Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
John W. Shinn
Dec 27, 2023
John W. Shinn 91, passed away on December 27, 2023 at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion. A pillar of our community, John was a devoted husband, a loving father, a doting grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. John was born on August 28, 1932, in Sweetser, Indiana to Frederick...
Ethel F. Roth
Dec 24, 2023
Ethel F. Roth, 92, formerly of Grant County, IN, died December 24, 2023, at her daughter's home in Erie, Colorado. She entered the final stage of her life at peace.
Ethel was born November 21, 1931, to the late Fred and Georgia (Gaddis) Thomas of Fairmount, IN.  She was a graduate of Fairmount High School's...
Clayton Patrick Anderson
Dec 21, 2023
Clayton Patrick Anderson, 27, passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis following a reoccurring illness.
Clay was always ready to sacrifice for family and friends. He was a giver to the end, as an organ donor, he was able to save another life through his donation.
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Albert M. Gerstorff
Dec 19, 2023
Albert M. Gerstorff, 79, of Fairmount, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Albert was born on August 12, 1944, in Marion, to the late Fred and Ivy (Jackson) Gerstorff. He married the love of his life Patricia (Moore) Gerstorff on May 14, 1966, she preceded him in death on May 11, 2023. Albert retired from Essex's after 30...
Richard L. Elliott
Dec 19, 2023
Richard Leroy "Dick" Elliott, 73, of Upland died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at University Nursing Center, after a battle with cancer.
He was born June 19, 1950, to the late Robert and Ruby Elliott, and lived much of his life in Hartford City before becoming a permanent resident of Upland. Richard enjoyed fishing, yard work,...
Mary M. Brown
Dec 17, 2023
Mary Brown, 67, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Mary was born on May 11, 1956, to the late Thomas and Helen Steelman. She graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked for the Laborer's Union #1112 for 22 years. She married James Brown in August of 2000 and he survives...
Mineva J. Floyd
Dec 16, 2023
Mineva J. Floyd, 89 passed away in her home Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born June 18, 1934, in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana to the late Bill and Gertrude Reece. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1952. She married the late Ron Floyd in 1979. She retired in 1997 after 31 years as a secretary for Eastbrook...
Willie Jysaiha Oxendine
Dec 15, 2023
Willie Jysaiha Oxendine passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 18 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 14, 2005 in Marion, Indiana to Willie "Justin" Oxendine and Angel Timmons. Willie attended school at Marion High School where he was involved in football and basketball.
Willie had the personality...
Frederick A. Ford
Dec 13, 2023
Frederick A. Ford, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Fred was born on July 11, 1943, to the late Alvin and Madeline Ford. He was born and raised in Fowlerton, Indiana, and graduated from Fairmount High School. He worked as a K9 police officer for the Fairmount Police Department, and was...
Jeanne E. Cain
Dec 12, 2023
Jeanne E. Cain, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Jeanne was born on March 28, 1925, to the late Waldo and Hazel Lockwood. She graduated from Macy High School in 1943, and then worked for REMC Electric Company. On December 27, 1947, she married Ralph Cain and he preceded her in death in January of 2007. After...
Mescal "Rose" Weigand
Dec 10, 2023
The world lost a beautiful angel when Mescal Rose (Powell) Weigand, 64, passed away on Sunday evening, December 10th, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Born on October 22nd,1959 to the late Henry F. and Mescal R. Powell, Rose was the kindest, most wonderful, selfless wife and mother.
After graduating from Madison-Grant High...
Robert F. Geimer
Dec 8, 2023
Robert F. Geimer, 84, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Robert was born on December 13, 1938, to the late Paul Geimer and Virginia McCord. He graduated from Gaston High School in 1956, and then attended Ball State University. He did his apprenticeship at Fisher Body, and then moved...
Harlan A. Haisley
Dec 8, 2023
Harlan A. Haisley, 87, of Fairmount, Indiana, died on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Marion Health in Marion, IN. He entered this world on June 3, 1936, in Fairmount, IN, born to Burr and Anna (Holloway) Haisley.
Harlan attended Fairmount High School and Purdue University. He married Wanda Stanley on November 30, 1956, and she...
Steven Douglas Woodruff
Dec 6, 2023
Steven Douglas Woodruff, age 74, born June 26, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away December 6, 2023, due to medical complications... God decided it was time for him to come home to heaven. He was a 1967 graduate of Frankton High School and a 2003 graduate from Purdue University.
Steve worked 36 years as a skilled tradesman...
Patrick Jonas Keenan
Dec 6, 2023
Patrick J. Keenan, 64, died in Gas City on December 6, 2023.
He is survived by his wife, Julie Keenan, his siblings, and daughters.
At Pat's request, there will be no service.
If so inclined, please donate to the local animal shelter in lieu of flowers.
Joan Theurer
Dec 3, 2023
Marilyn "Joan" Theurer, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family at the age of 88.
Joan was born in Dunkirk, Indiana to George and Mary Evelyn (Dayton) Wise.
She graduated from Dunkirk High School. On April 24, 1954 she married her high school sweetheart, Jack Theurer....
David L Kendall
Dec 2, 2023
David L. Kendall Jr., 49 passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 8:45 A.M. at
Franciscan Health in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born to David and Janice (Dyer) Kendall on March 23, 1974 in Marion, Indiana.
After High School, David worked at Subway and security for Pinkerton Security. David was warm-hearted...
John Downam
Dec 1, 2023
John was born June 22, 1962 to the late Donald and Ellen Downam. He attended Eastbrook High School and Ivy Tech Community Community College.
In June 16, 1989 he married Maschelle Chapman, who preceded him in death on April 5, 2018. John enjoyed working on cars, camping, fishing, riding his Harley and four wheeler. He is survived...
Jerry Lynn Honeycutt
Dec 1, 2023
Jerry Lynn Honeycutt, age 68 of Marion, Indiana, born March 25, 1955 in Pineville, KY, passed away December 1, 2023 after a brief, but vicious, battle with cancer. He was a 1973 graduate of Greenville High School, in Greenville, Ohio.
Jerry served in the Air Force and later worked as an electrician at Borg Warner Automotive in...
Frank E. Brandon
Nov 29, 2023
Frank E Brandon, 77, of Fairmount, died, Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at Marion Health. Frank was born November 15, 1946 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Darrell W. and Laura Cleo (Devore) Brandon. He was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School and from Ball State University in 1972 with a Bachelor's degree in Business. Frank was employed...
