Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.

Nov 7, 2023

Martha Jane Sparks passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Marion Health. She was born in Spencer, Indiana on September 25, 1944 to the late Harry and Lois (Greenwood) Edwards. Martha attended school at Elwood High School where she graduated.

Martha retired from RCA in production. She married her love of her life, Dale E. Sparks in...

Nov 5, 2023

Donna Smith, age 97, passed on to her heavenly reward on November 5 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living (formerly York Place) in Marion. She was born to Claude and Mary Carey on December 25, 1925. She attended North Ward and Little Ridge Elementary and graduated from Fairmount High School in 1943. After graduation, she worked at the United States...

Nov 4, 2023

Marta Paulina "Paula" Monsalve Selby, 68, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, November 4, 2023 after a years-long battle with an illness.

Paula was born and raised in Linares, Chile on October 11, 1955, daughter of the late Arturo Osvaldo Monsalve Muñoz and Marta Elena Lucio Pradines. Her passion for music, along with her angelic voice led...

Nov 1, 2023

Robert E. Cassidy 76, passed away at home on November 1, 2023. He was born to Earl and Betty (Showen) Cassidy on May 22, 1947. After attending Marion High School, he went on to work at Custom Comfort Heating and Cooling and Beck Enterprises

Robert had a wide range of interests that made him special....

Oct 31, 2023

Michael "Mike" Gene Miller, 68, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Envive Healthcare of Hartford City. Mike was born on May 4, 1955, to the late Conrad Miller and Marie Miller, who survives. He married Diana DeShong on August 16, 2002, and she survives. Mike attended Mississinewa High School, then went on to work for Thompson Consumer...

Oct 30, 2023

Arthur Scott Hanes, 79, died October 30, 2023, at home with his wife and son by his

side after a short battle with heart failure. He had lived on the family farm his entire life,

moving from his parents' house to what had been his Grandparents' house where he

lived with his wife...

Oct 29, 2023

Shirley Ellen Canaday, 89, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 in Warren, Indiana. She was born to the late Harold and Betty (Kring) Ruhl on September 22, 1934. She graduated from Richmond High School in 1952 and attended nursing school at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. She married the love of her life, Phillip Canaday, on September...

Oct 28, 2023

Judith A. Raymer, 80, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Mason Health and Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Judy was born on August 21, 1943 in Hartford City, Indiana, daughter of the late Joseph and Dorothy (Rye) Bright. Judy attended Fairmount Schools and became a licensed beautician. She married the love of her...

Oct 27, 2023

Patricia L. Worrick, 86 passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare. She was born to John and Louise Helen (Nelson) Eastes on December 4, 1936, in Grant County. She graduated from Marion High School in 1954 and married Phillip Worrick Sr. on November 20, 1955, and he survives.

For 21 years, Patricia...

Oct 27, 2023

On Friday, October 27th, David Howard went to be with his Lord after a brief illness. David was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lorene Howard, who were married for 69 years. He was born in Lafontaine, Indiana, on October 9, 1933, to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Garrison) Howard. He graduated from...

Oct 24, 2023

Norman Lee White, 79, or sometimes known as NORM!, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at home, with his family by his side. Norm was born on February 12, 1944, to the late Norris and Edna White. He attended Jefferson High School and then joined the Army. While in the Army, he served in Germany. On June 15,...

Oct 22, 2023

The Lord called Charles N. "Chuck" Rhoades, 59, home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Chuck was born on March 26, 1964 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Franklin Neal and Joan (Lewis) Rhoades. He graduated from Chapel heights Academy in 1982 and attended Ball State University and Indiana Wesleyan University. He married Dorothy "Dottie" Suttles on June...

Oct 17, 2023

Desiree Alexys Hiers, 33, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Desiree was a radiant light to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was known by many names: Dez, Desi, Daisy; Mom, and Sis. She was born in Giessen, Germany on August 19, 1990 and was...

Oct 17, 2023

Dorothy S. Southerland, 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 after a long fight with cancer. She was born to the late Buell and Leta (Leak) Wilkerson on April 15, 1962. Dorothy graduated from Mississinewa High School class of 1982.

She married her husband Bryan Southerland on September 10, 2021.

Dorothy loved...

Oct 17, 2023

Jean DeCamp, 86, passed away at University Nursing Center on October 17, 2023. She was born to the late Jesse and Beatrice (Stinson) Rogers on April 12, 1937. Jean married John DeCamp and together they had 6 children.

Jean has always been a caregiver at heart. She loved being able to help other people. Jean...

Oct 16, 2023

Herbert Leonard Bergsma (Captain, retired Navy) passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Marion VA. Herb was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 31, 1936 to John and Johnanna (Vlaardingerbroek) Bergsma.

Following his graduation from Calvin College, Herb embarked on a distinguished military career by enlisting in the Navy, amassing a rich collection of...

Oct 15, 2023

Jerry L. McLain, 80, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1942 to the late Guild R. and Sarah E. (Simpson) McLain. Jerry was a graduate of Swayzee High School class of 1961.

Jerry retired from GM in 2020 after over 55 years of service. He started at General Motors...

Oct 14, 2023

Larry Lee Nelson, age 79, passed away peacefully after battling a short

illness, with his daughters by his side, on October 14, 2023, at the

Overton Brooks Veteran's Administration Hospital.

Born July 8, 1944, in Marion, Indiana to Lacy Lee (deceased) and Inez

Andes Nelson (deceased), Larry...

Oct 14, 2023

Margaret I. Hickman 58, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 at her home.  Margaret was born to Bonnie Cross on December 30, 1964, in Marion, Indiana.  She married Ora Joseph "Joe" Hickman on May 14, 2011, and he survives.

After High School, she worked as a manager at Save-On Liquor.  Margaret loved crafting and enjoyed...

Oct 9, 2023

Jerry Joe Simpson, 52, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born on March 31, 1971. Arrangements for Jerry have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Avenue, Marion, Indiana. In accordance with Jerry's wishes, no services will be held and cremation will take...