The Madison Courier

Barbara Joann (White) Aufenberg was called home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 3, 2022. She was surrounded by loved ones while in her bed at home, including her daughters Bethany & Lani, her two sisters, two nieces and her fur babies. It was a quick illness that claimed her, but it was full of love and a beautiful sight to behold in her final moment. Barbara was a staunch Republican who believed in making America great again. She enjoyed music & dancing and was always a favorite at any event. She had a kind heart that was open to all creatures great & small. Her gentle touch helped nurse back many a raccoon, opossum, rabbit, deer, squirrel, and birds of all sizes....

Tiki M. (O'Banion) Williams, age 51, passed away February 25, 2022. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Saturday, March 5 from 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, at Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN. She was the daughter of the late Louis C. O'Banion, III and Elizabeth (Payne) Fitzgerald. www.MemphisFuneralPoplar.com 901-725-0100

Roy Garland Pedigo, 83, of Madison, Indiana passed away at The Waters of Clifty Falls on February 12, 2022. Roy was born on April 9, 1938, in Warren County, Kentucky to Bonnie (Beard) and Garland Pedigo. Roy is a 1956 graduate of Rushville Consolidated High School. He studied mechanical engineering at the University of Cincinnati and Purdue University. After a short time at Rexnord Corporation in Madison, Roy spent the balance of his engineering career in the power generation industry starting with Marble Hill Generating Station near Hanover, Indiana. He went on to work on numerous power projects and the decommissioning of several Department of Defense and Department of Energy facilities...

SueAnn Anderson, age 83, of Dousman, Wisconsin, formerly of Madison, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, February 3, 2022. SueAnn is survived by her children Dale (Jean) Anderson, Holly (Kevin) Dankmeyer, Angela (John) Boesel, Carrie (Michael) Murdock; her grandchildren Neil (Lucy), Eileen (Jake), Rachel, Amber and Mya; her great grandchildren Zoey Ann, Raya Marie, Lula Anita, Tye Benton and many more family and friends. SueAnn is preceded in death by her parents John and Ida Horton and her husband Norman Anderson. Services for SueAnn will be held on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 5:00PM at Ewald Chapel in Three Pillars (375 State Road 67, Dousman). A memorial...

Charles W. Weber, 66, of Pendleton, passed away on November 28, 2021, at his residence. He was born on September 14, 1955, in Scottsburg, IN to the late George Weber and Ella June (Bruce) Hayden. Charlie worked at White's Ace Hardware as a Helpful Hardware Man, later he worked for Connor Prairie where he cared for draft horses and drove wagons as a tour guide and interpreter. He finally began his own landscaping company, C.W. Weber Company. He was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed farming, reading, anything circus related, draft horses, elephants, and the Indiana State Fair. Charlie is survived by the love...

Robert E. Snodgrass, 91, of Greenwood, IN passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021. He was born at home in Indianapolis on February 27, 1930, and grew up on the west side of Indianapolis. After graduating from Washington High School in 1948, he enrolled at Indiana University. In 1952 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anatomy and Physiology and a Doctor of Medicine degree in 1955. He then served an internship at the old Marion County General Hospital. He then entered the U.S. Army as a captain in the Medical Corps. He spent two years in Taiwan assigned as a member of the unique Military Assistance Group to the Republic of Free China. He enjoyed this important assignment very much. On...

Dennis R. Duke was born to Donald Duke & Carol (Duke) Stout in Madison, IN January 3, 1958. He attended schools there and graduated in 1976; where he played basketball and baseball all four years and was awarded the best all-around athlete that year. He attended college in South Florida and was then employed several years as Manager of drug stores in Indiana. Most recently he was employed at the Jay C Store in Edinburgh where he lived. He was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed listening to Christian music. He is survived by children, Sean Duke of Bedford; ,daughter, Kayla (Terry) Ross of Orleans, IN; mother and step-father Carol and Al Stout of Taylorsville, IN; ,sister, Candice Orem...

