Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Aug 18, 2021

Kennith E. Gause, age 60, of Marion, passed away August 18, 2021 at his home.

Kennith was born June 3, 1961 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Phillip and Mary J. (Jenkins) Gause.

Kennith worked at RCA on the production line.  Kennith loved his family very much.  He enjoyed racing and building model...

Aug 17, 2021

Arlene Ann Jellison

Birthplace Marion, Indiana

Deceased in Naples, Florida A list of surviving relatives: Three children Angela Petersen and her husband David in Florida, Chad Jellison and his wife Heather in Ohio, and Jeremy Jellison in Florida. Ten grandchildren: Lauren Mortensen (husband Dan), Bradley Petersen (wife Danielle), and Kayla Petersen (partner Derek), Gabriella Jellison,...

Aug 17, 2021

Jayme M. Shelton, age 58, our beloved daughter, mother and grandmother passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Jayme was born on January 17, 1963 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Michael T. Heath and Carlotta (McCoy) Hobson.  She was a 1981 graduate of Mississinewa High School and...

Aug 16, 2021

"Butch" Turner Ray Lyons, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021 in Naples, Florida when he was spending time with his sister, Janice Lyons Evans, his only surviving sibling.

Butch was born in Carlisle, Kentucky and has lived in Marion since the age of two.  He was a graduate of Marion High School,...

Aug 13, 2021

Dorothy June Proffitt died on August 13, 2021 at the age of 89 in Plainfield, Indiana.  Born March 2, 1932 in Pennsylvania, to late parents Russell and Dolly Mae Hedrick. Dorothy grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas with a sister Elizabeth, and two brothers, Harold (Sonny), and Joe.

Dorothy, a great fan of James Dean, made her...

Aug 13, 2021

Jo Hubbard, age 71 of Marion passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Colonial Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.  She came to know the Lord three weeks prior to her death.

She was born July 17, 1950 in San Bernardino, California the daughter of the late James Robert Fuller and Joyce Elizabeth (Courtney)...

Aug 10, 2021

Phyllis J. Beedy, age 89 of Gas City, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 in Spokane, Washington.

Phyllis was born on January 2, 1932 in Swayzee, Indiana the daughter of the late Lewis Jackson Smith and Bonita (Cummings) Burnsworth.  She was raised by her mother and Clayton Burnsworth.  She married Paul J. Beedy on November 23,...

Aug 5, 2021

Verna L. Downam, age 66 of Marion passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Verna was born on October 25, 1954 in Marion, the daughter of the late Alonzo and Guenevere (Nall) Whelchel.  She was a short order cook at Indiana Wesleyan University, Waylon’s and Richard’s Restaurant.  Verna loved her...

Aug 4, 2021

Rose Marie Purvis, age 69 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Ascension St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel, Indiana.

Rose was born on December 2, 1951 in Hazard, Kentucky the daughter of the late Robert and Bertie (Friley) Riley.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Richard Purvis and they shared many years and memories...

Aug 1, 2021

Rosemary Shepler, age 93 of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 in her home.

Rosemary was born on October 1, 1927 in Winona Lake, Indiana the daughter of the late Earl and Ada (Noel) West.  She married Charles Shepler on February 6, 1949, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 2010.   Rosemary was...

Aug 1, 2021

Janice L. Rhodes, age 80 of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Janice was born on August 31, 1940 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Peas) Seward.  She was a 1958 graduate of Van Buren High School.  She married Carl...

Jul 17, 2021

Troy Eugene Thompson, age 52 of Marion passed away on Saturday, July 17, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

Troy was born November 12, 1968 in Anderson, Indiana the son of the late Paul E. Thompson and Judy (Elliott) Felton.

Troy was a cook at Don’s Tap for 32 years.  He enjoyed watching...

Jul 6, 2021

Frances Mae (Ward) Quick, age 90 of Marion left this world escorted by her two sons on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 to be with her Lord & Savior.

Frances was born March 20, 1931 in Shirley, Arkansas to her loving parents the late Walter and Bethel (Millwood) Ward.

In her early years, Frances worked at...

Jun 29, 2021

Debra Tinkle, age 68 of Converse passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 in her home.

Debra was born February 14, 1953 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late James Dalrymple and Shirley (Schwab) Dillman, her mother survives.  She married Jerry Tinkle on April 14, 1989, and he survives.

Debra was an Administrative Assistant...

Jun 27, 2021

Susan J. Smith, age 69 of Van Buren passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.

Susan was born November 21, 1951 in Freeport, Texas the daughter of the late Kermit and Dorothy (Walker) Holmes.  She married James Smith on August 11, 2003, and he survives.  She worked at RCA for...

Jun 19, 2021

Fred J.”Mike” Loschiavo , age 85, of Marion, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Rolling Meadows, LaFontaine, Indiana.

Mike was born on July 21, 1935 in Hamilton, Ohio the son of the late Michael and Edna (Norvell) Loschiavo.  He married Barbara Stolts, on August 10, 1968 they were married for 52 years.  Mike worked at General...

Jun 14, 2021

Roberta A. (Richard) Thompson, age 39 of Marion received her wings in the Glory Land on June 14, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.

Roberta was born on August 12, 1981 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Robert A. Richard, Sr. and Tonetta (Wesley) Richard.  She married Larry D. Thompson on November 9, 2011 and he survives.