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

Apr 4, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rhonda M. Blakley Reed, aged 67, on Thursday, April 4, 2024. Rhonda, born on September 18, 1956, was the cherished daughter of Doris Goodwin and the late Merlin "Bill" Blakley. A dedicated manager at Circle K for many years, Rhonda had a love for butterflies and her cat,...

Apr 4, 2024

Steven Jay Riggs, a beloved husband, father, son, and brother, peacefully passed away from an extended illness on April 4, 2024, at the age of 64, in the comfort of his home. Born on June 19, 1959, to Lambert and Judy Riggs, Steve grew up in Point Isabel, Indiana, and graduated from Kokomo High School. Following his education, he...

Apr 1, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” J. Trexler Sr. 79, entered heaven's gates on April 1, 2024. Larry was born on March 15, 1945 in Peru, Indiana to the late Leo and Maxine (Macy) Trexler. He was a graduate of North Miami High School in 1964. Larry then went on to play college basketball at Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana.

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Mar 28, 2024

Surrounded by his loving family, Oren R. Felton, 73, peacefully passed away March 28, 2024 following an extended illness.

He was born November 16, 1950 in Marion, Indiana to Stanley G. Felton and Barbara L. Felton. Oren graduated from Fairmount High School in 1969 and attended Ball State University. In 1971 he married Sharon Shane....

Mar 22, 2024

Nancy C. Allen, 69 of Fairmount, died Friday, March 22, 2024,with her family by her side, at Wesleyan Health Care after a valiant battle with cancer.

Nancy was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 9, 1955, daughter of the late Arthur and Emma (Munson) Teichman and biological mother, Stella Shultz. Nancy graduated from Eau...

Mar 22, 2024

Eugene Albert "Al" Harms, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 68, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Eugene, known affectionately as Al, was born on December 3, 1955, to the late Robert Eugene and Mary Lou Harms. Al spent 46 fulfilling years at General Cable...

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 15, 2024

Iva Dianne (Lowe) Stevens, 74, passed away on March 15, 2024 at Scared Journey Hospice Home, Newnan, GA. After a long battle with Alzheimer's. Iva was born May 10, 1949 in Sevierville, TN to the late Alfred and Katherine (Pryor) Lowe. Iva married Michael (Mike) G. Stevens on January 9, 1970 in Atlanta GA. Michael died shortly after on July...

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,...