Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
David James
Feb 4, 2025
With his loving family and friends by his side, David Brian James, 64, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025. Born on August 29, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late William R. James and Meredith June James (Dudley).
A proud graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1979, David continued his...
Ruth Patterson
Feb 3, 2025
Ruth A. Patterson, 95, of Fairmount, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Colonial Oaks Health Care in Marion.
Ruth was born in Plymouth, Indiana on September 3, 1929, daughter of the late Everett Chester Houghton, and Ilo Grace (Seymour) Houghton. Ruth graduated from Monticello High School in 1947 where she was a cheerleader, and attended Marion Business College. Ruth married John...
Robert Bennett
Feb 2, 2025
Robert J. Bennett Jr., age 74, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2025. Born on August 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert Bennett Sr. and Ada (Shipley) Bennett. Robert dedicated several years of his life to working as a truck driver, a profession that he took great pride in.
Throughout his life, Robert...
Penny Biddle
Jan 31, 2025
Penny Sue Biddle, 60, of Upland, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Marion Health after an extended illness.
Penny was born on August 5, 1964, in Seymour, Indiana, daughter of the late James A. and Clara (Brophey) Meek. She was a 1982 graduate of Madison-Grant High School and was a homemaker. She married Clayton Biddle on October 5,...
Oscar Stevenson
Jan 30, 2025
Oscar Lee Stevenson, 65, of Fairmount, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne after a long illness.
Oscar was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky on August 22, 1959, son of the late Oscar Stevenson and Margaret L. (Johnson) Barnett. Oscar graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1977 . Oscar was employed by RCA for many years and...
Gwendolon Phelps
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gwendolon L. Phelps, age 86, of Marion, Indiana. Gwendolon entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1938, in Marion, to Charles Marks and Ruth (Donaldson) Marks, who instilled in her the values of hard work and dedication.
Gwendolon served as a...
Vivian Wilds
Jan 24, 2025
Vivian Wilds, age 87, of Jonesboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her cherished home with her family by her side. Born on September 12, 1937, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Vivian was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many during her time on earth. She graduated from St. James High School in 1955 and soon after...
Rebecca Gossett
Jan 23, 2025
Rebecca L. Gossett, 73, of Fairmount, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at IU Ball Memorial.
Rebecca Lou Gossett went by many names, Becky, Aunt Becky,mom, momma b, mamaw, mother, mommy and ol mamaw. She was born in Lima, Ohio as the youngest child born to Robert B. and Maxine ( Morrish) Gossett. Becky moved from Ohio and lived all over the...
Zenas Gunter
Jan 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zenas Gunter, 75, of Marion, Indiana, who left this world peacefully to be with Jesus on January 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on July 13, 1949, in Greenville, Tennessee, Zenas was the cherished son of Calvin and Nola (Morse) Gunter. He married his...
Jean Fishtorn
Jan 21, 2025
Jean Ellen Fishtorn, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 21, 2025. After a long, fulfilling life, she transitioned to her heavenly home in God's kingdom at age 95.
Born on May 24, 1929, in Marion, Ind., to Ollie A. and R. Bernice Fishtorn, Jean grew up in Upland, Ind., graduating from...
Thomas Gibson
Jan 21, 2025
Thomas R. Gibson, 79, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away on January 21, 2025, at home, surrounded by family. Thomas was born August 8, 1945, in Quinton, Kentucky. He was an Army veteran, serving in Vietnam from December 10, 1969 to November 12, 1970. He then went on to be a pipefitter at General Motors for 25 years. Thomas loved fishing...
Thelma Shrout
Jan 16, 2025
Thelma Irene "Rene" Shrout, 87, of Matthews, Indiana, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Summit Health and Living in Summitville, Indiana. Born on January 2, 1938, in Bath County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of James and Nannie Mae (Bashaw) Goldie.
Rene was a devoted homemaker known for her exceptional cooking and meticulous housekeeping. She had a...
Karen Patrick
Jan 14, 2025
Karen E. Patrick 84 of Fairmount, Indiana died peacefully Tuesday January 14, 2025 at her residence in the presence of her family.
Karen was a healthcare worker, working in may different facilities caring for her patients. She enjoyed watching TV, going to yard sales, Thrift stores, and Flea Markets. She enjoyed visiting with people and her companion dog,...
Joe Justus
Jan 13, 2025
Joe Allen Justus, 65, of Fairmount, fought the good fight and finished his race, joining his Lord and Savior in heaven, on Monday, January 13, 2025
after a 16 year cancer battle.
Joe was born in Marion, Indiana on November 15, 1959, son of the late Wilbur J. and Barbara (Thompson) Justus. He graduated from Madison Grant High School...
Denise Dunham
Jan 12, 2025
Denise Marie Dunham, 78, of Summitville, IN went to her heavenly home January 12, 2025. Denise was born August 30, 1946 to the late James and Wilma Phillips Dadiras. She was preceded in death by her brother, Nick Dadiras, and sister Kathe Wright. She is survived by her beloved sister and lifelong friend Vickie (Larry) Gibson of Ft. Wayne, IN.
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Jean Godfrey
Jan 11, 2025
Jean B. Godfrey, 96, of Upland, passed away peacefully from this life to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at University Healthcare Center in Upland.
Born on April 17, 1928, in Finley Lake, New York, Jean was the daughter of the late Alexander and Florence Dorothy (Arnink) Knowles. She enjoyed a cherished childhood on the family farm,...
Gene Wimmer
Jan 9, 2025
Gene Owen Wimmer, 91, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville. Born March 20, 1933, in Grant County to Charles Owen Wimmer and Mary Angeline (Curless) Craig, he was raised in Howard County in the home of his grandparents, Glen Owen and Ethel Mae Wimmer.
Wimmer attended Union Township School until his senior year of high...
Pete & Lou Williams
2025
Kenneth L. "Pete" Williams, 85, and his beloved wife of 63 years, E. Louise "Lou" Williams, 85, passed away just nine days apart from unrelated illnesses. Pete passed on Monday, January 6, 2025, and Lou followed on Wednesday, January 15, 2025. A final blessing, they never had to experience what it felt like to lose their life-long partner. Together, they...
Franklin "Frank" Wayman
Jan 4, 2025
Franklin "Frank" E. Wayman, 80, of Gas City, Indiana, passed away on January 4, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 5, 1944, in Marion, Indiana, Frank was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and neighbor, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and service.
He attended and graduated from high school and college in...
Dorothy Schultz
Jan 3, 2025
Dorothy Anne Schultz went home to heaven to be with the Lord on Friday morning, January 3, 2025 at 1:08 a.m. She lived a life of serving her Savior Jesus Christ, teaching children whom she loved dearly, and caring for family members and loved ones. God faithfully loved and provided for Dorothy all the days of her life. If the...
