Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Paula Jeanne Shepherd
Aug 5, 2020
Paula J. Shepherd, 64, passed away from brain cancer on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. Paula was born on June 5, 1956, to the late Wayne and Norma Briner. She previously worked at Thompson Consumer Electronics, and enjoyed working in social work after getting a degree from Ivy Tech. In accordance with Paula's wishes, no services will be held. Arrangements...
Darrell Jacob Vetor
Aug 1, 2020
Darrell Jacob Vetor, 21, of Fairmount died unexpectedly August 1, 2020. Darrell was born on January 26, 1999, in Elwood, Indiana, son of Mark A. and Jennifer J. (Nolder) Vetor. Darrell worked for Osmose Utility Services, Inc. for the last couple of years. He was a kind, generous, and fiercely loyal to those he loved always standing up for...
Grace H. Hosier
Jul 27, 2020
Grace H. Hosier, 76, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020, at Marion General Hospital. Grace was born on June 22, 1944 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late Edward Thomas Rife and Rachel Viola (Thomas) Rife. She married Roy Hosier. He preceded her in death. Grace worked in sorting at Ball Foster for 27 and ran a farmer's...
John Arthur "Little John" Fernung
Jul 26, 2020
John Arthur "Little John" Fernung, II, passed away at home on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Little John was born on August 30, 1986, to John and Teresa Fernung, who both survive in Marion. He graduated from Marion High School, class of 2005. Since high school, John has been a man of many talents. He worked as a bartender for...
Richard L. 'Rich' Romine
Jul 20, 2020
Richard L. Rich Romine, 73, of Swayzee, died peacefully at his home with his family by his side on July 20, 2020. He was born on April 23, 1947, in Gas City, Indiana, to the late William and M. Louise (Miller) Romine. Rich was a graduate of Mississinewa High School, Class of 1965, and later went on to serve...
Rodger Lee Baker
Jul 20, 2020
Rodger Lee Baker, 46, Marion, IN, died at 7:45 p.m. Monday, July 20th,2020 in transit to the IndianapolisVA Hospital. He resided in Marion, Indiana. He was born Feb. 8, 1974, in Rochester, Indiana, to Mickey and Connie (Lowery) Baker. He graduatedfrom Rochester Community High school where he played football and enjoyed photography. After highschool, he enlisted in the US...
Tom L. Bright
Jul 20, 2020
Tom L. Bright, 79, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, July 20, 2020, after a brief illness. Tom was born on September 25, 1940, to the late Richard and Elsie Bright. On July 2, 1967, he married the love of his life, Judy Gasper, and she survives. Tom had previously worked at G.S. George Chair Co., Essex, and...
Connie L. Thompson
Jul 19, 2020
Connie L. (Boxell) Thompson, 67, died Sunday, July 19, 2020 at her Jonesboro residence. Connie was born on March 21, 1953 in Marion, Indiana, daughter of the late William and Avenelle (Thomas) Boxell. She graduated from Bluffton High School in 1971. Connie married John D. Thompson. He preceded her in death. Connie was a homemaker, and a CNA working...
Esta Kirk
Jul 18, 2020
Esta Kirk, 98, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Esta was born on April 20, 1922, to the late James and Maude Sword, in Jonesville, Virginia. Esta worked as a nurses aide at Heritage Pointe in Warren for over 18 years. She was a faithful member of Jalapa Chapel for many years....
Christine Louise Bennett
Jul 12, 2020
Christina Louise (Toulis) Bennett, 57, of Pipestem, West Virginia, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at her home following a brief illness. Born October 28, 1962, she was the daughter of Vivian (Craven) Toulis of Evans, GA and Earl (Faye) Toulis of Converse, IN. Christina was born and raised on a farm in Fairmount, Indiana, where she grew up...
Betty Jean Powers
Jul 11, 2020
Betty Jean Powers (84) passed away in the early hours of 07/11/2020 at Morrison Woods Health Campus in Muncie,IN. Betty was born on August 17, 1935 to the late Paul Mitchener and Ruth(Clock) Mitchener. She was a graduate of the 1953 class of Jefferson Township. On March 6,1955, she married the love of her life, John Powers who preceded...
Jack Leeroy Thompson
Jul 8, 2020
Jack LeeRoy Thompson 89 died Wednesday July 8, 2020, at Marion General Hospital. Jack was born in Marion, Indiana to Roy Thompson and Martha (Mallie) Belle (Frazier) Morrical. He lived in both Muncie and Marion when he was growing up, and spent time in the Akron IN area, also. He entered the Air Force in September 1947 and finished...
Paul E. Embry
Jul 8, 2020
Paul E. Embry, 89, died Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020, in University Nursing Center, Upland. He was born in Hope, Indiana, on June 1, 1931, the son of the late William and Pearl Embry. Paul graduated from Marion High School in 1949. In 1951, he joined the United States Army where he served during the Korean War, until he...
Frank Edward Lugar, Jr.
Jul 5, 2020
Frank Edward Lugar Jr. 49, of Summitville, died Sunday, July 5, 2020, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Frank was born in Bluffton, Indiana on June 14, 1971, son of Frank Edward and Connie Lugar who survive in Interlachen, Florida. Frank graduated from Prairie Heights Sr. High Schoolin 1989. Frank hadmost recently been a substitute teacher for Madison-Grant...
Philip H. Zeigler
Jul 3, 2020
Philip H. Zeigler, 89, died unexpectedly at his Fairmount residence July 3, 2020. Phil was born January 15, 1931, in York, Pennsylvania, son of the late Howard L. and Amanda Virginia (Young) Zeigler. Phil graduated from North York High School in 1949 and attended Millersville Teachers College. He proudly served in the Navy from 1951-1955 reaching the rank of...
Carlos F. Amaro
Jul 3, 2020
Carlos F. Amaro, 78 died Friday July 3, 2020 at his home in Marion. Carlos was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to the late Cecilio and Franesca (Fonseca) Amaro. On October 26, 1979 he married Frances Bennett, she survives. Carlos was a fixer, he enjoyed working on cars and repairing things around the house. He was a member of...
Troy A. Brown
Jun 30, 2020
Troy A. Brown, 56, of Matthews, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born on March 30, 1964 in Hartford City, the son of the late Hubert W. Brown and Cecile Cindy Y. (Thornburgh) Brown. He attended Eastbrook High School and was a self-employed roofer for more than 20 years. He enjoyed working...
Timothy H. Wright
Jun 28, 2020
Timothy H. Wright, 49, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Tim was born on October 20, 1970, to Timothy Wright and Brenda Hulce. He attended Mississinewa High School and earned his diploma while in the Marines. Tim proudly served his country as a Marine from 1988-1992 and bravely fought in the Gulf War and Desert Storm. He was...
Robert E. Alexander
Jun 25, 2020
Robert E. Alexander Sr .92,of Fort Wayne died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital. Robert was born in Marion, Indiana on June 23, 1928, son of the late Ray Benjamin Alexander and Dorcas A. Curtis. He served in the United States Army Air Corps as a mechanic from 1946-1949. After release from the Air Force he served in...
Alberta I. Wimmer
Jun 24, 2020
Alberta I. Wimmer (87), passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at York Place Assisted Living in Marion. Alberta was born on October 21, 1932, to the late Harold Ruffing and Jessie Bricker. On May 21, 1950, she married the love of her life, Billy Wimmer, and he preceded her in death on October 19, 2017, after 67 years...
