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Josephine Granlund, 85, of Anderson, IN, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL, passed away on November 10, 2021, in Anderson, IN. She was born on October 20, 1936, in Lafayette, IN, the daughter of Oakley and Mary Ellen Collyer Woods. Josephine loved gardening, walking, the beach, and was an avid reader. She also loved spending time with her dog "Rocky". In previous years she did custom upholstery work and then owned the commercial janitorial company G.E.O. Maintenance Services, Inc. She was preceded in death by her parents and James Granlund. Josephine is the loving mother of three children, Cherie Granlund (Dave), Anderson, IN, Todd Granlund (Trena), Plainfield, IL, and Richard Granlund...

Philip Noel Swank, 26, of Pendleton, passed away on May 2, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born on November 11, 1994, in Anderson, Indiana and resided most of his life in Pendleton. Philip graduated from Pendleton Heights High School in Pendleton, Indiana. He previously worked for Subway and Wendy's of Pendleton. He was a member of Madison Park Church of God, Anderson, Indiana. Philip was a very loving son. Philip enjoyed the outdoors, hiking, swimming and soccer. He also enjoyed playing ping pong, table games and reading. Philip is survived by his loving parents, Sheldon and Christine Swank; and brothers, Seth Swank, Mark (Becca) Swank, and David Swank. His nieces, Gracie and...

Douglas A. Wickersham, 67, of Pendleton, passed away on May 1, 2021, at Reid Hospital and Health Care Services Richmond, IN. He was born on January 24, 1954, in Anderson, Indiana to Robert and Naomi Wickersham. Doug graduated from Pendleton Heights High School and Indiana University. He had a very unique and blessed career with the Department of Natural Resources and greatly enjoyed his job. He served as a property manager at Mounds State Park, Indiana Dunes State Park, and Fort Harrison State Park, and retired in 2015. Doug was a wonderful father and a terrific grandfather. Family meant the world to Doug. He was also a life-long Cubs fan, even during the cursed years. He was...

Virginia P. Sutherland, 94, of Anderson, passed away on September 18, 2020 at the Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, IN. She was born on October 24, 1925 in Portland, Indiana Virginia graduated from Redkey High School and, went on to Manchester College where she received her BA. From Indiana, her path led her to Nashville, Tennessee to Scarritt College for Christian workers where she received her MA. After receiving her MA, Virginia decided to enter into service as a Christian missionary in Africa where she refined her craft of teaching. When she completed her service in Africa, she returned to the United States to begin a long career in teaching which span from Allen High School...