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Marilyn Marie Riley

Marilyn Marie Riley

Apr 7, 2022

Marilyn P. Riley, 91, of Middletown passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022 at Middletown Nursing and Rehab Center in Middletown.  She was born on November 26, 1930, a daughter of the late Howard and Edith V. (Pence) Pullin. Marilyn was a 1948 graduate of Middletown High School.  She also attended Ball State University.  After surviving polio in 1953, Marilyn worked...

Janet Lee Howard

Janet Lee Howard

Apr 3, 2022

Janet Lee Howard, 85, of Chesterfield passed away Sunday April 3, 2022 at Millers Merry Manor in Chesterfield.  She was born on August 4, 1936 in Madison County, IN, a daughter of the late Mary (Pursley) Goodwin. Janet was a 1954 graduate of Anderson High School and in 1955 married the love of her life, Donald Howard.  She was a...

Eugene Pittsford

Eugene Pittsford

Mar 31, 2022

Eugene Pittsford, 95, of Mechanicsburg passed away Thursday, March 31, 2022 at his current residence at Sugar Fork Crossing in Anderson.  He was born on June 6, 1926, on the family farm located in rural Madison County, a son of the late Glenn and Donna (Smith) Pittsford. Eugene was a 1944 graduate of Middletown High School but will likely be...

Kathy Ann Popplewell-Miller

Kathy Ann Popplewell-Miller

Mar 24, 2022

Kathy Ann Popplewell-Miller, 65, of Anderson passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022. She was born on November 25, 1956 in Muncie, IN, a daughter of the late Larry and Peggy Sue (Bratcher) Popplewell. Kathy loved animals and served as a veterinarian technician for 30 years. She loved fishing, gardening, canning and decorating and caring for her yard. Kathy is survived...

Ronald H. Clapp

Ronald H. Clapp

Mar 20, 2022

Middletown...Ronald H. Clapp, 93, resident of Middletown passed away March 20, 2022 at Middletown Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Middletown. He was born in New Castle, Indiana, December 11, 1928 the son of James Mitchell and Mary Alwilda "Chuck" Bath Clapp. He was a 1947 graduate of Cadiz High School and retired from Delco Remy in Anderson in 1982 after...

Rolanda Irene Eichhorn

Rolanda Irene Eichhorn

Mar 18, 2022

Rolanda Irene Ivey Eichhorn departed this life on Friday, March 18, 2022.  She was born in Santa Barbara, California in 1951 to Roland and Marguerite Ivey.  She graduated from Hollywood High and enjoyed surfing in the Pacific. She married Gregory Eichhorn and they lived in League City, Texas for forty-two years.  Her main interests were gardening, traveling, painting, poetry, and...

Thomas A. Adkins

Thomas A. Adkins

Mar 9, 2022

Thomas Alard Adkins "Aggie", 79, of Muncie passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on February 21, 1943, in Little Crab, TN to the late Ozell Adkins. Tom was a veteran of the United Stated Navy and a pillar of the community. Tom retired from the Muncie Fire Department after 26 years of service, he served 8 years...

Meghan Lynn Reddington

Meghan Lynn Reddington

Mar 5, 2022

Meghan Lynn Reddington, 36, a resident of Middletown passed away March 5, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis after a courageous and brief battle with cancer. She was born in Muncie, June 7, 1985 the daughter of Thom and Denise (Kendall) Reddington. She was a graduate of Shenandoah High School and received her associates degree in graphic design from...

Sue E. Gilkison

Sue E. Gilkison

Mar 4, 2022

Sue E. Gilkison, 74, passed away at her home peacefully on March 4, 2022. She was born February 3, 1948 in Geneva, Indiana. She was a loving stay at home wife, mother, and grandmother with an in home daycare for many years.  She was a member of the Middletown Lions Club, avid gardener, church volunteer, and crafter.  Helping and caring...

Peggy Lee Seward

Peggy Lee Seward

Feb 27, 2022

Middletown, Ind. - Peggy Lee (Richman) Seward went to be with her Savior Sunday, February 27, 2022.  She was born in Anderson on December 26, 1946, to Melvin "Bud" Richman and Virginia "Ginny" Sims.  Peggy was a 1965 graduate of Daleville High School and owned Precision Alignment along with husband of 56 years, Bruce Seward.  Peggy worked as a nail-tech...

