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

Sep 28, 2022

Norman E. Wolfe, 84, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Warren, Indiana, died Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Ascension St. Vincent 86th Street Hospital in Indianapolis. He entered this world on March 16, 1938, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Gerald and Velma (Cates) Wolfe. Norman married Jacqulyn Vickrey on June 19, 1960, at Mt. Olive United Methodist...

Sep 26, 2022

Doris M. Scott, 82, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. She was born on October 20, 1939 to the late Glen and Hilda (Hasty) Griffin. Doris was a graduate of Mississinewa High School in 1957. Doris went on and married the love of her life, Paul Scott, on December 24, 1957, and he survives. Together they built a...

Sep 24, 2022

Judy A. Rudy passed away Saturday September 24, 2022 with family and friends at her bedside. She was born in July of 1944. Judy was the daughter of Bruce and Madonna (Nash) Saylors. A Swayzee High School graduate, she spent many years and made many friends in the insurance industry, retiring in 2010. Her love of animals gave her...

Sep 23, 2022

Chad Mitchell Wickham, 51, of Upland, IN, died Saturday, September 23, 2022, at IU Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.

Chad was born November 19, 1970, in Muncie, Indiana, he was the son of Douglas Wickham and Sandra (Drischel) Rouzer. Chad graduated from Marion High School Class of 1989.

Chad had previously...

Sep 22, 2022

Gene Van "Brian" Crites, 54 lost his battle with cancer at home with his loving wife by his side on Thursday September 22, 2022. Brian was born in Marion, Indiana to Gene Crites and Jewel (Milam) Powers. He graduated from Mississinewa High School and immediately moved to Florida.

Brian worked construction while in Florida building...

Sep 21, 2022

Paul D. Steward, 90, passed away at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Paul was born at home in Chelsea, South Dakota, on November 27, 1931, to the late Douglas and Althia Steward. He graduated from Northville High School in 1949, attended Wessington Springs Junior College, and then graduated from Seattle...

Sep 18, 2022

At approximately 12:30 am on September 18, 2022, at IU Methodist, Ronald "Ron" A. Hamilton, 78, left his temporary home on earth and entered into his final resting place.

Ron was born on July 12, 1944, and lived his youth in Fairmount, Indiana. He was the

first son of Howard and Colleen (Armstrong) Hamilton who...

Sep 18, 2022

Lester Earl Cates, age 94, went to be with Jesus, Sunday, September 18, 2022, at home in Marion, Indiana, surrounded by his family. Lester lived and farmed in Grant County all his life. He loved God, his family, farming, and his church family. He was born on June 8, 1928, to the late Charles and Ethel (Powell) Cates. Lester...

Sep 18, 2022

On Sunday, September 18, 2022, both Clyde "Butch" A. Sears, 71, and Rhonda L. (Royal) Sears, 64, passed away instantly in a tragic accident. As devastating as it is, it is all too fitting for the two of them, they did everything together in life here on earth, and now they have gone home to Jesus together. The two...

Sep 17, 2022

Ronald Andrew "Andy" Petty of Jonesboro, Indiana passed away on September 17, 2022. Andy was born June 22, 1973, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Ronald L. Petty and Joan (Roger) Turner.

Andy was a Certified HVAC Technician for Custom Comfort for 30 years. He graduated from Madison Grant High School in 1991. Andy enjoyed...

Sep 15, 2022

Oden Mullenix, 2 1/2 years old, passed away on September 15, 2022. His owner Mackenzie loved him to pieces. Oden was a very smart and sweet cat who loved Mackenzie dearly. He even knew how to sit.

Oden is survived by his owner, Mackenzie, and brother Leo.

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Sep 12, 2022

Betty J. Shrout, 86, formerly of Kentucky, died Monday, September 12, 2022 at her daughters Fairmount home.

Betty was born on October 23, 1935 in Owingsville, Kentucky, daughter of the late James and Nannie Mae (Brandshaw) Goldie. She married Lonnie L. Shrout on October 31, 1951. He preceded her in death in 1997. Betty was a homemaker,...

Aug 31, 2022

Raja Wortman, age 7 passed away on August 31, 2022. She was the loving dog of Dave and Sharon Wortman. She was the best dog for the Wortman family. She was often seen smiling. Raja always was a good listener and frequently would follow Dave around when he would grab his keys. She was family dog that always had...

Aug 29, 2022

Sharice Moncelle-Avette Bilbee, 29, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, from injuries sustained in an accident. Sharice was born on July 27, 1993, to the late William and Patrice Bartrum, but was adopted and raised by Troy and Sherry Bilbee. She graduated from Marion High School, class of 2013, and was a life-long member of Brinker Heights Wesleyan...

Aug 29, 2022

Boots Fields passed away on August 29, 2022 in the morning. He was the pet of Deanna and Brandon Fields. Boots was loving and caring. He would often place his paws on Deanna's cheek and pat her. Boots loved to hang out with Cassie and she let him paint her nails. They loved to watch Sponge Bob together too....

Aug 29, 2022

George H. Walker, Jr., 75, of Converse, Indiana, died at 8:25 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at Marion Health. He entered this world on April 21, 1947, in Elizabeth, New Jersey, born to the late George Harrison and Lillian (Hungerford) Walker. George married Elizabeth Walters on October 11, 1996, she survives. He worked in tool and die for General...

Aug 28, 2022

Ralph (Mike) R. Brown passed away on August 28, 2022 in Oakland City, Indiana. Ralph was born on April 26, 1931 to the late Carl and Vera Ruth (Cloud) Brown. He attended Van Buren high school and graduated in 1949. Ralph married the late Emma Louise Brown on November 1, 1949. They started their lives together and had two...

Aug 28, 2022

Robert "Bob" L. Fulton, 84, of Peru, Indiana, died at 6:07 PM, on Sunday, August 28, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He entered this world on April 28, 1938, in Huntington, IN, born to Lemoine and Helen (Ellet) Fulton. Bob graduated from Clear Creek High School in 1956 and from Huntington College in 1960 with...

Aug 27, 2022

James A. Jones, 65, of Fairmount, died Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital. Jim was born on February 27, 1957 in Peru, Indiana, son of the late Larry and Marilyn (Lawson) Jones. He graduated from Peru High School in 1975. Jim married the love of his life, Christy Pavone, on July 30, 1977 in Gas City. Jim worked...

Aug 26, 2022

Craig D. Schlottman, 73, of Marion, Indiana, died at 7:10 p.m., Friday, August 26, 2022, at his Marion home. He entered this world on December 18, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, born to Donald and Rose (McGale) Schlottman. Craig married Linda Eberhardt on November 3, 1973, she survives. He was a graduate of Willowbrook High School in Villa Park, Illinois....