Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Dorothy E Bowerman
Aug 19, 2016
Upland: Dorothy Elnora (Penn) Bowerman, 93, formerly of Upland, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2016, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. She was born in Spring Lake, NJ on Jan 6, 1923 to Ross H. and Beatrice (West) Penn of Neptune, NJ. She was a 1941 graduate of Ocean Grove High School in Neptune, NJ, and in 1976,...
Amy L Forshey
Aug 18, 2016
Marion: Amy L. Forshey, 47, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, with family by her side, on Thursday morning, August 18, 2016, in her residence. She was born in Akron, Ohio, the daughter of James Rice and Janet (Murray) Cosbey. Amy graduated from Firestone High School, Akron, Ohio, in 1987 and from Muskingum College, New Concord,...
Jeffrey 'Mark' Wilson
Aug 15, 2016
Jeffrey Mark Wilson, 56, died Monday, August 15, 2016 at his Gas City residence. Mark was born on May 30, 1960 in Marion, IN to the late Frank Wilson Sr. and the late Carolyn Joan (Baker) Wilson. Mark was a 1979 graduate ofMississinewaHigh School and had been a forklift driver atAmcast. He enjoyed riding his 1973 Harley Davidson, collecting...
Martha L. Payne
Aug 6, 2016
Martha, (Marcie), Payne passed away peacefully on August 6th at the age of 95. Marcie was born in Fairmount to parents Wesley Payne and Mary Evelyn Payne (Winslow) August24th, 1920. After graduating from Fairmount High School she served in the US Navy as a WAVE during World War Two. Receiving an Honorable Discharge, she then moved to Chicago, Illinois...
Harry S. Craw
Aug 4, 2016
Harry S. Craw, 95 of Fairmount, Indianadied Thursday August 4, 2016 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Harry was an avid Chicago Cubs fan, enjoyed all sports but especially Indiana University Basketball, and the Indianapolis Colts. He enjoyedtinkering with things and could fix anything as well as woodworking. He was a member of American Legion Post 313 Fairmount, IN...
Jeffrey Allen Crowder
Jul 31, 2016
Jeffrey Allen Crowder,60, of Marion, Indiana died on July 31, 2016 Marion General Hospital. Jeffrey was born on December 26, 1955 in Anderson, IN to Fred Crowder of Anderson, IN and the lateLavonE. (Smith) Shipley. He is survived by daughter Lorie (Rick)Zawicki, Marion, IN 2 brothers; Joe Shipley,Tooelle, Utah and Doug Shipley, Marion, IN and 3 grandchildren; Kayla, Tyler...
Franklin Allen Horine
Jul 30, 2016
Franklin Allen Horine, 79, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2016 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana. Allen was born on August 29, 1936 to the late Everett and Mary (Todd) Horine in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in 1955, which later became known as Elwood High School. Allen fell in love...
William "Bill" J Foster
Jul 29, 2016
Fairmount: William J. "Bill" Foster, 74, died Friday evening, July 29, 2016, in IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. He was born in Muncie, the son of the late Charles and Martha (Smith) Foster. In 1960, he graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Upland. Mr. Foster served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict from 1963 to 1966...
Frances I Pollard
Jul 24, 2016
Ft. Wayne: Frances I. Pollard, 90, formerly of Gas City, died Sunday, July 24, 2016, with family by her side. She was born in Kirk, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Harve and Alice (Armes) Wardrip. Frances married Heath Pollard on October 25, 1946, in Anderson. He preceded her in death on February 18, 1977. Mrs. Pollard attended Upland...
Robert H. Hill
Jul 21, 2016
Robert J. Hill, 92, died Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Robert was born in Tipton County, Indiana on February 13, 1924 to thelate Alonzo Ellsworth Hill and the late Cleo Davis Hill. He was a 1943 graduate of Fairmount High School. Robert served in the Navy during WWII in the South Pacific and was again...
