Local Obituaries for Families in Fairmount, IN, Marion, IN, and Upland, IN.
Emma June Mitchener
Sep 1, 2017
Emma June Mitchener, 87 formerly of Fairmount, died Friday September 1, 2017 at York Place in Marion, Indiana. June was born in Grant County, Indiana on June 1, 1930 to the late Russell and Alma (Pattison) Underwood. She graduated from Fairmount High School class of 1948. She married Charles F. Mitchener August 13, 1952 and he preceded her in...
Brandon Michael Brown
Sep 1, 2017
Brandon Michael Brown, 18, passed away on Friday, September 1, 2017, at his home. Brandon was born on March 26, 1999, to Eric and Crystal (Brummett) Brown. Brandon was a very charming young man who lived life to the fullest. He was fearless and would always try new things and he was excellent at everything he tried. He loved...
Patty L. Howard Whybrew
Aug 30, 2017
Patty L. HowardWhybrew88, a lifelong resident of Upland, Indiana, died Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at the University Nursing Center in Upland. Patty was born in Jefferson Township September 25, 1928, to the late Stephen and Dorothy (Futrell) Howard. She was a 1947 graduate of Jefferson Township High School. Patty was a telephone operator for Indiana Bell Telephone Company for...
Shirley Ford
Aug 29, 2017
After a courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Ford passed away on August 29, 2017. A faithful servant of God, Shirley was a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church. Born Nov. 8, 1937 to Ruth and Alfred Webb, Shirley was raised in Gas City, graduated from Mississinewa High School, and attended Indiana University. Many summers of her youth were spent...
Kimberly S. Teegarden
Aug 26, 2017
Kimberly S.Teegarden, 62 of Fairmount died Saturday August 26, 2017 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, IN after a brief illness. Kim was born December 18, 1954 to the late Frederick and Hazel (Stanley) Watson inMarion, Indiana. She was a 1973 graduate of Madison-Grant High School, and attended Indiana Business College where she studied accounting. She attended thePilgrimHolinessChurch inFairmount, IN....
William 'Bill' Payne
Aug 25, 2017
William R. Payne, 82, died Friday, August 25, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Bill was born May 23, 1935 in Gaston, Indiana, son of Ralph Payne and Martha Trout. Bill graduated from Fairmount High School in 1953. He served in the Air Force and while stationed in Lincoln, Nebraska, Bill met and married his wife Janice Klum on...
Charles D. 'Chuck' Holsinger
Aug 25, 2017
Charles D. ChuckHolsinger, 93, formerly of Upland and beloved father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center, Rockford, IL. He was born on March 8, 1924 in Red Bluff, CA, to Paul and Elsie (Dingley)Holsinger. He is survived by his son Charles Ace (Gwen)Holsingerof Rockford, IL; daughter Janet (Gary)Friesenof Fort Wayne,...
Betty J. Thornburgh
Aug 22, 2017
Betty J.Thornburgh, 55, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Betty was born on July 17, 1962, in Franklin, Indiana to the late LusterSlevinand Mary (Forney)Slevin, who survives. She graduated from Indian Creek High School in Franklin, Indiana in 1981. She married MarkThornburghand they enjoyed 28...
Cheri R. Patton
Aug 20, 2017
Cheri R. Patton, 62, of Marion, Indiana died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Marion General Hospital. Cheri was born in Marion, Indiana on June 27, 1955, daughter of the late Robert J. Hill and Patsy (Crull) Hill. She attended Fairmount High School. She enjoyed sewing, knitting,Nascar, and Fishing. She formerly attended Community Chapel Church in Fairmount. She is survived...
Robert L. Boothby
Aug 20, 2017
Robert Rob LeeBoothby, III, 36, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2017. Rob was born on December 26, 1980 to RobertBoothby, Jr. and Susan (Russell) Peach in Wabash, Indiana. He worked as a landscaper for the last year with Mr. L and Dan Landscaping in Fort Wayne. Rob was a big sports fan who loved football and baseball. He...
