 59, of Elwood, passed away from complications of a chronic illness on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson, surrounded by family. Born on April 7, 1967, in Anderson, she was the beloved daughter of Ervin and Norma Jean (Beeman) Jackman. Renee attended Frankton schools and dedicated her life to caring for others as...

Ruth Elaine Baker

Ruth Elaine Baker

Sep 20, 2026

Ruth E. Baker, age 95, of Elwood and formerly of Pennsylvania, entered into Heaven on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Elwood Health and Living after a brief illness but a long and fulfilling life. Born March 19, 1931, in Wellsville, New York, to Mack and Alwilda (Metcalf) Harder, Ruth was a 1949 graduate of Olean High School. On June 14,...

Diana Lynn Jones

Diana Lynn Jones

Sep 20, 2026

Diana Lynn Jones, age 71, of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Anderson, following a brief illness. She was born August 20, 1955, in Elwood, to Scott L. Zech and Donna (Nickles) Chambliss. Diana was a 1973 graduate of Madison Grant High School. She dedicated over a decade of her career to...

Mary Kay Garst

Mary Kay Garst

Sep 18, 2026

Mary Kay Garst, age 88 of Anderson, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026 at Primrose Assisted Living and went to her heavenly home. She was born March 13, 1938 in Elwood to Harold and Mary (Spies) Garst. She was a 1956 graduate of Alexandria High School. Then after completing her Bachelor’s & Masters from Ball State College, she was...

Michael A. Fernung

Michael A. Fernung

Sep 15, 2026

Michael A. Fernung, age 72, of Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born on June 26, 1954, in Elwood, he was the son of Carl and Rosella (Frazee) Fernung, Jr. Mike’s life was a celebration of music, learning, and kindness. A 1972...

Ruth Ann Decker

Ruth Ann Decker

Sep 12, 2026

Ruth Ann Decker, age 83, of Elwood, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 12, 2026, after a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1943, in Elwood, she was the daughter of Ralph and Beatrice (Babb) Amos. Ruth graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1961. On June 3 of that year, she married her soulmate, Robert...

Bryan Thomas Gunn

Bryan Thomas Gunn

Sep 8, 2026

Bryan Thomas Gunn, 65, of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at Community Hospital in Anderson after a brief illness. Born July 16, 1961, at Great Lakes Naval Hospital in Illinois, to Larry and Jeannette (Huntsinger) Gunn, Bryan was a 1979 graduate of Tipton High School. A true jack of all trades, he spent his career as...

Robert A. Legg

Robert A. Legg

Sep 3, 2026

Robert A. “Bob” Legg, age 81, of Fishers and formerly of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Allisonville Meadows in Fishers after a brief illness. Born May 4, 1945, in Elwood to William J.B. and Vivian (Jacobs) Legg, Bob lived a life defined by his unwavering commitment to his family and generosity. A 1963 graduate of Wendell...

Brian S. Leavitt

Brian S. Leavitt

Aug 28, 2026

Brian Scott Leavitt, age 58 and a native of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly on August 28, 2026 in Tuscon, Arizona. He was born June 15, 1968 in Elwood, the son of Ronald Cooper and Millie J. (Riddle) Leavitt. Brian was a 1987 graduate of Elwood Community High School and was known for his intelligence and academic ability. He enjoyed a...

Barbara Ann Jones

Barbara Ann Jones

Aug 23, 2026

Barbara Ann Jones, age 88, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at Elwood Health and Living after an extended illness. Born on June 25, 1938, in Tipton, she was the daughter of William P. and Delmas Jo (Dinkins) Orr. Barbara graduated from Tipton High School in 1956. She married the love of her life, Samuel Charles...

Dale A. Crabtree

Dale A. Crabtree

Aug 23, 2026

Dale A. Crabtree, age 59 of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 23, 2026 at his residence following a valiant battle with cancer. He was born March 14, 1967 in Independence County, Arkansas, the son of W.D. “Red” and Ava Lee (Varnell) Crabtree. Dale was a 1985 graduate of Southside High School in Arkansas. He married Lori A. Bennett...

Keith A. "Skip" McCool

Keith A. "Skip" McCool

Aug 21, 2026

Keith A. “Skip” McCool, age 60 of Naples, Florida and formerly of Elwood, passed away unexpectedly at his home following a sudden illness. He was born May 7, 1966 in Elwood the son of Paul D. and Linda L. (Morris) McCool. Keith formerly worked at Ball State University as a supervisor of the printing department for over 30 years before...

Mark Richard Laughlin

Mark Richard Laughlin

Aug 20, 2026

Mark Richard Laughlin, age 58 of Anderson, passed away unexpectedly on August 20, 2026 while camping at Pike’s Peak National Forest in Colorado – one of his favorite activities and places. He was born January 10, 1968 in Brookville, Pennsylvania, the son of Rich and Cheryl Laughlin. Mark graduated from Union High School in Rimersburg, PA in 1986, where he...

Margaret Evaline Kelly

Margaret Evaline Kelly

Aug 20, 2026

Margaret Evaline (Evelyn) Kelly passed away peacefully in the comfort of her daughter’s home in Walkerton, IN on August 20, 2026, following an illness. She was 97 years young and a 1947 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. Born in Elwood, Indiana on December 17, 1928, she was the beloved daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Margaret (Short)...

Carolyn Jo Ebert

Carolyn Jo Ebert

Aug 20, 2026

Carolyn Jo Ebert, age 77 of Frankton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 20, 2026 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1949 in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of Charles W. and Barbara D. (Morgan) Smith. Carolyn was a 1967 graduate of Maconaquah High School in Bunker Hill and later attended Modeling School...

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