Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Jan 19, 2020

Janet F. Gutzwiller, age 85, of Marion passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Aperion Care in Marion.

Janet was born August 29, 1934 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Charles and Nancy (Swetnam) Clevenger.  She married George J. Gutzwiller on August 31, 1952, and he preceded her in death on July 1, 2008....

Jan 19, 2020

James Daniel “Danny” Gulley, age 41, of LaFontaine passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Danny was born June 29, 1978 in Marion, Indiana the son of Larry and Rebecca (Lerner) Gulley.

He was a 1996 graduate of Marion High School and had played football at McCulloch Middle School and basketball at...

Jan 16, 2020

Gregg Edward Andrews, 64, of Marion, IN, passed away at 5:42 P.M., Thursday, January 16, 2020.

Gregg was born in Marion, IN on June 21, 1955, the son of Edward and Bonnie Caudill Andrews. Gregg graduated from Marion High School and earned an Associates Degree from Indiana Business College. He was retired from GEA Floor Shine.

Jan 12, 2020

Linda Lou Secrest, age 68 of Converse passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in her home.

Linda was born on August 16, 1951 in Tateville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Lura (Hill) Roberts.  She married Richard Secrest on June 21, 1967 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2004.

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Jan 3, 2020

Melanie S. Arven, age 62 of Marion passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion.

Melanie was born on January 16, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of the late George and Mary (Grogan) Palmer.

She was a graduate of Marion High School and was the Queen of her class...

Dec 31, 2019

A life of quiet service has ended, a soldier of the Cross has gone home.

Wallace R. “Bud” Purdom, age 92, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Warren.

Bud was born on May 27, 1927 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Morgan)...

Dec 30, 2019

Marjorie L. Foreman, age 97 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion.

Marjorie was born on September 24, 1922 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Garrison) Denton.  She married Bobby L. Foreman on March 24, 1947.  They were the owners and founders of...

Dec 26, 2019

Nancy S. Leming, age 73, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana.

Nancy was born on August 22, 1946 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Floyd and Marianna (Lawson) Weaver.  She married James L. Leming on February 18, 1967, and he survives.  She worked 40 plus years for Grant...

Dec 26, 2019

Donald Ernest Allen, age 92, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Marion General Hospital.

Don was born on December 4, 1927 in Clay County, Indiana the son of the late Ernest J. “Bud” and Fern K. (Acree) Allen.  He married Jo Ann Young and she preceded him in death on April 21, 1995....

Dec 22, 2019

Jonathon Adams, Jr. earned his wings on December 22, 2019 at Marion General Hospital at 10:09 p.m.

His parents are Jonathon Adams, Sr. and Taya Bryant of Marion; maternal grandparents, April Atkinson and Jeffrey Bryant, both of Marion; paternal grandparents, Allen Adams of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Roxanne Adams of Marion; uncle, Zackary (Jessica) Adams of Farmington...

Dec 16, 2019

Robert A. Backs, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Marion General Hospital.

Robert was born September 23, 1937 in St. Henry, Ohio the son of the late Aloys and Elizabeth (Guggenbiller) Backs.  He married Norma Jean “Jeanne” Link on May 9, 1959, and she survives.  Robert was a tool engineer at...

Dec 4, 2019

Ann L. Sachse, age 69, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Wesleyan Health Care in Marion.

She was born February 12, 1950 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Walter and Geneva Paglow.  Ann was a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca (Greg) Rice of Marion and Linda (Dan) Compagnari...

Dec 1, 2019

Tolice O. Tucker, age 87 of Ft. Wayne, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 in her home.

Tolice was born July 21, 1932 in Arkansas the daughter of the late Davis and Hattie (Parker) Stewart.  She married Purvie “Jack” Tucker on March 20, 1948, and he preceded her in death on February 23, 1997.

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Nov 29, 2019

Everett E. Eckert, age 91, of Sweetser passed away on November 29, 2019 in Marion General Hospital.

Everett was born October 4, 1928 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Cleo and Hazel (Etchison) Eckert.  He graduated from the Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Children’s Home in Knightstown, Indiana.  He then served in the U.S. Army.  Everett...

Nov 27, 2019

Janice Dee Turner, age 81, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at  Aperion Care in Marion.

Janice was born on May 3, 1938 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late John D. and Delores (Russell) Foust.  She married Ronald P. Turner on August 7, 1971, and he survives.

Janice was a...

Nov 25, 2019

On November 25, 2019, Billie M. Eaton transitioned home to be with her Heavenly Father.

She was born in Sweetser, Indiana on July 4, 1919 to Clyde and Elsie (Kirk) Mitchell.  Billie married Nelson C. Eaton on May 31, 1942, and he preceded her in death in 1996.

Billie leaves behind to cherish her memories...

Nov 19, 2019

Charles F. Shroyer, age 72, of Sweetser passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Charles was born February 13, 1947 in Peru, Indiana the son of the late Maurice and Julianna (Farner) Shroyer.

Charles earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Education at Manchester College.  He then earned...

Nov 13, 2019

A strong in faith Christian man entered Heaven this week.

Ronald Wayne Hamaker, age 88, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at the St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.

Ronald was born on August 5, 1931 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Russell and Thelma (Dickensheet) Hamaker. He married Marcia...

Nov 4, 2019

Julia A. “Judy” Collins, age 77, of Gas City went to be with the Lord on Monday morning, November 4, 2019 in her home.

Judy was born August 26, 1942 in Esserville, Virginia the daughter of the late Hannibal and Nancy “Nanny” (Willis) Hall.  She was a Technical Specialist for Indiana Bell for 36 years until her...

Oct 31, 2019

Susan J. Calobrace, age 74, of Marion passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana.

Susan was born November 30, 1944 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Herbert and Vera (Nelson) Shafer.  She was a payroll clerk at Foster Forbes until her retirement in 2000 after 30 plus years of...