All Obituaries

Barbara Curran, age 91, of Marion passed away Sunday morning November 4, 2018 at Suite Living. Barbara was born March 3, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana the daughter of the late Merrill and Bernice (McCluskey) Bruning.  She attended Indiana University and while on a double date she met Robert Curran.  They were married September 1, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 12, 2017.  After attending I.U where she was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority, she went to modeling...

Mark Allen Dorsey, age 61, departed this life on Thursday, October 25, 2018. Mark was born August 18, 1957 the son of the late Gus and Harriett (Shoecraft) Dorsey. He married Dolah Huffaker on May 10, 1980 and they shared 38 wonderful years together. Mark worked for the State Highway Department and McCullough Middle School until he retired several years ago. He was an evangelist and psalmist. He ministered in many churches in Indiana and beyond. He was a long-time member of Allen AME...

Robert D. "Bob" Cora, age 59 of Marion passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018 in his home. He was born March 24, 1959 in Marion, Indiana to the late Ewell D. Cora and Lucy M. (Rice) Woodard.  His mother survives.  He married Debbie Nall on May 1, 2010, and she also survives. He served in the U.S. Navy as a seaman.   He was an owner and operator truck driver and had also worked as a new country music talent promoter.  Robert was a member of the First Church...

Shirley Thomas Garlati died peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, October 25th, 2018, at the age of 96.  Born in Paterson, New Jersey on June 22, 1922, she lived in Marion for nearly sixty years and spent the last eight years in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Emil V. Garlati, two sisters, Claire (Roderick) Kerr and Dorothy (Fred) Borne, and her oldest daughter, Sheryl Leslie Garlati, who left her much too early but remained her shining angel...

Vicki Lynn Connett, age 67, of Marion, went to be with The Lord on Friday, October 19, 2018. She passed away peacefully at her residence while surrounded by family and song. Vicki was born September 24, 1951 in Shelbyville, Indiana the daughter of the late Harry and Betty (Anderson) Yeakle.  She married Richard Connett on November 11, 2005 and he survives in Marion. She was a member of Lighthouse Assembly of God in Marion. She loved her church family and her church very much. Vicki...

Michael L. Nielander, Sr., age 76 of Marion passed away Thursday morning October 4, 2018 in Marion General Hospital. Michael was born November 12, 1941 in New Castle, Indiana the son of the late John Albert and Georgia (Allen) Nielander.  He married Geneva Thrasher on November 4, 1960, and she survives. Michael’s first job was working at Fairmount Wire for 6 years.  He then worked at Gen Corp for 32 years until his retirement.  He was a loving husband, father and...

Sally Raven (nee Sailor) died peacefully on Friday, September 28 in Austin, Texas.  She was 85 years old and had been in frail health for some time.  Sally lived in Marion for over 40 years before moving full-time to Ft Myers, FL and then to Austin.  She was a civic leader, community volunteer and musician, an active member of the Lyric Club, P.E.O., Advance Club, the Hostess House, and the choir of First United Methodist Church among other community groups.  Sally was a...

Robert E. Worrell, age 96, of Marion passed away Wednesday, October 03, 2018 at the Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation Center, LaFontaine, Indiana. Robert was born November 17, 1921 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late William and Lula (Kegley) Worrell.  He married Mildred Sloman on February 17, 1945, and she survives.  He was an Army veteran and owned and operated Worrell Star Flite.  He was also co-owner of Kustom Kraft Countertops before his retirement in 1976...

Jeffrey L. Achey, age 57, of Peru passed away Friday, September 21, 2018 in his home. Jeffrey was born May 11, 1961 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of the late Richard Achey and Marilyn (MacMahon) Pearson.  He married Rhonda Redd on July 25, 1983, and she survives. Jeffrey worked as a cook for the U.S. Army and the Knights of Columbus in Logansport.  He was a member of the East Pointe Bible Church in Peru and enjoyed going fishing.  He loved making birdhouses and feeders and...

Mark A. Michael, age 55 of Marion passed away on Saturday, September 15, 2018 in his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born October 12, 1962 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late James and Jamia (Davis) Michael.  He was a self employed construction contractor.  He married Julia Everhart on September 29, 2006 and she survives. Mark was a member of the Eastview Wesleyan Church in Gas City and was a Chaplain for the Sons of American Legion Post 95 in Jonesboro.  He was...