Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
David Eric Stinson
Jun 27, 2021
David E. Stinson, 71, of Jonesboro, died, Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Colonial Oaks Health Care after a long illness. David was born in Madison County, Indiana, on July 22, 1949, son of the late Claude Bernard and Lola Jean (Heidman) Stinson. David attended IVY Tech for three years for mechanical engineering. He served in the Army during the...
Linda Lou Rukes
Jun 25, 2021
Linda Lou Rukes, 79, of Muncie, formerly of Terre Haute, passed away on Friday June 25, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor in Hartford City. She was born on November 14, 1941, in Terre Haute, to Byron Walker and Beatrice (Harms) Walker Penna. Linda married the love of her life Clovis "PeeWee" Rukes on June 25, 1960, which was exactly...
Seth Braden Goodbody
Jun 24, 2021
Seth Braden Reese Goodbody, 24, of Marion, Indiana died Thursday, June 24, 2021 at his residence. Seth was a loving and caring person. He enjoyed gaming, working out and was always concerned about his and others nutrition. He was an All-Star football player while in Junior High, a Notre Dame fan, and enjoyed going to the Notre Dame football...
Debra Himes
Jun 21, 2021
Debra N. Himes, 63, passed away on Monday, June 21, 2021, at home with her daughter. Debra was born on November 11, 1957, to the late Burton Owens and the late Muriel Cooley. She graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1976. She then completed beauty school, which she wasn't a fan of. For almost 21 years, she worked as...
Joyce A. Butcher
Jun 21, 2021
Joyce Anne (Hollingsworth) Butcher, 84 of Summitville, died Monday, June 21, 2021, at Community Hospital in Anderson. Joyce was born on November 12, 1936, in Summitville, Indiana, the daughter of the late Omer and Alberta H. (Bloom) Hollingsworth. She graduated from Summitville High School. Joyce married Donald E. Butcher on July 28, 1957, in Fairmount. He preceded her in...
Jerry L. Hinkle
Jun 18, 2021
Jerry Lee Hinkle, 80 passed away Friday, June 18, 2021 surrounded by family and friends at his Fairmount residence. Born December 10, 1940 to the late Paul and Mildred "Millie" (Akers) Hinkle in Buchanan, Virginia. He loved his Blue Ridge Mountains and was proud of his Southern Heritage. A member of the United States Army, Jerry served as an...
Phyllis Ann Kelly
Jun 18, 2021
Phyllis Ann Kelly, 94, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021, at Marion General Hospital. Phyllis was born on February 4, 1927, to the late Lewis and Iba Kendall. She graduated from Sweetser High School in 1945. On January 16, 1949, she married Herbert Harrold. He preceded her in death on January 1, 1987. She then married Tinsley Kelly...
Paul E. Taylor
Jun 12, 2021
Paul E. Taylor, 87, died Saturday morning, June 12, 2021 in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born in Beardstown, Indiana on June 20, 1933, the son of the late Charles L. and Melva M. (Tillitson) Taylor. Paul served in the United States Air Force for 1952-1961. He retired from Delco-Remy, Anderson, after 31 years. He attended Oak Chapel...
Mary Ellen Miller
Jun 11, 2021
Mary Ellen Winger Miller June 15, 1930- June 11, 2021 Mary Ellen Winger Miller was called to her eternal home with Jesus on the morning of June 11, 2021, while in her home of 60+ years in Converse, IN. She was born a twin to Jesse E. Winger and Berniece White Winger in Sweetser IN. on June 15, 1930....
Diana Lynn Cain
Jun 11, 2021
Diana Lynn Cain, 59, passed away on Friday, June 11, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Diana was born on September 30, 1961, to the late Gary Hagebusch and Connie Isaacs, who survives. She was a stay at home mom to her two children, Darrick and Alexis. She enjoyed listening to her rock music as loud as she...
Vera "Jean" Hanlon
Jun 9, 2021
Vera "Jean" Hanlon, 95, of Fairmount, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Colonial Oaks Health Care. Jean was born in Hendricks County, Indian on October 19, 1925, the fifth of nine children born to the late James Otha and Lola (Arnold) Miller. She graduated from Filmore High School in 1943. She married Clifford Hanlon on June 8, 1944. Clifford...
Carolyn J. Fox
Jun 8, 2021
Carolyn J. (Worl) Fox, 86, of rural Jonesboro, died Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at Marion General Hospital. Carolyn was born in Marion, Indiana on June 11, 1934, daughter of the late Vance Worl and the late Lova Irene Thompson West. Carolyn graduated from Fairmount High School in 1952. "She leaves a Little Sparkle Where ever she goes." Carolyn Fox,...
James M. Hawkins
Jun 7, 2021
James M. Hawkins, 63, who resided in Marion, IN, has left his earthly body behind and is now breathing easier in Heaven. He passed away unexpectedly at home on June 7th, 2021. Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Hawkins, and father, John Hawkins. He is survived by his 3 sons, Abraham Hawkins (39-Indianapolis,) Wesley Hawkins (20)...
Kathy Elaine Nottingham
Jun 6, 2021
Kathy Elaine Nottingham, 72, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at her Jonesboro residence. Kathy was born on October 6, 1948 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Richard and Imojene (Harreld) Galbreath. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1966. She married Gary M. Nottingham on November 15, 1968. They were happily married for 31 years before he preceded...
Marjorie Jo Brown
Jun 5, 2021
Marjorie J. Brown, 68, went home to be with the Lord on June 5, 2021, with her family by her side. Marjorie was born on August 25, 1952, to Leslie R. and Ruth I. Croussore. She attended Madison-Grant Community Schools. She was a member of the Fairmount Baptist Church and she loved the Lord and cherished Him. Marjorie moved...
Donnie A Tackett
Jun 4, 2021
Donnie Tackett, 63, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021, in Marion. Donnie was born on March 21, 1958, to the late Charles and Velma (Bradley) Tackett, in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 1976. Donnie married the love of his life, Bonnie (Bilbee) Tackett, on February 28, 1986. They just celebrated 35 years of...
Trevor A. Young
Jun 2, 2021
Trevor Young, 29, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Trevor was born on May 26, 1992 in Marion, Indiana to Allen and Phyllis (Jackson) Young. He attended Mississinewa High School and worked for Hydell Construction. Trevor enjoyed shooting guns, fishing, playing video games, playing with his kids, and spending time...
Elmer R. Keller
May 30, 2021
Elmer was born on a farm in Wells County in August, where he grew up farming with his mom, dad, sister, and brothers. He graduated from Chester High School in 1948, where he played varsity baseball and basketball. In April of 1952, he married Mary Lou Prough, and she preceded him in death on May 2, 2017. They were...
Helen L. Jones
May 25, 2021
Helen L. Jones, age 92, formerly of Upland, died early Tuesday morning, May 25, 2021 in Heritage Pointe in Warren, where she had been a resident since June 2018. Born on the family farm in Monroe Township of Grant County on Friday, July 13, 1928 to D. Estel and Margaret (Green) Spencer, she was the youngest of three and...
Maggie Sophia Nieman
May 23, 2021
Maggie Sophia Nieman, 9, of Summitville, gained her wings unexpectedly Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Community Hospital in Anderson. Maggie was born on April 27, 2012 in Anderson, Indiana, daughter of Joshua and Casey (Blanton) Nieman. A third grader at Park Elementary, Maggie loved anything to do with nature and being outside. She loved camping and campfires, swimming, hiking,...
