Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home : Elwood, Indiana (IN) (2024)

Corey C. May

Funeral Director

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Owner / Licensed Funeral Director / President of the Corporation

* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community

Sonya L. May

Planning & Monuments

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Owner / Secretary-Treasurer of the Corporation

C. Hope Fred

Funeral Home Manager

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Lifelong resident of Elwood and active in the community

* 2013 Honors Graduate and Salutatorian of Elwood High School

* Honors Graduate of Ivy Tech College of Mortuary Science

* Indiana Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer

* Accomplished athlete in various school sports

* Enjoys staying active in distance running and physical fitness

* Basketball & Track Coach for Elwood and Frankton Schools

* Member of Elwood Tri-Kappa Sorority

* Member of the Madison County Funeral Directors Association

* Enjoys spending time with her beloved pets, "Zoey Woey" & "Binx Everett"

* Daughter of Rob and Roxie (Clark) Fred

Nicholas "Nick" Smith

Facility Manager

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Lifelong resident of Elwood and son of David and Debbie (Croy) Smith

* 1994 Graduate of Elwood Community High School; played football; member of the Panther Band; Elwood Swim Team

* Attended Ivy Tech College for E.M.T. Certification with Associates Degree in Emergency Medical Science

* Licensed E.M.T. for 25 years and formerly employed at I.U. Health / Tipton Hospital

* Member of White River Christian Church

* Part-time E.M.T. with Lifeline Critical Care Transport & Ambulance Service

* Avid sports fan of Baseball, Football, College and High School Basketball

* Married to Tina (Condon) Smith and father of three sons, Michael Smith, Blake Smith, and Austin Smith

Angie D. Haymaker

Family Care Assistant

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Lifelong resident of Elwood

* Honors graduate of Elwood Community High School; Cheerleader, Tennis, and Softball player

* Attended Ball State University / Graduate of Ball Memorial School of Radiologic Technology

* X-Ray Technologist with Elwood (Community) Family Practice for 10 years

* Mammography Technologist at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital for 18 years

* Lived in Key West, Florida for 3 years and worked as Drug Court Lab Manager for a State of Florida Circuit Court

* Member of ASRT & AART Radiology Associations

* Formerly attended First United Methodist Church in Elwood

* Enjoys Running, Walking, and Physical Fitness

* Mother of two children - Jordan Overdorf and Elizabeth Overdorf; expectant grandmother in 2023

* Daughter of David Morrow and the late Debbie (Jones) Morrow

Linda S. Eaton

Funeral Home Assistant

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

Connie J. Green

Funeral Home Assistant

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Phone: (765) 552-6612

* Lifelong resident of the Elwood community

* Graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School in Class of 1970

* Active member and cantor of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Elwood

* Retired loan officer and branch assistant from Madison County Federal Credit Union in Elwood after 26 years

* Past-President and member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority, Elwood Beta Chapter

* Married to Dennis Green for over 48 years; mother of 2 children - Matt and Amy; grandmother; and great-grandmother

David E. Morrow

Funeral Home Assistant

Charles "Chuck" Bell

Funeral Home Assistant

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* Lifelong resident of Elwood and Tipton County

* Graduate of Elwood Community High School

* Veteran of the U.S. Army

* Tax Analyst for the Indiana Department of Revenue

* Active member of Rock Prairie Church in Tipton; former team member for both Heartland and Hamilton County Great Banquet programs

* Celebrant and Certified in Ministry to officiate life celebrations and wedding ceremonies

* Enjoys weightlifting and is active in competitive power lifting

* Father of two children, Chris and Madelyn

Isaac Capshaw

Facility Assistant

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* Lifelong resident of Elwood

* Student at Elwood Junior / Senior High School

* Active member of East Main Street Christian Church

* Active in sports at Elwood High School including Cross-Country, Basketball, and Swimming

* Eldest son of Amanda Miller and the late Pastor Benjamin Capshaw; brother of Noah Capshaw

Wayne C. Mosbaugh

In Memory (1944 - 2022)

