All Obituaries

Gary Peterson, age 69 of Sims passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at the Golden Living Center in Kokomo, Indiana. Gary was born on January 19, 1952 in Bluffton, Indiana the son of the late Charles and Myrtle (Jones) Peterson.  He worked at Gen Corp for 10 years.  Gary was the World’s Biggest Chicago Cubs fan and an avid IU fan.  He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion in Texas. He is survived by a son, Nolan (Sara) Peterson of Pennsylvania; two...

Alberta D. Banks, age 73 of Marion passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Colonial Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Alberta was born on May 23, 1948 in Hamilton, Ohio the daughter of the late Henry and Gladys (Wooten) Downey.  She married Elmer Banks on May 29, 1965, and he preceded her in death on September 24, 2005. Alberta worked as a manager of GNC and Frontier Fruit & Nut Store, and also worked at the VA Hospital and for several churches.  She...

Kelly L. Combs, age 59 of Gas City passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Kelly was born on November 12, 1961 in Brook, Indiana the daughter of Robert J. and Sharon M. (McFall) Leighty.  She married Vince Combs on July 25, 1987, and he survives. Kelly worked in customer service at the Marion Utilities Department for 20 years where she treated customers like family, solving their issues with care and patience. Kelly enjoyed relaxing on...

Ralph E. Bennett, age 87 of Marion passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Riverwalk Village in Noblesville, Indiana. Ralph was born on September 9, 1934 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Fred and Stella (Brunaski) Bennett.  He married Doris Elaine Cox on September 15, 1955 and she preceded him in death on August 13, 2001.  Ralph was a plumber and pipefitter at Howard Swanger & Liniger Company in Marion.  He was then elected business agent for the Plumbers...

Catherine J. West, age 88 formerly of Marion passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Northeast Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Texas. Catherine was born on March 4, 1933 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Chester Arthur Darst and Nova Ruth (Tomlinson) Ellyson.   She married John Lamont West on August 20, 1976 and he survives. Catherine was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints and was a life member of the National Education...

Jo Hubbard, age 71 of Marion passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Colonial Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Marion.  She came to know the Lord three weeks prior to her death. She was born July 17, 1950 in San Bernardino, California the daughter of the late James Robert Fuller and Joyce Elizabeth (Courtney) Fuller.  She enjoyed traveling, playing BINGO and Euchre, but spending time with her grandchildren most of all. She is survived by two daughters, Teresa...

Edward J. Riggs, age 75 of Marion passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at Wesleyan Heath & Rehabilitation Center in Marion. Ed was born February 7, 1945 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late William and Lovey (Armfield) Riggs.  Ed married Karen Ring on December 26, 1964, and she survives.   He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and United States Air Force serving during the Vietnam Conflict and Desert Storm.  Ed was a Deputy for the Grant County...

Miles W. Donaldson, M.D., age 92 of Marion passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at Wesleyan Health Care and Rehabilitation under the care of Heart to Heart Hospice. Miles was born on May 5, 1929 in Dayton, Ohio the son of “R.J.” and Mildred (Miles) Donaldson.  On July 2, 1973, he married Freda Manning and she survives.  Miles joined the Army along with his brother, Hale before their uncle who was head of the draft board could draft them. ...

Arlene Ann Jellison Birthplace Marion, Indiana Deceased in Naples, Florida A list of surviving relatives: Three children Angela Petersen and her husband David in Florida, Chad Jellison and his wife Heather in Ohio, and Jeremy Jellison in Florida. Ten grandchildren: Lauren Mortensen (husband Dan), Bradley Petersen (wife Danielle), and Kayla Petersen (partner Derek), Gabriella Jellison, Alexander Kinney, Gabriel Kinney and Danica Kinney, Liliana Blanco, Ian Jellison, and Sophia...

"Butch" Turner Ray Lyons, age 78, of Marion, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2021 in Naples, Florida when he was spending time with his sister, Janice Lyons Evans, his only surviving sibling. Butch was born in Carlisle, Kentucky and has lived in Marion since the age of two.  He was a graduate of Marion High School, Class of 1961.  He was employed by Sutter's Dairy, Fisher Body and 25 years in management at Crest Lanes Bowling Alley and the Plymouth Club. ...