Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Aug 24, 2014

Lawrence E. Byer, age 83, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014, at Faith Hospice, Trillium Woods, Michigan. Lawrence was born June 5, 1931, in Bronson, Michigan, the son of the late Odas and Dora (Bricker) Byer. He married Janet Chapman on October 18, 1953, and she survives. Lawrence was a U.S. Marine veteran and worked as a press operator...

Jul 28, 2014

Joseph M. Ashba, Jr., age 61, of Marion, passed away Monday, July 28, 2014, at Miller's Merry Manor, Marion. Joseph was born August 10, 1952, in Anderson, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph M. Ashba, Sr. and Mary (Eaton) Ashba. He worked as a press operator at Active Products. Survivors include three brothers, Dennis, David (Sheila) and Keith Ashba,...

Jul 23, 2014

Todd D. Hair, age 53 of Sweetser, passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at his residence. Todd was born February, 9, 1961, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the Late Dean R. Hair and Barbara (Havens) Shirar. Todd was a 1979 graduate of Oak Hill High School. He enjoyed creating glass and wire sculptures, and wire wrapped jewelry. Todd was...

Jul 20, 2014

George V. Riddle went to be with the Lord on July 20, 2014. He was born on September 1, 1935, in Marion, Indiana, to the late Clay Riddle and Lottie (Teal) Riddle. George teamed up with his older brother, Walt, singing in the area and won their first talent contest at a medicine show. This led to a steady job...

Jul 9, 2014

Gary E. Mashburn, age 53, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in his home. Gary was born July 20, 1960, in Los Angeles, California, the son of the late Carl Mashburn and Nadine Woods Shakespear, who survives. He married Sherry Baker on March 11, 2000, and she also survives. He was a machine operator at Sonoco Products. He was also...

Jul 1, 2014

James L. Gibson, age 48, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014, at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. James was born September 14, 1965, in Honolulu, Hawaii, the son of the late James H. and Ann (Johnson) Gibson. He married Robyn Morral on March 4, 2000, and she survives. James was a Chemical Manager for Quaker Chemical. He enjoyed...

Jun 30, 2014

William Carr "Bud" McNamara, Jr., was called to his heavenly reward on Monday, June 30, 2014. He was born on August 4, 1925, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late William Carr McNamara and Avaline (Probst) McNamara. He graduated from Saint Paul's High School in 1943 and attended the University of Notre Dame. During World War II, he served as...

Jun 29, 2014

Jun 24, 2014

Brenda Kay Hasten-Adkisson February 7, 1952 - June 24, 2014 Brenda Kay Hasten Adkisson, Psy.D., 62, formerly of Lewisville, Texas, passed away peacefully in her home in Marion, Indiana on Tuesday, June 24, 2014. She rejoices in heaven with dear family and friends who preceded her in passing. She was born in Dallas, Texas to Olen and Jewel Hasten. Dr....

Jun 20, 2014

Linda L. Crist, age 73, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014, at Miller's Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. Linda was born June 28, 1940, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Earl G. and Hallie Margaret (Stair) Crist. Linda was a computer and systems designer and programmer at Marsh Supermarkets from 1966 to 2004. Survivors include: sister, Patricia (James) McClure...

Jun 15, 2014

Bobby Lee Stratton, age 78, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2014, in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Bobby was born October 28, 1935, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of the late Jodie Lee and Mary Pauline (Cauble) Stratton. He married Janice Boller in 1964, and she survives. Bobby enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 17 and served until 1956....

May 30, 2014

Mary M. Meade, age 100, of Marion, passed away Friday, May 30, 2014, at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion, Indiana. Mary was born on August 3, 1913, in Fairmount, Indiana, the daughter of the late Earsey and Daisy (Love) Sellers. She married Herman Meade, and he preceded her in death. Mary was a homemaker. She is survived by several nieces,...

May 24, 2014

Michael R. Hancock, 51, died Saturday May 24, 2014 at ManorCare Anderson, Indiana due to injury sustained by being struck by an unlicensed drunk driver on October 28, 2013. Michael was born February 9, 1963, in Marion Indiana the son of the late Robert C. Hancock and Emma (Scheffler) Hancock. Michael was an employee at Carey Industries in Marion and...

May 22, 2014

Maxine Marie Croy, age 67, of Marion, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014, in her home. Maxine was born November 3, 1946, in New Orleans, Louisiana, the daughter of the late James Hawco and Marion (Lemoine) Guilbeau. She married Augustine Avila on May 6, 2011, and he survives. Maxine enjoyed listening to country and western music, dancing and going camping....

May 22, 2014

Annette T. Petrey, 88, Marion, died Thursday morning May 22nd at Marion General Hospital Marion, Indiana after a short illness. She was born at home in Mt Healthy, Ohio to the late George and Theresa Mullen. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis, in 1988; and two infant sons James and Douglas. She was also preceded in death...

May 15, 2014

Mary Jane (Masterson) Simmons, age 90, of Marion, passed away Thursday, May 15, 2014, at the Sterling House in Marion. She was born to Elwood Carl and Halcie (Stilwell) Masterson on March 19, 1924, in Marion, Indiana. She married Robert Gaynelle Lee Simmons on November 14, 1942. Jane enjoyed gardening, canning and freezing, reading, travel, cooking and baking, especially her...

May 5, 2014

Carita L.Blunk, age 85, of Marion, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, May 5, 2014, at Colonial Oaks Health Care Center, Marion, Indiana. Carita was born December 5, 1928, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Walter and Elsie (Schaef) Thomas. She married Willis Blunk on October 12, 1981, and he preceded her in death....

May 2, 2014

Ray E. Bullock, Ed.D, age 83 of Upland, passed away May 2, 2014 at the Upland University Nursing Center. Ray was born August 11, 1930 in Somerset, Kentucky, the son of the late B.F. and Mary (Smith) Bullock. The family moved to the Cumberland, Indiana area where Ray grew up, graduating from Warren Central High School in 1948. He is...

Apr 29, 2014

Lois Louise Kiel Burge, age 89, of Kentland, Indiana, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at the Sterling House, Marion, Indiana. Lois was born on July 11, 1924, to the late Grover and Lydia (Burbrink) Kiel in Columbus, Indiana, and later moved to Vincennes, Indiana. She married Gerhard Burge on August 3, 1952, and they moved to Kentland,...

Apr 25, 2014

Terry S. Worland, age 66, of Gas City, passed away Friday, April 25, 2014, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry was born February 19, 1948, in Lafayette, Indiana, the son of the late Leo and LuElla (Nutt) Worland. He married Janice Blackburn on May 21, 1979, and she survives. Terry was a co-owner of the Furniture Mart in Marion...