Corey C. May
Funeral Director
*Owner / Licensed Funeral Director / President of the Corporation
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Honors Graduate of Elwood Community High School
* Attended Indiana University (Kokomo Campus) and graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service
* Member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood
* Past President and current member of the Elwood Optimist Club
* Current President of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Past President of the Frankton Lions Club
* Member of the Elwood Elks Lodge
* Vice-President of the Elwood Community Development Corporation (ECDC)
* Past President of the Elwood Y.M.C.A. Board
* Past Chairman of the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Board of Directors
* Married to Sonya (McCool) May for over 30 years and father of one daughter – Lauren Elizabeth.
Corey C. May
Funeral Director
*Owner / Licensed Funeral Director / President of the Corporation
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Honors Graduate of Elwood Community High School
* Attended Indiana University (Kokomo Campus) and graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service
* Member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood
* Past President and current member of the Elwood Optimist Club
* Current President of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Past President of the Frankton Lions Club
* Member of the Elwood Elks Lodge
* Vice-President of the Elwood Community Development Corporation (ECDC)
* Past President of the Elwood Y.M.C.A. Board
* Past Chairman of the St. Vincent Mercy Hospital Board of Directors
* Married to Sonya (McCool) May for over 30 years and father of one daughter – Lauren Elizabeth.
Sonya L. May
Planning & Monuments
* Owner / Secretary-Treasurer of the Corporation
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Graduate of Elwood Community High School and Ivy Tech College of Nursing in Muncie
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
* Indiana Licensed Insurance Agent
* Certified Indiana Notary Public
* Member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood
* Past-President and active member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority - Elwood Beta Chapter
* Member and current President of the Elwood Landon Guild for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital
* Married to Corey May for over 30 years and mother of one daughter – Lauren Elizabeth
Sonya L. May
Planning & Monuments
* Owner / Secretary-Treasurer of the Corporation
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Graduate of Elwood Community High School and Ivy Tech College of Nursing in Muncie
* Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
* Indiana Licensed Insurance Agent
* Certified Indiana Notary Public
* Member of East Main Street Christian Church in Elwood
* Past-President and active member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority - Elwood Beta Chapter
* Member and current President of the Elwood Landon Guild for St. Vincent Mercy Hospital
* Married to Corey May for over 30 years and mother of one daughter – Lauren Elizabeth
C. Hope Fred
Funeral Home Manager
* Lifelong resident of Elwood and active in the community
* 2013 Honors Graduate and Salutatorian of Elwood High School
* Honors Graduate of Ivy Tech College of Mortuary Science
* Indiana Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
* Accomplished athlete in various school sports
* Enjoys staying active in distance running and physical fitness
* Basketball & Track Coach for Elwood and Frankton Schools
* Member of Elwood Tri-Kappa Sorority
* Member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Enjoys spending time with her beloved pets, "Zoey Woey" & "Binx Everett"
* Daughter of Rob and Roxie (Clark) Fred
C. Hope Fred
Funeral Home Manager
* Lifelong resident of Elwood and active in the community
* 2013 Honors Graduate and Salutatorian of Elwood High School
* Honors Graduate of Ivy Tech College of Mortuary Science
* Indiana Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
* Accomplished athlete in various school sports
* Enjoys staying active in distance running and physical fitness
* Basketball & Track Coach for Elwood and Frankton Schools
* Member of Elwood Tri-Kappa Sorority
* Member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Enjoys spending time with her beloved pets, "Zoey Woey" & "Binx Everett"
* Daughter of Rob and Roxie (Clark) Fred
Nicholas "Nick" Smith
Facility Manager
* Lifelong resident of Elwood and son of David and Debbie (Croy) Smith