Max Dean Hurt
Aug 16, 2017
Max Dean Hurt, 53, died Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Max was born on August 3, 1964 in Marion, Indiana, son ofL.D.Hurt and BettieG. (Harvey) Hurt. Max graduated from Madison-Grant High School in 1983. In spite of his disability, Max was the boss. He did more in his 53 years than most do in a...
Janet J. Lowe
Aug 15, 2017
Janet Lowe, 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Janet was born to the late Doyle and Opal (Dailey) Rohrer on February 11, 1932, in Marion, Indiana. Janet was a great baker and worked at the bakery at Wal-Mart until she was 80. She was a member of Sims Wesleyan Church...
Paul E. Maggard, Jr.
Aug 12, 2017
Paul E.Maggard, Jr., 64, passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Marion General Hospital. Paul was born to Paul E.Maggard, Sr. and the late Joyce (Cavins)Maggardin Harlan, Kentucky on November 24, 1952. He attended Madison-Grant High School. He then became a minister, which he loved doing. Paul met Betty Jones, whom he loved dearly. They were heading down...
Cora J. Martin
Aug 2, 2017
Cora J. Martin, 90, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017. Cora was born on March 19, 1927, to the late Hershel and Lidie (Bothwell) Martin in Marion, Indiana. Cora was a member of the Friends Church in Fairmount, Indiana. She enjoyed golfing, traveling, and spending time at the lakes. She loved playing cards. She was a life memberatthe...
Richard L. Watson
Aug 1, 2017
Richard L. Watson, 76, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at his Fairmount, Indiana residence. Richard was born in Fairmount, Indiana on March 3, 1941, son of the late Otis Watson andLerabelle(Moon)Watson-Ruggles. Richard attended Fairmount Schools. He was a jack of all trades at RCA for 39 years, doing everything from being an operator, to an inspector and maintenance, retiring...
Sherrill Rae Wilcoxon
Aug 1, 2017
SherrillRaeWilcoxon, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late L.F. and Jesse Irene (Jacobs)Southerlandon January 1, 1948, in Marion, Indiana. She married GeneWilcoxonon April 2, 2008, and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2011. She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1966. She retired from...
Joann Buis
Jul 30, 2017
JoAnnBuis, 87, formerly of Fairmount, Indiana died Sunday, July 30, 2017 at York Place in Marion, Indiana. JoAnnwas born in Morgan County, Indiana on February 25, 1930, daughter of the late Harley and Lucy (Stierwalt) Jones. She graduated from Gosport High School in 1948 and married Leroy W.Buison April 3, 1948 in Gosport, IN. Leroy preceded her in death...
Barbara B. Stookey
Jul 30, 2017
Barbara B. (Burnett)Stookey, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 30, 2017 with her loving family by her side. Barbara was born on April 17, 1935 in New London, Missouri to the late Fred H. Burnett and Olivia (Waters) Burnett. Barbara graduated from Central High School, Memphis, TN in 1953. After graduating from the University of Mississippi in 1957, Barb...
Terry 'Butch' W. Garner
Jul 28, 2017
Terry Butch W. Garner, 74, went to his glorious home in Heaven on July28th, 2017. He was born to the late Ivan andLelaGarner on March 22, 1943. He is survived by Nancy, hiswifeand lifelong best friend; daughter Natalie Garner; daughter Lisa (Brent) Murphy; and sister, Carol (John) Stines. Butch is preceded in death by his parents and his brother,...
Janet K. Newby
Jul 27, 2017
Janet K. (Reasoner)Newby, 79, died, Thursday, July 27, 2017 at her Fairmount, Indiana residence. Janet was born on February 12, 1938 in Matthews, Indiana, daughter of the late Howard Reasoner and Bonnie (Vardaman) Reasoner. She was a 1956 graduate of Fairmount High School. After graduation she married her husband of 52 years, Darrell D.Newby, on June 24, 1956 inFowlerton,...
