Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Jeanene Austin
May 28, 2019
Jeanene Austin, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Jeanene was born on February 20, 1956, to the late Bernard Caudill and Judith Lanternier. Jeanene attended Marion High School, then worked at St. Regis for many years, until its closing. After St. Regis closed, she opened her own...
John E Horine
May 18, 2019
John E.Horine, 75, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at Lutheran Hospital, from injuries sustained in a tractor accident. John was born on June 4, 1943, to the late Everett and MaryHorine. He graduated fromSwayzeeHigh School in 1961 and then joined the National Guard. He worked forDelcoRemy for many years, retiring in 1996. On November 8, 1981, hemarried...
Dennis 'Denny' E. Smith
May 15, 2019
DennisDennyE. Smith, 73, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital. Denny was born on August 1, 1945, to the late Robert and Mildred Smith. He joined the Army in 1965, serving until 1967. He marriedArdeanaLeisure on July 5, 1981, and she survives in Marion. He was a new member of...
Fredrick P. Pace
May 13, 2019
Fredrick P. Pace, 82, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Millers Merry Manor in Marion. Fred was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on May 28, 1936, son of the late Russell C. and Agnes B. (Keller) Pace. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 and was an Air Force Veteran. Fred worked as a machinist at General...
Milo Joseph 'Dewey' Jefferies Jr.
May 12, 2019
Milo JosephDeweyJefferies Jr., 71, died Sunday, May 12,2019at his rural Jonesboro residence. Dewey was born on December 5,1947in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Milo Joseph Jefferies Sr. and Betty L. (McDaniel) Jefferies. He attended Marion High School and served in the Army. Dewey was a pole barn builder. He had worked for Wicks Building, Fairmount Builders and retired...
Doris M. Underwood
May 4, 2019
Doris Underwood 80, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana diedSaturdayMay 4,2019at Community Hospital Anderson, Indiana The daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hamm)Coffelshe was born December 12,1938in Marion, Indiana. On March 29,1961she married Benjamin G. Underwood he preceded her in death October 14, 2000. Doris worked as a Nurses Aide and aQMAfor many years, her interest included gardening, going to...
Mary E Felver Besser
Apr 30, 2019
Mary E. (Jones) FelverBesser, 99, passed away at Marion General Hospital on Tuesday, April 30, 2019. Mary was born on April 4, 1920, to the late James and Leona Jones. She married GlenFelveron March 6, 1937, and he preceded her in death on October 14, 1963. She later married RobertBesseron October 15, 1964, and he preceded her in death...
Vera L. Hunt
Apr 29, 2019
Vera L. (Miller) Hunt, 88, died on Monday afternoon, April 29, 2019 in University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born in Marion on July 30, 1930, the daughter of the late James and Gladys (Humphrey) Miller. Vera married Max Hunt in 1948. Together they shared 43 years, before he preceded her in death on December 30, 1991. Mrs. Hunt,...
Scotty M. Shannon
Apr 27, 2019
Scotty M. Shannon, 75, of Marion, died peacefully Saturday, April 27, 2019, at his home. He was born March 3,1944, atMaysville, Kentucky to the late Alexander andEarsie(Kinder) Shannon. On June 19, 1965, Scotty married the love of his life Donna L. Wright in Marion, Indiana they spend 54 years together. Scotty retired in 2000 from GenCorp after 42 years...
Gregory L. Pollen
Apr 26, 2019
Gregory L. Pollen 54 of Fairmount, Indiana died unexpectedlyFridayApril 26,2019at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Greg was born December 26,1964in Marion, Indiana to Dwight C Pollen who survives in Fairmount and the late Shirley R. (King) Pollen. He was a 1983graduate of Madison-Grant High School and an Army Veteran. He married Cindy Miller June 20,1989in Marion, Indiana. Greg worked...
Marilyn A. Mcgraw
Apr 24, 2019
Marilyn A. McGraw, 86 of Fairmount, died Wednesday, April 24,2019at Community Hospital in Anderson. Marilyn was born in Grant County on August 3, 1932, daughter of the late Herman and MabelLaVonne(Bradford) Seeley. She graduated fromSwayzeeHigh School in 1950. Marilyn married John M. McGraw on June 29, 1952. John preceded her in death on June 8, 2014. Marilyn worked at...
Claude A. 'Sonny' Starkey Iii
Apr 21, 2019
Claude A.SonnyStarkey III, 62, died Sunday, April 21,2019at his Fairmount residence. Sonny was born on December 5,1956in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Claude A. Starkey Jr. and Betty J. (Gotto) Starkey. He graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1975 and attended Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis while working for Fairmount Implement. He worked for Bob Cline Ford,andRCA for 27...
Leland D. Carter
Apr 14, 2019
Leland D. Carter, 90, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday night, April 14, 2019, in his residence. He was born in Jefferson Township, Grant County, on November 6, 1928, the son of the late John B. and Estella (Davis) Carter. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1946. He married Norma Jean Milhollin on November 7,...
Janet L. Fox
Apr 11, 2019
Janet L. (Mittank) Fox, 88, formerly of Fairmount, died Thursday, April 11, 2019, at Bethany Pointe in Anderson. Janet was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on April 15, 1930, daughter of the late Ralph and Lois (Hockett)Mittank. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1948 and married Jack Fox on March 19, 1949, at the Fairmount Friends Church. Jack preceded...
Norma R. Berry
Apr 10, 2019
Norma R. Berry (Beavans), 84, passed away on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, inGreentown, Indiana, with her family by her side. She was born on March 22, 1935, in Warren, Indiana, to the late Lester and Aubrey (Clark)Beavans. Norma graduated from Chester Center High School, Class of 1953. She was a secretary to Dr. Urgenaat Marion Anesthesiology for several years....
Cory S Jarrett
Apr 9, 2019
Cory Shane Jarrett, 37, died Tuesday morning April 9, 2019, in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Cory was born in Marion, the son of Rex Jarrett Christine Holloway. Cory attended Eastbrook High School. He was employed with Wright Repairs for 10 years and for the last year and a half was...
Karen S. Joseph
Apr 4, 2019
Karen S. Joseph, 67, died Thursday evening, April 4, 2019, in Marion General Hospital. She was born on July 13, 1951, the daughter of the late Eugene and Berneice (Meyers) Stotts. Karen, who was formerly employed with General Electric, Upland, for 22 years, enjoyed playing Bingo, going to the casino, and attending her grandchildrens sporting events. Survivors include her...
Jerry A. Riddle
Apr 3, 2019
Jerry A. Riddle, Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019, in Marion, Indiana. He was born on December 22, 1960, to the late Jerry Mildred (Bockover) Riddle, Sr., in Marion, Indiana. Jerry graduated from Marion High School, in 1979. He attended classes at Ivy Tech and obtained a skilled trade certificate. Jerry was in the Army from...
Lisa L. Hill
Apr 3, 2019
Lisa L. Hill, 52, Fairmount, died Wednesday, April 3,2019at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis aftera long illness. Lisa was born in Marion, Indiana on August 29, 1966, daughter of the late Chancey E. Cutler and Pamela E. (Warnock) Canon. She was a sales clerk at Dollar General in Fairmount. Lisa enjoyed watching NASCAR and pro-football especially the Colts. She...
William 'Bill' E. Cole
Apr 3, 2019
William E. Bill Cole, 78, of Matthews, died early Wednesday morning, April 3, 2019 in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He was born in Marion, on June 23, 1940, the son of the late Erman and Lucille (Barnett) Cole. Bill graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1958. He was formerly employed with Warner-Gear, Muncie and Coles General...