Wayne Mosbaugh joined the staff of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home in 1963 following a large expansion of the funeral home facility. Wayne was a native of the Aroma community just south of Elwood and was a graduate of Walnut Grove High School and Indiana College of Mortuary Science. He became a licensed funeral director and E.M.T. serving thousands of local families in their greatest time of need. Wayne assisted in the daily management of the funeral home, funeral arrangements, pre-arrangements, and facility maintenance. He grew up in and remain affiliated with the Aroma United Methodist Church throughout his life. Wayne was a devoted member of the Elwood Elks Lodge #368 and the Madison County Funeral Directors Association where he attended regular meetings with his colleagues. He was the life of the party wherever he went, and he never knew a stranger. Wayne was the father of Dwayne Mosbaugh and the late Brett Mosbaugh; and grandfather of several grandchildren. Wayne's spirit lives on in the daily operations of the funeral home which he was so influential in managing for so many years.

Charles J. Copher

In Memory (1930 - 2013)

Charles J. "Chuck" Copher was the former owner of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home, along with his beloved wife, Roberta "Bobbie" Copher. Chuck was a lifelong resident of the Elwood community, and grew up in the family residence right above the funeral home. Chuck was a 1948 graduate of Wendell L. Willkie High School, and later served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After college, he became a licensed funeral director and worked alongside his brother, Phil Copher for many years. He and his wife were longtime members of East Main Street Christian Church; and he was a member of the Elwood Elks Lodge, the American Legion, and the Elwood Kiwanis Club. Chuck is highly respected for the dedication he had for the Elwood Community through many years of both Ambulance Service and Funeral Service for local residents in their time of need. He was also well-known for his unique antique car collection; and for his love of plowing snow for many years in his vintage Ford Bronco. He is survived by his two children - Tom Copher and Jane Copher. Chuck will always be remembered for personally selecting the successors of Copher & Fesler Funeral home - Corey & Sonya May, who purchased the funeral home in late 1998. Chuck passed away and joined his wife in Heaven on April 2, 2013.

Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher

In Memory (1930 - 2008)

Roberta J. "Bobbi" Copher was the beloved wife of Charles Copher, and was formerly the co-owner of the funeral home from 1984 to 1999. Roberta was a familiar face at the funeral home, and was instrumental in expanding the firm's pre-arrangement program as a licensed insurance agent. Roberta was well-known for being involved in every aspect of the family business as well as many community functions. She was an active member and past-president of the Delta Theta Tau Sorority, member of the Elwood Landon Guild for Mercy Hospital, and an avid "bridge" card player. Bobbi was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church. She passed away in 2008 after a series of health complications, but she is remembered with great admiration today by all who knew her.

J. Phil Copher

In Memory (1919 - 1984)

J. Phil Copher was the former co-owner of the funeral home until his death in 1984. Phil joined the family business upon the sudden death of his father, Everett Copher in 1944. Phil is remembered for his dedication to Copher & Fesler Funeral Home and his easy-going personality. He was involved in every aspect of the family business - including countless hours working in the funeral home ambulance service. He was very active in the Elwood community as a board member of the First Federal Bank and the Elwood Industrial Development Corporation. He was also an active member of the East Main Street Christian Church. He was married to Patricia (Turner) Copher, and father of two children - Mark and wife Janet (Williams) Copher and Lynn and husband Kevin Ischay.

Everett Copher

In Memory (1944)

Everett Copher was the founder of Copher & Fesler Funeral Home. Originally located in the downtown business district of Elwood, Everett started his funeral home in 1923. Later the business was moved to it's present location in the "Hupp" family home in the late 1920's. Although Everett was considered a farmer at this time, he sensed the need for a a new funeral home in the Elwood community, and ventured from his farming activities to begin his new business. Treating families with kindness and respect - regardless of finances - soon led to his overwhelming success in the funeral business. Everett was known for his generosity to families in need, and those families never forgot his kindness. Everett passed away suddenly in 1944 leaving his business to his wife, Dolly (Fesler) Copher and his eldest son - J. Phil Copher. Everett set in motion a legacy of dedication and caring for families in their time of need that continues to thrive at the funeral home today.