Norma Jean Pugsley

Norma Jean Pugsley

Feb 25, 2022

Norma Jean Pugsley, 97, of Daleville/Monticello passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born in Muncie, IN on December 25, 1924, to the late William and Laura (Signet) Miller. Norma devoted 38 ½ years to Indiana Employment Security where she became the assistant manager, Norma retired in 1987.  She was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star and...

Edna Marie Mcgrady

Edna Marie Mcgrady

Feb 21, 2022

Edna Marie McGrady, 87, of Middletown passed away Monday, February 21, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Webb Lake, WI on May 12, 1934, to the late Frank Edward and Helen (Burchard) Love. Edna was a beautician and owned her own salon for 40 years. She enjoyed gardening, crocheting, crafts and puzzles. Edna loved anything to do...

Dwanna "Dee" Shannon

Dwanna "Dee" Shannon

Feb 20, 2022

Dwanna (Dee) Miller Shannon, 84, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on February 20  2022, with her children and best friend Pat at her side at Ascension Health Hospital (formerly St. John's) in Anderson. Dwanna was born on February 18, 1928, in Welch, WV. Dee enjoyed playing cards, board games, cooking and listening to country music. She formerly worked at Homestead...

Wayne E. Forney, Jr.

Wayne E. Forney, Jr.

Feb 16, 2022

Middletown...Wayne E. Forney, Jr, 59, resident of Middletown passed away on February 16, 2022 at his residence.  He was born in Milwaukee, WI, January 26, 1962 the son of Wayne and Jane Forney, Sr.. He is survived by two brothers Roscoe Forney of Ansonia, Ohio and Richard Forney of Piqua Ohio and a step brother Mark Hardegin of Middletown. He...

Marilyn Jo Green

Marilyn Jo Green

Feb 15, 2022

Marilyn Jo Green, 87, of Middletown, IN passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022. She was born on May 1, 1934 in Middletown to Mildred McCord. Marilyn graduated from University of Notre Dame in South Bend and received her Bachelor's degree in nursing.  She very much enjoyed sewing and spending time with her grandkids and great grand kids. She loved...

Jerry Lee Talley

Jerry Lee Talley

Feb 14, 2022

ZIONSVILLE ... Jerry Lee Talley, 82, former longtime Daleville resident, died Feb. 14, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Jerry Lee Talley was born March 24, 1939, in Noblesville, the only son of Alton and Pauline (Roudebush) Talley. The family moved to Daleville when he was an infant. He attended Daleville Schools where he played center on the Daleville...

Chad Allen Hipskind

Chad Allen Hipskind

Feb 13, 2022

Chad Allen Hipskind, 54, of Romeo, MI passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022. He was born on September 11, 1967 in Anderson to Steven Hipskind and Nancy (Wooten) Gross. Chad graduated from East Kentwood High School in Michigan and then received his Bachelor's degree from Ball State University. He studied abroad in England, Scotland and Ireland. Chad was a...

Daniel R. Hiday

Daniel R. Hiday

Feb 7, 2022

Daniel R. Hiday, 58, of Portland passed away Monday February 7, 2022, at IU health in Jay County. He was born on September 5, 1963, in Anderson to the late Roy and Katherine (Snellenbarger) Hiday Jr. Daniel was a 1982 graduate of Highland High School. He enjoyed Hunting, Fishing and camping. Daniel was an avid gun collector and loved building...

Michael M. Stanley

Michael M. Stanley

Feb 5, 2022

Michael M. Stanley, 71 of Anderson passed away Saturday February 5, 2022 at the Indiana Heart Hospital in Indianapolis, IN.  He was born on October 26, 1950 in Anderson, IN, a son of the late Frank and Molly (Wildman) Stanley. Michael was a graduate of Madison Heights High School.  He was a self- employed scale technician. Michael is survived by...

Rowena Gaye Brissenden

Rowena Gaye Brissenden

Feb 2, 2022

Rowena Gaye (Pugsley) Brissenden, 66, of Anderson passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson, Due to Covid. She was born May 22, 1955, in Muncie to the late Melvin and Rosemary (Walters) Pugsley. Rena was a 1973 graduate of Daleville High School. She also received a CNA certificate and pin from Millers Merry Manor. She worked...

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