Janet Louise (Bell) Bettler, 81, formerly of Greenfield, passed away at King's Daughters' Hospital on October 5, 2021 in Madison, IN. She was born on April 14, 1940, to Richard Mahlon and Eleanor Pauline (Kelsey) Bell. Janet is a 1958 graduate of Richmond High School. She earned her bachelor's degree at Hanover College and her master's degree at Indiana University. Janet worked as a French teacher at Greenfield-Central High School from 1974 until her retirement in 2003. While teaching, she regularly took students to France and other countries in Europe. Janet also played the organ at Greenfield Christian Church for many years. She enjoyed cooking and baking one of her trademark...

Mr. John Richey, 74, of Seymour, passed away on October 4, 2021 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. He was born in 1946, son of the late James and Helen Colbert Richey in Seymour. John proudly served his country in the United States Army, including in the Vietnam War. He married Donna Shelton in 1969, and she survives. John was an active member of Second United Methodist Church of North Vernon. He was also a Mason and highly active with the Masonic Lodges and Temples. He was the past Potentate of Tyre, Temple 129 of Columbus, Indiana, Deputy of Oasis, past Commander in Chief of Malta Consistory 34, past Master of Golden Crown Lodge #34 in Columbus, Indiana, Chairman of Benevolence...

Susan Kay Closser (Gardner) was born November 11, 1955 in Norfolk, Virginia to Robert and Carolyn Gardner. Susie passed away on September 12, 2021 at the age of 65 in Shelbyville, Indiana after a courageous battle with cancer. Surrounded by her loved ones who will honor her memory by living their lives to the fullest and always remembering the amazing sister, wife, mom, and grandma she was. Susie married Jerry Lee Closser on June 25, 1977. They had 5 children Andrew Joel married to Cindy Closser, Erin Rene married to Michael Arnold, Katelyn Louise married to Mitchell Lee, Jesse Jayne Closser, Samantha Closser (deceased) Susie and Jerry will have eight grandchildren; Elena Marisol Closser...

Tom Buchanan, 59, of Carrollton, Kentucky passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 in Dayton, Ohio Born November 2, 1961 in Scottsburg, IN, he was the son of the late Jim and Margaret Jane (Nalley) Buchanan. Tom was an Austin Police Commissioner, a member of Knights of Columbus, and he was a member of the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and served on the Parish Council. He worked for many years as the manager of the Austin High School Dollars for Scholars and Carroll County High School Food Pantry. Tom loved the outdoors, hunting, and playing with the horses and goats. Tom worked in various kinds of jobs throughout his life, but he finally found his true calling as a special...

Monaei Lee (Englehardt) Perry passed from this world August 28 at 11:42 a.m. She had been residing at Elmcroft of Northridge Assisted Living Center in Raleigh, NC since March 2021. Born June 30, 1936 in North Vernon, IN, most of her school years were spent in Seymour, IN where her father was a high school basketball Coach and Jr. High administrator. Lovingly known as "Babe" she excelled in cheerleading, diving as well as her scholastic pursuits. After high school Monaei attended MacMurray Women's College in Jacksonville, IL. Monaei loved basketball coming from a basketball family. She married Max Lee Perry Sr. in August of 1957. Max's college basketball career would take Monaei to...

Dillon W. Burgan, age 29, of Madison, passed away Tuesday, August 3 in Salem. Dillon was born December 26, 1991 in Salem the son of Thomas A. Burgan and Paula Taylor Blair. He described himself as a self-made man. He is survived by his mother and step-father: Paula and Tommy Blair of Madison, two sisters: Whitley and Megan Burgan both of Salem, three step-sisters: Tera Mull, Sara Jo Burgan, and Lacey Burgan all of Salem, his grandmother: Kathy Taylor of Madison, two nephews: Mason C. Berry and Wyatt R. Pyles and one niece: Penelope Berry. He was preceded in death by his father: Thomas Burgan and grandparents: Ford Taylor III, Woody and Polly Burgan. A Celebration of Life...

