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Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Arlene Ann Jellison

Arlene Ann Jellison

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,...

Jayme M. Shelton

Jayme M. Shelton

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...

"Butch" Turner Ray Lyons

"Butch" Turner Ray Lyons

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,...

Dorothy June Proffitt

Dorothy June Proffitt

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...

Jo Hubbard

Jo Hubbard

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)...

Phyllis J. Beedy

Phyllis J. Beedy

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,...

Verna L. Downam

Verna L. Downam

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...

Rose Marie Purvis

Rose Marie Purvis

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...

Rosemary Shepler

Rosemary Shepler

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...

Janice L. Rhodes

Janice L. Rhodes

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...

Troy Eugene Thompson

Troy Eugene Thompson

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...

Frances Mae (Ward) Quick

Frances Mae (Ward) Quick

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...

Debra Tinkle

Debra Tinkle

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...

Susan J. Smith

Susan J. Smith

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...

Fred "Mike" J. Loschiavo

Fred "Mike" J. Loschiavo

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...

Roberta A. (Richard) Thompson

Roberta A. (Richard) Thompson

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.

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Gene E. Jay

Gene E. Jay

Jun 10, 2021

Gene E. Jay, age 86 of Marion passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.

Gene was born on August 21, 1934 in Huntington, Indiana the son of the late Marland and Verna (Smith) Jay.  He married Doris Black on July 1, 1955, and she survives.

Gene worked as a lineman for...

Mary Lue Hopkins

Mary Lue Hopkins

Jun 8, 2021

Mary Lue Hopkins of Harlingen, Texas passed from this life on June 8, 2021 at Retama Nursing and Rehab Center in Harlingen, Texas.  She was 90 years of age.

She was born on December 29, 1930 in Fleming County, Kentucky to Evelyn Rankin Emmons and Noble David Emmons.  She was an only child.  She had four daughters,...

Anthony "Tony" Delaughter

Anthony "Tony" Delaughter

Jun 4, 2021

Anthony "Tony" DeLaughter, age 51, of North Manchester, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 surrounded by his family. Tony was born on September 26, 1969 in Wabash, IN to Darwin and Valeria (Layne) DeLaughter.  Tony married Kelly Newman on October 10, 2008.

Tony, along with Kelly, owned and operated DeLaughter Bail Bonds and Indiana Tow and...

Betty J. Howell

Betty J. Howell

May 30, 2021

Betty Howell, age 91 passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Affectionately called “Boop,” she was born on August 18, 1929 in Marion, Indiana and was the only child of Ralph and Kathryn (Osborn) Van Duyn.

After meeting at the 949 Drive-In, she married Guy Howell, Jr. on March 25, 1949.  They were married 55 years until...

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