* 1994 Graduate of Elwood Community High School; played football; member of the Panther Band; Elwood Swim Team
* Attended Ivy Tech College for E.M.T. Certification with Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Science
* Licensed E.M.T. for 25 years and formerly employed at I.U. Health - Tipton Hospital
* Active member of White River Christian Church
* Active member of the Elwood Optimist Club
* Part-time E.M.T. with Lifeline Critical Care Transport & Ambulance Service
* Avid sports fan of Baseball, Football, College and High School Basketball
* Married to Tina (Condon) Smith and father of three sons, Michael Smith, Blake Smith, and Austin Smith
Nicholas "Nick" Smith
Facility Manager
* Lifelong resident of Elwood and son of David and Debbie (Croy) Smith
* 1994 Graduate of Elwood Community High School; played football; member of the Panther Band; Elwood Swim Team
* Attended Ivy Tech College for E.M.T. Certification with Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Science
* Licensed E.M.T. for 25 years and formerly employed at I.U. Health - Tipton Hospital
* Active member of White River Christian Church
* Active member of the Elwood Optimist Club
* Part-time E.M.T. with Lifeline Critical Care Transport & Ambulance Service
* Avid sports fan of Baseball, Football, College and High School Basketball
* Married to Tina (Condon) Smith and father of three sons, Michael Smith, Blake Smith, and Austin Smith
Diana M. (Swinford) May
Secretary & Assistant
* Native and former resident of the Elwood community
* 1987 Graduate of Elwood Community High School
* Enjoyed a 20-career in the mortgage industry with emphasis on customer service and computer administration
* Enjoys decorating, crafting, playing bingo, and caring for her home
* Member of Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana
* Loves spending time with her beloved dogs, Macy and Missy
* Mother of two daughters, Emily and Erin; widow of her late husband, Tracy May
Diana M. (Swinford) May
Secretary & Assistant
* Native and former resident of the Elwood community
* 1987 Graduate of Elwood Community High School
* Enjoyed a 20-career in the mortgage industry with emphasis on customer service and computer administration
* Enjoys decorating, crafting, playing bingo, and caring for her home
* Member of Northview Church in Carmel, Indiana
* Loves spending time with her beloved dogs, Macy and Missy
* Mother of two daughters, Emily and Erin; widow of her late husband, Tracy May
D. Randy Crook
Funeral Director
* Longtime resident of Arcadia / Native of Hamilton County
* Honors Graduate of Ivy Tech College of Mortuary Science
* Indiana Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
* Active member of the Elwood Kiwanis Club
* Active member and Board Member of Arcadia Christian Church
* Member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Married to Beverly; father of three children; and proud grandfather
D. Randy Crook
Funeral Director
* Longtime resident of Arcadia / Native of Hamilton County
* Honors Graduate of Ivy Tech College of Mortuary Science
* Indiana Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
* Active member of the Elwood Kiwanis Club
* Active member and Board Member of Arcadia Christian Church
* Member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association
* Married to Beverly; father of three children; and proud grandfather
Linda S. Eaton
Funeral Home Assistant
* Longtime Elwood resident and active in the community
* Retired teacher from Elwood Community School Corporation
* Active member of Madison Park Church of God in Anderson
* Avid reader and poetry writer who is honored to have her poetry published in recent years
* Enjoys working in acting & modeling in television commercials for several years
* Loves gardening and caring for her rural property
* Married to her husband of over 55 years, Glen Eaton; mother of 3 children - Monica, Wendy, and Eric; and grandmother of 2 beloved grandchildren.
Linda S. Eaton
Funeral Home Assistant
* Longtime Elwood resident and active in the community
* Retired teacher from Elwood Community School Corporation
* Active member of Madison Park Church of God in Anderson
* Avid reader and poetry writer who is honored to have her poetry published in recent years
* Enjoys working in acting & modeling in television commercials for several years
* Loves gardening and caring for her rural property
* Married to her husband of over 55 years, Glen Eaton; mother of 3 children - Monica, Wendy, and Eric; and grandmother of 2 beloved grandchildren.
