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

Aug 6, 2024

Former Business Owner Deonicio H. Peña Sr. 94 of Marion died Tuesday August 6, 2024 at Marion Health, Marion, Indiana. A beloved husband, father, and grandfather he will be sadly missed, born April 8, 1930 in Pearsall, TX to Juan and Gregoria (Hernadez) Peña. Deonicio married the love of his life Antonia Guillermo, she survives.

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Aug 6, 2024

Janet R. Kiser (Hood), a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2024. Born on January 12, 1938, to Herman D. Hood and Edna L. Hood (Tyner), Janet led a life filled with love and dedication to her family and community.

Janet graduated from Somerset High School with...

Aug 6, 2024

Mary P. Walton-Emrick (Smith), a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehab on August 6, 2024. Born in Huntington County on March 2, 1925, to the late Daniel and Mary (Messersmith) Smith, Mary lived a life filled with faith, love, and community spirit.

Mary attended Banquo High School...

Aug 3, 2024

Marilyn J. Thatcher, a beloved soul who graced this world with her presence, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at the age of 82, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Born on July 8, 1942, to the late Everett and Mary Horine, Marilyn's journey was one of love, kindness, and a passion for life's simplest joys.

Aug 3, 2024

Phyllis "Joann" Gross of Upland, IN, a beloved wife, and cherished member of her community, passed away on August 3, 2024, at the age of 89. She was born on April 13, 1935 to Robert and Martha Norris in Richmond, Indiana. She married William Gross on April 17, 1960, and he survives.

Joann graduated from...

Aug 2, 2024

Ashley will be missed tremendously by her family. She was the best “mouser” ever. She survived parvo as a puppy. She was the hardiest dog ever.

She loved to bark and did it quite often. She always had to have the last bark. She hated to be picked up and did...

Jul 29, 2024

Sandra "Sandy" L. Chandler 83, beloved mother and grandmother, peacefully passed away on July 29, 2024, at Colonial Oaks Health Care where she had been a resident since 2021.

Sandy was born on March 2, 1941 in Muncie, Indiana, daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy (Treon) Duncan. She married Charles T. "Chief" Chandler Sr. on June...

Jul 28, 2024

Charles E. Duke, 61, born December 4, 1962, passed away on July 28, 2024, at Marion Health. Chuck, a 1981 Mississinewa High School graduate and Army veteran, dedicated his talents as a journeyman electrician at General Motors for many years. His passion for photography led to owning studios, capturing moments for radio stations, and even exhibiting at the Rock...

Jul 26, 2024

Carol Elaine Berry, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend and devoted teacher, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.

Born on May 29, 1953, in Marion, Indiana. Elaine grew up in a loving farm household with her parents and sisters. She attended Oak Hill High...

Jul 24, 2024

Dr. Timothy Jay Burkholder passed away on July 24th, 2024, at 9:45 a.m. at the age of 83 in Jackson, Michigan, surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born on January 15, 1941 in Smithville, OH. He was the son of Virgil and Margaret Burkholder. Tim was preceded in death by his parents Virgil and...

Jul 24, 2024

Tina L. Higginbotham, 61, of Fairmount, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at Marion Health after a long battle with lung cancer.

Tina was born in San Bernardino, CA on February 13, 1963, daughter of the late Dana Lee Stevens and the late Mona (McGee) Cripe. Tina attended Marion School and most recently worked at Village Pantry and...

Jul 20, 2024

Roberta Hoheimer, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on July 20, 2024 at the age of 89. Her passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

She was born on December 28, 1934 to the late Robert and Bonnie (Vetor)...

Jul 17, 2024

Brian L. "Shortround" Marcum, 53, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Marion Health. He was born on March 21, 1971, to Linda (Marcum) Gerstorff, in Marion. Brian graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1989. He was a proud member of the Iron Workers Union Local 147.

Brian's love for the great outdoors and...

Jul 16, 2024

John F. Carpenter, 93, of Fairmount, died on Tuesday July 16, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.

John was born on November 1, 1930, son of the late Martin C. Carpenter and Marcille Owens Carpenter Weaver. John graduated from Summitville High School in 1948 where he was an athlete competing in basketball, and baseball....

Jul 14, 2024

Harrison S. "Sam" Francis, Jr., 91, passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. Born on January 30, 1933, in Knott County, Kentucky, he was the beloved son of the late Harrison, Sr. and Reanie Francis. Sam graduated from Milan High School, class of 1951, and then proudly served in the Army from 1953...

Jul 13, 2024

Betty May Gibson, 89 of Upland passed away Saturday, July 13th 2024 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie IN.

She was born January 1st 1935 to the late David and Elsie May Buteau in Marion Indiana making her the first New Years baby born in Grant County that year. She spent most of her childhood years in Marion...

Jul 13, 2024

Robert J. "Bobby" First Jr., a beloved member of the Fairmount community, passed away on July 13, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Marion, IN, on September 23, 1959, the late Robert J. First Sr. and Ruth Ann (Miller) Line. Bobby was known for his friendly nature and willingness to lend a helping hand to anyone in...

Jul 9, 2024

Carolyn Lou Ross, of Upland Indiana, was ushered into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 after a brief illness. Carolyn was born on Friday September 3, 1937, in Gas City Indiana. She was the 10th of 12 children to the marriage of Oren H. and Hester (Weaver) Williams.

Jul 3, 2024

Cindy Lou (Rumple) Rice, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, in Muncie. Cindy was born on January 26, 1959, in Marion, to the late E. Gene and Gladys Joan (Spencer) Rumple. She graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1976. Cindy was an HR specialist at the VA Medical Center for 19 years. She was a member of...

Jul 3, 2024

Coach Bob Davenport, passed away on July 3, 2024, in Upland, Indiana, at the age of 91. Born on April 30, 1933, in Oakley, Kansas, to the late George and Rosie (Bunch) Davenport. Bob led an impactful life marked by his dedication to serving Christ, to coaching, and to public speaking.

Bob's journey began at...