All Obituaries

Linda Lou Secrest, age 68 of Converse passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in her home. Linda was born on August 16, 1951 in Tateville, Kentucky the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Lura (Hill) Roberts.  She married Richard Secrest on June 21, 1967 and he preceded her in death on April 19, 2004.  She was a member of the Eagles Lodge #227 Auxiliary in Marion where she enjoyed playing Bingo.  Linda loved being outdoors and enjoyed fishing and camping with her girls. She is...

Melanie S. Arven, age 62 of Marion passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. Melanie was born on January 16, 1957 in Pontiac, Michigan the daughter of the late George and Mary (Grogan) Palmer. She was a graduate of Marion High School and was the Queen of her class and was a cheerleader.  When she was younger, she was a Brownie and later as an adult she was a Girl Scout Troup Leader. Melanie took flying lessons at the Wabash Airport and held a...

Marjorie L. Foreman, age 97 of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion. Marjorie was born on September 24, 1922 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late John and Minnie (Garrison) Denton.  She married Bobby L. Foreman on March 24, 1947.  They were the owners and founders of Foreman & Son’s Marathon, which has been a family business since 1963.  Marjorie was a devoted wife and loving mother to her sons.  She...

A life of quiet service has ended, a soldier of the Cross has gone home. Wallace R. “Bud” Purdom, age 92, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2019 at Heritage Pointe of Warren. Bud was born on May 27, 1927 in Grant County, Indiana the son of the late Thomas and Anna (Morgan) Purdom.  Bud met his future wife, Lillie Kerr a registered nurse who also worked at the VA.  They married on March 10, 1947.  Bud was a loving husband and father and the couple...

Nancy S. Leming, age 73, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Indiana. Nancy was born on August 22, 1946 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Floyd and Marianna (Lawson) Weaver.  She married James L. Leming on February 18, 1967, and he survives.  She worked 40 plus years for Grant County: in the Auditor’s office, for the Grant County Clerk and the Grant County Assessor’s Office.  Nancy was a member of the American...

Donald Ernest Allen, age 92, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 in Marion General Hospital. Don was born on December 4, 1927 in Clay County, Indiana the son of the late Ernest J. “Bud” and Fern K. (Acree) Allen.  He married Jo Ann Young and she preceded him in death on April 21, 1995.  Don was a graduate of Marion High School in 1946 and then Marion Business College.  He was in business with his brother, Glen L. Allen for 10 years.  He...

Jonathon Adams, Jr. earned his wings on December 22, 2019 at Marion General Hospital at 10:09 p.m. His parents are Jonathon Adams, Sr. and Taya Bryant of Marion; maternal grandparents, April Atkinson and Jeffrey Bryant, both of Marion; paternal grandparents, Allen Adams of Farmington Hills, Michigan and Roxanne Adams of Marion; uncle, Zackary (Jessica) Adams of Farmington Hills, Michigan; aunts, Geneva Adams of Farmington Hills, Michigan; Courtney Lauri of Marion, and Shelby (Drake) Clark...

Robert A. Backs, age 82, of Marion, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 in Marion General Hospital.  Robert was born September 23, 1937 in St. Henry, Ohio the son of the late Aloys and Elizabeth (Guggenbiller) Backs.  He married Norma Jean “Jeanne” Link on May 9, 1959, and she survives.  Robert was a tool engineer at Dana Corporation until his retirement. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Marion and the Knights of Columbus in Ft. Recovery,...

Ann L. Sachse, age 69, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Wesleyan Health Care in Marion. She was born February 12, 1950 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Walter and Geneva Paglow.  Ann was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca (Greg) Rice of Marion and Linda (Dan) Compagnari of Warsaw, Indiana; 7 grandchildren, 5 step grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2019 at Grant...

Everett E. Eckert, age 91, of Sweetser passed away on November 29, 2019 in Marion General Hospital. Everett was born October 4, 1928 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Cleo and Hazel (Etchison) Eckert.  He graduated from the Indiana Soldiers & Sailors Children’s Home in Knightstown, Indiana.  He then served in the U.S. Army.  Everett married Barbara Collins on May 12, 1955, and she survives.  Everett was a printer and worked for the Chronicle Tribune and...