Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Martha C. Brust
Oct 10, 2020
Martha C. Brust, 81, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at University Nursing Center in Upland. Martha was born on May 31, 1939, to the late John and Grace Collins. She attended Carl Schurz high School in Chicago. After high school, her primary job was raising her 4 children. Then she worked for the Chicago Park District from...
Linda Lee Kastrup
Oct 8, 2020
Linda Lee Kastrup, 66, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020, in Marion. Linda was born on June 13, 1954, in Hamilton, Ohio, to the late Charles J. Corner and Mary D. (Hicks) Anderson. Linda graduated from Garfield High School in Hamilton, OH. She was a Cafeteria Manager at Marion Community Schools. Linda married the love of her life,...
David A. Perkins
Oct 8, 2020
David A. Perkins, 63, passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. He was born on June 20, 1957, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Arnold and Vinia Perkins. David proudly served his country in the Army. He liked collecting antiques, but his biggest joy was his family. He loved his son, David, as well as his five grandchildren. They...
Billie Ball
Oct 5, 2020
Yvonne "Billie" J. Ball, 102, passed away early Monday morning, October 5, 2020, in her residence with family by her side. She was born in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, US Naval Station on February 23, 1918, the daughter of the late Charles and A.V. (Marron) Johnson. She married Stephen S. Ball, Jr. in Sarasota, Florida on March 18, 1939. Together...
Albert "Jay" J. Sollars
Oct 5, 2020
Albert J. "Jay" Sollars, 79, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2020, at his home surrounded by his adoring family. Jay, a loving husband to his wife, and father to his three daughters passed away due to complications related to a stroke and natural causes. Jay was born on January 27, 1941, to Donald "Don" and...
Rita Fay Hueston
Oct 4, 2020
Rita Faye Logan Hueston 62 of Fairmount, died Saturday, October 24, 2020, at Community Hospital of Anderson. Born July 25, 1958, at Marion, Indiana to the late Glenn and Gardenia (Latta) Logan. She married the late Allen E. Hueston June 19, 1982, and he preceded her in death October 19, 2012. Rita graduated from Madison-Grant High School class of...
Barbara E. Underwood
Oct 4, 2020
When the roll was called in heaven on Sunday October 4, 2020 Barbara E. Underwood's name was spoken. The earthly journey of the 93-year-old matriarch of the Underwood family has come to an end. In her lifetime Barbara witnessed the passing of her loving husband, Gerrald, her two sons, James and Robert, her grandson, Judd and her daughter in...
Loretta Jean Ebert
Oct 3, 2020
Loretta Jean Ebert, 93, died peacefully Saturday morning, October 3, 2020, at her daughter's home in Sweetser, IN. She was born March 28, 1927, at Cannonsburg, PA, to the late Gus and Ruth Evelyn (Tarr) Harris. Loretta was employed at Osborne Paper Company for 10 years and retired from General Tire after 34 years. She enjoyed playing cards, especially...
Marian Kendall
Oct 2, 2020
Sybil "Marian" Kendall, formerly of Upland, died Friday, October 2, 2020 in Chelsea, Michigan. She was born in Highland Park, Michigan on June 28, 1934, the daughter of the late Richard and Sybil (Hosking) Barnett. Marian retired in 1999 from Taylor University as the Director of Teacher Certification in the Education Department, after serving for 27 years. She was...
James L. Simpson
Sep 29, 2020
James L. Simpson, 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Marion General Hospital. Jim was born on November 27, 1936, to the late Homer and Mary Frances Simpson. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 1955. On August 25, 1956, he married the love of his life, Delores "Dee" Castillo, and she survives. Together they had...
Margaret M. Hinkle
Sep 23, 2020
Margaret M. Hinkle, 82, went home to be with her heavenly father on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, in Marion, after battling a short illness. She was born on July 8, 1938, in New Castle, to the late Harvey R. and Gladys (Wise) Bowsman. Margaret graduated from New Castle High School in 1957. She married the late Alan "Al" D....
Lavern C. Lett Jr.
Sep 22, 2020
LaVern C. Lett Jr., 90, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. He was born on November 18, 1929, in South Bend, to the late LaVern C. Lett Sr. and Helen Lett (Jones). LaVern graduated from Marion High School in 1947 and then served proudly in the Air Force from 1947-1961. He married Pauline N. Yanes on July 25,...
Dorothy J. Underwood
Sep 19, 2020
Dorothy Jean (Titus) Underwood, 91. In the early hours of Saturday, September 19th, Dorothy entered the eternal welcome of her loving Savior. Born July 27, 1929, in Charles City, Iowa, Dorothy was a twin, one of nine children to Walter and Ida Titus. Of those nine, she was last living. Her dad was a pastor, and Dorothy was determined...
Martin D. Shaneyfelt
Sep 18, 2020
Martin D. Shaneyfelt, 86, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, in Marion. He was born on June 3, 1934, in Portland, to the late Orville and Martha K. (Stump) Shaneyfelt. Martin was an Army Veteran who proudly served his country from 1957-1967. He was a mechanic and a wrecker driver in Kissimmee, FL for several years before retiring....
Donald Lee Greene
Sep 18, 2020
Donald L. Greene, 83, passed away on Friday, September 18, 2020, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Donald was born on November 22, 1936, to the late Clyde and Hattie Greene. He graduated from Home Center Pennsylvania High School, and on May 26, 1957, he married Doris Williams, and she survives. Donald spent many years working...
Ronald C. Rovelstad
Sep 16, 2020
Ronald C. Rovelstad, 79, died, Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his Fairmount residence after a long illness. Ronald was born in Elgin, Illinois on January 16, 1941, son of the late Carroll T. and Hazel F. (Westlund) Rovelstad. Ronald graduated from Elgin High School in 1959 and attended Elgin Community College. He married the love of his life, Lynda...
Wanda Rose Miller
Sep 15, 2020
Wanda R. Miller, 88, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Wanda was born on June 3, 1932. She married Donald Miller in 1951. Arrangements were entrusted to Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services. In accordance with her wishes, Wanda will be cremated.
Rachel E. Caudell
Sep 14, 2020
Rachel Evelyn Caudell, 86, closed her book on this life, and opened The Book to a better one, on September 14, 2020. Rachel was born August 21, 1934 in Milltown Indiana to Knofel and Lola Baylor. She was one of nine siblings, consisting of eight girls and one boy. She attended Milltown High School. She married Thomas J. Caudell...
Alice R Heater
Sep 14, 2020
Alice Ruth (Comer) Heater, 91, of Fairmount, passed away September 14, 2020. Alice lived most of her life in Grant County. She was born September 6, 1929, in a small Comer farmhouse in Liberty Township. She was the daughter of Murel and Lenna (McClintock) Comer. She was a very proud graduate of Fairmount High School. She married Eldon G....
Alberta G. Ferguson
Sep 13, 2020
Alberta G. Ferguson, 92, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2020 in her home, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Bluffton on June 5, 1928, the daughter of the late Russell and Leota (Woods) Land. She was then raised by her loving Uncle and Aunt, Emery and Mae Cotton. Having lived in Upland for...