Donald S. O'Nan, 83, of Memphis, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021.He was preceded in death by his parents, Lucille and Thurman P. O'Nan. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jacqueline B. O'Nan, four sons, Ryan Scott O'Nan (Margie), Bryan Steven O'Nan (Karen), Gary Allan O'Nan and Barry Dean O'Nan (Natalie), six grandchildren, Tara Bowling (Brad), Brooke Johnson (Thor), Brittany Lynch (Casey), Travis Reddick, Clayton O'Nan and Lindsey Lunsford, and eleven great-grandchildren, Kattlynn Bowling, Braden Bowling, Coleson Bowling, Hayden Sprague, Charlie Johnson, Carter Lynch, Jackson Lynch, Courtney O'Nan, Bridgett O'Nan, Ethan O'Nan and Darcy O'Nan and six great great grandchildren....

Albert Bastean, age 89, of Adams Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021, at home surrounded by his family. Friends and family are invited to attend a celebration of life at a later date. For those wishing to send an expression of sympathy, his family suggests memorials to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.

Betty Jean Graves, 88, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Hope, Indiana. Betty was born August 25, 1932 in Jefferson County, Indiana to parents Evie and Elsie Aldridge. She was a long-time member of Memorial Baptist Church where she also taught Sunday school and sang in the church Choir. Betty worked at McDowell Adult Education as a bookstore aide and retired after 19 years of employment. She was an avid reader and loved walking and playing Euchre. Betty is survived by four daughters, Beverly Hamilton, Doreen Graves, Linda Graves, and Brenda (Sherri Dudley) Graves; two sons, Lynn (Sherry) Graves and Anthony Graves; ten grandchildren, Gail Stevenson...

66, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away July 7, 2021. He was born May 17, 1955 in Madison, IN, to the late Harold and Anna Jo Wells. Jim was a graduate of Madison Consolidated High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree and Masters Degree from Western Kentucky University. Jim married Susan G. Mather, and was the owner/operator of Indiana Timber & Tie for over 10 years. He was a member of the National Hardwood Lumber Association and was also a Mason. Jim enjoyed baseball and coached several Fall travel teams. Jim is survived by his loving wife, Susan G. Wells; sons, Taylor (Amanda) and Anthony Wells; adopted daughter, Mia Sulaiman; beloved aunt, Patricia Buchanan; sister,...

William (Bill) Edward Konkle, 92, of Greensburg passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021 in Greensburg. He was born on June 23, 1928 in Canaan, Indiana to Hanley and Laura (Ralston) Konkle. He was a 1947 graduate of Central High School in Jefferson County. Bill married Mary A. Stevenson on November 16, 1947 and their enduring marriage of 73 years is a sterling example of the institution. Bill started as a farmer in Jefferson County and worked at the Jefferson Proving Grounds before moving to Greensburg in 1960. Bill worked for Bohn Aluminum from 1960 until his retirement in 1992. Never one to stay still, Bill continued to work in a variety of jobs around town including for Acra's Dealership and...

Tamara "Tammy" Ann (Dunlevy) Green, age 72, of Franklin passed away on May 5, 2021. She was born on February 24, 1949, in Lafayette to her beloved parents, Ralph and Alta (Howser) Dunlevy. Tammy and her sister, Melinda, were raised in Hanover, Indiana, until the family moved to New Jersey when she was 14 years old. She graduated from Chatham Township High School in 1967. She would return to her cherished Hanover to attend Hanover College, where she met the love of her life on orientation day, James Roy (Jim, J.R.) Green. She and Jim continued to date throughout college and were married on April 24, 1971. Tammy graduated from Hanover College in 1971 with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary...

Glenn King, 93, of Lexington, died on April 20, 2021. Arrangements can be found at: collinsfuneralhome.net

Dennis Lawrence Morris, 80, of Charlestown, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 18, 2021 Funeral Service: 2:00 pm Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Austin, Indiana Visitation will be 4 to 8 pm Monday and after 11 am Tuesday at Buchanan Funeral Home. Burial will be at Wesley Chapel Cemetery Austin, Indiana.