Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
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...
Delois Jean Burgener
Jul 15, 2021
Delois Jean Burgener, 80, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her Fairmount residence. Delois was born at home on June 24, 1941, in Bethel, Ohio, daughter of the late Orbin and Delphia (Johnson) Williams. She graduated from Bethel High School in 1959 and married William Burgener. He preceded her in death. Delois lived in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana throughout...
Mark Rogers
Jul 10, 2021
Mark Rogers, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away July 10, 2021. Mark was born March 29, 1985 in Marion, Indiana to Randy Rogers and Elaine (Revis) Rogers. He attended Oak Hill High School class of 2004 and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. Later he studied Business Management at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. Mark worked at various manual labor...
Jackie "Jack" W. Trees
Jul 9, 2021
Jackie Wayne "Jack" Trees, 81, died peacefully surrounded by family and a longtime friend on Friday, July 9, 2021, in Marion General Hospital. Jack was born at home near Van Buren on January 19, 1940, the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Sloderbeck) Trees. Jack graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1958. He married his high school...
Russell "Russ" A. Hopkins
Jul 8, 2021
Russell Anthony Hopkins Obituary September 8, 1961 - July 8, 2021 On July 8, 2021, Russell Anthony Hopkins, an adored son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend found his own "Stairway to Heaven". Russ died suddenly due to complications from diabetes. He was just 59 years old. Russell is survived by his mother, Virginia, sister, Tricia, nephews Andrew (wife Amanda)...
Jack E. Jackson
Jul 6, 2021
Jack E. Jackson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, in La Fontaine. Jack was born on November 19, 1944, in Alexandria, to the late Ralph W. Jackson, and Margie J. (Miller) Jackson. Jack attended Fairmount High School through the 9th grade. He married the love of his life Lillian D....
William "Bill" C. Williams
Jul 6, 2021
William C. "Bill" Williams was born September 6, 1934, and went home to be with his Lord July 6, 2021. Bill was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, son of the late William Harrison and Lorena Frances "Jo" (Sanders) Williams. In his spare time when he wasn't working to support his family, Bill loved to fish, spend time with his...
Kenneth Dale Gluff
Jul 2, 2021
Kenneth Dale Gluff 48 of Fairmount, IN died unexpectedly Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home in Fairmount. Kenny was born May 15, 1973, in Marion, Indiana to Homer and Christine (Shelton) Gluff. They survive. Kenny had a servant's heart, always willing to give a helping hand. He enjoyed shopping, especially grocery shopping with his mother, he loved good...
Martha "Marty" Claxon
Jul 1, 2021
Martha "Marty" L. Claxon, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. Martha was born on July 23, 1933, to the late Anderson and Sarah Chapman-Corby. A hard worker, Marty was owner of the Outpost Diner, trailer park, and gas station. She was formerly a member of the Moose Lodge and...
Tracy Ann Yeater
Jul 1, 2021
Tracy Ann (Payne) Yeater passed away on July 1, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Marion on January 5, 1963, the daughter of the late Bill Payne and Janice (Klum) Payne. Tracy graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1981. She married her Liberty Elementary School classmate, Jeff "Butch" Yeater on...
Wayne I Taylor
Jul 1, 2021
Wayne I. Taylor, 84, passed away on July 1, 2021, in the afternoon at his home in Fowlerton, Indiana. Wayne was born on September 1, 1936 to the late Robert Taylor and Hezzie (Summers) Taylor, in Gulfport, Mississippi. After Wayne graduated high school, he served his country in the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Wayne's occupation consisted of...
George Everett Beck
Jun 29, 2021
George Everett Beck, 94, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson. George was born on June 6, 1927, in Van Buren, Indiana, son of the late Flynn and Charlene (McCracken) Beck. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945 and 4 days later volunteered to serve in the Navy during WWII. He was on...
David Eric Stinson
Jun 27, 2021
David E. Stinson, 71, of Jonesboro, died, Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Colonial Oaks Health Care after a long illness. David was born in Madison County, Indiana, on July 22, 1949, son of the late Claude Bernard and Lola Jean (Heidman) Stinson. David attended IVY Tech for three years for mechanical engineering. He served in the Army during the...
Linda Lou Rukes
Jun 25, 2021
Linda Lou Rukes, 79, of Muncie, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Hartford City. She was born on November 14, 1941, in Terre Haute, to Byron Walker and Beatrice (Harms) Walker Penna. Linda married the love of her life Clovis "PeeWee" Rukes on June 25, 1960, which was exactly...
Seth Braden Goodbody
Jun 24, 2021
Seth Braden Reese Goodbody, 24, of Marion, Indiana died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his residence. Seth was a loving and caring person. He enjoyed gaming, working out and was always concerned about his and others nutrition. He was an All-Star football player while in Junior High, a Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed going to the Notre Dame football...
Debra Himes
Jun 21, 2021
Debra N. Himes, 63, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at home with her daughter. Debra was born on November 11, 1957, to the late Burton Owens and the late Muriel Cooley. She graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1976. She then completed beauty school, which she wasn't a fan of. For almost 21 years, she worked as...
Joyce A. Butcher
Jun 21, 2021
Joyce Anne (Hollingsworth) Butcher, 84 of Summitville, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Joyce was born on November 12, 1936, in Summitville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Omer and Alberta H. (Bloom) Hollingsworth. She graduated from Summitville High School. Joyce married Donald E. Butcher on July 28, 1957, in Fairmount. He preceded her in...
Phyllis Ann Kelly
Jun 18, 2021
Phyllis Ann Kelly, 94, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Phyllis was born on February 4, 1927, to the late Lewis and Iba Kendall. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1945. On January 16, 1949, she married Herbert Harrold. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1987. She then married Tinsley Kelly...
Jerry L. Hinkle
Jun 18, 2021
Jerry Lee Hinkle, 80 passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at his Fairmount residence. Born December 10, 1940 to the late Paul and Mildred "Millie" (Akers) Hinkle in Buchanan, Virginia. He loved his Blue Ridge Mountains and was proud of his Southern Heritage. A member of the United States Army, Jerry served as an...
Paul E. Taylor
Jun 12, 2021
Paul E. Taylor, 87, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Beardstown, Indiana on June 20, 1933, the son of the late Charles L. and Melva M. (Tillitson) Taylor. Paul served in the United States Air Force for 1952-1961. He retired from Delco-Remy, Anderson, after 31 years. He attended Oak Chapel...