Jason L. Costner
Jul 19, 2016
Jason L. Costner, 45, passed away suddenly Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at his Fairmount residence. Jason was born in Marion, Indiana on September 2, 1970 to Jerry Sr. and Barbara (DeVaney) Costner who survive in Fairmount and with whom he had a close bond. Jason graduated from Madison-Grant High in 1989. After High School, Jason joined the Air Force...
Ida 'Louise' Lennens
Jul 14, 2016
Ida LouiseLennens, 90, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana died Thursday, July 14, 2016 at Colonial Oaks Health Care. Louise was born in Gas City, Indiana on May 2 1926, daughter of the late FrankMcManisand the late Mildred (McHenry)McManis. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1944. Louise married Russell E.Lennenson January26, 1950. He preceded her in death on May 23,...
Paul R Mccormick
Jul 6, 2016
Jonesboro: Paul R. McCormick, 84, of rural Jonesboro passed away at 6:56 p.m. Wednesday at Marion General Hospital. He was born the son of the late Wyatt and Edna (McKellob) McCormick in Plymouth. Paul was a 1950 graduate of Fairmount High School and furthered his education at Purdue University. He was an Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict....
Marikay Boles
Jul 3, 2016
Marion: Marikay Boles, 63, died early Sunday morning, in Wesleyan Healthcare Center, Marion. She was born in Marion, the daughter of the late Robert L. and Sarah F. (Gormley) Boles. She graduated with a Bachelors of Arts degree in English and Psychology, from Ball State University in 1975. Marikay, who had lived in Grant County for most of her...
Seth Edward Goff
Jul 2, 2016
Seth Edward Goff, 26 of Converse, Indiana died Saturday in Miami County, Indiana. Seth was an Oak Hill graduate class of 2008 and he received an Associates Degree of Diesel Mechanics from Lincoln Tech. He was employed by the City of Wabashs Street Department and work many various odd jobs. He loved fixing, and breaking things, riding his Harley,...
Jannatta C. Russell
Jul 1, 2016
An earthly angel has left us to go claim her heavenly wings.JannattaC. (Maynard) Russell 80, died Friday, July 1, 2016 at herFowlerton, Indiana residence surrounded by her family. She was born on October 21, 1935 inCrossville, Tennessee and later moved toFowlerton, Indiana with her husband where she raised her eight children. She was the best mother a child could...
Charles Adams Hall
Jun 25, 2016
Charles Adams Hall 66 of Marion died peacefully Saturday June 25, 2016 at his residence following an extended illness. Charles was an US Army veteran from 1973-1976 and was Payroll Data Entry and Computer Programmer from 1977 to 2014. He had been employed byConrail, Superior Supply Janitorial Service,Freeland Mason Pharmacy,HiWayDispatch Trucking Company, United Cartage Trucking Company, Mid-Indiana Transportation Experts,...
Debbie J. Emry
Jun 24, 2016
Debbie J.Emry, 57,Sweetser, Indiana died Friday, June 24, 2016 at Marion General Hospital. Debbie was the daughter of the late Richard Hawkins and the late Eleanor (Jimmeron) Hawkins, born in Little Rock, Arkansas on July 20, 1958. Debbie was a machine operator an Gen-Corp. She enjoyed camping and listening to music. She is survived by a daughter,MersadisSadie (James) Peer...
Jean Rae Hoskins
Jun 21, 2016
Upland: Jean Rae Hoskins, 90, died Tuesday night, June 21, 2016, in Marion General Hospital. She was born in Flint, Michigan, the daughter of the late Merle L. and Ruth (Pugh) Raymond. She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a Bachelors Degree in Education and went on to earn her Masters in Education from Ball State University. Mrs. Hoskins,...
Leon Kita
Jun 20, 2016
Leon Kita, 94, of Marion, died peacefullyinhis home on Monday, June 20, 2016. He was born in Albion, Michigan, on July 18,1921to the late John and Mary Kita. On July 5, 1947, he married Evelyn and she preceded him in death in 2008. He served in the US Navy from 1940 - 1946. Leon was the last Pearl Harbor...