Connie J. Green
Funeral Home Assistant
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Class of 1970
* Active member and cantor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood
* Retired loan officer and branch assistant from Madison County Federal Credit Union in Elwood after 26 years
* Past-President and member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Elwood Beta Chapter
* Married to Dennis Green for over 48 years; mother of 2 children - Matt and Amy; grandmother; and great-grandmother
Connie J. Green
Funeral Home Assistant
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community
* Graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Class of 1970
* Active member and cantor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood
* Retired loan officer and branch assistant from Madison County Federal Credit Union in Elwood after 26 years
* Past-President and member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Elwood Beta Chapter
* Married to Dennis Green for over 48 years; mother of 2 children - Matt and Amy; grandmother; and great-grandmother
David E. Morrow
Funeral Home Assistant
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood Community
* 30-year Retiree of the Elwood Police Department
* Member of the Fraternal Order of Police
* Member of the Elwood Elks Lodge
* Avid hunter and outdoorsman
* Longtime concrete contractor and currently installs monument foundations in numerous local cemeteries
* Father of two children - Angie and Amie; husband of the late Debbie (Jones) Morrow; and grandfather of several grandchildren
David E. Morrow
Funeral Home Assistant
* Lifelong resident of the Elwood Community
* 30-year Retiree of the Elwood Police Department
* Member of the Fraternal Order of Police
* Member of the Elwood Elks Lodge
* Avid hunter and outdoorsman
* Longtime concrete contractor and currently installs monument foundations in numerous local cemeteries
* Father of two children - Angie and Amie; husband of the late Debbie (Jones) Morrow; and grandfather of several grandchildren
Wayne C. Mosbaugh
In Memory (1944 - 2022)
Wayne Mosbaugh joined the staff of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home in 1963 following a large expansion of the funeral home facility. Wayne was a native of the Aroma community just south of Elwood and was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director and E.M.T. serving thousands of local families in their greatest time of need. Wayne assisted in the daily management of the funeral home, funeral arrangements, pre-arrangements, and facility maintenance. He grew up in and remain affiliated with the Aroma United Methodist Church throughout his life. Wayne was a devoted member of the Elwood Elks Lodge #368 and the Madison County Funeral Directors Association where he attended regular meetings with his colleagues. He was the life of the party wherever he went, and he never knew a stranger. Wayne was the father of Dwayne Mosbaugh and the late Brett Mosbaugh; and grandfather of several grandchildren. Wayne's spirit lives on in the daily operations of the funeral home which he was so influential in managing for so many years.
Wayne C. Mosbaugh
In Memory (1944 - 2022)
Wayne Mosbaugh joined the staff of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home in 1963 following a large expansion of the funeral home facility. Wayne was a native of the Aroma community just south of Elwood and was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director and E.M.T. serving thousands of local families in their greatest time of need. Wayne assisted in the daily management of the funeral home, funeral arrangements, pre-arrangements, and facility maintenance. He grew up in and remain affiliated with the Aroma United Methodist Church throughout his life. Wayne was a devoted member of the Elwood Elks Lodge #368 and the Madison County Funeral Directors Association where he attended regular meetings with his colleagues. He was the life of the party wherever he went, and he never knew a stranger. Wayne was the father of Dwayne Mosbaugh and the late Brett Mosbaugh; and grandfather of several grandchildren. Wayne's spirit lives on in the daily operations of the funeral home which he was so influential in managing for so many years.
Charles J. Copher
In Memory (1930 - 2013)
Charles J. "Chuck" Copher was the former owner of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, along with his beloved wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Copher. Chuck was a lifelong resident of the Elwood community and grew up in the family residence right above the funeral home. Chuck was a 1948 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, and he later served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After college, he became a licensed funeral director and worked alongside his brother - Philip Copher for many years. He and his wife were longtime members of East Main Street Christian Church. Chuck was also a member of the Elwood Elks Lodge, the American Legion, and the Elwood Kiwanis Club. Chuck was highly respected for his dedication to the Elwood Community through a lifetime of both Ambulance Service and Funeral Service for local residents. He was also well-known for his unique antique car collection as well as his love of plowing snow for many years in his vintage Ford Bronco. Chuck's children were Jane Copher and the late Thomas Copher. Chuck and his beloved wife, Roberta, will always be remembered for personally selecting the successors of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home - Corey & Sonya May, who purchased the funeral home in late 1998. Chuck joined his wife in Heaven on April 2, 2013.
Charles J. Copher
In Memory (1930 - 2013)
Charles J. "Chuck" Copher was the former owner of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, along with his beloved wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Copher. Chuck was a lifelong resident of the Elwood community and grew up in the family residence right above the funeral home. Chuck was a 1948 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, and he later served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After college, he became a licensed funeral director and worked alongside his brother - Philip Copher for many years. He and his wife were longtime members of East Main Street Christian Church. Chuck was also a member of the Elwood Elks Lodge, the American Legion, and the Elwood Kiwanis Club. Chuck was highly respected for his dedication to the Elwood Community through a lifetime of both Ambulance Service and Funeral Service for local residents. He was also well-known for his unique antique car collection as well as his love of plowing snow for many years in his vintage Ford Bronco. Chuck's children were Jane Copher and the late Thomas Copher. Chuck and his beloved wife, Roberta, will always be remembered for personally selecting the successors of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home - Corey & Sonya May, who purchased the funeral home in late 1998. Chuck joined his wife in Heaven on April 2, 2013.
Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher
In Memory (1930 - 2008)
Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher was the beloved wife of Charles Copher, and was formerly the co-owner of the funeral home from 1984 to 1999. Roberta was a familiar face at the funeral home and was instrumental in expanding the firm's pre-arrangement program as a licensed insurance agent with Homesteaders Life Company. Roberta was well-known for being involved in every aspect of the family business as well as many community functions. She was an active member and past-president of the Beta chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, member of the Elwood Landon Guild for Mercy Hospital, and an avid "bridge" card player. Bobbi was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church where she enjoyed the seniors Sunday School class for many years. Bobbi was the beloved mother of Jane Copher and the late Thomas Copher. She passed away in 2008 after a series of health complications, but she is remembered with great admiration today by all who knew her.
Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher
In Memory (1930 - 2008)
Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher was the beloved wife of Charles Copher, and was formerly the co-owner of the funeral home from 1984 to 1999. Roberta was a familiar face at the funeral home and was instrumental in expanding the firm's pre-arrangement program as a licensed insurance agent with Homesteaders Life Company. Roberta was well-known for being involved in every aspect of the family business as well as many community functions. She was an active member and past-president of the Beta chapter of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, member of the Elwood Landon Guild for Mercy Hospital, and an avid "bridge" card player. Bobbi was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church where she enjoyed the seniors Sunday School class for many years. Bobbi was the beloved mother of Jane Copher and the late Thomas Copher. She passed away in 2008 after a series of health complications, but she is remembered with great admiration today by all who knew her.
J. Phil Copher
In Memory (1919 - 1984)
J. Phil Copher was the former co-owner of the funeral home until his death in 1984. Phil joined the family business upon the sudden death of his father, Everett Copher in 1944. Phil is remembered for his dedication to Copher & Fesler Funeral Home and his easy-going personality. He was involved in every aspect of the family business - including countless hours working in the funeral home ambulance service. He was very active in the Elwood community as a board member of the First Federal Bank and the Elwood Industrial Development Corporation. He was also an active member of the East Main Street Christian Church. He was married to Patricia (Turner) Copher, and father of two children - Mark and wife Janet (Williams) Copher and Lynn and husband Kevin Ischay.
J. Phil Copher
In Memory (1919 - 1984)
J. Phil Copher was the former co-owner of the funeral home until his death in 1984. Phil joined the family business upon the sudden death of his father, Everett Copher in 1944. Phil is remembered for his dedication to Copher & Fesler Funeral Home and his easy-going personality. He was involved in every aspect of the family business - including countless hours working in the funeral home ambulance service. He was very active in the Elwood community as a board member of the First Federal Bank and the Elwood Industrial Development Corporation. He was also an active member of the East Main Street Christian Church. He was married to Patricia (Turner) Copher, and father of two children - Mark and wife Janet (Williams) Copher and Lynn and husband Kevin Ischay.
Everett Copher
In Memory (1944)
Everett Copher was the founder of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home. Originally located in the downtown business district of Elwood, Everett started his funeral home in 1923. Later the business was moved to it's present location in the "Hupp" family home in the late 1920's. Although Everett was considered a farmer at this time, he sensed the need for a a new funeral home in the Elwood community, and ventured from his farming activities to begin his new business. Treating families with kindness and respect - regardless of finances - soon led to his overwhelming success in the funeral business. Everett was known for his generosity to families in need, and those families never forgot his kindness. Everett passed away suddenly in 1944 leaving his business to his wife, Dolly (Fesler) Copher and his eldest son - J. Phil Copher. Everett set in motion a legacy of dedication and caring for families in their time of need that continues to thrive at the funeral home today.
Everett Copher
In Memory (1944)
Everett Copher was the founder of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home. Originally located in the downtown business district of Elwood, Everett started his funeral home in 1923. Later the business was moved to it's present location in the "Hupp" family home in the late 1920's. Although Everett was considered a farmer at this time, he sensed the need for a a new funeral home in the Elwood community, and ventured from his farming activities to begin his new business. Treating families with kindness and respect - regardless of finances - soon led to his overwhelming success in the funeral business. Everett was known for his generosity to families in need, and those families never forgot his kindness. Everett passed away suddenly in 1944 leaving his business to his wife, Dolly (Fesler) Copher and his eldest son - J. Phil Copher. Everett set in motion a legacy of dedication and caring for families in their time of need that continues to thrive at the funeral home today.
