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

Aug 19, 2023

Bernardine Marie-Josette "Chouquette" Pogue, 86, of Fairmount went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday August 19, 2023.

Chouquette was born on April 26, 1937, in Nancy, France. She met and married the love of her life, Paavo E. Pogue in France, on October 15, 1954, while he was serving in the U.S. Army.

Aug 16, 2023

Charles E. Richards, passed away on August 16, 2023, at the age of 81 at Rolling Meadows.

Charles was born on November 15, 1941, in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Earl E. and Virginia M. (Baker) Richards. He Married Mary Anna Herring on July 27, 1969. She preceded him in death in 2015. Charles leaves behind...

Aug 14, 2023

Ralph E. Moorman passed away in his home with his wife by his side on Monday August 14, 2023. Ralph was born to Earl and Martha (Elliott) Moorman on June 4, 1941 in the house he was living in. He married Rosemary Shaffer on December 12, 1980 and she survives.

Ralph worked as a farmer...

Aug 14, 2023

James William “Bill” Robert Lee, 88, passed away on August 14, 2023 at Marion Health in Marion, Indiana. He was born on November 8, 1934 in Rush County, Indiana, to the late Ernest H. and Zella Jane (Jackson) Lee, he was one of ten children.

Bill worked as a Hilift Driver for General Motors in...

Aug 14, 2023

Jo-Lynne Whirl, 67, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023, after an extended illness.

Jo-Lynne was born on December 16, 1955, in Peru, Indiana, daughter of the late Robert "Chet" and Jonita "Joy" (Brodt) Whirl, and graduated from Oak Hill High School. Jo-Lynne enjoyed making jewelry, attending old car shows, gardening, listening to...

Aug 11, 2023

Alfred L. Bishir Jr. (“Boog”) passed away unexpectedly Friday August 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital. Al was born November 16, 1971 to Alfred Bishir Sr. and Elesta, "Lisa" (Eccles) Bishir in Marion, Indiana. He married Lindsey Willems on August 13, 2022 in Marion, Indiana.

Al was a 1990 graduate of Madison Grant High School...

Aug 8, 2023

Alisha L. Simmons passed away unexpectedly Tuesday August 8, 2023 in her home in Kokomo, Indiana. Alisha was born to Richard Nall and Lois (Simmons) Bricker on December 22, 1979 in Marion, Indiana.

Alisha moved to Kokomo, Indiana as an adult. She loved to color in adult coloring books and watch videos. She loved playing...

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...