Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Tahlou J. Lee
Dec 27, 2018
TahlouJ. (Kelley) Lee, 82, died Thursday afternoon,December 27, 2018, in University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born on December 29, 1935, inMelvindale, Michigan, at home, the daughter of the late Charles and Gladys (Gorning) Kelley. She graduated from Marion High School and later attended Taylor University.Tahlouwas formerly employed with the Grant County Home and RCA, Marion, and was a...
Mary K. 'Kate' Freeman
Dec 23, 2018
Mary Kathryn Kate Freeman, 85, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Health Care. Kate was born in Ohio on July 13, 1933, daughter of the late James and Bessie Ruth (Coldiron) Davis. She attended Fairmount High School and married CG Freeman on November 21, 1959 in Marion, Indiana. Kate had was employed at theFettigCanning Factory in Pt....
Merrill 'Gene' Lewis
Dec 23, 2018
Merrill Gene Lewis, 90, Fairmount, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 at St. Joseph Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Gene was born on September 6, 1928 in Fairmount, Indiana, son of the lateIliffWard and Sarah L. (Leach) Lewis. He Graduated from Fairmount High School and served state side in the Army during the Korean conflict. He married Julia G. Gerry Lewis...
Raymond F. Daugherty
Dec 20, 2018
Raymond Ray Daugherty, Jr., 79, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday, December 20. He was born inOwingsville, Kentucky, on August 14, 1939, to the late Raymond and Sarah (Daily) Daugherty. He was a 1959 graduate ofSharpsburgHigh School. He married Wanda Sue (Shotts) Daugherty on March 31, 1972. She preceded him in death last December after 45...
Chad Aaron Steven Powell
Dec 16, 2018
Chad Aaron Steven Powell, 44, passed away on Sunday, December 16, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Chad was born on February 24, 1974, in Marion, to the late Mark Powell and Linda McNutt, who survives. Chad graduated from Marion High School in 1993. He got his Associates degree from Indiana Tech in Electrical Engineering, then worked for UT...
Stanley Lyons, Jr.
Dec 11, 2018
Stanley Lyons, Jr. died on Tuesday afternoon, December 11, 2018, in University Nursing Center, Upland. He was born in Owingsville, Kentucky, on September 29, 1934, the son of the late Omar S., Sr. and Beulah (Sorrell) Lyons. He graduated from Marion High School where he participated in football. He also played baseball in Legion Ball. He was a member...
M. Jean Monroe
Dec 6, 2018
M Jean Monroe, 94, formerly of Fairmount, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Wesleyan Health Care where she had been a resident for several years. Jean was born in Grant County on January 8, 1924, daughter of the late Willis H. and Cecile Vivian (Tetrick) Ratliff. Jean graduated from Fairmount High School in 1941 and had attendedEarlhamCollege. Jean married...
Darrell L. 'Doc' Vetor
Dec 5, 2018
Darrell (Doc) L.Vetor, 91 passed away Wednesday, December5thin his home in Fairmount. Doc was born in Fairmount on October 19, 1927 to the late Charles andNettiVetor. Doc was the8thchild of 17 siblings all have preceded in death except for his younger brother Delbert R. (Bunnie)Vetorwho survives him and resides inBurbon, Indiana. His wife of 39 years Helen L.Vetorsurvives him....
Janet L. Kilgore
Dec 5, 2018
Janet Kilgore passed away on December5th, 2018, after a courageous 9 month battle with cancer. She issurvived by her loving husband of 59 years, Dale Kilgore, of rural Upland, Indiana. Janet was born November27th, 1940, to Alvin andDorothaAtkinson in Monroe Township, outside of Upland. She graduated in 1958 from Jefferson Township High School. In June, 1959, Janet married her...
