All Obituaries

Jamie S. Bowman, age 49 of Marion passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Jamie was born on May 27, 1971 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Danny Rich and the late Delona (Jennings) Bragg.  She married Andy Bowman on June 8, 2006, and he survives. She earned an associate’s degree and was a nurse at Twin City Rehab in Gas City.  She loved anything to do with crafting.  She also enjoyed kayaking in Florida and being outdoors.  She...

S. Michael “Mike” Horner, age 79 of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at home. Mike was born on December 14, 1941 in Greensburg, Indiana the son of the late Joseph and Alice (Motsch) Horner.  He worked in maintenance at Singer Controls in North Manchester and in production at Chrysler Corporation until his retirement. Mike loved to play music and he could play anything.  He was a bass and keyboard player in “Chuck and the Playboys”, the...

Kimberly A. Burnham, age 56 of Marion passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Kimberly was born on September 18, 1964 in Hartford City, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward Weaver and Barbara (Fleming) Teegarden.  Her mother survives. Kimberly was a homemaker and loved having family gatherings and cookouts.  She was a member of the Eagles Lodge where she loved to play BINGO. She is survived by her mother, Barbara...

Kenneth A. Gillespie, age 63 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Marion General Hospital. Kenneth was born on August 9, 1957 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Paul and Mary Etta (Rennaker) Gillespie.   He worked in maintenance and as a machinist at RCA for 26 years; delivered campers for Star Fleet; and then was a bus driver for the City of Marion until 2019. Kenneth was a lifetime member of the Sons of Amvets Post 5 in Marion, the Sons of American Legion...

Brian Wesley Trimble, age 59 of Marion passed away Tuesday, January 05, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Brian was born on August 30, 1961 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of the late John Trimble and Kent and Barbara Jeane (Conwell) Adams.  He was a long time resident of Miller’s Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. He is survived by two brothers, Kevin (Belinda) Trimble of Marion and Scott (Kristi) Trimble of W. Lafayette; a sister, Michelle (James) Turner of LaPorte; niece,...

Robert L. “Bob” Gardner, age 80, of Ft. Wayne, passed away Friday, January 8, 2021 at Countryside Meadows in Avon, Indiana. Bob was born on January 3, 1941 in Matthews, Indiana the son of the late Charles and Helen (Riley) Gardner.  He married Mary Ann Meredith on August 3, 1963, and she survives. Bob was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and proudly served as Captain flying B52’s during the Vietnam War and the Cold War.  In 2018, Bob was given the prestigious...

David B. Salter, age 82 of Marion passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 surrounded by his family after a 30 year battle with Parkinson’s Disease. David was born July 28, 1938 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Emery and Mary “Jib” (Hardin) Salter.  He married Betty Kastetter on September 11, 1960, and she survives.   They just celebrated 60 years together. After he graduated high school, he attended Earlham College where he was a walk on football...

Kenneth Jesse Barker, age 89 of Gas City passed away on Friday, December 25, 2020 in his daughter’s home. Kenneth was born on October 24, 1931 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late Kenneth V. and Brosella (Bond) Barker.  He joined the U.S. Army at the age of 17; his mother had to sign him in.  He was a baker who also toured on the Army Boxing Team.  He served over three years, returning home in December of 1952.  He planned to enter Purdue University the...

Burlie Higginbotham, Sr., age 93 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 21, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Burlie was born on August 13, 1927 in Charleston, West Virginia the son of the late Henrey and Lucinda (Castle) Higginbotham.  He was a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served his Country. He married Grace Hile on October 24, 1953, and she survives.  He was a machine operator at Dana Corporation until his retirement.  He enjoyed traveling, going camping...

Jean Phillips, age 93 of Marion went to be with her Heavenly Savior and to join her husband, Bill Phillips on December 24, 2020. Jean was born on September 24, 1927 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse Albert Pulley and Mamie Mae (Calhoun) Harper.  She is survived by a daughter, Judith (Harold) Richmond; a son, Fred (Janet) Richardson; step-daughters, Denae (Roger) Lowe, Gale (Kenny) Young and Cathy Simmons; step-son, David Phillips; and several grandchildren and...