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

Oct 6, 2022

Carol J. Mason, 91, passed away on Thursday morning, October 6, 2022, at University Nursing Center in Upland, Indiana. Carol was born on June 17, 1931, to the late Vearl Hults and Flossie Goodwin. She married Orville Mason and he preceded her in death on August 9, 1992. Carol worked as a dedicated farm wife, raising their four children....

Oct 3, 2022

Janet D. Kopriva, 95, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, in Red Bud, IL. She was born to the late Stephen and Fannie (Smith) Kisco, on May 30, 1927, in Chicago, IL. Janet graduated from Southshore High School in Chicago in 1945. She married M. Edward Kopriva in 1951. He preceded her in death.

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Oct 2, 2022

Gene L. Hainen, 83, passed away at Marion Health on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Gene was born on September 13, 1939, to the late Albert and Virginia Hainen. He graduated from Findlay High School and then went to Bowling Green State University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree. While there, he was a member of the Phi Kappa Tau...

Oct 2, 2022

James Richard "Coach" Miller, 79, entered his eternal healing and rest on Sunday, October 2, 2022, with his wife Karen by his side. Their daughter Erika (Tanner) Suttles, with their children Lincoln and Jordan Suttles, North Carolina, and son Adam (Erika Freeman) Miller, Upland, and his daughter, Jaeli Miller, also survive.

Born March 15, 1943,...

Sep 28, 2022

Norman E. Wolfe, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Warren, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital in Indianapolis. He entered this world on March 16, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Gerald and Velma (Cates) Wolfe. Norman married Jacqulyn Vickrey on June 19, 1960, at Mt. Olive United Methodist...

Sep 26, 2022

Doris M. Scott, 82, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on October 20, 1939 to the late Glen and Hilda (Hasty) Griffin. Doris was a graduate of Mississinewa High School in 1957. Doris went on and married the love of her life, Paul Scott, on December 24, 1957, and he survives. Together they built a...

Sep 24, 2022

Judy A. Rudy passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 with family and friends at her bedside. She was born in July of 1944. Judy was the daughter of Bruce and Madonna (Nash) Saylors. A Swayzee High School graduate, she spent many years and made many friends in the insurance industry, retiring in 2010. Her love of animals gave her...

Sep 23, 2022

Chad Mitchell Wickham, 51, of Upland, IN, died Saturday, September 23, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.

Chad was born November 19, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Douglas Wickham and Sandra (Drischel) Rouzer. Chad graduated from Marion High School Class of 1989.

Chad had previously...

Sep 22, 2022

Gene Van "Brian" Crites, 54 lost his battle with cancer at home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday September 22, 2022. Brian was born in Marion, Indiana to Gene Crites and Jewel (Milam) Powers. He graduated from Mississinewa High School and immediately moved to Florida.

Brian worked construction while in Florida building...

Sep 21, 2022

Paul D. Steward, 90, passed away at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Paul was born at home in Chelsea, South Dakota, on November 27, 1931, to the late Douglas and Althia Steward. He graduated from Northville High School in 1949, attended Wessington Springs Junior College, and then graduated from Seattle...

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, both Clyde "Butch" A. Sears, 71, and Rhonda L. (Royal) Sears, 64, passed away instantly in a tragic accident. As devastating as it is, it is all too fitting for the two of them, they did everything together in life here on earth, and now they have gone home to Jesus together. The two...

Sep 18, 2022

Lester Earl Cates, age 94, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at home in Marion, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Lester lived and farmed in Grant County all his life. He loved God, his family, farming, and his church family. He was born on June 8, 1928, to the late Charles and Ethel (Powell) Cates. Lester...

Sep 18, 2022

At approximately 12:30 am on September 18, 2022, at IU Methodist, Ronald "Ron" A. Hamilton, 78, left his temporary home on earth and entered into his final resting place.

Ron was born on July 12, 1944, and lived his youth in Fairmount, Indiana. He was the

first son of Howard and Colleen (Armstrong) Hamilton who...

Sep 17, 2022

Ronald Andrew "Andy" Petty of Jonesboro, Indiana passed away on September 17, 2022. Andy was born June 22, 1973, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ronald L. Petty and Joan (Roger) Turner.

Andy was a Certified HVAC Technician for Custom Comfort for 30 years. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1991. Andy enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2022

Oden Mullenix, 2 1/2 years old, passed away on September 15, 2022. His owner Mackenzie loved him to pieces. Oden was a very smart and sweet cat who loved Mackenzie dearly. He even knew how to sit.

Oden is survived by his owner, Mackenzie, and brother Leo.

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Sep 12, 2022

Betty J. Shrout, 86, formerly of Kentucky, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at her daughters Fairmount home.

Betty was born on October 23, 1935 in Owingsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Nannie Mae (Brandshaw) Goldie. She married Lonnie L. Shrout on October 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1997. Betty was a homemaker,...

Aug 31, 2022

Raja Wortman, age 7 passed away on August 31, 2022. She was the loving dog of Dave and Sharon Wortman. She was the best dog for the Wortman family. She was often seen smiling. Raja always was a good listener and frequently would follow Dave around when he would grab his keys. She was family dog that always had...

Aug 29, 2022

George H. Walker, Jr., 75, of Converse, Indiana, died at 8:25 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Marion Health. He entered this world on April 21, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, born to the late George Harrison and Lillian (Hungerford) Walker. George married Elizabeth Walters on October 11, 1996, she survives. He worked in tool and die for General...

Aug 29, 2022

Boots Fields passed away on August 29, 2022 in the morning. He was the pet of Deanna and Brandon Fields. Boots was loving and caring. He would often place his paws on Deanna's cheek and pat her. Boots loved to hang out with Cassie and she let him paint her nails. They loved to watch Sponge Bob together too....

Aug 29, 2022

Sharice Moncelle-Avette Bilbee, 29, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, from injuries sustained in an accident. Sharice was born on July 27, 1993, to the late William and Patrice Bartrum, but was adopted and raised by Troy and Sherry Bilbee. She graduated from Marion High School, class of 2013, and was a life-long member of Brinker Heights Wesleyan...