Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Samuel R. Shull, Sr.
Jul 29, 2021
Samuel R. Shull, Sr., 89, died Thursday evening, July 29, 2021, in Marion General Hospital, Marion. He was born in Marion on November 25, 1931, the son of the late Harry Shull and Belinda Irene (Hileman) Hutton. He married Wilma A. Shockey on September 24, 1949. Together they shared 67 years before she preceded him in death on January...
Mimi Marie Bennett
Jul 27, 2021
May 15, 2004 - July 27, 2021 Mimi Marie Bennett crossed the Rainbow Bridge at 10:40am in the arms of her loving Sissy, after a brief struggle with a collapsed trachea at the age of 17. Mimi came to her family at 7 weeks old and recently celebrated her 17th anniversary being with her family on July 4th. Mimi...
Glenyis Carol Nunn
Jul 27, 2021
Glenyis Carol Nunn, 73, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at her Marion home. Glenyis was born in Greensburg, Kentucky on October 27, 1947, daughter of the late Burel and Kathleen (Bright) Nunn. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1966 and then from Indiana Business College where she went on to teach for 10 years. She retired from UTech...
Brenda F. Reece
Jul 25, 2021
Brenda Faye Reece, 66, died Sunday evening, July 25, 2021. She was born August 15, 1954 to the late Eugene and Berneice (Meyers) Stotts and was married the late Roger L. Reece on May 27, 1972. Brenda also graduated from Eastbrook High School with the class of 1972. Brenda worked many years for General Electrics in Upland and Key...
Timothy B Hamilton
Jul 21, 2021
Timothy B Hamilton, 65, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at his Gas City residence. Tim was born on August 23, 1955, to the late Theodore and Evelyn Hamilton. He joined the Marines after high school, and then worked for St. Joseph Hospital, which is now St. Vincent Hospital, in Kokomo for 32 years, before retiring. Tim was...
Gary William Bright
Jul 18, 2021
Gary William Bright, born on July 27, 1947, to Joseph and Dorothy Bright, passed away on July 18, 2021, at his home. As per his request, there will be no services held. Arrangements were entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Helen Louise Vetor
Jul 17, 2021
Helen Louise Vetor, Fairmount, died July 17, 2021 at IU North Hospital in Carmel. Helen was born in Marion, IN on 8/11/1943 to the late Richard and Betty Grim. She was preceded in death by husband Darrell "Doc" Vetor, two sons Richard Kerrigan and Thomas Kerrigan, bonus son Michael Vetor, Parents Richard and Betty Grim, and sister Mary Matteson....
Ronald V. "Ron" Thien
Jul 15, 2021
Ronald V. Thien Sr., 74, died Wednesday, July 15, 2021 at his Fairmount residence. Ron was born in Breese, Illinois on July 5, 1947, son of the late Vincent Thien and Marie (Walterine) Thien Moss. Ronald was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and was a truck driver for over 20 years retiring from Hiner Transport. He was...
Victor L. Coffel
Jul 15, 2021
Victor Coffel was born in Marion on December 11, 1940 to Dorothy (Van Landingham) and Robert Coffel. He joined the Army in 1958 at the age of 17 and was U.S.A. all the way. He worked for 17 years as a fork lift operator in the sheds at the Owens Illinois Glass Factory in Gas City until it closed...
Delois Jean Burgener
Jul 15, 2021
Delois Jean Burgener, 80, died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her Fairmount residence. Delois was born at home on June 24, 1941, in Bethel, Ohio, daughter of the late Orbin and Delphia (Johnson) Williams. She graduated from Bethel High School in 1959 and married William Burgener. He preceded her in death. Delois lived in Ohio, Illinois, and Indiana throughout...
Mark Rogers
Jul 10, 2021
Mark Rogers, 36, of Phoenix, Arizona, passed away July 10, 2021. Mark was born March 29, 1985 in Marion, Indiana to Randy Rogers and Elaine (Revis) Rogers. He attended Oak Hill High School class of 2004 and Lincoln Tech in Indianapolis. Later he studied Business Management at South Mountain Community College in Phoenix. Mark worked at various manual labor...
Jackie "Jack" W. Trees
Jul 9, 2021
Jackie Wayne "Jack" Trees, 81, died peacefully surrounded by family and a longtime friend on Friday, July 9, 2021, in Marion General Hospital. Jack was born at home near Van Buren on January 19, 1940, the son of the late Kenneth and Helen (Sloderbeck) Trees. Jack graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1958. He married his high school...
Russell "Russ" A. Hopkins
Jul 8, 2021
Russell Anthony Hopkins Obituary September 8, 1961 - July 8, 2021 On July 8, 2021, Russell Anthony Hopkins, an adored son, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend found his own "Stairway to Heaven". Russ died suddenly due to complications from diabetes. He was just 59 years old. Russell is survived by his mother, Virginia, sister, Tricia, nephews Andrew (wife Amanda)...
Jack E. Jackson
Jul 6, 2021
Jack E. Jackson, 76, passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center, in La Fontaine. Jack was born on November 19, 1944, in Alexandria, to the late Ralph W. Jackson, and Margie J. (Miller) Jackson. Jack attended Fairmount High School through the 9th grade. He married the love of his life Lillian D....
William "Bill" C. Williams
Jul 6, 2021
William C. "Bill" Williams was born September 6, 1934, and went home to be with his Lord July 6, 2021. Bill was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, son of the late William Harrison and Lorena Frances "Jo" (Sanders) Williams. In his spare time when he wasn't working to support his family, Bill loved to fish, spend time with his...
Kenneth Dale Gluff
Jul 2, 2021
Kenneth Dale Gluff 48 of Fairmount, IN died unexpectedly Friday, July 2, 2021, at his home in Fairmount. Kenny was born May 15, 1973, in Marion, Indiana to Homer and Christine (Shelton) Gluff. They survive. Kenny had a servant's heart, always willing to give a helping hand. He enjoyed shopping, especially grocery shopping with his mother, he loved good...
Martha "Marty" Claxon
Jul 1, 2021
Martha "Marty" L. Claxon, 87, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehab in LaFontaine. Martha was born on July 23, 1933, to the late Anderson and Sarah Chapman-Corby. A hard worker, Marty was owner of the Outpost Diner, trailer park, and gas station. She was formerly a member of the Moose Lodge and...
Tracy Ann Yeater
Jul 1, 2021
Tracy Ann (Payne) Yeater passed away on July 1, 2021 at her home with her loving family by her side. She was born in Marion on January 5, 1963, the daughter of the late Bill Payne and Janice (Klum) Payne. Tracy graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1981. She married her Liberty Elementary School classmate, Jeff "Butch" Yeater on...
Wayne I Taylor
Jul 1, 2021
Wayne I. Taylor, 84, passed away on July 1, 2021, in the afternoon at his home in Fowlerton, Indiana. Wayne was born on September 1, 1936 to the late Robert Taylor and Hezzie (Summers) Taylor, in Gulfport, Mississippi. After Wayne graduated high school, he served his country in the Navy. After serving in the Navy, Wayne's occupation consisted of...
George Everett Beck
Jun 29, 2021
George Everett Beck, 94, of Alexandria, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at Edgewater Woods in Anderson. George was born on June 6, 1927, in Van Buren, Indiana, son of the late Flynn and Charlene (McCracken) Beck. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1945 and 4 days later volunteered to serve in the Navy during WWII. He was on...
