Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
James E. Roberts
Aug 11, 2021
James E. Roberts, 85, Marion, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday morning, August 11, 2021, in his residence. He was born in Albany, Kentucky on May 30, 1936, the son of the late Ester and Ella (Sells) Roberts. He married the love of his life, Susie Groce on July 19, 1958 in Livingston, Tennessee. James had...
Lucy Doris Moore
Aug 10, 2021
Lucy Doris Moore, 100, passed away on Tuesday morning, August 10, 2021. She was born in Alvorton, Ohio on January 24, 1921, the daughter of the late Charles and Ocie (Brown) Hauter. Lucy worked at JC Penney and Goodyear in Fort Wayne, but took the greatest pride in being a homemaker. She loved baking pies and spending time with...
David L. Whybrew
Aug 8, 2021
David L. Whybrew, 74, died Sunday afternoon, August 8, 2021 in the VA Northern Indiana Medical Center, Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion on December 12, 1946, the son of the late Raymond and Ruth (Shelton) Whybrew. Dave graduated from Taylor University where he enjoyed running Cross Country and Track. He earned his Master's Degree in Education from...
Rosanne Wolfe
Aug 7, 2021
Rosanne (Shippy) Wolfe was born June 3, 1937 in Kendallville, IN. She was the daughter of Clifton and Alice (Sutton) Shippy. She graduated from Avilla High School in 1955, then attended and graduated from Taylor University in 1959 with a BS degree in Elementary Education. She earned a MS degree from Indiana University in 1962. She taught at LaOtto...
Kim W. Liming
Aug 6, 2021
Kim W. Liming, 70, died Friday morning, August 6, 2021 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He was born in Matthews on September 12, 1950, the son of the late James and Phyllis (Wright) Liming. Kim graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1968. He was a truck driver in Ennis, Texas from 1978 -2011 and for Red Gold,...
Anthony R. Crouse
Aug 5, 2021
Anthony R. "Tony" Crouse, 57, died Thursday morning, August 5, 2021, in his residence. He was born on October 14, 1963 in Marion, the son of the late Roger Crouse and Donna (Boyd) Swetnam. Tony was a production worker with State Plating, Elwood. He enjoyed racing of all kinds, especially NASCAR and loved to watch the Indianapolis Colts. Survivors...
Lynn Allen Draper
Aug 3, 2021
Lynn Allen Draper, 74, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, August 3, 2021 after a long illness with his wife by his side. Lynn was born in Marion, Indiana on April 16, 1947, son of the late Charles E. and Ada (Druck) Draper. He was a 1965 graduate of Fairmount High School. Lynn served in Vietnam in the...
William "Bill" Sizelove
Aug 2, 2021
William "Bill" Sizelove, 60, of Fairmount, Indiana passed unexpectantly, Monday, August 2, 2021. Bill was born in Elwood, Indiana on September 11, 1960, son of Joseph Sizelove and Wanda Smith Sizelove. After graduating from High School, Bill went to Lincoln Tech, becoming a Certified Diesel Mechanic. He was a truck driver with Red Gold Transport for twenty-three years, then...
Helen Louise Booth
Aug 1, 2021
Helen Louise (Titus) Booth, 92, originally from Fairmount, Indiana died, Sunday, August 1, 2021, at her Leesburg, Indiana residence. Helen was born in Liberty Township, Indiana on July 21, 1929, daughter of John Bryan Titus and Catherine Marie Moon Titus. Helen graduated from Fairmount High School in 1947 and went to beauty school in Ft. Wayne becoming a licensed...
Jean Ellen Wright
Jul 31, 2021
Jean Ellen Wright passed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 31, 2021, at her daughter's home in Crawfordsville, Indiana. A person of strong faith, her love of God and her neighbors was clearly demonstrated in her life's activities. She was a long-time member of Back Creek Friends Meeting, where for many recent years she was...
Zitra C. Hurt
Jul 31, 2021
Zitra C. Hurt 93 of Summitville, IN stepped into the presence of Jesus peacefully Saturday, July 31, 2021, with her family by her side. Zitra, a loving, caring mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend was proud of her Christian heritage and most of all loved her Lord and Savior. She deeply loved her family and gave sound advice...
Samuel R. Shull, Sr.
Jul 29, 2021
Samuel R. Shull, Sr., 89, died Thursday evening, July 29, 2021, in Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born in Marion on November 25, 1931, the son of the late Harry Shull and Belinda Irene (Hileman) Hutton. He married Wilma A. Shockey on September 24, 1949. Together they shared 67 years before she preceded him in death on January...
Glenyis Carol Nunn
Jul 27, 2021
Glenyis Carol Nunn, 73, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her Marion home. Glenyis was born in Greensburg, Kentucky on October 27, 1947, daughter of the late Burel and Kathleen (Bright) Nunn. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1966 and then from Indiana Business College where she went on to teach for 10 years. She retired from UTech...
Mimi Marie Bennett
Jul 27, 2021
May 15, 2004 - July 27, 2021 Mimi Marie Bennett crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 10:40am in the arms of her loving Sissy, after a brief struggle with a collapsed trachea at the age of 17. Mimi came to her family at 7 weeks old and recently celebrated her 17th anniversary being with her family on July 4th. Mimi...
Brenda F. Reece
Jul 25, 2021
Brenda Faye Reece, 66, died Sunday evening, July 25, 2021. She was born August 15, 1954 to the late Eugene and Berneice (Meyers) Stotts and was married the late Roger L. Reece on May 27, 1972. Brenda also graduated from Eastbrook High School with the class of 1972. Brenda worked many years for General Electrics in Upland and Key...
Timothy B Hamilton
Jul 21, 2021
Timothy B Hamilton, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his Gas City residence. Tim was born on August 23, 1955, to the late Theodore and Evelyn Hamilton. He joined the Marines after high school, and then worked for St. Joseph Hospital, which is now St. Vincent Hospital, in Kokomo for 32 years, before retiring. Tim was...
Gary William Bright
Jul 18, 2021
Gary William Bright, born on July 27, 1947, to Joseph and Dorothy Bright, passed away on July 18, 2021, at his home. As per his request, there will be no services held. Arrangements were entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Helen Louise Vetor
Jul 17, 2021
Helen Louise Vetor, Fairmount, died July 17, 2021 at IU North Hospital in Carmel. Helen was born in Marion, IN on 8/11/1943 to the late Richard and Betty Grim. She was preceded in death by husband Darrell "Doc" Vetor, two sons Richard Kerrigan and Thomas Kerrigan, bonus son Michael Vetor, Parents Richard and Betty Grim, and sister Mary Matteson....
Victor L. Coffel
Jul 15, 2021
Victor Coffel was born in Marion on December 11, 1940 to Dorothy (Van Landingham) and Robert Coffel. He joined the Army in 1958 at the age of 17 and was U.S.A. all the way. He worked for 17 years as a fork lift operator in the sheds at the Owens Illinois Glass Factory in Gas City until it closed...
Ronald V. "Ron" Thien
Jul 15, 2021
Ronald V. Thien Sr., 74, died Wednesday, July 15, 2021 at his Fairmount residence. Ron was born in Breese, Illinois on July 5, 1947, son of the late Vincent Thien and Marie (Walterine) Thien Moss. Ronald was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a truck driver for over 20 years retiring from Hiner Transport. He was...
