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

Oct 27, 2023

On Friday, October 27th, David Howard went to be with his Lord after a brief illness. David was 90 years old. He was preceded in death by the love of his life, Lorene Howard, who were married for 69 years. He was born in Lafontaine, Indiana, on October 9, 1933, to Wilbur and Elizabeth (Garrison) Howard. He graduated from...

Oct 27, 2023

Patricia L. Worrick, 86 passed away Friday, October 27, 2023, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare. She was born to John and Louise Helen (Nelson) Eastes on December 4, 1936, in Grant County. She graduated from Marion High School in 1954 and married Phillip Worrick Sr. on November 20, 1955, and he survives.

For 21 years, Patricia...

Oct 24, 2023

Norman Lee White, 79, or sometimes known as NORM!, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at home, with his family by his side. Norm was born on February 12, 1944, to the late Norris and Edna White. He attended Jefferson High School and then joined the Army. While in the Army, he served in Germany. On June 15,...

Oct 22, 2023

The Lord called Charles N. "Chuck" Rhoades, 59, home on Sunday, October 22, 2023.

Chuck was born on March 26, 1964 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Franklin Neal and Joan (Lewis) Rhoades. He graduated from Chapel heights Academy in 1982 and attended Ball State University and Indiana Wesleyan University. He married Dorothy "Dottie" Suttles on June...

Oct 17, 2023

Desiree Alexys Hiers, 33, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at home surrounded by her family.

Desiree was a radiant light to all who were fortunate enough to know her. She was known by many names: Dez, Desi, Daisy; Mom, and Sis. She was born in Giessen, Germany on August 19, 1990 and was...

Oct 17, 2023

Dorothy S. Southerland, 61, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 after a long fight with cancer. She was born to the late Buell and Leta (Leak) Wilkerson on April 15, 1962. Dorothy graduated from Mississinewa High School class of 1982.

She married her husband Bryan Southerland on September 10, 2021.

Dorothy loved...

Oct 17, 2023

Jean DeCamp, 86, passed away at University Nursing Center on October 17, 2023. She was born to the late Jesse and Beatrice (Stinson) Rogers on April 12, 1937. Jean married John DeCamp and together they had 6 children.

Jean has always been a caregiver at heart. She loved being able to help other people. Jean...

Oct 16, 2023

Herbert Leonard Bergsma (Captain, retired Navy) passed away Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Marion VA. Herb was born in Racine, Wisconsin on August 31, 1936 to John and Johnanna (Vlaardingerbroek) Bergsma.

Following his graduation from Calvin College, Herb embarked on a distinguished military career by enlisting in the Navy, amassing a rich collection of...

Oct 15, 2023

Jerry L. McLain, 80, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2023. He was born on November 8, 1942 to the late Guild R. and Sarah E. (Simpson) McLain. Jerry was a graduate of Swayzee High School class of 1961.

Jerry retired from GM in 2020 after over 55 years of service. He started at General Motors...

Oct 14, 2023

Larry Lee Nelson, age 79, passed away peacefully after battling a short

illness, with his daughters by his side, on October 14, 2023, at the

Overton Brooks Veteran's Administration Hospital.

Born July 8, 1944, in Marion, Indiana to Lacy Lee (deceased) and Inez

Andes Nelson (deceased), Larry...

Oct 14, 2023

Margaret I. Hickman 58, passed away Saturday October 14, 2023 at her home.  Margaret was born to Bonnie Cross on December 30, 1964, in Marion, Indiana.  She married Ora Joseph "Joe" Hickman on May 14, 2011, and he survives.

After High School, she worked as a manager at Save-On Liquor.  Margaret loved crafting and enjoyed...

Oct 9, 2023

Linda K. Hoskins, 75, died at 11:30 AM, on Monday, October 9, 2023, at her Fowlerton, Indiana residence surrounded by her family.

She entered this world on November 30, 1947, in New Albany, Indiana. She attended Marion Schools. Linda was a loving and easy going person, with a bit of an ornery streak, that was...

Oct 9, 2023

Jerry Joe Simpson, 52, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at his home. Jerry was born on March 31, 1971. Arrangements for Jerry have been entrusted to the College Park Chapel of Armes-Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4601 South Western Avenue, Marion, Indiana. In accordance with Jerry's wishes, no services will be held and cremation will take...

Oct 7, 2023

Jerry Nolan McHolland, Jr. 57 of Ft. Wayne, Indiana died Saturday, October 7, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jerry worked in finance as a mortgage loan officer for ProFed Credit Union, Ft. Wayne. He graduated from Terre Haute South Vigo High School class of 1984 and received his Bachelors in Business from...

Sep 28, 2023

Mabel Newlin, 87, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital, entered her Heavenly home. Born in the union of Charley and Dorothy Landess, she was one of ten children. She graduated from Governor I.P. Gray High School in Portland, Indiana, class of 1954. She married Charles Newlin on August 29, 1954. They were...

Sep 28, 2023

Samuel E. "Sam" Skeens, 79, of Jonesboro, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, in Fort Wayne. He was born in Marion, on April 22, 1944, to the late Elijah Richard and Alice (Listenfelt) Skeens. Sam attended Mississinewa Community Schools. He and two of his best friends enlisted in the buddy program and became US Marines in 1964. Sam...

Sep 26, 2023

Jane Ann (Christy) Dilly, of Matthews, passed away September 26, 2023, at the Waters of Hartford City after a brief illness.

Jane was born November 21, 1946, in Marion, to the late Albert and Lucile (Careins) Christy. When Jane was 11 years old, she was with her family on vacation in Chicago, Illinois. They stopped at McDonald's...

Sep 25, 2023

Joseph Phillip Buckler, 87, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 25, 2023, at 2:10 P.M. Joseph was born to Zack and Virginia (Lowden) Buckler, in Platte City, Missouri, on June 8, 1936.  Joseph was joined in marriage to Shirley Mae (Spence) Buckler, of Marion, Indiana, on December 17, 1954.  They were happily married for 67 years.  ...

Sep 24, 2023

Diana K. Patterson, 73, of Fairmount, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023, in Indianapolis. Diana was born on December 21, 1949, in Marion, to the late Charles Vermilion and late Martha L. (Lowery) Vermilion Swihart, she was the youngest of four children. Diana graduated from Marion High School in 1968. She worked at RCA/Thomson for nearly 30 years...

Sep 23, 2023

Alta "Estelle" Patton, 93, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at her Bluffton, S.C,

residence. Estelle was born on December 30, 1929 in Pall Mall, Tennessee, daughter

of the late Will and Susie Ellen (Pritchard) Masiongale.

She married Billy Joe Patton in Marion, Indiana on February 6, 1954. He preceded her