Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Jan 5, 2021

Brian Wesley Trimble, age 59 of Marion passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Brian was born on August 30, 1961 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of the late John Trimble and Kent and Barbara Jeane (Conwell) Adams.  He was a long time resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana.

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Jan 2, 2021

David B. Salter, age 82 of Marion passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by his family after a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease.

David was born July 28, 1938 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Emery and Mary “Jib” (Hardin) Salter.  He married Betty Kastetter on September 11, 1960, and she survives.   They...

Dec 29, 2020

Kenneth A. Gillespie, age 63 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.

Kenneth was born on August 9, 1957 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Paul and Mary Etta (Rennaker) Gillespie.   He worked in maintenance and as a machinist at RCA for 26 years; delivered campers for Star Fleet;...

Dec 25, 2020

Kenneth Jesse Barker, age 89 of Gas City passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 in his daughter’s home.

Kenneth was born on October 24, 1931 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late Kenneth V. and Brosella (Bond) Barker.

He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17; his mother had to...

Dec 24, 2020

Jean Phillips, age 93 of Marion went to be with her Heavenly Savior and to join her husband, Bill Phillips on December 24, 2020.

Jean was born on September 24, 1927 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse Albert Pulley and Mamie Mae (Calhoun) Harper.

She is survived by a daughter, Judith (Harold)...

Dec 23, 2020

Charles Sollars, age 64 of Wabash passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Wesleyan Health and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.

Charles was born April 26, 1956 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Virgil and Betty (Sanders) Sollars.  He was a Navy veteran and worked at Marion Steel.  Charles was a member of the Wabash...

Dec 23, 2020

Larry E. Burnsworth, age 79, loving husband and family man who enjoyed being a grandfather, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 23, 2020.

He was born on May 22, 1941 to the late Clayton and Bonita (Cummings) Burnsworth in Sweetser.  He was married to Sue Ellen (Sanger) Burnsworth who survives.  They celebrated 56 years of marriage...

Dec 21, 2020

Burlie Higginbotham, Sr., age 93 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.

Burlie was born on August 13, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of the late Henrey and Lucinda (Castle) Higginbotham.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his Country.

He married...

Dec 13, 2020

Geneva “Genny” Stevens, age 51 of Marion passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family.

Genny was born March 30, 1969 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Thomas Scheidt and Susan (Stevens) Scheidt.  She married Ryan Stevens on November 16, 1990, and he survives.  Genny was a secretary at...

Dec 7, 2020

Carl Logan Sample, age 73, of Marion passed away on Monday, December 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Carl was born on September 9, 1947 in Peru, Indiana the son of the late Carl Lewis Sample and Mary Lou (Roberts) Mullett.

Carl worked in maintenance at Bradford Apartments.  He was an avid...

Dec 5, 2020

Elizabeth H. Vershaw, age 97 of Marion passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion.

Elizabeth was born on January 10, 1923 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of the late Cashus and Ruth E. (Dean) Adams.  She married Thomas Vershaw on September 8, 1943, and he preceded her in death in October...

Dec 5, 2020

John F. Charles, age 87 of Swayzee, Indiana passed away on December 5, 2020.

John was born on September 11, 1933 in Converse, Indiana the son of the late Fred and Alice (Bradford) Charles.

John served in the U.S Marines and then was a machine operator at Dana Corporation for over 42 years until his...

Dec 4, 2020

Pauline Foard, of Marion, passed away peacefully on December 4, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  She was born in Covington, Tennessee on May 20, 1934 to the late Willie Hill and Ester Lee Farrow.

She retired from Gen Corp after 35 years of service.  After retirement, she worked as an in-home companion.  She loved people,...

Nov 30, 2020

Jacqulin A. Mauk, age 93, of Ft. Wayne passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Park Place Senior Living in Ft. Wayne.

Jacqulin was born on July 23, 1927 in Benton Harbor, Michigan.  She was the daughter of the late Chester and Audrey (Diehl) Russell.  She married Ray G. Mauk on September 4, 1948, and he...

Nov 24, 2020

Dorothy A. Robertson-Rodmaker, age 77, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Marion General Hospital.

Dorothy was born on February 25, 1943 in Paint Lick, Kentucky the daughter of the late Coleman and Jessie (Richardson) Neeley.  She married James Robertson on March 19, 1960, and he preceded her in death on February 25, 2002.

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Nov 23, 2020

Robert E. Messersmith, age 86, of Marion passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at the University Nursing Center, Upland, Indiana.

Robert was born on February 1, 1934 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late William and Delores (Tinkle) Messersmith.  He married Carolyn J. Brown on September 5, 1952, and she survives.

Robert...

Nov 22, 2020

Christin Wright, age 54, of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Marion General Hospital.

Christin was born on November 15, 1966 in Marion, Indiana the son of Gary Wright and Ronda Gallagher.

He was a member of the Marion Moose Lodge and enjoyed reading Sci-Fi and fantasy books.  His favorite author was...

Nov 21, 2020

Betty J. Jones, age 89 of Marion passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 in her home.

She was born on June 14, 1931 in Eureka, Illinois the daughter of the late Elmer and Hattie (Duncan) Ewen.

She married Roy E. Jones, Sr. in 1957, and he preceded her in death in 2005.  Betty was...

Nov 17, 2020

Anita L. Hughes, age 74 of Marion was promoted to Heaven on Tuesday morning, November 17, 2020 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

Anita was born on December 9, 1945 in Huntington, Indiana the daughter of the late Donald and Oval (Harrell) Scott.  She married Douglas Hughes on June 14, 1964.

Anita was...

Nov 10, 2020

John W. Copeland, age 98 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Suite Living.

John was born on August 6, 1922 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Lester and Dorothy (Imler) Copeland.

He married Mabel Lucille Pryor on July 2, 1944 in Columbia, S. Carolina, and she preceded him in...