Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Julia Collins
Sep 8, 2025
Julia Mae CollinsNovember 2, 1935 - September 8, 2025
Julia Mae Collins, age 89, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1935, to the late Harold and Lucile (Owen) Stevens and was a proud graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1953. She later went on...
Hiram Maggard
Sep 7, 2025
Hiram W. "Bill" Maggard, 71, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Bill was born on August 5, 1954, in Harlan, Kentucky, to the late Paul Sr. and Joyce (Cavins) Maggard. He attended Madison Grant High School and went on to serve his country in the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany....
Norma Morris
Sep 3, 2025
Norma Jean Morris entered the eternal presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at 07:59 a.m. at IU Health Ball Memorial hospital after an extended illness. Norma was born on September 14, 1940, in Aultsville, Ontario, Canada, to Ethel (Canough) and Hugh Gillard. Norma was one of nine children: Bruce (Ruth) Gillard, Donald (Elizabeth)...
Nathan Eakins
Sep 2, 2025
Nathan O. "Nate" Eakins, 80, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, in Jonesboro. Nate was born in Gas City, on October 1, 1944, to the late Charles and Beulah (Garner) Eakins.
He was a devoted family man known for his steadfast determination, generosity, and a unique sense of humor that brought joy to those around him.Nate attended Mississinewa Schools...
Richie Pena
Aug 29, 2025
Richie Peña, 20, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 29, 2025 in Surprise, AZ. He was a resident of Goodyear, AZ. Richie was born on December 4, 2004 in Marion, Indiana to Tiffany and Ricardo Peña.
Richie was a joy to be around. He loved to laugh, wrestle, cook, and write music. His personality and smile would light up any room...
Mary Marine
Aug 28, 2025
Mary "Louise" (Bruner) Marine, 90, formerly of Elwood, died peacefully Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Colonial Oaks Health Care in Marion.
Louise was born May 14, 1935 to Richard and Chloie (Street) Bruner in Rigdon, Indiana. She attended Antioch School, a one room, one teacher school house for 8 grades. Louise graduated from Fairmount High School in 1953. She married...
Charles Haisley
Aug 27, 2025
Charles Allen Haisley, 86, died peacefully at home on August 27, 2025.
Charles was born on April 11, 1939 to Burr and Anna (Holloway) Haisley, on their family farm near Fairmount. On November 2, 1957 he married Ethel (Robbins) Haisley. She survives with their children Cindy (David) Long, Greentown, Van (Patty) , Jeff (Jenny), Neil (Velvet) Haisley, all of Fairmount;...
Cher'ie Bishir
Aug 26, 2025
Cher'ie T. Bishir, 47, passed away on August 26, 2025, at Marion Health.
Cher'ie was born on April 12, 1978, in Marion, Indiana, to James Bishir and Tamara Rosley. She attended Mississinewa High School and Chapel Heights Academy.
Cher'ie worked at Carey Services as a team lead, where she found joy in helping others. She had a passion for drawing...
Connie Stewart
Aug 26, 2025
Connie R. Stewart, 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Connie was born on July 3, 1948, in Marion, to the late Walter and Norine (Moore) Davis. Connie graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966 and spent many fulfilling years as a manager at Village Pantry and Circle K in Marion and Upland.
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George "Butch" Porter
Aug 25, 2025
George "Butch" Porter, 81 of Wingate, North Carolina, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, surrounded by his wife and children.
George was the son of the late Ralph Henry and Alice Rebecca Porter of Upland, where he grew up.
He graduated from Jefferson High School and worked in the glass container industry for...
Patricia Williams
Aug 24, 2025
Patricia L. Williams, 94, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at her home.
Pat was born on August 30, 1930, in Summitville, Indiana, to the late Joseph Webster and Sarah (Forest) Webster. She graduated from Fairmount High School with the class of 1948. On July 5, 1952 she married William H. Williams. He preceded her in...
Joyce Kimes
Aug 22, 2025
Joyce DeLee (Stitt) Kimes, 91, was called to her heavenly home on Friday, August 22, 2025. She was born on April 28, 1934, in Fairmount, Indiana, to the late Altus and Thelma (Retz) Stitt.
Joyce graduated from Fairmount High School in 1952 and, that same year, married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life, Charles Leonard Kimes,...
Florence Craw
Aug 18, 2025
Florence E. Craw, 97, passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Florence was born in Muncie, Indiana on January 13, 1928, daughter of the late Lynn K. Hall and Esther Wright Hall Jackson, and was raised by her grandparents, Wilber Lynn and Lizzie Wright. Florence graduated from Gaston High School in 1946 and attended Marion...
Kailyn Howard
Aug 17, 2025
Kailyn Celesta Howard, 14, met Jesus on Sunday, August 17, 2025. Her time with us was short, but the impact she made will be long-lasting.
Kailyn was born October 29, 2010 to Stephanie (Mitchener) Howard (Fort Wayne) and Andrew Howard (Huntertown).
Kailyn was a freshman at Carroll High School and a proud member of the Charger Pride Marching Band. Kailyn played the...
Drew Weesner
Aug 15, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Drew A. Weesner, who left us on August 15, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on November 13, 1985, to the late Thomas (Jeff) Weesner and Mychele (Crum) Monks, Drew was a vibrant soul whose laughter echoed in the hearts of all who knew him. Drew was a 2004 graduate of...
Charles Dingus
Aug 12, 2025
Heaven gained an angel on August 12, 2025, Charles P. Dingus, 76, passed away after a hard, long, and painful battle to cancer, he was surrounded by his family. Charles was born in Norton, VA, to the late Charles and Arkie (Clark) Dingus, on June 6, 1949. He was a very hard and loyal worker, he worked at Active Products...
Evon Bragg
Aug 11, 2025
Evon Bragg, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025 at Wyndmoor where she resided. She was born in Marion, IN on July 8,1946 to the late Evan Bragg Sr. and Catherine (Blankenship) Bragg.
She retired from Foster Forbes 1994-1995. Evon also worked at American Woodmark for 5 years.
Evon is survived by her daughter,Tina Wallen; son Kyle Wallen; brother Evan...
Connie Oyler
Aug 9, 2025
Connie Jo Oyler, age 72, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on May 27, 1953, in Portland, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Patricia Howell. Connie was a proud graduate of Madison-Grant High School, Class of 1971.Connie served as an Educational Assistant at Marion Community Schools,...
Shawn Donovan
Aug 8, 2025
Shawn M. Donovan, 47, of Fairmount, entered eternity on Friday, August8, 2025, at IU Ball Memorial surrounded by his family after a brief illness.Shawn was born on October 27, 1977 in Marion, Indiana, son of Herb andLory (Strasser) Collier. He attended Madison-Grant High School. Hemarried Abigail M. Meyers on July 21, 2001 at Lighthouse Assembly.Shawn was a fork lift driver...
