Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Apr 24, 2017

Rick L. Austin, age 63, of Marion, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 unexpectedly of a massive heart attack in his home.

Rick was born on February 17, 1954 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of the late Ulysess “Bud” Austin and Maxine Dawn (Luther) Austin.  He married Nancy Quick on December 29, 1993, and she survives.

Apr 20, 2017

Jo Elmyra (Tilson) Purkey, age 87, formerly of Marion passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017 in her son’s residence in Lancaster, S. Carolina.

Jo was born May 11, 1929 in Greenville, Tennessee to the late Bruce and Mattie (Miller) Tilson.  She married William H. Purkey, and he preceded her in death on August 30, 2015.

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Apr 14, 2017

Hunter Michael Allen Thompson, infant son of Paige Nichole Lee Bockover and Dillon Michael Thompson went to be in the arms of Jesus at 3:07 a.m. Friday, April 14, 2017 in Duke’s Memorial Hospital, Peru, Indiana.

He is survived by his parents, Paige N. Bockover of Marion; Dillon M. Thompson of Marion; sister, Chloe Thompson of Marion;...

Apr 7, 2017

Mary L. Lerner, age 87, of Marion passed away Friday morning, April 7, 2017 in her home.

Mary was born on August 24, 1929 in Rochester, Indiana to the late George and Anna (Clayton) Nicholson.  She married David Lerner on March 25, 1951 and he preceded her in death on September 7, 2012.

Mary was...

Mar 14, 2017

Roger L. “Perk” Johnson, age 88, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in his home after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Roger was born October 30, 1928 in The Plains, Ohio the son of the late Gilbert and Ethel (Christman) Johnson.  Roger was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, serving during...

Mar 14, 2017

Edith M. Vest, age 70, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, March 14, 2017 in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Edith was born July 22, 1946 in Lively, W. Virginia to the late Ernie and Helen (Wriston) Stover.  She married D. Lee Vest on March 25, 1967, and he survives.  She was a homemaker and a very caring...

Mar 12, 2017

Robert F. Curran, age 90 of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2017 at Suite Living with his wonderful caregivers.

Robert was born on October 22, 1926 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Glen T. Curran and Ruby E. (Waggoner) Curran.  He married Barbara Bruning on September 1, 1948, and she survives.

He...

Mar 5, 2017

Robert L. Pearson, age 76, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2017 in his Marion home.

Robert was born on January 13, 1941 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Robert L. Pearson, Sr. and Margaret (Enslen) Pearson.  He married Lillian Binnion on December 18, 1992, and she survives.  Robert worked as a brick mason prior to...

Feb 28, 2017

Barbara J. Williams, age 69, of Sweetser passed away peacefully February 28, 2017 in her home surrounded by her family.

Barbara was born on December 27, 1947 the daughter of the late Harry and Betty June (Anderson) Yeakle.  She married Clarence Williams on December 19, 1964 and he survives.

Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed...

Feb 24, 2017

David Raven died early Friday morning February 24, 2017 in Austin, Texas.  He was 83 years old.

Dave grew up in Marion and was an active and vital part of the Marion community for over 60 years before moving to Ft. Myers, Florida in 2000.   A successful and compassionate businessman, Dave owned what was then the Raven...

Feb 23, 2017

Larry F. Nelson, age 77, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Salem, Indiana.

Larry was born on December 11, 1939 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Gerald and Ruby (Pulley) Nelson.  He was the owner/operator of Nelson’s Heating and Air in Marion, was a former...

Feb 20, 2017

Ralph E. “Gene” Bogue, age 91, of Marion passed away Monday, February 20, 2017 at Marion Rehabilitation and Assisted Living in Marion.

He was born February 9, 1926 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of the late Ralph and Hazel (Shrock) Bogue.  Gene was a veteran of the Army Air Corp.  He owned Twin Pine Farms in LaFontaine...

Feb 17, 2017

B. Richard Goldburg (AKA “Goldie” or “Doc”) died on Friday February 17, 2017, at Marion General Hospital.  Dr. Goldburg had turned 80 three days earlier on Valentine’s Day.

He was born in Macomb, Illinois, the first child of Maxine and Frank Goldburg who both preceded him in death. Dr. Goldburg graduated from high school in 1955.  He...

Feb 16, 2017

Judith Kay (Whitton) Dennison, age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at her home in Marion, Indiana.

She was born January 21, 1941 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Ovid Whitton and Esther (Cain) Whitton Bragg.  Judy was a retired Home Health Aid who worked in Lifeline and...

Feb 5, 2017

Schenley R. Jackson, age 42, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 in Marion General Hospital, Marion.

Schenley was born on July 26, 1974 in Kalamazoo, Michigan the daughter of Frank W. Davis and Cindy (Hopwood) Thorpe.

She never met a stranger and loved babies.  Schenley shared a special bond with her brother...

Jan 31, 2017

Robert J. Sturm, age 79, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at Parkview Regional Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Robert was born on May 16, 1937 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Robert J. Sturm and Rosalia (Gramelspachen) Sturm.  He married Mari Carolyn Fox and she survives.

He went to school at...

Jan 30, 2017

Mitchell “Disco” Hickman, age 44, of Marion passed away Monday, January 30, 2017 in his home.

Mitch was born on March 13, 1972 to Debra Hickman Keung.  His mother survives.  He was a CNC Machinist at Littler Die Cast in Albany, Indiana.

Mitch was an avid Harley rider and also enjoyed riding and competing on...

Jan 29, 2017

Malcolm Williams, 97, Syracuse, passed away after a short illness on January 29, 2017 at the Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester.

He was born in Howard County on August 7, 1919 to Clyde and Zelpha Williams. When he was five, his mother died, leaving him and his three siblings. His father married Cecile and the family...

Jan 23, 2017

Claude “CW” Lyons, age 78, passed away Monday morning January 23, 2017 in his Marion home.

He was born January 15, 1939 in Bath County, Kentucky to the late Claude and Dorothy (Coyle) Lyons.  He married Rebecca Humes on July 12, 1969, and she survives.

CW was a machine attendant at RCA for 36 years,...

Jan 16, 2017

Elizabeth Cretsinger, age 73, of Marion, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 in her home.

Elizabeth was born on February 11, 1943 in Whitwell, Tennessee to the late Dave Edward and Helen (Rich) McEntyre.  She married John William Cretsinger and he preceded her in death.  She was a former vice president at Star Bank.

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