Local obituaries for Marion, Grant County, IN.

Dec 15, 2016

William (Bill) McKindred Klein, 86, of Marion, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 14 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Bill was born in Madison, Indiana but moved to Marion in his very early years and was raised on the Home Corner.  He served in the United States Navy during the Korean...

Nov 26, 2016

John Oliver Thomas, age 88, of Troy, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 in Marion General Hospital, Marion, Indiana.

John was born on June 22, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Edward and Beulah (Cromwell) Thomas. John was a self-employed insurance agent and a Navy Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his wife...

Nov 25, 2016

Darlene Phillips, age 71, of Marion, passed away on November 25, 2016 in Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Darlene was born on April 16, 1945 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Harold and Dorothy (Massom) Ludington.  She married Eston Steven Phillips on June 28, 1974 and he preceded her in death on December 31, 2014.

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Nov 22, 2016

Kerry “Joe” Sumner, age 54, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at St. Vincent Heart Center in Indianapolis.

He was born in Converse, Indiana on June 14, 1962 to the late Kenneth Robertson and Kaye “Kayla” Prickett.  His mother survives.  He attended Oak Hill High School.  On September 5, 1998, he married Tina Moore and...

Nov 14, 2016

James E. Riddle, age 82, of Marion, passed away Monday, November 14, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family.

James was born on October 28, 1934, in Bath County, Kentucky, the son of the late Morton Riddle and Evelyn (Spencer) McCollum.

James was a 1953 graduate of Marion High School.  He married his high...

Nov 11, 2016

Charles T. McIlwain, age 89, of Marion, passed away Friday morning, November 11, 2016 in his home.

Charles was born on May 6, 1927 in Marion, Indiana to the late Merrill and Marion (Thatcher) McIlwain.  He was a 1945 graduate of Sweetser High School.  He married Janet Patterson on April 23, 1978, and she survives.

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Nov 9, 2016

Sherry L. Carroll, age 50, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 in her home surrounded by her family.

Sherry was born on February 21, 1966 in Marion, Indiana.  She came into this world with mountains to climb and she did that well.  Sherry was born with Spina Bifida and raised in the foster care system.  These...

Nov 4, 2016

Charles C. Hazlett, age 84, of Marion, passed away Friday, November 4, 2016 in his home. Charles was born on November 29, 1931 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Loyal and Hollie (Kaiser) Hazlett. He married Irene Sullivan on April 14, 1959, and she preceded him in death on November 23, 2013. Charles worked in production at...

Oct 28, 2016

Well, I made the paper, although this page would not have been my first choice.  Anyway, I had a good run that ended on October 28, 2016. Donna and my girls were there with me and it was peaceful and reassuring.

I was born on April 8, 1941 in Marion, Indiana, the oldest of nine...

Oct 11, 2016

Earl Lee Franks, age 66, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 in his home. Earl was born on February 20, 1950, in Mishawaka, Indiana the son of Tony Franks and Irene Bilbrey. Earl was a 1968 graduate of Marion High School and a 1970 graduate of Lincoln Tech. He married Donna Sarver on December 7, 1987, and she...

Oct 5, 2016

Cameron Steven Washington, age 18, of Marion, passed away peacefully in his sleep with his mother by his side on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 after courageously fighting cancer for two years. Cameron was born on September 11, 1998 in Marion to Teri Velarde and Wayne Washington. He was a senior at Marion High School, where he played football for the...

Oct 4, 2016

Barbara Jeane Adams, 84, formerly of Kokomo and Marion, died unexpectedly on October 4, 2016 at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana. Barbara was born in Galveston, Indiana on December 14, 1931 to the late Carmen and Charles Conwell. She was married on June 3, 1972 to Kent Leroy Adams, who preceded her in death on August 3, 2016....

Sep 13, 2016

Charles F. "Chuck" Hussong, age 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in Miller's Merry Manor, Marion, Indiana in the presence of his loving wife and family. Chuck was born on February 8, 1929, in Marion, Indiana, the son of the late Joseph and Montie (Snyder) Hussong. He married Betty L. Nelson on July 26, 1952...

Sep 6, 2016

Annetta K. Doyle, age 74, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2016 in Colonial Oaks Health Care Center, Marion, Indiana. Annetta was born on September 22, 1941, in Marion, Indiana the daughter of the late Robert and Kathryn (Dean) Bishir. She worked in housekeeping at Marion General Hospital until her retirement in 1994. Annetta was a member of the...

Aug 25, 2016

Darrin Anthony Boucher, age 28, died on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in South Bend, Indiana He was born on October 1, 1987, in Marion, Indiana, the son of Kevin and Lori Ann (Boucher) Harlan. His parents survive. Darrin worked for the County of St. Joe Highway Department for the last four months. Prior to moving to South Bend, he worked...

Aug 20, 2016

Gordon Gauld Campbell, age 80, passed away peacefully at Marion General Hospital on Saturday, August 20, 2016. He was born on August 16, 1936, in Evanston, Illinois. He was the son of Isabel Gauld Campbell and John O. Campbell. Gordon graduated from Marion High School and attended Wabash College where he majored in history and played Varsity football. He was...

Aug 18, 2016

Charles "Hap" Orme, age 60, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2016 in his home. He was born on August 16, 1956 in Marion, Indiana the son of the late Delbert Orme and Onnie (Eakins)- Orme-DeRossett. He married Trina Williams on August 16, 1994, and she survives. Hap worked at T & J Plating for 33 years until...

Aug 10, 2016

Dean Kilgore, age 72, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016 in his home. He was born March 10, 1944 in Marion, Indiana to the late Morris and Lolita (Townsend) Kilgore. He worked in production at Dana Corporation for 37 years, retiring in 2001. He married Sharon Ann Turner on October 3, 1961, and she survives. He enjoyed going...

Aug 3, 2016

Kent Leroy Adams died on August 3, 2016 at the Indiana Veterans' Home in West Lafayette, Indiana after an extended illness. He was 85. Kent is survived by his wife, Barbara, West Lafayette, Indiana; six children, Michael (Kathy Boling) Adams, Louisville, Kentucky; Michelle (Phillip) Johnson, Warsaw, Indiana; Martin (Diane) Adams, Chesterfield, Virginia; Marlin (Diane) Adams, Marisa Armagh and Marie (David)...

Aug 3, 2016

Dolores Ehrlich, age 79, of Marion, passed away at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at home. Dolores was born on November 30, 1936 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of the late Alex and Julia (Rosko) Danko. She attended Ball State University where she earned her teacher's degree. She married Robert C. Ehrlich on May 4, 1963 and he preceded...