Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Helen VanPatten
Dec 15, 2024
Helen Diana (Lee) Van Patten, born on May 30, 1952, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice Care in Fort Wayne.
Helen graduated from Northside High School in 1970 and married the love of her life, Paul Richard Van Patten Sr., on April 24, 1971. Together, they built a family filled with love and...
John McGraw
Dec 15, 2024
John "Alan" A. McGraw, 69, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Marion Health. Alan was born on July 20, 1955, in Marion, to the late John M. and Marilyn (Seeley) McGraw. He graduated from Madison Grant, Class of 1973. Alan was a contractor and owner of McGraw's Construction.
Alan enjoyed spending time with his family, playing...
Linda "Sue" Payne
Dec 15, 2024
Linda "Sue" Payne, 81, of Fairmount died Sunday, December 15, 2024 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital.
Sue was born in Fairmount, Indiana on January 3, 1943 to Joseph E. and Freda Annabelle (Wilson) Payne. Sue graduated from Fairmount High School in 1960 where she was a cheerleader and a baton twirler. She loved being part of the Fairmount High...
Patricia Keene
Dec 9, 2024
Patricia L. Keene, 77, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on December 9, 2024, at Marion Health. She was born on September 21, 1947, in Marion, Indiana, to Wesley and Thelma (Martin) Apple.
Patricia was a proud graduate of Mississinewa High School, Class of 1966. After completing her education, she moved on to a fulfilling career, retiring from Sharp Manufacturing in...
Jazayah Alaya Ranae Garcia
Dec 2, 2024
With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our precious baby, Jazayah Alaya Ranae Garcia, born December 2, 2024, into the arms of Jesus. Although our time together was brief, Jazayah brought love and light into our lives. We will cherish her memory forever.
"I am with you, always." Matthew 28:20
Jazayah is survived by her parents, Jazmyne Lavengood and Iseah Garcia;...
Gayle Behm
Dec 2, 2024
Gayle Ann Behm, born on June 14, 1954, in Elwood, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024, at the age of 70. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and a respected professional in the field of accounting, working for E & B Paving in the asphalt industry.
Gayle was a proud graduate of Madison-Grant High School Class of...
David Carper
Nov 30, 2024
David M. Carper, 77, passed away on November 30, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana. Born on December 30, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of Dale and Catherine "Kitty" (Roth) Carper.
David graduated from Fairmount High School in 1965 and began his career working for his uncle, Charles Roth, at the Standard...
Kenneth "Ken" Dickensheets
Nov 29, 2024
Kenneth L. Dickensheets 90 passed away Friday November 29, 2024 at Marion Health, Marion, Indiana.
Kenneth was born at home in North Marion November 22, 1934 to the late Floyd W. and Mildred L. Dickensheets. He married his wife of 61 years Janet R. Thompson, November 1, 1958. She preceded him in death March 15, 2019. A graduate of Sweetser High...
John "Jack" Skinner
Nov 25, 2024
John "Jack" Skinner, a loving husband, father, pa and pop pop peacefully passed away at the VA hospital in Ft. Wayne on November 25, 2024, at the age of 92. Born on November 27, 1931, in La Fontaine, Indiana, Jack was the son of the late Clarence Skinner and Gladys (Oden) Skinner. He grew up in La Fontaine and...
Todd McClellan
Nov 12, 2024
Todd McClellan, a loving husband and father, passed away on November 12, 2024 at the age of 55, at Marion Health East. Todd was born September 4, 1969 in Delaware County, and throughout his life touched many people. He was a graduate of Eastbrook High School in 1988, He then furthered his education and went to trade school at Stevens...
Kirklin "Kirk" Kingery
Nov 11, 2024
Kirklin"Kirk" E. Kingery, 59, of Muncie, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at IU Ball Memorial Hospital after an extended illness.
Kirk was born on May 3 1965, in Fortville, Indiana, son of the late David Kingery and Barbara (Jim) (Clements) Adams who survives in Fishers. Kirk graduated from Mt. Vernon High School in 1983 and honorably served his country...
Richard Deneau
Nov 7, 2024
Richard M. Deneau, a loving husband, devoted father and grandpa, and accomplished executive, passed away on November 7, 2024, at the age of 78, in his home in Upland, Indiana. He was surrounded by his family, who meant the world to him. Richard was born on September 2, 1946, in Saginaw, Michigan, and throughout his life, he touched the hearts...
Aileen Heinzen
Nov 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Aileen J. Heinzen, 92, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend. Aileen, born on July 2, 1932, in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, peacefully left this world on November 5, 2024, in Upland, Indiana. On April 22, 1950, she married John Heinzen in Marshfield, Wisconsin. He preceded her in death on May 18,...
Jane Wines
Nov 4, 2024
Jane Wines, 83, of Tullahoma, Tennessee, peacefully departed this life on November 4, 2024. She was born on August 12, 1941, in Marion, Indiana, to her late parents, Don and Ruth (Carter) Evans. Jane's life was a beautiful representation of kindness, dedication, and the joy found in life's simple pleasures.
Jane devoted her career to the care of others as a...
Nissha McCormick
Oct 27, 2024
Nissha A. McCormick, 56, of Summitville, died Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Community Hospital of Anderson after a brief illness.
Nissha was a graduate of Mississinewa High School class of 1987, and was a Financial Deputy for the Grant County Auditor. She loved to play with her grandchildren, riding the motorcycle with her husband, and traveling to visit...
Billie Sluder
Oct 26, 2024
Billie D. Sluder, 73, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at her Marion home. She was born on February 6, 1951, in Marion, to the late Bill E. Armstrong and Frances Elizabeth (Teal) Brown. Billie attended Marion High School, and was a homemaker most of her life.
She is survived by a son, Jimmie Sluder Jr;...
Roger Symms
Oct 24, 2024
Roger M. Symms, 83 of Matthews, died peacefully Thursday, October 24, 2024 in Carmel, Indiana.
Roger was born on November 29, 1940 in Fort Wayne, IN, the son of the late Roger G. and Wilhelmenia (Taken) Symms. He graduated from Northside High School in 1958. After graduation he attended Purdue University for 3 years until he was drafted...
William Wallace
Oct 23, 2024
William E. "Wild Bill" Wallace Jr., 65, of Marion, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at his home.
Bill was born July 9, 1959, in Marion, Indiana, to the late William E. Wallace Sr. and the late Mary Lloyd, he graduated from Eastbrook High School class of 1978. He retired from Bahr Brothers Manufacturing, Marion, Indiana after 32...
Wendy Prancik
Oct 23, 2024
Wendy S. Prancik, a loving daughter, sister, and dedicated truck driver, passed away peacefully at her residence in Marion, IN at the age of 60. Born on April 21st, 1964 in Hinsdale, IL, Wendy spent her life navigating the roads, providing for herself and her loved ones through her strength and determination.
Wendy found her passion in truck driving,...
James Florea
Oct 21, 2024
James Edward Florea, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 21, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana. Born in Fairmount, IN, on August 30, 1941, James lived a life filled with passion for the open road, family, and hard work.
A skilled Die Maker in the automotive industry for over 40 years at General Motors, James...
