All Obituaries

James L. “Jim” Haecker, age 72 of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 in his home surrounded by family.  Jim was born on March 29, 1949 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Robert and Anna (Lehman) Haecker.  He married Brenda White on May 2, 1970, and she survives.  He was retired, previously the owner of Quality Discount Carpet in Wabash.  Jim had a lifelong love of Lake Wawasee, where he spent countless summers making memories with friends...

Frances Anne Spurgeon was born in Marion, Indiana on February 23, 1923 to Howard and Lauretta (Oatess) White. She passed away on November 23, 2021. Frances was born and lived the first ten years of her life in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Marion High School in 1941. After graduation she began her career as a stenographer at Kleder and Thompson and The Metropolitan Insurance Company. There, she met Al Spurgeon, who became her husband on May 25, 1946. A few months following their...

Patricia A. Shields-Heinzelman, age 73 of Marion passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born on January 5, 1948 in Anderson, Indiana the daughter of the late Russell and Mildred (Schacker) Chapple.  She married John Heinzelman in 2007, and he survives. She worked at RCA (Thompson Consumer Electronics) for 38 years until her retirement in 2003.  She enjoyed crocheting and needlepoint, and listening to the Beach Boys and...

Thurman Amos, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital Downtown, Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Thurman was born January 24, 1948 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Thurman Richard and Mary Lou (Lynch) Amos.  He married Mary Marie Taylor, and she preceded him in death. Thurman was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps where he served three tours in Vietnam in 1966, 1967 and 1969.  He was also a rifle instructor when he came back stateside.  Thurman was...

Shelby Whitcomb-Gretz, age 78 of Marion passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 in her home. Shelby was born on February 27, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois.  She married Paul “Pete” Gretz, and he survives.  She was a nurse for Dr. Cunningham in Marion for many years, and then at Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie where she worked in the Heart Lab.  She retired from Ball Memorial Hospital in the late 70’s. Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on...

Trina Orme, age 65 of Marion passed away on Friday, November 12, 2021 in her home. Trina was born August 31, 1956 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Ralph and Ona (Coffey) Roberts.  She married Charles “Hap” Orme on August 16, 1994, and he preceded her in death on August 18, 2016. Trina was a very active member of the Eagles Aerie #227 in Marion where she enjoyed working BINGO.  She loved being outdoors and going camping with her grandchildren. She is...

Peggy J. Floor passed away early on November 18, 2021, in the company of her family with peace and love, a testament of how she lived her life. At eighty-nine, her long life will be remembered as one of spreading love and friendship. Born on October 5, 1932 in Peru, Indiana to the late Georgetta Correll Floor Landgrave and Gaylord Floor, Peggy graduated from Peru High School in 1950. She was a dedicated worker at B. Walter and Co. of Wabash, for 57 years before retiring. She enjoyed...

Kevin DeWayne “KB” Ball, age 38 of Marion passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Marion Health in Marion, Indiana. Kevin was born on September 30, 1983 in Dayton, Ohio the son of Joyce Ball and Leonard Morgan II.  He was a truck driver and enjoyed doing all kinds of things but most of all he loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Ball of Marion; his father, Leonard Morgan II of New Paris, Ohio; daughters, Makayla Ball and Brooklynn...

EllaKay M. Tincher, age 58 of Marion passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. EllaKay was born on January 10, 1963 in Fowler, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward and Elinor (Falwell) Schroeder.  Everyone knew that she had struggled with mental health and addiction throughout her life, but she always had a loving heart and loved her family and children.  She loved to play the piano, had a good sense of humor and loved...

Judith M. Highley, age 95, formerly of Upland passed away on October 28, 2021 in Ft. Myers, Florida. Judith was born on May 31, 1926 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late Oscar “Pete” Bowman and Helen (Lewis) Bowman.  She married Harold Edmund Highley on October 14, 1945, and he preceded her in death on September 16, 1999.  Judith lived the majority of her life farming in Upland.  She was also a bookkeeper and accountant for Eastbrook Schools and the...