Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Viola C. Fights
Nov 23, 2018
Viola C. (Elliott) Fights, 76, died Friday, November 23, 2018, in her residence. She was born on January 9, 1942, in Dunkirk, to the late Charles and Margaret (Rupe) Elliott. She attended Bible Tabernacle in Muncie. She enjoyed visiting the elderly, gardening, and flowers. Viola leaves to mourn her death and celebrate her life: her husband of 58 years,...
Deborah L. Antrim
Nov 21, 2018
Deborah L. Antrim, 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Debbie was born on December 20, 1953, to Robert and the late Elizabeth Van Horn. She graduated fromBlackfordHigh School in 1972. She retired from General Motors after over 30 years of service and was a member of the Auxiliary Legion...
Duane A. Holloway
Nov 20, 2018
Duane A. Holloway, 72, passed away on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Marion General Hospital. Duane was born on August 12, 1946, to the late Glenn and Zelda Holloway. He graduated from Fairmount High School in 1965. Duane married Linda Mathias on October 20, 1973. She preceded him in death on November 15, 2009. On May 22, 2010, Duane...
Carolyn Ann Scheidt
Nov 18, 2018
Carolyn AnnScheidt, 77, died Sunday morning, November 18, 2018, in IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie. She was born in Upland, the daughter of the late George and Alice Elizabeth (Poole) Miller. She was a 1959 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. Carolyn married Leonard DaleScheidton June 11, 1961, in Upland. Mrs.Scheidtwas employed as a Supervisor with Two-Sons Tool,...
Kathleen Lynch Hook
Nov 18, 2018
The Lord took Mary Esther Kathleen Lynch Hook, 93, into his arms on Sunday, November 18, 2018 at her Jonesboro residence, to reunite her with her love, Virgil Richard Hook. They celebrated 71 years together before his passing in 2016. Kathleen was born on October 14, 1925 at the family home just outside of Jonesboro, daughter of the late...
Paul D Mclain
Nov 17, 2018
Paul D.McLain, 73, of Marion, Indiana, died Saturday, November 17, 2018, at his residence with his family at his side. Paul was born August 11, 1945, in Marion, Indiana to the late Guild Rex and Sarah Ellen (Simpson)McLain. He married Mickey Tudor February 10, 1966, she survives. Paul attendedSwayzeeHigh School and St. James Lutheran Church. He retired after 33...
Doug W. Brown
Nov 13, 2018
Doug Brown, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. He was the son of Jack andDelsaBrown. He was a graduate of Fairmount High School then worked at RCA. He later went into the Army and served in Vietnam. Upon returning, he worked for General Motors for 30 years. He loved fishing, sports cars, Nascar, hockey, football, and...
Harvey L. Barnes Sr.
Nov 13, 2018
Harvey L. Barnes Sr., 80, went to be with his Lord and Savioron Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at his Fairmount residence. Harvey was born inSummitville, Indiana on November 19, 1937, son of the late Lawrence L. andChelsaMae (Montgomery) Barnes. Harvey began his life as a farmers son and enjoyed showing cattle with his family. Hemarried Peggy SueBurlesonon February 15,...
George 'Johnny' R. Fernung
Nov 11, 2018
George R. JohnnyFernung, 84, passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018, in Marion, Indiana. Johnny was born on January 18, 1934, in Madison County, Indiana, to the late William R.Fernungand the late Gertrude (Townsend)Fernung. He was a 1952 graduate ofSummitvilleHigh School and served his country in the Army for a short time. He farmed for Greenway FernungFarms for many...
David A. Holloway
Nov 10, 2018
David A. Holloway, 61, passed away in his home on Saturday, November 10, 2018. David was born on December 18, 1956, to Roy and Nancy Holloway, who survive in Marion. David graduated fromEastbrookHigh School in 1975 and then pursued further education fromIUPUI, where he received his Associates Degree in engineering. He worked as a team lead at AmericanWoodmarkfor 15...
