Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

May 30, 2021

Betty Howell, age 91 passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Affectionately called “Boop,” she was born on August 18, 1929 in Marion, Indiana and was the only child of Ralph and Kathryn (Osborn) Van Duyn.

After meeting at the 949 Drive-In, she married Guy Howell, Jr. on March 25, 1949.  They were married 55 years until...

May 25, 2021

Carrall A. (Domer) Chambers, age 79, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana.

Carrall was born on March 16, 1942 in Aurora, Illinois the daughter of the late George and Mary (Ulmer) Domer.  Carrall lost her parents at a young age, and was raised by her loving grandparents, Karl...

May 25, 2021

Shirley Ann Lee, age 85 of Fairmount, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.

Shirley was born on June 30, 1935 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana the daughter of the late James Edward and Elsie Pauline (Bonner) Pitt.  She married Dickie B. Lee on March 21, 1955, and he survives....

May 22, 2021

Jane E. Hall, age 70 of Marion passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

Jane was born on October 8, 1950 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Hugh and Barbara (Sample) Bussard.  She worked at Foster Forbes for 22 years and then at Miller’s Merry Manor in the kitchen.  ...

May 21, 2021

Clyde Junior Riddle, age 64 of Marion passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family.

Clyde was born September 7, 1956 in Bath County, Kentucky the son of the late Espie and Irene (Purvis) Riddle.   Clyde married Brenda King on October 6, 1973, and she survives.  He worked at West Point...

May 16, 2021

Kimberly A. Baker, age 64 of Marion passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 in her home surrounded by her family.

Kimberly was born on October 24, 1956 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Edward and Jackie (Faulkner) Sprinkle.  She married Jeff Baker on April 3, 1976, and he survives.

Kimberly was a...

May 5, 2021

Elwin L. Graham, age 100 of Marion passed away on May 5, 2021 at Marion General Hospital.

Elwin was born on December 15, 1920 the second son of Ira B. and Rose (Phillips) Graham at home in Meir, East of Converse, Indiana.  In 1941, he met Clarell Nadine Skinner that summer.  A few weeks later he asked...

May 5, 2021

Marilyn R. Brubaker, age 83 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

Marilyn was born on October 9, 1937 in Wabash, Indiana the daughter of the late Clyde Smith, Sr. and Ethel Rose (Winbiggler) Smith.

She married Todd J. Brubaker on October 31, 1954 and he preceded...

May 2, 2021

Sharon J. Riddle, age 84 of Gas City passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021 in her daughter’s home.

Sharon was born on May 3, 1936 in Sullivan, Indiana the daughter of the late Wayne Thomas and Evelyn Mae (Akers) Secrest.

Sharon married her high school sweetheart, James E. Riddle on July 6, 1957, and...

May 1, 2021

Bradley Jacob “Brad” Baker, age 35, of Marion passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his mother’s home.

Brad was born on December 13, 1985 in Marion, Indiana the son of George Baker and Patricia (Phifer) Baker.  He graduated from Marion High School in 2004 and Purdue University in 2010 with two Bachelor’s degrees in Management...

Apr 29, 2021

Barbara Ellen Faulk, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Miller's Merry Manor, in Marion.  She was born in Selmer, Tennessee on August 21, 1938, to loving parents, Dick and Opal (Curlin) Tidwell.

Barbara graduated from Marion High School and attended Indiana Business College.  She was an Executive Secretary...

Apr 29, 2021

Helen Jean Thompson of Marion passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 29, 2021.  She was 95 years old.

Helen was born February 14, 1926 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Roy and Ruby (Gotschall) Hutchison.  She had a long professional and political career.  Helen retired from the UAW Local 977, served over 20...

Apr 22, 2021

Virginia “Ginny” Berry, age 97 of Marion passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Rolling Meadows Health Care in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Ginny was born on September 14, 1923 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Marlin Branson and Mildred (Grant) Peden.

Ginny was a Seaman 1st Class in the U. S. Navy serving...

Apr 18, 2021

Thomas Garold Hettig, 74, of Marion, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in Hospice Care on April 18, 2021. Cremation will take place.

Tom was born March 18, 1947 in Benton Harbor, Michigan to Darwin and Jean (Prillwitz) Hettig. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church in Benton Harbor.  He graduated from Benton Harbor...

Apr 13, 2021

Patricia S. “Patty” Sachse, age 67 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Patty was born on April 20, 1953 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late John and Mary (Kegley) Ratliff.  She graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1971 and then attended Beauty School.  She married...

Apr 13, 2021

Robert L. Winters, passed quietly away at Runk and Pratt Senior living at Smith Mountain Lake in Hardy Virginia. He resided in Marion Indiana for 90 years before recently moving to be near family.

Robert was born October 29, 1930 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Fred and Edna (Mossberg) Winters.  He was an Air...

Mar 31, 2021

Dorothy A. Edgington, age 80 of Swayzee passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at the Community North Hospital Heart and Vascular Unit in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Dorothy was born on March 1, 1941 in Plainwell, Michigan to the late Fred and Ethel (Smith) Dill.  She married the love of her life, Max Edgington on October 20, 1957,...

Mar 30, 2021

Jewell A. Street, age 72 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 in her home.

Jewell was born on July 22, 1948 in Jonesboro, Indiana the daughter of the late Aurthur and Georgia (Lynch) Turner.   She was a 1967 graduate of Mississinewa High School.  Jewell married Rolland Street on September 29, 1973, and he survives....

Mar 24, 2021

Harry “Jay” Yeakle, age 60 passed away Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.  The most important thing to Jay was his family and friends and spending time with them, and so it was his last wish to be at home with all of them.

Jay was born on September 7, 1960 in...

Mar 17, 2021

Kevin Lee Harris, age 23 went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

Kevin was born on January 10, 1998 in Kokomo, Indiana the son of Kenneth Lee and Lisa (Finch) Harris.  He graduated from Damar Charter Academy in Indianapolis in 2016.  He enjoyed playing baseball, volleyball, basketball and also...