All Obituaries

Michael Gerard Stika, age 68, of Madison, Indiana, and son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hruska) Stika, Sr., was born February 7, 1955, in Cresco, Iowa. He attended Holy Trinity Catholic Elementary School and Crestwood High School in Cresco, IA. He was united in matrimony to the former Yvonne Todd on July 31, 2015 in Fishers, Indiana. He retired from farming. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus in Iowa, and member of Holy Spirit Trinity Catholic Church and Prince of Peace...

Jewell "Judy" Ortiz, 75, of Madison, Indiana, and daughter of the late Earl and Sara (Webb) Willett, was born March 2, 1947, in Madison, Indiana. She was united in matrimony to Carmelo "Chico" Ortiz Santiago. She was a housekeeper for the Hillside Inn and President Madison Hotel. She was a great mother and grandmother. Mrs. Ortiz passed away February 25, 2023 at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. Her life will be cherished by her children: Lisa Ortiz of Madison and...

Mr. Ralph L. Higgins, age 92, of Madison, Indiana, and the son of the late Lawrence and Edith Faye (Sailor) Higgins, was born September 22, 1930, in Switzerland County, Indiana. He was raised in Switzerland County, and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1951 until he was honorably discharged in November of 1953. On November 20, 1961, he was united in marriage to the former Beverly L. Morris, and they were blessed with four children. He worked at Grote Manufacturing for...

Mr. Emmett A. Snook, age 81, of Madison, Indiana, and the son of the late Rufus and Novella (Downey) Snook, was born on February 4, 1942, at home in Kentucky. He was united in marriage to the former Evelyn Carnine on December 20, 1961 in Trimble County, Kentucky. He farmed until 1973 and worked at the former Armor Metal until his retirement in 2007. Emmett enjoyed vegetable gardening, fishing, hunting, going to flea markets and yard sales, and spending time with family, friends and...

Miss Penny J. Booth, age 56, of Madison, Indiana, and the daughter of the late Howard "Jack" and Mary (Espich) Booth, was born on September 23, 1966, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching football and NASCAR, and listening to music as loud as the law would allow! Miss Booth passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at The Waters of Clifty Falls in Madison. Her life will be cherished by her sister: Jackie Booth, of Fort Wayne; her niece: Alissa; her nephews:...

Jill A. Davenport, age 54, of Milton, Kentucky, and the daughter of the late Billy L. and Frieda (McHaffey) Edwards, was born on August 21, 1968, in Shelbyville, Indiana. She was a 1986 graduate of Bloomington North High School and went on to obtain a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from Indiana University. On July 1, 2009, she was united in marriage to Eugene Franklin "Gene" Davenport in Brownstown, Indiana. She was the owner of Shelter Insurance in Seymour, Indiana, where...

James R. Hedges, age 77, of Milton, Kentucky, and son of the late Emmett and Norma (Samples) Hedges, was born March 14, 1945, in Shelby County, Kentucky. He was united in matrimony to the former Sandra (Banta) Hall on April 22, 2010 in Jamestown, Tennessee. He was a Contractor and owner of JR Hedges Enterprises and owned and operator of the former J & L Supply in Carrolllton, Kentucky. He was a former member of the Carrollton Moose Lodge, Carrollton American Legion, and Madison Elks...

Raymond D. McFadden, age 82, of Vevay, Indiana, formerly of Anderson, Indiana, and the son of the late Clarence and Dorothy (Lietcher) McFadden, was born on June 1, 1940, in Anderson. He retired after serving as a firefighter for the Anderson Fire Department for 30 years. In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing and playing table shuffleboard, and was a former member of the American Legion in Madison and Patriot, and AMVETS. Mr. McFadden passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at the Norton...

Shawn A. Beach, age 47, of Madison, Indiana, and the son of the late Fred and Geraldene (Maybrier) Beach, was born on October 29, 1975, in Dearborn County, Indiana. He graduated from Milan High School and later moved to Madison in 2012. On August 31, 2012, he was united in marriage to Anitra Beach in Madison. Most recently, he worked in Sanitation for the City of Madison and in maintenance for the Heritage Trail. He had previously worked as an operator and welder at Arvin Sango, Inc., was a...

Kathryn C. Larimore, age 87, of Orlando, Florida, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1935 in Madison, Indiana to Kiefer and Flora Glore. She married the love of her life, John Kleckner Larimore in March of 1955, who preceded her passing in 1968. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Dallas Cowboys have lost one their most fervent fans. Kathryn was a loving and caring mother to her three children: Jeffrey K. Larimore, Barbara Jo Larimore, and John Cleo...