Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.

Aug 7, 2023

Margie A. Sirk, 72 of Marion, Indiana passed away on Monday August 7, 2023 in her home. She was born in Pikeville Kentucky on August 15, 1950 to Steve and Katherine (Hurd) Sluss. On October 21, 1967, she married Carl Sirk Jr.

She was formerly a member of Wabash Chapel of God. She loved going...

Aug 1, 2023

Glenna Carol Biven, 87, passed away at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana, on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. Glenna was born on April 27, 1936, to the late Clarence and Laura Thomason. She was a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God and enjoyed driving around, talking with her family, and animals. She enjoyed writing poetry and playing Euchre...

Aug 1, 2023

James L. Hewitt, 51, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Jim was born on October 30, 1971, to the late Jerry Lee Hewitt, and Beverly Hipes, who survives in Fairmount. He worked as a freelance mechanic. He loved racing cars, motorcycles, fishing, hunting, and cutting wood - in short, he loved to...

Jul 30, 2023

Jerry Lee Payne, 84, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. A lifelong resident of Fairmount, he was renowned and beloved by everyone. His kind, gentle and generous spirit resulted in an abundance of treasured friends.

He began working at his grandfather George’s service...

Jul 29, 2023

Branden Wayne Behr, 52, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, after injuries sustained in an accident. Branden was born on October 23, 1970, to the late Terry Behr and Darlene Behr, who survives in Fairmount. He graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1989. He worked for the Union as a...

Jul 26, 2023

Karen Kay Stout, 81, of Converse, Indiana passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Creasy Springs Health Center in Lafayette, Indiana.

She was born May 7, 1942 to the late William and Juanita (Powell) Morton. Karen was a graduate of Eastern High School in 1960, Ball State University in 1964 and returned to pursue Education...

Jul 25, 2023

Bernd Harry Fischer, 63, passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Bernd was born on December 12, 1959, to the late Harry and Christel Schindelmeiser Fischer, in Herne, Germany. He graduated from high school in Germany, and then graduated with his Bachelor's from the University of Tromso Conservatory in Norway. On August...

Jul 21, 2023

Barbara J. Smithson of Gas City, Indiana passed away in her sister's home on Friday, July 21, 2023, after battling cancer. Barbara was born to Clyde Smithson and Loa (Behag) Cole in Marion, Indiana on August 23, 1956. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1974 and retired from the VA in Marion.

Barbara loved...

Jul 21, 2023

James W. Butcher, 77 years old, died Friday, July 21, 2023 at Community Heart & Vascular North, Indianapolis.

Jim was born November 1, 1945 at home on 10th and Elm Street, Fairmount. His parents were Gola and Alice (Williams) Butcher, and was the youngest of their 10 children.

Jim graduated from...

Jul 19, 2023

Kenneth E. Miller, 64, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at his Fairmount residence.

Kenneth was born on August 30, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana, son of the late Charles W. and Lottie Ann (Fletcher) Miller. He was an Iron worker over 15 years. Kenneth enjoyed riding his motorcycle, golf cart rides, and going to...

Jul 17, 2023

Donald Lee King passed away in his home on July 17, 2023. Donald was born to Robert and Marvel (Brown) King on November 9, 1950 in Marion, Indiana. After graduating High School in Newton, Iowa he enlisted in the Navy. He married Madonna Craig on October 3, 1982 and she survives.

After being disabled from...

Jul 16, 2023

Lisa M. (Stafford) Bosworth, 59, went to be with the Lord at 2:40 a.m. on July 16, 2023, surrounded by her family. Lisa was born to the late Arthur Stafford and Nancy King. She married Richard (Rick), and he preceded her in death in 2001. Lisa worked at the Chronicle Tribune, was a kitchen manager at Applebee's, and was...

Jul 11, 2023

Joe passed peacefully, receiving his heavenly reward on July 11, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. in his

Sweetser, Indiana home, surrounded by his daughters and his wife. He was born to Howard and

Julia (Judy) Baxter in Marion, Indiana on March 31, 1956. A 1974 graduate of Oak Hill High

School, he owned a...

Jul 8, 2023

Lucas Garner Brown, 26, died, Saturday, July 8, 2023 at his Fairmount residence.

Lucas is the son of Michael and Karen (Garner) Brown, born on March 17, 1997 in Anderson, Indiana. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 2015. During his time there he was a three sport athlete in tennis, bowling, and baseball....

Jun 30, 2023

Sharon Renee Beckman 49 of Ft. Wayne, Indiana died Friday June 30, 2023 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN She was the daughter of William Debrosky of Ft. Wayne and the late Tia (Warner) McNutt, born September 19, 1973 at Anaheim, California.

She did mostly restaurant work at several different restaurants. She had a...

Jun 29, 2023

Jack Dee Alexander, 85, of Greentown, Indiana passed away on June 29, 2023. He was born on September 28, 1937 in Marion, Indiana to the late Frank E. Alexander and Merle Delight (Raypholtz) Alexander. He married LaMerle Wales on November 17, 1956.

He was a member of the Normal Church of Christ. Mr. Alexander retired...

Jun 28, 2023

Richard Walter Kay, (Dick) of Marion, was taken to be with his Lord on June 28, 2023. Born on June 24, 1937, in Rochester, NY, the youngest of three children. He married Betty (Reece) Kay on June 30, 1963, and she survives. He graduated from Hilton High School in Hilton, NY in 1955. He continued his

education...

Jun 27, 2023

Larry Layman passed away Tuesday June 27, 2023 at Marion Health. He was born December 25, 1956 to Jim and Lola (Profit) Layman) in Indianapolis, Indiana. He married Patricia Looney on July 24, 1998 and she survives.

Larry was a bricklayer by trade and worked as a general contractor for Jim Daniel. He also started...

Jun 27, 2023

Melody Ann Dixon, 61, of Marion passed from this world peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2023.

Melody was born in Marion, on September 14, 1961 in Grant County Indiana; the daughter of Richard and Roseanna Dixon. She graduated from Perry-Meridian High School in Indianapolis, IN. After high-school Melody went on to work several jobs within...

Jun 25, 2023

Bryce Allen Henry, 17, of Jonesboro, died Sunday, June 25, 2023 at Riley Hospital after complications from surgery.

Bryce was born on August 22, 2005, in Marion, Indiana, son of Marcus and Renee (Duckett) Henry. Life was never easy and full of challenges for Bryce from birth, but he was full of life, smart, funny, and ornery....