All Obituaries

Lawrence A. “Larry” Janousek, Jr. age 57, of Indianapolis passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Larry was born on October 27, 1964 in Springfield, Illinois the son of Lawrence “Larry” Janousek and Carol (Damhorst) Janousek.  He was a graduate of Bennett High School Class of 1983, Marion, Indiana.  He then graduated from Quincy College in Quincy, Illinois with a Bachelors’ degree in Business and...

Patricia A. “Pat” Kriegbaum, age 82, of Marion passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 12, 2022. Pat was born February 14, 1940 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Richard E. and Ruth Virginia (Gochenaur) Keller.  She married Gerald Kriegbaum on June 12, 1965, and he preceded her in death on May 12, 2022. Pat earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at Ball State University in 1962 and 1967 and began her teaching career at Ft. Wayne...

Marcus “Mark” Matthews, Jr., age 87 of Marion passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center, Marion, Indiana. Mark was born March 13, 1935, in Evansville, Indiana the son of Marcus Matthews, Sr. and Lilly (Lake) Matthews.  He was a U.S. Army veteran. Mark was the owner of Mark’s Auto Sales and prior to that he had been the used car lot manager for Howard Chrysler Plymouth in Marion.  He was a member of the Amvets, the...

Verlin Wine, age 80, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 2, 1942 in Van Buren, Indiana the son of the late Russell and Sylvia (Baker) Wine.  He was born and grew up on the family farm in Van Buren where he loved working in the fields and taking care of his dairy cows.  He graduated from Van Buren High School in 1960, and then went to work at Culligan Water Conditioning in 1962.  After being employed for...

Katherine McAdoo, age 57, of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Norman Manor in Marion. Katherine was born on October 9, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan the daughter of the late Joseph McAdoo and Margie (Brown) McAdoo.  Katherine worked at Ashley Furniture.  She loved her bird “Twilight” and collecting hats.   She was a peacemaker and loved life and her family.  She would help anyone who needed a hand.  Katherine was a strong, beautiful...

Bertha B. (Chambers) Hillsamer was born November 4, 1925 and died July 31, 2022.  Between those two dates was a life well lived.  Bertha was born in East Alton, Illinois and later moved to Gas City, Indiana where she lived with her parents and 9 siblings.  Bertha had a beautiful singing voice.  With the help of her voice teacher, Mrs. Kibblinger, she became a sought-after soloist.  Bertha was employed at the Marion Chronicle for several years beginning in high...

Mardena “Grace” Mitchell, age 100 of Marion died Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Rolling Meadows Health and Rehabilitation Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. Grace was born on March 12, 1922 in Willis, Oklahoma.   She married George “Bruce” Mitchell in 1941, and served as an executive secretary with the Boeing Aircraft Company in Wichita, Kansas.  She and Bruce lived around the Midwest before retiring to Rogers, Arkansas, and eventually settling in Marion,...

James M. Kemmer, age 98 of Marion, went to be with the Lord on August 9, 2022 at Suite Living Senior Living, Marion, Indiana with his three daughters at his bedside. He was born on October 14, 1923 in Grant County, Indiana to the late William and Gertrude (Jacob) Kemmer.  He graduated from Sweetser High School and began farming and raising livestock.  Jim married Wanda Jean George on May 17, 1945.  She preceded him in death on January 25, 1995.  Jim and Wanda farmed...

Todd M. Cochran, age 49 of Marion passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 in Gas City. Todd was born on September 25, 1972 in Wabash, Indiana, the son of Edward Cochran and Mary (Timmons) Reading.  He was a fantastic pool player and had played in lots of tournaments over the years.  He was also a good bowler. He is survived by his father, Edward Cochran of Rochester, Indiana and his mother, Mary J. (Dan Didion) Reading of Gas City.  He was preceded in death by a brother, Brian...

Janell LaRae McGibbon, age 39 of Marion, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022 at her mother’s home in Jonesboro. Janell  was born on December 8, 1982 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Ford McGibbon and Tina (Beyer) Colyer.   Janell was a very active member of Lighthouse Assembly of God Church in Marion and enjoyed helping out at her Father’s Market Outreach every Friday.    She was a certified chef. She is survived by her father, Ford (Sarah)...