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

Mar 22, 2024

Our dear, precious mother and Grouchy, Rita Kay Wales Rice, passed from this life on Friday, March 22, 2024 at 5:48 P.M. peacefully and surrounded by family after a brave fight with cancer. Rita was the seventh daughter born to Alvin Thomas and Mary Lucille (Hogan) Wales on April 12, 1954 in Marion, Indiana. Rita's parents and six sisters...

Mar 22, 2024

Cheryl Gifford 49 of Marion was relieved of her pain on March 22, 2024.  She was born October 27, 1974, to Rick Marshall and Joann Heck (Larry) in Marion, Indiana.  For many years she worked as a donut fryer for Marsh supermarkets.  She enjoyed cooking meals and especially baking goodies for family and friends. She also liked watching Hallmark...

Mar 22, 2024

James "Rodney" Mayo, 61 passed away in his home on Friday March 22, 2024. He was born to James and Betty (Dobson) Mayo on October 16, 1962 in Marion, Indiana. He graduated from Eastbrook High School. He married Sheila Carrico on August 21, 1996.

Rod was full of personality and did not know a stranger....

Mar 21, 2024

Susan L. Thompson, 67 passed away Thursday March 21, 2024 in her home. She was born in Michigan on February 26, 1957 to Harvey and Elsie (Horwitz) Suddarth and they moved to Marion when she was young. She graduated from Marion High School in 1975 and she married Larry Thompson Sr. on March 15, 1980. He preceded her in...

Mar 21, 2024

Janice Marie (Wimmer) Ellingwood Wharton, 87, of Fairmount, Indiana, passed away at Century Villa on March 21,2024. Janice was born on January 22, 1937, in Howard County. She was raised by her mother, Mary (Curless) Craig of Marion, and her grandparents, Glenn and Opal Curless, in Grant County, Indiana.

Janice graduated from Fairmount High School in 1955....

Mar 20, 2024

Surrounded by family, Janie Jefferies went Home with Jesus on March 20, 2024 after a short illness. She was the youngest daughter of Denzil and Eva (Clark) Thompson born on August 2, 1947. The youngest of 10 children, Janie always wanted family around. She loved spending time at home with her older siblings, as well as nieces and nephews....

Mar 19, 2024

Lois Colleen Cole departed this world to be reunited with her husband (Virgil) on March 19, just

20 days before her 100 th birthday. She was born in Marion April 8, 1924, to Leotha (Andrews)

and Lawson Cummings and was a lifelong resident of Grant County. She graduated from Marion

High School and...

Mar 12, 2024

Frances "Frankie" D. McMillan, 92, of Marion, and formerly of Fairmount, died, Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Marion Health.

Frances was born in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania on July 19, 1931, daughter of the late, Clarence William Ross and Sarah Elizabeth (Harris) Speicher. Frankie was and excellent cook and bartender. She was the owner of the Town...

Mar 11, 2024

Bruno was a very special , service and emotional support boy; he was very loyal and loved his family, pumpkin pie and car rides. Bruno took his job very seriously, he knew what to do at all times. He is survived by his human parents Bobby & Charity, his sisters Pixie Doolittle and Peanut Butter. He will be dearly...

Mar 6, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of John Leslie Stupples, a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on June 17, 1944, in Los Angeles, California, John was the beloved son of the late Leslie and Josephine Stupples.

A man of unwavering commitment, John married...

Mar 4, 2024

Deanna Lynn Brown, 84, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024, at Marion Health. Deanna was born on June 21, 1939, daughter of the late Cecil and Georgia Denigan. On November 13, 1957, she married Arlie "Pete" Brown, and he passed away on January 17, 2014.She worked as a CNA for Blackford Hospital and then Marion General Hospital until...

Mar 1, 2024

Eugene V. "Gino" Black, 91, passed away March 1, 2024 in his home. He was born to Leonard and Yolanda (Mauro) Black on July 4, 1932 in Monessen, Pennsylvania. He married Nancy Von Buskirk on February 27, 1980 and she survives.

His father signed for him to  enlist in the Army when he was 16....

Feb 23, 2024

With heavy hearts yet joyful memories, we celebrate the life of Dixie D. Aldrich, born on April 13, 1953, who peacefully passed away on February 23, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones at Marion Health.

A graduate from the class of 1971 at Madison-Grant High School, Dixie embraced life with a passion for puzzles, paint by numbers,...

Feb 22, 2024

Marie "Rea" Bradshaw, 84, died Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her Swayzee residence. Rea was born on May 26, 1939, to the late Wilburn and Bertha Ballou. She worked as an LPN for 26 years for Marion Health. She loved country music and even sang on the same stage as Loretta Lynn.

Rea is survived by her...

Feb 20, 2024

Timothy D. Rush, 59, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was born on December 19, 1964, in Knox, Indiana to Sarah Baumgartner and Donald Rush.

He lived in Knox until 1968, when the family relocated to Portland, Indiana where he lived until 1973, when the family relocated to Geneva, Indiana....

Feb 19, 2024

Robert Harlen Craig passed away February 19, 2024. He was born October 1, 1931 in Byrdstown, TN to Della Mae and Samuel Craig. He grew up working hard and having

good times with his siblings. December 6, 1949, he joined the Army during the Korean War and was stationed at Panama Canal. He was discharged February 7,...

Feb 16, 2024

Mattie Lue Blevins-Barker, a cherished soul who touched the lives of many, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, surrounded by her loving family, at the age of 81. She was born on November 28, 1942, in Haleyville, Alabama, to her late parents, Admer and Beuna Hood. After dedicating over two decades of service as the Housekeeping Supervisor...

Feb 3, 2024

Charles J. "Chuck" Himelick, 86 passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Riverview Health in Noblesville, Indiana.  Chuck was born to Ralph and Grace (Newby) Himelick on May 27, 1937 in Upland, Indiana.  He married Nedra Cates on August 11, 1963, and she preceded him in death in 2021.

In 1955, Chuck graduated...

Jan 31, 2024

William (Bill) J. Bunch Jr. passed away on Wednesday January 31st at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, TN after a month long stay in the hospital. Mr. Bunch was born in Marion, IN to the late William (Mack) and Helen Bunch. He was preceded in death by his wife of 43 years, Patricia (Wihebrink) Bunch on December 18th,...

Jan 30, 2024

Steven J. Justice, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and esteemed member of the Matthews community passed away on January 30, 2024, at the age of 73, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and dedication.

Born to the late Walter and Glenna Justice on October 21, 1950, in Anderson, Indiana, Steve's life was filled...