All Obituaries

Jeffrey A. Baker, age 67, passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2023 in his home. Jeffrey was born on December 10, 1954 in Muncie, Indiana, the son of the late John and Ruth (Everett) Baker.  He married Kimberly Sprinkle on April 3, 1976 and they shared 45 years of marriage together before her death on May 16, 2021. Jeffrey worked in production at Active Products in Marion for over 20 years, and then at Atlas Foundry until his retirement.  Jeffrey is survived by two sons, Jason...

Ronald Johnson, age 81, of Wabash, passed away on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 at Wellbrooke of Wabash Health Care in Wabash. Ronald was born on April 10, 1941, in Converse, Indiana the son of the late Paul and Lilly (Snow) Johnson.  He was a lineman for Duke Energy for 30 years until his retirement in 1991.  He married Jeannie Chun on June 14, 1996, and she survives.  Ronald was a member of the Sunnycrest Baptist Church in Marion, and a lifetime member of the Sherriff’s...

Diane G. Poole, age 66, of Marion, made her transition to the Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Carmel. Diane was born on March 9, 1957, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of the late Jim and Belva (Behlow) Bowman. She was a graduate of Marion High School and attended Western Michigan University.  Diane enjoyed years with the Tri Kappa Sorority where she participated in many charitable fundraisers. Diane married David Poole on August 27, 1977.  He...

Terry Pitzer, age 67, of Marion passed away Monday, February 20, 2023 at South Pointe Healthcare, Indianapolis, Indiana. Terry was born March 27, 1955 in Marion, Indiana to the late Thomas and Jean Pitzer. Terry enjoyed listening to classic rock music and country music, and watching movies. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan, Walter Peyton and the ’85 Bears were his favorite.  He was also a baseball fan and enjoyed watching Barry Bonds and the San Francisco Giants. Of course he...

  George Francis Clupper, age 82, of Van Buren, Indiana and Heber Springs, Arkansas, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Baptist Health, Heber Springs, Arkansas. George was born November 6, 1940 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Francis Burton and Mary Catharine (Akers) Clupper. He married Donna Wright on January 7, 1962, she preceded him in 2014. On September 6, 2015 he married Janice Boller Stratton and she survives In Heber Springs, Arkansas. George was employed at...

Donald Jay Ferguson, age 64, passed away at 1:34 p.m. on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Marion Health in Marion. Jay was born on June 17, 1958 in Marion, Indiana, the son of Donald J. and Barbara Ann (Cunningham) Ferguson.  Jay was a 1976 graduate of Marion High School.  He began almost 50 year career in the lumber business.  He began his career at Byrd Lumber in Marion, also known as Lumbertown, and then, at Builders Mart in Wabash, up until the time of his illness.  Jay...

Donald E. Bailey, age 56, of Fairmount, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023 in Alexandria. Donald was born on May 24, 1966, in Marion, the son of Roger (Debbie) and Margaret (Vanlandingham) Bailey.  He was a journeyman, and worked in construction and tree trimming. He enjoyed motorcycles and fishing, and he loved talking trash!  Donald was a beloved son, father and grandfather and will be missed by those he left behind. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a...

Thomas Burton “Tom” Wheeler, age 87, of Converse, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana. Tom was born on April 28, 1935, in Fountain Run, Kentucky, the son of the late Sydney and Sarah (McDonald) Wheeler. Tom grew up working on the family farm and attended a one room country schoolhouse.  He learned how to plaster with his Dad, and baled a lot of hay.  He preached over the many years from the time he was a teenager...

Brian “Bubba” Bush, age 58, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 after a brief battle with cancer.  He was born on June 29, 1964 in Marion, Indiana the son of James and Patricia Bush. He enjoyed spending time with his family, going fishing and playing his guitar.  In addition to his mother, he is also survived by a sister, Kim (Roy) Oakes; a brother, James (Jenny) Bush; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in...

Anne Latchaw Gottschalk, age 90, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 4 surrounded by family at her home in Carmel, Indiana. Anne was born on June 18, 1932, in Lansing, Michigan to John R. and Elda B. Latchaw. Anne graduated from Marion (Indiana) High School in 1950 and attended MacMurray College in Jacksonville, Illinois. During her career, Anne worked as a Deputy Auditor for the Grant County (Indiana) Auditor’s Office and held various roles at Jacobson’s Department Store...