Gladys G. 'Nell' Gibson
Dec 4, 2018
Gladys G. Nell Gibson, 87, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at her residence in Holly Hill, Florida. Nell was born inJonesville, Virginia on December 2, 1931, daughter of the late Nathaniel and Stella (Johnson) Edwards. She married James C. Gibson on June 28, 1952. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2008. Nell retired from...
Mickey Lynn Mclain
Dec 1, 2018
Mickey LynnMcLain, 70, died Saturday, December 1, 2018, at Millers Merry Manor Nursing Home, Marion, Indiana. Mickey was preceded in death by her husband Paul, November 17, 2018. Mickey was born April 10, 1948, in Marion, Indiana, to the late OrvilleCediecTudor and Betty I.WehnerTudor. She married Paul D.McLain, on June 10, 1966. A 1966 graduate of Marion High School,...
Terri Lynn Blackburn
Nov 30, 2018
Terri Lynn Blackburn, 53 of Fairmount, Indiana died Friday, November 30, 2018 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center after a courageousbattle with cancer Terri Lynn was born on August 4, 1965 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Melvin R. Blackburn and Pauline M. (Ancil) Blackburn. Terri graduated from Madison Grant in 1983. She attended North Dakota State University...
Jack E. Holder
Nov 29, 2018
Jack Edwin Holder, 80, was called home to glory on Thursday, November 29, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. He was born on November 14, 1938, to the late Carl and Mildred Holder, and married his sweetheart, JudithHalverson, on June 10, 1961, in Hancock, Wisconsin.Jack graduated from Richland High School in Wisconsin in 1956 and then earned his Bachelors degree...
Martha E. Skinner
Nov 26, 2018
Martha E. Skinner, 86, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, in Marion, Indiana. She was born on January 30, 1932, in Marion, Indiana, to the late George and Ella (Schutlz)Mook. Martha graduated from Marion High School in 1950. She worked forLindleyBox for around 6 years and later she worked for Fisher Body for around 3-4 years doing payroll...
Dean Trout
Nov 24, 2018
Dean Trout, 57, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018. Dean was born on November 16, 1961, to Darrell Trout and the late Linda Trout. He graduated fromEastbrookHigh School in 1980. A quiet man, Dean enjoyed riding his motorcycle, watching sports, and golfing with his brothers. He loved many different types of music, but his all time favorite was...
D. Verlin Pierce
Nov 24, 2018
D.VerlinPierce, 84, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at Marion General Hospital.Verlinwas born on July 23, 1934, to the lateDelviaand Louise Pierce. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955, and married the love of his life, Catherine Carl, on July 27, 1955, at Fairmount Pilgrim Holiness Church. He then served in the Army from 1957-1959, spending time...
Viola C. Fights
Nov 23, 2018
Viola C. (Elliott) Fights, 76, died Friday, November 23, 2018, in her residence. She was born on January 9, 1942, in Dunkirk, to the late Charles and Margaret (Rupe) Elliott. She attended Bible Tabernacle in Muncie. She enjoyed visiting the elderly, gardening, and flowers. Viola leaves to mourn her death and celebrate her life: her husband of 58 years,...
Deborah L. Antrim
Nov 21, 2018
Deborah L. Antrim, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Debbie was born on December 20, 1953, to Robert and the late Elizabeth Van Horn. She graduated fromBlackfordHigh School in 1972. She retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service and was a member of the Auxiliary Legion...
Duane A. Holloway
Nov 20, 2018
Duane A. Holloway, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. Duane was born on August 12, 1946, to the late Glenn and Zelda Holloway. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1965. Duane married Linda Mathias on October 20, 1973. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2009. On May 22, 2010, Duane...
Kathleen Lynch Hook
Nov 18, 2018
The Lord took Mary Esther Kathleen Lynch Hook, 93, into his arms on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her Jonesboro residence, to reunite her with her love, Virgil Richard Hook. They celebrated 71 years together before his passing in 2016. Kathleen was born on October 14, 1925 at the family home just outside of Jonesboro, daughter of the late...
