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

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

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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....

Jun 23, 2023

Jack E. Ferguson, 71, passed away Friday June 23, 2023 at home. He was born to Bert and Flora (Hamilton) Ferguson on June 6, 1952. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force.

Jack loved spending time with family and traveling. He enjoyed fishing, swimming, dancing and working with computers. He adored his grandchildren....

Jun 21, 2023

Asondra J. (Hoheimer) Dickerson, 85 died on June 21, 2023 at Colonial Oaks Health Care.

Asondra was born on March 26, 1938 in Fairmount, Indiana to the late Alonzo and Vena (Hoover) Hoheimer. She married Carl "Gene" Dickerson on August 7, 1954. Carl preceded her in death. Asondra and Carl had three boys, Carl, Terry,...

Jun 19, 2023

Joyce Ann Davis, 63, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Joyce was born on January 15, 1960, in Marion, to Thomas and Nancy Banter. She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1978. Joyce married the love of her life, Jimmy Lee Davis, on June 29,...

Jun 16, 2023

William "Bill" Andrew Holtzleiter, 64, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, in Hartford City. Bill was born on September 12, 1958, to Edward L. Holtzleiter, who preceded him in death, and Mary Jane (Logan) Holtzleiter.

Bill was a lifetime resident of Grant County, Indiana, and graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1976. He worked...

Jun 12, 2023

James Earl Ford, known to everyone as Jim, passed away on Monday June 12, 2023 at the age of 71.

Jim was born to Clayton and Noreen Ford on May 4,1952 in Marion Indiana. A Licensed Contractor by trade, Jim found his true career for over 25 years when he started working for the City of Pinellas...

Jun 12, 2023

Michael "Mike" R. Parker Sr., 71, from Warren, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, in Fort Wayne. Mike was born on September 20, 1951, in Hartford City, to the late Ralph R. and Jean A. (Nelson) Parker, and raised in Upland. He graduated from Eastbrook High School, Class of 1969. Mike served in the US Marines as a...

Jun 10, 2023

Willa L. Miller, 91, passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation in Marion. Willa was born on February 29, 1932, in Licking River, Kentucky, to the late Bob and Mary Gray. She worked as a machine operator for United Technologies/Essex for many years. She was a lifetime member of the Amvets Auxiliary Post...

Jun 8, 2023

Valentina "Val" Hiatt, 90, passed away at her Florida home with her family by her side on Thursday, June 8, 2023. Val was born on January 12, 1933, in Daugavpils, Latvia. She became orphaned during World War II and at age 13 was brought to the United States by the Lutheran Charities Organization and the American Red Cross. She...

Jun 4, 2023

Wanda Rose Reismiller, 79, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Lakewood Nursing Home in Muskegon, Michigan. Wanda was born on March 14, 1944, to the late Alvie Brodt and Anna Mae Lochard. She attended Mississinewa Schools and on August 15, 1977, she married Carl Reismiller, and he preceded her in death on April 5, 2013. Wanda enjoyed...

Jun 4, 2023

Jesse Lee Brown, 23, passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Jesse was born on July 3, 1999 to Wendell “Gene” and Angela “Angie” (Floyd) Brown in Elwood, Indiana.

Jesse enjoyed being a musician as he was a part of the Starving Artist Rap Group known as JBTheRap. He was just starting his rap career...

May 30, 2023

Paul D. King passed away in his home on May 30, 2023. Paul was born to Robert and Marvel (Brown) King on March 29, 1953 in Marion, Indiana. After graduating High School in Newton, Iowa, he was in the United States Army until medically discharged. He married Dorothy Clester on December 6, 1995 who preceded him in death.

May 30, 2023

Lazy, crazy, Daisy, whose name used to be Maisy, is now howling in dog heaven. She is likely chasing rabbits and harassing squirrels, and catching neither.

Daisy lived on West First St in Fairmount, where she let Dennis and Pam Caudell share her home. She would have been 16 years old in August.

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May 26, 2023

Marcile Fleck Drake McGlennen was welcomed into heaven on May 26, 2023. She began her life 102 years earlier on May 7, 1921 as daughter of Floyd and Daisy (Brooks) Fleck in Disko, Indiana. At age twelve she gave her life to Christ and followed Him her whole life.

After high school, Marcile graduated from beauty school...