Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Stephen Michael Drake
Oct 12, 2019
Stephen Michael Drake, 72, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019, in Marion, Indiana. He was born on August 8, 1947, to Henry Buggs Drake Jr. and Vivienne Ellen (Wages) Drake, in Marion. Michael was homeschooled and attended St. Paul Parish. He worked in Kays Kitchen at St. Martin Community Center and before that, he worked at Opportunity Industries...
Dan D. Campbell
Oct 8, 2019
Dan D. Campbell, 87, died Tuesday, October 8, 2019, at University Nursing Center in Upland. Dan was born in Wabash County, Indiana on July 27, 1932, one of ten children of the late Albert and Clara (Whitcraft) Campbell. Dan graduated from Jefferson High School in 1950. He proudly served his country in the Army from 1952-1954 as a special...
Ruth E. King
Oct 5, 2019
Ruth Esther King, 62, went to be with JesusSaturday evening, October 5, 2019, in IU Blackford Hospital, Hartford City. She was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on August 21, 1957, the daughter of the late E. Furman and Doris (Riker) King. Ruth graduated from Cranford High School, Cranford, New Jersey and continued her education at The Kings College and...
Hanson K. Leach
Oct 5, 2019
Hanson K. Leach, 87, died Saturday, October 5, 2019, at his Gas City residence. Hanson was born in Fairmount, Indiana, on November 30, 1931, son of the late George L. and Margaret (Keever) Leach. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1949 and served his country from 1952-1956 in the US Navy. He married Barbara Trout on November 21,...
Charlotte Ann Puckett
Oct 2, 2019
Charlotte Ann Puckett, 90, formerly of Upland, passed away early Wednesday morning, October 2, 2019, in her Avon home. She was born in Blackford County, on December 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Henry and Florence (Gillespie) Townsend. She was a 1946 graduate of Jefferson Township High School and earned her Bachelors Degree in Nursing from Ball State...
Inge Maddox
Oct 1, 2019
Inge Maddox, 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Inge was born on March 2, 1943, in Kalduny, Poland, to the late Richard and Linda Lenz. She graduated from high school in Amberg, Germany. Inge fell in love with Thomas Maddox and came to the United States to be his wife. They were married...
Joyce 'Marilyn' Wampner
Oct 1, 2019
Joyce Marilyn (Rose) Wampner, 90, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, in Marion, Indiana. Marilyn was born to the late John L. Rose and the late Inez (Cabe) Godfroy, on July 27, 1929, in Toledo, Ohio. She attended Marion Community Schools and was a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of Center Chapel United...
Larry D. Miller, Sr.
Sep 28, 2019
Larry D. Miller, Sr., 71, died early Saturday morning, September 28, 2019, in his residence. He was born on July 19, 1948, the son of the late Harvey and Thelma (Haynes) Miller. He graduated from Huntington North High School in 1966 and later earned a Bachelors Degree in Business from Wayland Baptist University. He served in the United States...
Laura J. Cannon
Sep 27, 2019
Laura J. Cannon, 53, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, in her home. Laura was born in Marion, on October 1, 1965, to the late James Guy and Jacqueline (Clark) Edwards. She graduated from Marion High School. A hardworking woman, Laura worked multiple jobs at the same time, including at Picture Perfect Pet Center and Southworth Ford. She...
Thomas 'Tom' A. Vogel
Sep 24, 2019
Thomas Tom A. Vogel, 87, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, in Marion. He was born to the late Albert V. and Mabel M. (Kenefake) Vogel, in St. Marys, OH, on April 16, 1932. Tom was very proud of his German heritage and made several trips to Europe. He graduated from Memorial High School in the class of...
William 'Bill' D. Sherer
Sep 21, 2019
William D. Bill Sherer, 88, of Marion, left his home on this earth for his heavenly home Saturday, September 21, 2019, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare Center, Marion, Indiana. Bill was born January 26, 1931, at Hampton, Iowa, to the late William J. and Leona Mae (Rhutasel) Sherer.His formative years were spent in Iowa and there he was agraduatefrom Chapin...
Timothy G. Booher
Sep 13, 2019
Timothy G. Booher, 59, died Friday, September 13, 2019 at his Gas City residence. Tim was born on May 12, 1960, in Tipton, Indiana, son of the late George W. and Gean (Mock) Booher. Tim had been a heavy equipment operator for Hyponex in Greenfield and most recently worked for Jims Lawn Services. Tim loved fishing, mowing, and doing...
Paul D. Frazier
Sep 12, 2019
Paul D. Frazier, 89, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019, with his loving family by his side. He was born on October 10, 1929, in Marion,to the late Chester and Lucille (Fansler) Frazier. Paul graduated from Marion High School in 1948. Hemarried the love of his life, Violet J.(Whitson) Frazier, on October 15, 1950, in Marion.Paulservedin the Army...
Truman J. Smith
Sep 10, 2019
Truman J. Smith, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. He was born on January 12, 1935, in Hazard, Kentucky, to the late John Smith and the late Orphia (Cornett) Meade. Truman married Pauline (Collins) Smith, on August 5, 1955, she preceded him in death in 2007. He worked in the salvage and welding departments at General Motors...
Vera K. Cain
Sep 10, 2019
Vera K. (Royal) Cain, 101, died Tuesday, September 10, 2019, in University Nursing Center, Upland. She was born on November 27, 1917 in Gas City, the daughter of the late Wiley and Florence (Dye) Royal. She married Charles C. Cain on November 3, 1934. Together they shared 56 years before he preceded her in death on May 13, 1991....
Phyllis A. Olynger
Sep 9, 2019
Phyllis A. (Drischel) Olynger, 94, died Monday morning, September 9, 2019, in her Gas City residence, just a week before her 95th birthday. She was born on September 16, 1924 in Marion, the daughter of the late Edward and Ethel (Wise) Drischel. A lifelong resident of Grant County, she graduated from Jefferson Township High School, Upland. She married H....
Thomas E. Davis
Sep 6, 2019
Thomas Tommy Edward Davis, 39, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Tommy was born on November 3, 1979, to Darrell and Carol Davis. On September 15, 2018, he married his best friend and love of his life, Jennifer Herniak. She survives in Fairmount. Tommy graduated from Mississinewa High School, Class of...
Troy D. Mundy
Sep 6, 2019
Troy D. Mundy, 67, passed away Friday, September 6, 2019, at Marion General Hospital. Troy was born to the late John and Freeda Mundy on October 30, 1951. He married Cathy Chenoweth on November 14, 1987, and she survives. Troy worked for Thompson Consumer Electronics until they closed, as a machine attendant, and then worked in maintenance at Walmart....
J. Michael Harrison
Sep 5, 2019
Mike Harrison, 82, of Jonesboro, died peacefully early Thursday morning, September 5, 2019, at home. He was born on December 6, 1936, in Jefferson Township, Grant County, the son of the late James E. and Coronellia E. (Briggs) Harrison. He graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1954 and Indiana Business College, Ft. Wayne, in 1956 with a degree...
Robert Glenn Felver
Sep 4, 2019
We celebrate the life of Robert Glenn Felver, who passed the evening of Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at home with family. A life lost too young, Rob was 52 years old and a graduate of Madison Grant High School. He will be remembered from his years in Fairmount riding his bike, playing ball with friends, and delivering papers for...
