All Obituaries

Sue Ann Eliserio, age 78, of Elwood, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in Elwood, IN.  on December 18, 1940, to the late Frank Riva and Annabelle (Gregg) Rittenhouse. On March 1, 1974 she married the love of her life Frank Eliserio who preceded her in death on April 26, 2014. Sue was a 1958 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School. In 1961 she received her Diploma from Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing...

Deborah K. "Debbie" Warner, age  63, of Alexandria, passed away on Monday, January 14, 2019 at her residence after a brief illness. Debbie was born on May 20, 1955, in Anderson, to James Newman and Joeann (Hall) Blackshear.  Debbie graduated from Highland High School in 1973.  She proudly served her country in the US Army National Guard.  Debbie was formerly employed by General Cage in Elwood and Firestone in Noblesville, IN. She was a member of St. Joseph...

  Mrs. Mary B. French- Lamberjack, 86, of Elwood, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at her residence after an extended illness. Mary was born on November 4, 1932, in Elwood to Francis and Ruby (Long) Hibst.  She lived in the Elwood & Alexandria area most of her life.  Mary was a faithful member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood.  She was a  life member of the Torch Bearer Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and a member of the Daughters of...

Mary Ann  Noble, age 79, of Elwood, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Tipton following a recent decline in health.   She was born in Huntington on October 1, 1939, to the late Julius and Mary  (Russo) Buchheit. On January 12, 1956 she married Gale E. Noble, and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2003.  Ann was a dietary technician at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital in Elwood for seven years before her retirement.   She...

Karen Lorraine Walker, age 80, of Frankton, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019 at Miller's Merry Manor in Chesterfield following an extended illness. She was born in Muskegon, Michigan on September 27, 1938, to the late George and Iris (Stahl) Welch. On June 2, 1956 she married Jerry Walker, and they shared more than 62 years of marriage.  Karen held various jobs over the years including working for Frankton Jr/Sr High School Cafeteria, Mobile Missionary Assistance Program,...

Jessica Joy Phillips, age 41, of Elwood, passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born on September 22, 1977, in Ohio to the late Terry  and Pamela  Doucette. On April 21, 2007 she married  Michael  Phillips. Jessica worked for the Amazon Corporation in Whitestown, IN for 2 years where she worked in the warehouse in several different positions .  She enjoyed being at home and spending time with her family.    Jessica is...

Mary Jane Davis, age 88, of Anderson, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Providence Care Center in Anderson following an extended illness. She was born on January 9, 1930 in Clinton County, to the late Jesse and Edris (Cox) Robinson. Mary Jane retired  from the YWCA in Anderson after more than 23 years of service.  She was a member of the T.O.P.S. Club in Anderson and she formerly enjoyed doing needle point.  Mary Jane  is survived by 2 daughters, Edris (Roy)...

Jed Michael Brown, age 68, life long resident of Elwood, passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at St. Vincent Regional Hospital-Anderson after a short illness.  Jed was born on December 24, 1949, in Elwood to the late John and Elsie (Grinnell) Brown. Jed graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1967 then he attended Ball State University.  He was retired from Guide Lamp after 30 years of service and was a member of  UAW 663.  Jed enjoyed music and he loved his...

Ruth E. Killian, age 95, of Summitville, IN passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Community Hospital in Anderson, Indiana. Ruth was born on March 20, 1923, in Coal City, IN to the late Roscoe and Altha (Fiscus) Wells. On January 23, 1943 she married the love of her life Rev. Robert L. Killian.  They shared almost 58 years of marriage together. Robert went to be with the Lord on January 4, 2001. Ruth was a Godly woman. She was a prayer warrior and  lived her life for the...

James A. Hardebeck, age 81, of Amboy and formerly of Elwood, passed away at his daughters residence on Monday, December 24, 2018, surrounded by his loving family after an extended illness.  Jim was born in Elwood, IN on March 25, 1937, to the late Joseph and Naomi (Smith) Hardebeck. Jim retired from General Cage and was formerly employed at Ex-Cello Corp., Switzer and Indiana Gear Works.  Jim proudly served his country with  the U.S. Navy reserves. Jim enjoyed the outdoors...