Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Mar 19, 2018

Helen Iles, age 92, of Marion passed away Monday, March 19, 2018 at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Helen was born March 4, 1926 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Andrew and Elsie Anna (Totorez) Smith.  She married Virgil Iles and he preceded her in death in 1973.

Helen worked at EDS as a Keypunch...

Mar 18, 2018

Edwin L. Hyatt, age 77, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at IU Hospital West, Avon, Indiana.

Ed was born April 10, 1940 to the late Paul and Virginia (Honaker) Hyatt.  He married Joyce Mills on October 16, 1964, and she preceded him in death on May 19, 2017.

Ed was a U.S. Marines...

Mar 14, 2018

Ernest J. Marroni, Jr., age 70, passed away on March 14, 2018 at 11:25 a.m.

He served in the U. S. Army from 1967 to 1978.  He was a Vietnam veteran with the 101st Airborne during the Tet Offensive. He retired in 2000 as Chief of Police at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care System.

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Mar 12, 2018

Forrest Wayne Spidel, age 92, went to be with the Lord on March 12, 2018 with family by his side in Marion, IN. Many referred to Forrest by “Spider”, “Shorty”, or “Grandpa Shorty” by his beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was born on August 20, 1925 to Clyde and Lovellah (Sheridan) Spidel, in St. Francisville, IL.

Spider...

Mar 6, 2018

Charles Marvin Connors, age 82, of Port Charlotte, Florida formerly of Marion, Indiana and summer resident of Milo, Maine passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at his Port Charlotte residence.

Charles was born to the late Harold and Helen (nee-Green) Connors, April 15, 1935 in Smyrna Mills, Smyrna, Maine.  Charles graduated in 1952 from Houlton High...

Feb 27, 2018

Richard Allen, age 83, of Converse passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in his home.

Richard was born December 14, 1934 in Marion, Indiana to the late Ernest and Fern (Acree) Allen.  He married Rhonda Mauldon on December 12, 1994, and she survives.

Richard very proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps, 1st Marine Division,...

Feb 19, 2018

Catherine J. “Katie” (Roop) Burkhart, age 88, of Marion, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center, Marion, Indiana.

Katie was born August 22, 1929 in Jay County, Indiana to the late Charley and Myrtle (Shefer) Smiley.  She married Charles W. Burkhart November 11, 1981 and he preceded her in death February...

Feb 17, 2018

Andrew Shellenbarger, age 72, of Marion passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018 just one day after his 33rd wedding anniversary in his home surrounded by his family.

Andy was born June 13, 1945 in Grant County, Indiana to the late Carl and Pearl (Roberds) Shellenbarger.  He married Virgie McCCorkle on February 16, 1985, and she survives.

Feb 15, 2018

Mya Nicole Brown was called home to be an Angel on Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  Although she was only here for a short time, she impacted so many lives with her strength.  She was a gift from God.

Mya was born January 15, 2018 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to Andrew...

Feb 14, 2018

Janet N. Rich, age 72, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Wesleyan Health Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Janet was born June 25, 1945 in Washington State to the late Ray and Louisa (Plant) Bussing.

Janet was a member of the Amvet’s Auxiliary Post 5, Marion.

She is survived by...

Feb 13, 2018

Dan E. Oliver, Jr., age 61, of Marion passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in his home.

Dan was born January 15, 1957 in Freeport, Illinois to the late Dan E. Oliver, Sr. and Carol (Nelson) Oliver.  His mother survives.

He was a 1975 graduate of Bennett High School.  Dan attended chiropractic school and worked...

Feb 9, 2018

Agness Darnell (Lee) Schrader, age 66, passed away at home Friday night, Feb. 9. 2018, surrounded by her family.

Darnell was born May 8, 1951, in Marion to the late John and Eileen Lee. She married Stephen Schrader in 1974 in Stateline, Nevada, and they became steadfast soul mates and business partners.

Darnell was a...

Feb 8, 2018

Terry was born December 21, 1949 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Stephen and Lois (Seeger) Terhune. Terry graduated from Marion High School where he was class president. He went on to graduate from Purdue University where he served as president of the Beta Theta Pi fraternity. Terry had owned and operated The Fireside Restaurant and Lounge in Otsego,...

Feb 5, 2018

Paul E. Hisey, age 79, of Marion, went to be with the Lord, on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Marion General Hospital surrounded by his family.

Paul was born March 5, 1938 to the late Paul Hisey and Helen Smethers Kirby.  He was raised by his mother Helen and step-father, Robert “Pop” Kirby.  Paul was an Army...

Jan 31, 2018

Billy Grayden McEntyre, age 78, of Marion passed away at 1:10 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at Wesleyan Health & Rehab Center in Marion.

Billy was born February 9, 1939 in Whitwell, Tennessee to the late Dave Edward and Helen Dean (Rich) McEntyre Fults.

Billy loved the Lord and loved everyone he came in contact...

Jan 29, 2018

GOSHEN - Phyllis R. Robbins age 91, formerly of Marion, died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, January 29, 2018 at Courtyard Healthcare Center, 2400 College Avenue, Goshen, Indiana.

Phyllis was born on Easter Sunday, April 4, 1926 in Marion Indiana, the daughter of the late Paul W. Lutz and Dorothy M. (Parker) Lutz.  She married Donald G. Robbins...

Jan 22, 2018

Marie Mayberry, age 92, formerly of Swayzee, Indiana passed away Monday, January 22, 2018 at Heritage Pointe, Warren, Indiana.

Marie was born July 23, 1925 in Stoddard County, Missouri, the daughter of the late Edward and Della (Cokley) Arnold.  She married Walter Mayberry on January 17, 1947 and he preceded her in death on December 17, 2002. ...

Jan 19, 2018

Neil A. Farr, Sr., age 83, passed away January 19, 2018.

He was born August 27, 1934 in Van Buren, Indiana the son of the late Neil and Reva (Allison) Farr.  He married Jean Mauldon on December 18, 1971, and she survives.

Neil served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1955.  He was a...

Jan 7, 2018

John Steelman Jr., age 40, of Marion,  passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018 at 4:47 A.M. in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN.

He was born in Marion on October 30, 1977 to John T. and Carol (Cramer) Steelman.  He married April Shannon on June 1, 2001.  She survives in Marion.

John enjoyed spending time with...

Jan 4, 2018

Bryan L. Ferguson, age 49, of Marion, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 in his home.

Bryan was born October 15, 1968 in Marion, Indiana to Aubrey Ferguson Jr. and the late Rita K. (Jolliff) Ferguson. He worked at various jobs as a small engine mechanic and a welder. Bryan was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed riding...