Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, Upland, IN, and Gas City, IN.
Edna Jones
Feb 25, 2025
Edna P. (Gerber) Jones, 78, passed away peacefully at Twin City Nursing Home, in Gas City, on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Edna was born on February 12, 1947, to the late Harry and Bertha Gerber, in Marion. She graduated from Mississinewa High School and was a waitress.
Edna loved being outdoors, she enjoyed fishing and gardening. She loved to...
Donna DeVault
Feb 23, 2025
Donna J. DeVault passed peacefully on February 23, 2025, she was born on February 19, 1943 to Aurther and Evelyn Henderson in Muskegon, Michigan. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1960. Then moved on to obtain her nursing degree from Marion College in 1977.
Donna was a nurse for over 33 years. She was married to Steven...
Nancy Banter
Feb 23, 2025
Nancy (Cole) Banter quietly passed away on February 23, 2025. She was born July 28, 1941, in Matthews, Indiana, to Erman and Lucille (Barnett) Cole. She married Thomas Banter on January 25, 1959. They were married 56 years until his death.
Nancy had many adventures in her lifetime. She was in leadership roles for both Girls Scouts, and Boy Scouts. She...
Wanda Carter
Feb 22, 2025
Wanda J. Carter passed away surrounded by her family on February 22, 2025.
Wanda was born on October 16, 1952, daughter of Mearl and Donna M. Richards. She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1971 and married Michael G. Carter later that year on August 14, 1971. Wanda worked at Ivanhoe's for 13 years.
Wanda enjoyed cooking. Wanda...
Sarah Most
Feb 16, 2025
Sarah F. "Sally" Most, age 71, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2025, at Marion Health, with her beloved husband, Mark Most, by her side.
Born on October 12, 1953, in Marion, Indiana, Sally was the cherished daughter of the late Harry and Leona Craw. She graduated from Madison-Grant High School and went on to dedicate...
Jane Hale
Feb 16, 2025
Jane Ann Hale, of Marion, passed away on Sunday February 16, 2025 at Vita of Marion.
Jane was born on August 6, 1944 in Anderson, Indiana to the late Russell Rowe and Helen (Harless) Rowe. Jane Graduated from Anderson Highland High School. She married Phillip Hale on April 20, 1974 and they spent many wonderful years together....
Vernon Smithley
Feb 15, 2025
Vernon D. Smithley, 77, A Good Man" died Saturday, 15, 2025 at his Fairmount residence after a long illness.
Vern was born in McMinnville, TN, son of the late Jack Smithley and Ann (Watson) Stinnett. He married Veda Lackey on August 4, 1972. Veda survives. Vern honorably served his country in the Navy and attended Ball State University. Vern...
Don Leslie Garner
Feb 15, 2025
Don L. Garner, age 87, formerly of Fairmount, peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at his home in Marion, surrounded by his family.
Born on March 24, 1937, in Fairmount, Don was the son of Eldridge and Martha (Little) Garner. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955 and completed a Tool & Die Apprenticeship. He retired as a...
John Wehr
Feb 14, 2025
John C. Wehr, 72, passed away at his Indianapolis home on Friday, February 14, 2025. Born on April 22, 1952, to the late Rolland Wehr and his cherished mother, Evelyn Wehr, who survives him in Marion, John lived a life filled with passions and pursuits that will forever inspire those who had the pleasure of knowing him.
A proud...
David L. Sickman
Feb 11, 2025
David L. Sickman, 77, of La Porte, passed away peacefully at 3:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at his home.
He was born on October 7, 1947, in Fairmount, Indiana, to Edward and Rebecca (Sheron) Sickman.
In Magalia, California, David married his wife of 41 years, Linda Hillebrand, who survives.
He enjoyed teaching at North Judson – San Pierre and the friends he...
David James
Feb 4, 2025
With his loving family and friends by his side, David Brian James, 64, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2025. Born on August 29, 1960, he was the beloved son of the late William R. James and Meredith June James (Dudley).
A proud graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1979, David continued his...
Ruth Patterson
Feb 3, 2025
Ruth A. Patterson, 95, of Fairmount, died Monday, February 3, 2025 at Colonial Oaks Health Care in Marion.
Ruth was born in Plymouth, Indiana on September 3, 1929, daughter of the late Everett Chester Houghton, and Ilo Grace (Seymour) Houghton. Ruth graduated from Monticello High School in 1947 where she was a cheerleader, and attended Marion Business College. Ruth married John...
Robert Bennett
Feb 2, 2025
Robert J. Bennett Jr., age 74, of Marion, Indiana, passed away on February 2, 2025. Born on August 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Robert Bennett Sr. and Ada (Shipley) Bennett. Robert dedicated several years of his life to working as a truck driver, a profession that he took great pride in.
Throughout his life, Robert...
Penny Biddle
Jan 31, 2025
Penny Sue Biddle, 60, of Upland, died on Friday, January 31, 2025 at Marion Health after an extended illness.
Penny was born on August 5, 1964, in Seymour, Indiana, daughter of the late James A. and Clara (Brophey) Meek. She was a 1982 graduate of Madison-Grant High School and was a homemaker. She married Clayton Biddle on October 5,...
Oscar Stevenson
Jan 30, 2025
Oscar Lee Stevenson, 65, of Fairmount, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne after a long illness.
Oscar was born in Vanceburg, Kentucky on August 22, 1959, son of the late Oscar Stevenson and Margaret L. (Johnson) Barnett. Oscar graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1977 . Oscar was employed by RCA for many years and...
Gwendolon Phelps
Jan 27, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gwendolon L. Phelps, age 86, of Marion, Indiana. Gwendolon entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2025. She was born on April 26, 1938, in Marion, to Charles Marks and Ruth (Donaldson) Marks, who instilled in her the values of hard work and dedication.
Gwendolon served as a...
Vivian Wilds
Jan 24, 2025
Vivian Wilds, age 87, of Jonesboro, Indiana, passed away peacefully on January 24, 2025, at her cherished home with her family by her side. Born on September 12, 1937, in Greeneville, Tennessee, Vivian was a vibrant spirit who touched the lives of many during her time on earth. She graduated from St. James High School in 1955 and soon after...
Rebecca Gossett
Jan 23, 2025
Rebecca L. Gossett, 73, of Fairmount, died Thursday, January 23, 2025 at IU Ball Memorial.
Rebecca Lou Gossett went by many names, Becky, Aunt Becky,mom, momma b, mamaw, mother, mommy and ol mamaw. She was born in Lima, Ohio as the youngest child born to Robert B. and Maxine ( Morrish) Gossett. Becky moved from Ohio and lived all over the...
Zenas Gunter
Jan 22, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Zenas Gunter, 75, of Marion, Indiana, who left this world peacefully to be with Jesus on January 22, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on July 13, 1949, in Greenville, Tennessee, Zenas was the cherished son of Calvin and Nola (Morse) Gunter. He married his...
Jean Fishtorn
Jan 21, 2025
Jean Ellen Fishtorn, of Fort Wayne, Ind., passed away peacefully in her sleep at her home on January 21, 2025. After a long, fulfilling life, she transitioned to her heavenly home in God's kingdom at age 95.
Born on May 24, 1929, in Marion, Ind., to Ollie A. and R. Bernice Fishtorn, Jean grew up in Upland, Ind., graduating from...
