All Obituaries

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...

Betty L. Harrell, age 92, passed away Friday, September 14, 2018 at the Parkview Huntington Hospital, Huntington, Indiana. Betty was born November 6, 1925 in Grant County, Indiana to the late Leroy and Nellie(Emerick) Bradford. She married Howard K. Harrell on September 17, 1944 and he preceded her in death in August 2000.  Betty worked in the cafeteria at Fisher Body, now General Motors at the Marion plant  She is a member of the Sympathy Club at Thompson Consumer Electronics....

Virginia L. Thompson, age 95, passed away on Thursday, September 13, 2018 in her home. Virginia was born June 20, 1923 in Sweetser, Indiana the daughter of the late Fred and Lula Mae (Stevens) Thompson.  She was the Collections Accountant at the Chronicle Tribune for 18 years.  Virginia loved traveling to the Great Smokey Mountains and to Branson, Missouri.  She enjoyed going to the shows and seeing the stars of yesteryear.  She was a great aunt and a better friend! She...

Joel E. Pendleton, age 62, of Marion went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Joel was born January 4, 1956 in Indianapolis, Indiana the son of the late James and Lola (Johnson) Pendleton.  He worked in construction for several companies in the Indy area.  He was a member of the American Motorcycle Association and loved riding motorcycles, especially going fast!  Joel was a jack of all trades and could fix almost anything.  Joel is survived by his son,...

Terrie L. Haynes, age 63, of Fairmount, formerly of Marion and Gas City passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 in her home. Terrie was born September 11, 1955 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Robert and Barbara (Taylor) Haynes.  Terrie worked at Wabash Technologies in Huntington and was a waitress at Café 37 in Marion and many other odd jobs.  She loved her cat “Baby”.  Terrie liked to collect everything, but especially angels, clocks and...

Robert Curless, age 92, formerly of Sweetser passed away Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at the VA Northern Indiana Healthcare System, Marion, Indiana. Robert was born January 2, 1926 in Wabash, Indiana to the late George and Flora (Knee) Curless.  He was an Army veteran serving during WWII and was awarded a Bronze Star for service in the European Theatre of Operations.  Robert married Marilyn Brewer on January 22, 1950 and they were married 46 years.  She preceded him in death...

Ferne A. (Gregg) McQuiston, age 103, of Marion passed away Friday, August 31, 2018 in her niece’s home. Ferne was born November 19, 1914 in Three Rivers, Michigan the daughter of the late Edward and Margaret (Smith) Gregg.  She married Glen R. McQuiston and he preceded her in death on June 13, 2002.  They were married just shy of celebrating 60 years together. Ferne was a graduate of Marion High School Class of 1933 and later attended Marion Business College.  She...

Carol Jane Lane, age 75, of Marion, passed away  Friday, August 24, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center, Marion, Indiana. Jane was born July 18, 1943 in Marion to the late Eugene and Willabelle (Fleenor) Kindler. She married Forrest Lane on November 27, 1963.  He preceded her in death on December 3, 1987. Jane was a homemaker.  In addition to raising her three children she was also the neighborhood babysitter. She enjoyed playing euchre and, when she was...

Bobby G. Clem, Jr., age 42, of Marion passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018 in his home. Bobby was born December 11, 1975 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Bobby G. Clem, Sr. and Kimberly (Carroll) Herring.  His mother survives.  Bobby attended Indiana State University for one year.  He then went on to graduate from CHT Institute for Hair in Marion.  He worked at various salons in Marion and also Applebee’s Restaurant and Good Time Charlies.  He loved...

Mary E. Butler, age 92, of Marion passed away at 3:32 a.m. Friday, August 10, 2018 at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center, Marion, Indiana. Mary was born May 20, 1926 in Sweetser, Indiana the daughter of the late Fred and Glendora (Foster) Stevens.  She married Lester Butler January 26, 1946 and he preceded her in death on March 9, 2013.  She worked at Dennison’s Food Market and the Farm Bureau Co-Op.  She also assisted her late husband at the Davis...