Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Mary Orem
May 23, 2025
Mary Ellen Baker Orem passed away surrounded by family May 23rd 2025, closing the final chapter of a life defined by determination, intellect, and a deep commitment to purpose. Born in 1937 to Arthur and Crystal Baker in Fairmount, Indiana, Mary Ellen came of age in an era shaped by tradition and social expectations-many of which she met with quiet...
Lynn Seward
May 22, 2025
Lynn Carol Seward, 81, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Lynn was born on July 6, 1943, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Lawson and Wilma (Storey) Rankin. On November 24, 1964, she married Robert Seward, her husband of 60 years, who survives.
Lynn was a graduate of...
Marilyn Porter
May 22, 2025
Marilyn Joyce Porter, 82, of Upland died May 22, 2025 at the University Nursing Center in Upland where she had been a resident since earlier this year following a fall at her home. She was born on August 15, 1942, in Hartford City to Clarence and Doris Porter. Marilyn was joined later by a sister, Mary Alice, and a brother...
Robert Himes
May 20, 2025
Robert Jeffery "Jeff" Himes passed away on May 20, 2025 with his wife by his side. He was born in Anderson, IN, on September 21, 1961, to Robert W. Himes and the late Carla J Himes. He married Rhonda Brewer on September 29, 2003.
Jeff was blessed with a wonderful childhood. He worked with his family on their family farm and...
Phillip Wood
May 17, 2025
Phillip W. "Skip" Wood, 81, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on May 17, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Born on August 18, 1943, in Anderson, Indiana, Skip lived a life marked by dedication, warmth, and a spirit of service.
A cherished husband, Skip married Patricia Jones on September 9, 1962, and together they created a loving...
LaRea Slater
May 8, 2025
LaRea Lawvere Slater, 78, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family, on May 8, 2025. Born on March 24, 1947, to Francis W. Lawvere and Delight (Moorman) Lawvere, LaRea lived a life filled with purpose, creativity, and love.
Affectionately known as "Carol Burnett" during her senior year at Jefferson High School, LaRea graduated in 1965, earning the...
Harry Julian
May 6, 2025
Harry E. Julian Jr., 74, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 11:55 p.m., at his Fairmount residence, after an extended illness, surrounded by family. He was born in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, son of the late Harry and Marjorie (Wilson) Julian. Harry was a factory worker at Fisher Body in Marion for years but was disabled due to an auto...
Howard Mundt
May 5, 2025
Howard L. Mundt 94, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 5,2025, in Marion. Howard was born on January 2, 1931, in Fort Wayne, to the late Martin L. Mundt and May M. (Kirkup) Mundt. He graduated from Leo High School, class of 1949. After graduating, Howard worked at Retail Credit Company, in Marion. He later went on...
Charlene Ussery
May 5, 2025
Charlene Sue Ussery passed away on May 5, 2025, with her daughters by her side. She was born July 21, 1939 to the late Jessie Amelia Reed Warner and Delbert Ray Warner in Whitley County. She married Lionel Ussery of North Manchester, Indiana on August 12, 1962. Together they celebrated 60 years of marriage. She retired from the offices of...
Michael Ford
May 4, 2025
Michael C. Ford, 73, died Sunday, May 4, 2025 at his Fairmount residence after an extended illness.
Michael was born in Connersville, Indiana, son of the late Ray and Bess Alice (Morris) Ford. Michael was a handyman by trade.
Michael "Mike" Curtis Ford, born on February 2nd, 1952, passed away at age 73 surrounded by family on Sunday,...
Billy Huddleston
Apr 26, 2025
Billy J. Huddleston, 68, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on April 26, 2025.
Billy was born on May 21, 1956, in Rochester, Indiana, to William E. Huddleston and Neda Jo (Lytle) Huddleston. He was a 1974 graduate of Culver High School.
On April 4, 1980, Billy married the love of his life, Penney (Hickman) Huddleston. Together they raised...
Bonnie Robinson
Apr 25, 2025
Bonnie Sue (Armstrong) Robinson of Gas City, IN, passed away on Friday, April 25 after a very courageous battle with cancer. In true Bonnie fashion, she put up a good fight and didn't give up easily. She was born in Marion, IN, on March 18,1952, to the late Bill Armstrong and Elizabeth Francis (Teal) Brown. She attended Marion High School...
Leslie Caldwell
Apr 23, 2025
Leslie R. "Ron" Caldwell Jr. 79 of Tampa, FL died unexpectedly Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at Northside Hospital, St. Petersburg, FL. Ron and Julie moved to Florida 40 plus years ago from Summitville, IN. where he was an an active community leader serving on the Van Buren Township and Summitville Fire Department, and was a member of the Summitville Lions...
John Lynch
Apr 22, 2025
John R. Lynch, 55, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, with his wife by his side. John was born on September 14, 1969, in Marion, to John R. Lynch and Dorothy (Rentfrow) Swingle. He spent most of his life living in Upland, and graduated from Eastbrook in 1988. John was a machinist at Chrysler in Kokomo for 11 years....
Linda Wegman
Apr 20, 2025
Linda L. Wegman, 84, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Marion. Linda was born on May 10, 1940, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Von and Ruby Mae (Spaulding) Sprinkle. She married the love of her life Francis Henry Wegman on August 14, 1960. They shared 61 years together. Linda graduated from Marion High School in 1959....
Ahm'Unique Williams
Apr 19, 2025
Ahm'Unique Williams, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
My sweet Baby Girl. She is the most perfect bundle of joy we've ever seen. She overcame every obstacle that stood in her way.
Ahm'Unique was very advanced. She could already smile, giggle, hold her head up, and roll on her side all in just 9 days. She was so healthy and...
Daniel Watson
Apr 13, 2025
Daniel L. Watson, 60, of Fairmount, Indiana, died Sunday, April 13, 2025, doing one of the things he loved doing, fishing.
Daniel was born on September 11, 1964 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Richard Watson and Sylvia K. (Mullen) Watson. Daniel attended Madison Grant High School. He had most recently worked at the Pallet Factory in Fairmount....
Richard "Dick" Howard
Apr 11, 2025
Richard W. "Dick" Howard, 92, a lifetime resident of Upland, IN, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 11, 2025. He had been a resident of the University Nursing Home, Upland, IN, since May of 2023.
Dick was born March 25, 1933, into a Christian family on a farm called Rolling Acres in Monroe Township...
Wilbur Webb
Apr 10, 2025
Wilbur A. Webb Jr, 89, of Jonesboro, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Wilbur was born in Elwood, Indiana on March 9, 1936, son of the late Wilbur and Thelma Mae (Widner) Webb. Wilbur graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1954 as the Salutatorian and class president. He played on the 1953-1954 basketball team that went to semi-state...
Barbara Collins
Apr 4, 2025
Barbara M. Collins, 87, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on April 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on July 8, 1937, in Shideler, Indiana, to Kenneth Hankins and Ruth (McCollum) Smith. She was a graduate from Eaton High School Class of 1955. She went on and pursued nursing at Methodist Nursing School,...
