All Obituaries

Barbetta Jane Rickman, age 68, of Marion, passed away Monday, May 21, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Barbetta was born July 26, 1949 in Marion, Indiana to the late James and Hildreth (Zebert) Burman.  She was a 1967 graduate of Eastbrook High School.  She then married John S. Rickman on August 29, 1967, and he survives. Barbetta worked at Thompson Consumer Electronics until her retirement and was also a homemaker.  She was a member of the...

Shirley Ann Lyon, age 80, formerly of Marion passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 in Newnan, Georgia. She was born May 19, 1938 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Russell Omar and Nellie Marie (Pinkerton) Hedrick.  She married James T. Lyon November 22, 1957 and he preceded her in death on October 7, 2007. Shirley was a nurse at Marion General Hospital until her retirement.  She was a member of the Healing Heart Church. She is survived by two sons,...

Linda Kramer, age 66, of Marion passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in her home. Linda was born May 11, 1952 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Max Eugene and Marjorie (Kesler) Geese.  She married Paul O. Kramer on July 1, 1978 and he preceded her in death in 2011.  Linda worked at RCA for 30 years and was a phlebotomist at Marion General Hospital for 10 years. Linda loved to garden. She and her husband had a trailer on the Tippy River and they loved to...

David J. Smith, age 45, of Matthews passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018 in his home. David was born December 19, 1972 in Marion, Indiana the son of James Smith and Cheryl “Sherry” (Cooper) Smith.  He married Cheryl Wise on October 16, 1999 and she survives. He had worked as an account manager for EZ Rent-To-Own in St. Cloud, Florida.  He was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church in Matthews.  David loved his cat Adam.  He was very...

Mary Z. Cochern, age 93, of Marion passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation, LaFontaine, Indiana. Mary was born May 9, 1925 in Converse, Indiana the daughter of the late Jesse Lloyd and Minnie (Parson) Cole.  She married Bert Cochern on August 20, 1985, and he preceded her in death in 1995.  She worked at Medallion Homes in Kokomo and McCombs Drapery Shop. Mary attended Grace Community Church and was an avid antique...

Payton Matthew Boucher, age 17, passed away unexpectedly from injuries suffered in an automobile accident Saturday morning May 5, 2018. Payton was born July 8, 2000 in Marion, Indiana the son of Chris and Susan (Lerner) Boucher.  Payton was a junior at Eastbrook High School and was on the basketball team.  He was a Lego enthusiast, enjoyed drawing, marvel comics, and was very creative.  He was also a member of St. James Lutheran Church in Marion...

Janice A. Wallace, age 81, formerly of Sweetser, Indiana passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Georgetowne Place, Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Janice was born July 4, 1936 in Wabash, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Burke) Bizjack.  She married Robert Wallace and he preceded her in death December 28, 1993.  She worked in financial services at Dana Federal Credit Union for 18 years before her retirement.  Janice was a member of St. Paul...

Ronald Bryant, age 83, of Marion passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana. Ronald was born February 26, 1935 in Elkhart, Indiana.  He was an Army veteran and a foundry worker until his retirement. He is survived by two brothers, Harry Bryant of New Haven, Indiana and Larry Bryant of Huntertown, Indiana. Cremation will take place with Graveside Services to be held at a later date in Marion National Cemetery, Marion,...

Johnny L. Mathias, age 75, of Marion went to be with His Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 20, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Johnny was born July 15, 1942 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late John R. and Armilda J. (Hullinger) Mathias.  He married Nancy Raymer on July 28, 1963 and she preceded him in death on March 24, 2010. Johnny was an Army veteran and was a high lift operator and material handler at Fisher Body (now General Motors) in Marion...

Jo Ann (Shaffer) Cline, age 82, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Rolling Meadows, LaFontaine, Indiana. Jo Ann was born May 29, 1935 in Hemit, California the daughter of the late Earl and Sarah June (Jeffers) Nelson.  She married Ronald Shaffer Sr. in 1954 and he preceded her in death on September 9, 2010.  In 2012 she married Jack Cline and he survives in Marion.  Jo Ann was a Quality Control Inspector at Ball Foster for 40 years until her...