Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Ashley Hostetler
Aug 2, 2024
Ashley will be missed tremendously by her family. She was the best “mouser” ever. She survived parvo as a puppy. She was the hardiest dog ever.
She loved to bark and did it quite often. She always had to have the last bark. She hated to be picked up and did...
Sandra "Sandy" L. Chandler
Jul 29, 2024
Sandra "Sandy" L. Chandler 83, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on July 29, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health Care where she had been a resident since 2021.
Sandy was born on March 2, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana, daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Treon) Duncan. She married Charles T. "Chief" Chandler Sr. on June...
Chuck Duke
Jul 28, 2024
Charles E. Duke, 61, born December 4, 1962, passed away on July 28, 2024, at Marion Health. Chuck, a 1981 Mississinewa High School graduate and Army veteran, dedicated his talents as a journeyman electrician at General Motors for many years. His passion for photography led to owning studios, capturing moments for radio stations, and even exhibiting at the Rock...
Carol Elaine Berry
Jul 26, 2024
Carol Elaine Berry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and devoted teacher, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.
Born on May 29, 1953, in Marion, Indiana. Elaine grew up in a loving farm household with her parents and sisters. She attended Oak Hill High...
Tina L. Higginbotham
Jul 24, 2024
Tina L. Higginbotham, 61, of Fairmount, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Marion Health after a long battle with lung cancer.
Tina was born in San Bernardino, CA on February 13, 1963, daughter of the late Dana Lee Stevens and the late Mona (McGee) Cripe. Tina attended Marion School and most recently worked at Village Pantry and...
Timothy Jay Burkholder
Jul 24, 2024
Dr. Timothy Jay Burkholder passed away on July 24th, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. at the age of 83 in Jackson, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.
Tim was born on January 15, 1941 in Smithville, OH. He was the son of Virgil and Margaret Burkholder. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and...
Roberta J Hoheimer
Jul 20, 2024
Roberta Hoheimer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2024 at the age of 89. Her passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
She was born on December 28, 1934 to the late Robert and Bonnie (Vetor)...
Brian L. "Shortround" Marcum
Jul 17, 2024
Brian L. "Shortround" Marcum, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born on March 21, 1971, to Linda (Marcum) Gerstorff, in Marion. Brian graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1989. He was a proud member of the Iron Workers Union Local 147.
Brian's love for the great outdoors and...
John F. Carpenter
Jul 16, 2024
John F. Carpenter, 93, of Fairmount, died on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.
John was born on November 1, 1930, son of the late Martin C. Carpenter and Marcille Owens Carpenter Weaver. John graduated from Summitville High School in 1948 where he was an athlete competing in basketball, and baseball....
Sam Francis
Jul 14, 2024
Harrison S. "Sam" Francis, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. Born on January 30, 1933, in Knott County, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Harrison, Sr. and Reanie Francis. Sam graduated from Milan High School, class of 1951, and then proudly served in the Army from 1953...
Betty May Gibson
Jul 13, 2024
Betty May Gibson, 89 of Upland passed away Saturday, July 13th 2024 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie IN.
She was born January 1st 1935 to the late David and Elsie May Buteau in Marion Indiana making her the first New Years baby born in Grant County that year. She spent most of her childhood years in Marion...
Bobby First
Jul 13, 2024
Robert J. "Bobby" First Jr., a beloved member of the Fairmount community, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Marion, IN, on September 23, 1959, the late Robert J. First Sr. and Ruth Ann (Miller) Line. Bobby was known for his friendly nature and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in...
Carolyn Lou Ross
Jul 9, 2024
Carolyn Lou Ross, of Upland Indiana, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Carolyn was born on Friday September 3, 1937, in Gas City Indiana. She was the 10th of 12 children to the marriage of Oren H. and Hester (Weaver) Williams.
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Michael Stevens
Jul 6, 2024
Michael (Mike) Gail Stevens 76 passed away at Jonesboro Rehabilitation Center, Jonesboro, GA.; July 6, 2024 after a short illness. He was born to the late Lawrence (Steve) D Stevens and Lana Lou (Everhart) Pulaski; November 12, 1947; Marion, IN. He Married Iva Dianne (Lowe) Hudson on January 9, 1970. She passed March 15, 2024.
Mike attended Mississinewa High...
Robert "Bob" Davenport
Jul 3, 2024
Coach Bob Davenport, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Upland, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born on April 30, 1933, in Oakley, Kansas, to the late George and Rosie (Bunch) Davenport. Bob led an impactful life marked by his dedication to serving Christ, to coaching, and to public speaking.
Bob's journey began at UCLA, where he excelled...
Coach Bob Davenport
Jul 3, 2024
Coach Bob Davenport, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Upland, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born on April 30, 1933, in Oakley, Kansas, to the late George and Rosie (Bunch) Davenport. Bob led an impactful life marked by his dedication to serving Christ, to coaching, and to public speaking.
Bob's journey began at...
Cindy Lou Rice
Jul 3, 2024
Cindy Lou (Rumple) Rice, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Muncie. Cindy was born on January 26, 1959, in Marion, to the late E. Gene and Gladys Joan (Spencer) Rumple. She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1976. Cindy was an HR specialist at the VA Medical Center for 19 years. She was a member of...
Michael D. Parker
Jun 30, 2024
Michael D. Parker, 76, passed away on June 30, 2024 in Indianapolis. He was born on November 1, 1947 to the late Albert and Helen (Dellinger) Parker in Elwood, Indiana. He was a graduate of Wendell L. Willkie class of 1965 in Elwood, Indiana. After high school he enlisted in the United States Army, where he served in Korea...
Linda B. Camacho
Jun 24, 2024
Linda B. Camacho, 82, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024, in Jonesboro, surrounded by her family, and went in peace. Linda was a fighter and battled cancer on three different occasions. Linda was born on March 2, 1942, in Converse, to the late Dwight Miller and Mabel (White) Miller-Strayer. She attended Converse High School and then earned her...
Eileene Bridgeman
Jun 22, 2024
Eileene (Crose) Bridgeman, 82, of Gas City, passed away at 4:16 p.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Wharton, West Virginia, on May 9, 1942, to Homer and Agnes Crose.
Eileene attended Muncie Central High School and enjoyed playing volleyball for the Wildcats. She married...
