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

Jan 2, 2024

Phyllis A. Miller passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at the age of 80 years old. She was born on September 7, 1943 to the late Don and Lucille (Cole) Marshall. Phyllis graduated from Marion High School in 1961. A couple years later, Phyllis married the love of her life James ‘Jim’ A. Miller II on November 23,...

Dec 31, 2023

James E. Watson, 81, passed away at The Waters of Muncie on Sunday, December 31, 2023. Jim was born on January 10, 1942, to the late Paul and Lavon Watson. He graduated from Mississinewa High School, class of 1960. He then enlisted with the United States Navy and served from 1960 to 1964. On January 8, 1965, he married...

Dec 31, 2023

Lynn F. Jones, 89, of Jonesboro died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Wesleyan Health Care.

Lynn was born in Grant County on September 30, 1934, son of the late Francis Marion Jones and Mildred Thelma (Fisher) Jones. He was a graduate of Mississinewa High School in 1952 and of Marion Business College. Lynn proudly served...

Dec 30, 2023

Sharon (Simula) Smith, age 87, of Marion, Indiana was at home when she went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 30, 2023 with family by her side. She was born on July 13, 1936 in Milford, MI, one of five children of Carl and Ethel (Glancy) Simula.

Sharon graduated from Baraga High School in 1954. She...

Dec 27, 2023

John W. Shinn 91, passed away on December 27, 2023 at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion. A pillar of our community, John was a devoted husband, a loving father, a doting grandfather, and great-grandfather who touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. John was born on August 28, 1932, in Sweetser, Indiana to Frederick...

Dec 24, 2023

Ethel F. Roth, 92, formerly of Grant County, IN, died December 24, 2023, at her daughter's home in Erie, Colorado. She entered the final stage of her life at peace.

Ethel was born November 21, 1931, to the late Fred and Georgia (Gaddis) Thomas of Fairmount, IN.  She was a graduate of Fairmount High School's...

Dec 21, 2023

Clayton Patrick Anderson, 27, passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis following a reoccurring illness.

Clay was always ready to sacrifice for family and friends. He was a giver to the end, as an organ donor, he was able to save another life through his donation.

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Dec 19, 2023

Albert M. Gerstorff, 79, of Fairmount, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Albert was born on August 12, 1944, in Marion, to the late Fred and Ivy (Jackson) Gerstorff. He married the love of his life Patricia (Moore) Gerstorff on May 14, 1966, she preceded him in death on May 11, 2023. Albert retired from Essex's after 30...

Dec 19, 2023

Richard Leroy "Dick" Elliott, 73, of Upland died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at University Nursing Center, after a battle with cancer.

He was born June 19, 1950, to the late Robert and Ruby Elliott, and lived much of his life in Hartford City before becoming a permanent resident of Upland. Richard enjoyed fishing, yard work,...

Dec 17, 2023

Mary Brown, 67, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie. Mary was born on May 11, 1956, to the late Thomas and Helen Steelman. She graduated from Mississinewa High School and worked for the Laborer's Union #1112 for 22 years. She married James Brown in August of 2000 and he survives...

Dec 16, 2023

Mineva J. Floyd, 89 passed away in her home Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born June 18, 1934, in Monroe Township, Grant County, Indiana to the late Bill and Gertrude Reece. She graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1952. She married the late Ron Floyd in 1979. She retired in 1997 after 31 years as a secretary for Eastbrook...

Dec 15, 2023

Willie Jysaiha Oxendine passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023 at the age of 18 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He was born on September 14, 2005 in Marion, Indiana to Willie "Justin" Oxendine and Angel Timmons. Willie attended school at Marion High School where he was involved in football and basketball.

Willie had the personality...

Dec 13, 2023

Frederick A. Ford, 80, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Fred was born on July 11, 1943, to the late Alvin and Madeline Ford. He was born and raised in Fowlerton, Indiana, and graduated from Fairmount High School. He worked as a K9 police officer for the Fairmount Police Department, and was...

Dec 12, 2023

Jeanne E. Cain, 98, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. Jeanne was born on March 28, 1925, to the late Waldo and Hazel Lockwood. She graduated from Macy High School in 1943, and then worked for REMC Electric Company. On December 27, 1947, she married Ralph Cain and he preceded her in death in January of 2007. After...

Dec 10, 2023

The world lost a beautiful angel when Mescal Rose (Powell) Weigand, 64, passed away on Sunday evening, December 10th, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. Born on October 22nd,1959 to the late Henry F. and Mescal R. Powell, Rose was the kindest, most wonderful, selfless wife and mother.

After graduating from Madison-Grant High...

Dec 8, 2023

Robert F. Geimer, 84, passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Robert was born on December 13, 1938, to the late Paul Geimer and Virginia McCord. He graduated from Gaston High School in 1956, and then attended Ball State University. He did his apprenticeship at Fisher Body, and then moved...

Dec 8, 2023

Harlan A. Haisley, 87, of Fairmount, Indiana, died on Friday, December 8, 2023, at Marion Health in Marion, IN. He entered this world on June 3, 1936, in Fairmount, IN, born to Burr and Anna (Holloway) Haisley.

Harlan attended Fairmount High School and Purdue University. He married Wanda Stanley on November 30, 1956, and she...

Dec 6, 2023

Patrick J. Keenan, 64, died in Gas City on December 6, 2023.

He is survived by his wife, Julie Keenan, his siblings, and daughters.

At Pat's request, there will be no service.

If so inclined, please donate to the local animal shelter in lieu of flowers.

Dec 6, 2023

Steven Douglas Woodruff, age 74, born June 26, 1949, in Anderson, Indiana, passed away December 6, 2023, due to medical complications... God decided it was time for him to come home to heaven. He was a 1967 graduate of Frankton High School and a 2003 graduate from Purdue University.

Steve worked 36 years as a skilled tradesman...

Dec 3, 2023

Marilyn "Joan" Theurer, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023, at home, surrounded by her family at the age of 88.

Joan was born in Dunkirk, Indiana to George and Mary Evelyn (Dayton) Wise.

She graduated from Dunkirk High School. On April 24, 1954 she married her high school sweetheart, Jack Theurer....