Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Larry Swaney
Jul 23, 2012
Larry Swaney, age 69, passed away Monday, July 23, 2012, in his home. Larry was born on January 30, 1943, in Greenville, Ohio, the son of the late James Woodrow and Doris (Clemens) Woodrow. He worked at General Motors in management until his retirement. Survivors include: two daughters, Laurie Archie of Palmdale, California, and Monaei Gilbert of Texas. There will...
Catherine V. Arbaugh
Jul 23, 2012
Catherine V. Arbaugh, age 103, passed away at 9:06 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2012, in her home at Suite Living. Catherine was born on October 28, 1908, in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Frank Joseph and Margaret (Silliman) Ott. She was a homemaker. Catherine moved to Marion, Indiana upon her marriage in 1933 to Stanley Houk, and he...

Eddie M. Oakerson
Jul 19, 2012
Eddie M. Oakerson, age 85, passed away at 5:10 p.m., Thursday, July 19, 2012, in his home. Eddie was born October 10, 1926, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Allen and Myrtle (Shields) Oakerson. He married Ruth E. Long on August 22, 1948, and she preceded him in death on July 9, 2006. Eddie was a U.S. Army...
John W. Sherer
Jul 14, 2012
John W. "Jack" Sherer, age 84, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. Jack was born on October 15, 1927, in Hampton, Iowa, the son of the late Will and Leona (Rhutasel) Sherer. He was a graduate of Iowa University and was an avid Hawkeye football and basketball fan. Jack was an office administrator for...
Susan S. Gartland
Jul 12, 2012
Susan S. Gartland, age 66, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012 in her home. Susan was born November 14, 1945, in Anderson, Indiana, the daughter of the late Thomas and Mary Jane (Schaffer) Segraves. She married Patrick Gartland on August 26, 1967, and he survives. Susan was a graduate of Bennett High School in 1964, and a graduate of Mt....
Shirley Overman
Jul 11, 2012
Shirley Overman, 83, of Marion passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 11, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor following a long illness. Shirley was born in Marion where she spent the majority of her life following graduation from Marion High School. She lived in New Jersey and New York after her marriage to Donald C. Overman, then an agent for the FBI....
Irma Rosa (Figueroa) Cannon
Jul 9, 2012
Irma Rosa (Figueroa) Cannon, went home to be with the Lord, Monday evening at Marion General Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Irma was born on December 11, 1930, in Yaucco, Puerto Rico, the daughter of the late Francisco and Ernestina Figueroa. Irma loved life. She eagerly embraced each day playing music loud, dancing, and keeping her home immaculate. Irma...

Ronald L. Retherford
Jul 4, 2012
Ronald L. Retherford "Smokey", age 79, of Marion, passed away at 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born February 24, 1933, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Ralph and Virgialee (Colcord) Retherford. He married Carol Curfman on June 12, 1955, and they shared 57 years together. She survives. Ronald...
Thelma L. (Fowerbaugh) Resler
Jun 17, 2012
Thelma L. (Fowerbaugh) Resler, age 100, passed away Sunday, June 17, 2012, at Miller's Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. Mrs. Resler was born on November 9, 1911, in Huntington County, Polk Township, Indiana, the daughter of the late Albert and Artesla (Hyatt) Fowerbaugh. She was a member of Sunnycrest United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Thelma was also an accomplished...
Merritt R. Bragg
Jun 14, 2012
Merritt R. Bragg, age 86, of Marion, passed away at 9:05 p.m. Thursday, June 14, 2012, in his home surrounded by several members of his loving family. Merritt was born on December 15, 1925, in Washington Township, Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Floren Delphos and Ella (Landrum) Bragg. He married Betty June Satterthwaite on December 17, 1944, and...

G. Roxanna Dold
Jun 12, 2012
G. Roxanna Dold, age 91, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2012, at Colonial Oaks Healthcare Center, Marion, Indiana. Roxanna was born February 23, 1921, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Calvin and Anna (Clannin) Jacob. She was a homemaker. Roxanna is survived by many cousins and was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Dold. Private Graveside Services...

O. James Shiner
Jun 9, 2012
O. James Shiner, age 82, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012, at Colonial Oak Health Care Center, Marion. James was born October 13, 1929, in Montpelier, Indiana, the son of the late Orval Chester and Elsie (Brock) Shiner. On June 14, 1949, he married Helen (Kreischer) Shiner. She survives. He graduated from Montpelier High School in 1947 and attended the...

Marilyn Sue Beck
May 30, 2012
Marilyn Sue Beck, age 78, passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2012, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Marilyn was born April 13, 1934, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Lawrence Woolman and Viola (Taylor) Woolman. On October 28, 1956, she married Richard Beck. He survives. She was secretary/treasurer at Modlin Printing until her retirement. Marilyn was also...
Darl Edward Wright
May 18, 2012
Darl Edward Wright, age 48, passed away Friday, May 18, 2012, in his home. Darl was born on January 20, 1964, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late James Wright and Beatrice (Haun) Baker. His mother survives. He was certified in appliance repair and HVAC, enjoyed working on model cars, boats and trains, was a military and World of...
Marian W. Miller
May 15, 2012
Marian W. Miller, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012, at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, LaFontaine, Indiana. Marian was born on February 21, 1929, in Fairmount, Indiana, the daughter of the late Earl and Georgia (Bright) Bowen. She married Donald Miller on July 2, 1950, and he preceded her in death on July 8, 1983. She was...
Audrey King
May 12, 2012
Audrey Adair King, age 87, of Marion, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012, in her home. Audrey was born on October 11, 1924, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Ike and Mary (Henson) Adair. She married Jessie King, Sr. in March 1947, and he preceded her in death. Audrey was a homemaker and liked to sew, fish and...
Martha L. Pritchett
May 11, 2012
Martha "Marty" L. Pritchett, age 86, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012, in her home, Marion, Indiana. Marty was born on May 17, 1925, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Omer and Cathryn (McPhilliamy) Beals, and they preceded her in death. She was married to Charles L. Pritchett for 49 years before he preceded her in death. She...

Billie E. Uncapher
May 9, 2012
Billie E. Uncapher, age 65, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012, at Elliot Hospital, in Manchester, New Hampshire. Billie was born on August 15, 1946, in Connersville, Indiana, the son of the late Reverend Billie Uncapher and Berniece (Robbins) Uncapher. On September 18, 2004, he married Donna Hahn, and she survives. He was a truck driver for D.R....
David B. Stevens
May 5, 2012
David B. Stevens, age 95, of Marion, passed away at 3:50 a.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 in Colonial Oaks Health Care & Rehabilitation Center. David Burl Stevens was born December 4, 1916 in North Dakota to Fred and Glendora Stevens. He grew up in Sweetser, Indiana and graduated from Sweetser High School. In 1937, he married Minnie Browning. She survives...
Gladys Mae Bartling
Apr 27, 2012
Gladys Mae (Londt) Clark Bartling, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012, at Shell Point, Ft. Myers, Florida at the age of 90. Gladys was born on July 10, 1921, in Columbia City, Whitley County, Indiana. She graduated from Larwill High School in 1939, and from Warsaw Beauty College. In 1943, she married Gale Clark of N. Manchester Indiana, while he...
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