Jeffery Alan Wood
Nov 9, 2018
Jeffery Alan Wood, 55 of Upland, IN died Friday morning November 9, 2018 at his residence. Jeff was a graduate ofEastbrookHigh School Class of 1981 and was employed by Soap N Suds Car Wash, Gas City, IN. He was born November 16, 1962 in Marion, Indiana to Mark E. and Julie M. (Baugher) Wood, his mother survives in Upland,...
Sandra D Taylor-Schroeder
Nov 3, 2018
Our beloved, Sandra (Coulter) Taylor Schroeder, 56, was called home to be with our Lord on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 in Columbus. She passed while surrounded by her loving husband, children, parents and siblings after fighting a tough 10-year battle with breast cancer. Sandra touched the lives of all those who knew her and will always be remembered for...
Cole A. Reeves
Oct 30, 2018
Cole A. Reeves, 69, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at his Fairmount, Indiana home. Cole was born on September 20, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, son of the late Donald E. and Elinor Irene (Gaddis) Reeves. Cole graduated from Fairmount High School and was a retired sprinkler fitter forShambaugh Son. Cole is survived by his wife of 31 years,...
Janis Bragg
Oct 29, 2018
Janis (Helms) Bragg, 94, formerly of Upland, died Monday morning, October 29, 2018, in Westminster Village, Muncie. She was born on March 26, 1924, in Fowlerton, the daughter of the late Clyde and Hazel (Duling) Helms. She graduated from Fairmount High School in 1942. She married J. William Bragg on July 1, 1944, in Fowlerton. They shared 62 years...
Gladys Hall
Oct 22, 2018
Gladys Hall, 99, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018, at Westside Garden Plaza in Indianapolis. Gladys was born on September 4, 1919, to the late Cary and Velma Myers. She graduated from Marion High School in 1937. While working at a bank in Marion, Gladys met the love her life, Duane Hall. They were married on September 3,...
Donald R. Mccracken
Oct 21, 2018
Donald R. McCracken, 61, died Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his Fairmount residence. Donald was born on November 29, 1956 In Marion, Indiana, son of the late Charles and Marie (Bundy) McCracken. Don graduated from Olney Friends School inBarnesville, Ohio in 1975 and fromEarlhamCollege in 1979 with a BA in German. Don was an excellent pianist, loved classic movies,...
David Lowell Boone
Oct 20, 2018
David Lowell Boone, 88, Marion, who passed away in his home on Saturday, October 20, 2018, is now experiencing the joys of heaven with Jesus, his Savior. David was born in Ft. Wayne, IN, on March 14, 1930, to Fred and Marie (Trainer) Boone, the youngest of their 5 children; Robert, Joseph, Bette and Don, all of whom are...
Ronald Lee Ball, Sr.
Oct 14, 2018
Ronald Ron Lee Ball, Sr., 73, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Simon Cancer Center, Indiana University Hospital, Indianapolis, after a long battle with Multiple Myeloma. Ron was born on March 9, 1945, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Chester andOrvetaSally Ball. A lifelong resident of Marion, he graduated from Van Buren High School in 1963. He...
Mary Ellen Hamilton
Oct 12, 2018
Mary Ellen Hamilton, 100, died Friday, October 12, 2018, at her Fairmount, Indiana residence. Mary Ellen was born on August 24, 1918, in Marion, to the late Roscoe and Gertrude Sanborn. She grew up and lived her life in Grant County. She married Clair Hamilton on January 25, 1942. They celebrated 68 years of marriage before Clair passed away...
Connie Jo Cox
Oct 9, 2018
Connie Jo Cox, 62, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at Rolling Meadows Health Care inLaFontaine, Indiana. She was born on October 9, 1956, to the late Homer and Betty Sprinkle. Connie graduated fromMississinewaHigh School in 1977. She worked for several years as a nurses aide at Riverside Nursing Home. She used to attend the Methodist Church in...
