Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Feb 24, 2019

Paul M. Harper, age 87, of Marion passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 in his home.

Paul was born December 13, 1931 in Marion, Indiana the son of the later Oscar B. and Edna Mae (Williford) Harper.  He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War aboard the USS Barris.  He married Patricia Shields on November...

Feb 23, 2019

Deborah Anne “Debbie” Nacke, age 64, passed away peacefully with her loving husband of 43 years by her side on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

Debbie was born February 15, 1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Robert and Faith (Pascal) Wenk.  After she was born, her parents moved the family to...

Feb 18, 2019

Larry E. Plummer, age 78, of Marion passed away Monday, February 18, 2019 from injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Larry Eugene Plummer was born to Eugene H. and Betty L. (Jeffries) Plummer on October 19, 1940 in Marion Indiana.  He graduated from Marion High School in 1958.   He proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in...

Feb 8, 2019

Patsy Quiles, age 69, of Marion passed away Friday, February 8, 2019 in her home.

Patsy was born August 8, 1949 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Bernice Gosnell and Christine (Knight) Adams.  She married Jose A. Quiles on June 4, 1977 and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2012.

Patsy...

Feb 7, 2019

Allan W. Loer, age 72, of Marion passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion.

Allan was born on July 17, 1946 to the late Homer W. and Florence Loer.  He served in the Navy and was a self-employed painter.

Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m....

Feb 3, 2019

Alice M. Bissell, age 90, of Marion passed away at 4:42 a.m. Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Alice was born at home on February 22, 1928, to Frank T. Veach, Sr. and Ina H. (Keister) Veach in Danville, Illinois.  She was not able to attend high school due to...

Jan 31, 2019

Steven R. Osborne, age 70, of Marion passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 in his home.

Steven was born January 26, 1949 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Harry Osborne, Jr. and Betty (Harvey) Osborne.  He was an Army veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict.  After his military service he worked as a medical lab...

Jan 26, 2019

Dorothy Ann Winters, age 100 of Marion, passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Rolling Meadows Health & Rehabilitation in LaFontaine, Indiana.

Dorothy was born in Alexandria Indiana on March 24, 1918 to David and Marie (Heritage) Crone. Dorothy was quite proud to have lived a wonderful life for over 100 years.

Dorothy graduated...

Jan 25, 2019

John A. Drook, age 70, of Marion passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer, while surrounded by his family on Friday, January 25, 2019.

John was born February 2, 1948 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Victor and Virginia (Heavlin) Drook.  He married Amy Gardner on March 17, 1995 and she survives.

Jan 25, 2019

Martha L. Stambaugh, age 83, of Marion passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family.

Martha was born on October 12, 1935 in Wabash, Indiana the daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Rausch) Crist.  She married Joseph Stambaugh on March 21, 1953, and he survives.

Martha worked at Marion...

Dec 26, 2018

James “Jim” Clubine, age 84, of North Manchester, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2018 at the Parkview Wabash Hospital, Wabash, Indiana.

Jim was born December 25, 1934 in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of the late Harry and Mamie (Billington) Clubine.

Jim grew up on his parents’ farm in Kirksville, Missouri. He joined the Army after...

Dec 26, 2018

Staci L. Carrico, age 55, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, in her home.

Staci was born June 5, 1963, in Marion, Indiana, the daughter of Jack E. Cline and the late Mary (Green) Cline.  She married Michael Carrico on July 9, 1993, and he survives.

Staci worked as an educational assistant...

Dec 23, 2018

Helen J. (Gause) Wright, age 95, of Marion passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at York Place Assisted Living in Marion.

Helen was born May 15, 1923 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Tom and Genevieve (Ross) Gause.  She was the 10th child born of 12 siblings.  Helen was a 1941 graduate of Marion...

Nov 29, 2018

Federico Gutierrez, age 87, of Marion passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 in his home.

Federico was born March 2, 1931 in McAllen, Texas the son of the late Eligio and Aurora (Perez) Gutierrez.  He married Maria Garcia on February 4, 1978, and she survives.

Federico was an Army Veteran serving during the Korean War. ...

Nov 29, 2018

Terry Kent Taylor, age 76, of Marion passed away on November 29 at Marion General Hospital. He was the son of the late Harald “Dutch” Taylor and Olive (Miller) Taylor. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Nerissa and Erik Draeger, and his former wife, Sue Taylor.

Terry was born in Connorsville, Indiana, but moved to...

Nov 14, 2018

Juanita S. Kannard, age 79, of Cicero passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 in her home.

Juanita was born May 3, 1939 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Thomas and Juanita (Bowser) Parsons.  She married Milton Kannard and he preceded her in death on February 3, 2002.

Juanita was a secretary for Marion...

Nov 4, 2018

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...

Oct 25, 2018

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...

Oct 25, 2018

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...

Oct 21, 2018

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...