Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes-Funeral Services

Leona A. Smith

Donetta E. (Turney) Alcorta

August 24, 1956 - March 7, 2010

Charles W. Nettleton

September 19, 1936 - March 1, 2010

Lois E. Sheren

May 23, 1932 - February 21, 2010

James A. "Jim" Gray

March 4, 1945 - February 19, 2010

Carl E. Horner

December 7, 1933 - February 15, 2010

William E. Thomas

March 31, 1938 - February 9, 2010

Emma Lou Ammon Dayton

March 6, 1921 - January 21, 2010

Russell Pulley

November 5, 1922 - February 3, 2010

	Leona A. Smith
	(Marion) Leona A. Smith died on March 8, 2010 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion, Indiana. Funeral arrangements are pending at: Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes Marion Chapel 2722 South Washington Street Marion, IN 46953 765-664-5765 To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Donetta E. (Turney) Alcorta August 24, 1956 - March 7, 2010
			(Marion) 53 year old Donetta E. (Turney) Alcorta lost her long battle with cancer on March 7, 2010. Mrs. Alcorta was born on August 24, 1956. Donetta was well cared for by Dillard L. Turney, Daniel L. Riddle and Gerald L. Turney. She was a truck driver for J. Trans for 12 years. Donetta loved to shop at the Goodwill stores and loved being on the road.She enjoyed her grandkids and attended Grace Community Church. The family wishes to thank Ball Memorial Hospice and especially Angel for the loving care.
	Donetta E. (Turney) Alcorta is survived by her husband Michael A. Alcorta, Marion; mother: Marilyn Jane Turney, Liberal Missouri; daughter: Chaya L. Turney (Tim Ehmer), Fairmount; son: Dillard L. Turney (Tonya Talavera), New Castle;brothers: Daniel (Teri) Turney, Marion, Travis (Karen) Goodwin, Sheldon, Missouri, Waylon Goodwin, Liberal, Missouri, and Nathan Goodwin, Ft. Scott, Kansas; sisters: Kathy (Ed) Hall, Ft. Scott, Kansas, Cindy (Fred) Hall, Liberal, Missouri and Rollena Miller, Arcadia, Kansas. She was also survived by grandchildren Scott Ehmer, Tobby Ehmer and Chaylynn Turney. Donetta E. (Turney) Alcorta was preceded in death by her brother Melvin D. Tincher, III. There will be no visitation or services. Mrs. Alcorta wished to be cremated. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana, handled the funeral arrangements. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Charles W. Nettleton September 19, 1936 - March 1, 2010
			(Indianapolis) 73 year old Charles W. Nettleton of Converse, Indiana died on March 1, 2010 at Richard L. Roudebush Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on September 19, 1936 in Mount Carmel, Illinois to the late Virgil and Verna (Jamison) Nettleton. Charles was a United States Army Veteran. Mr. Nettleton was a district manager for EMRO (Speedway). Charles was an avid fisherman and a member of the Team Bass of Marion.
	He loved NACAR and was a fan of Jeff Gordon. He was a member of the Greentown Masonic Lodge #341. Charles W. Nettleton married Norma K. Slater on September 21, 1957. She survives. Mr. Nettleton is survived by his wife Norma, his sons Terry (Carla) Nettleton of Converse and Charles A. (Nancy) Nettleton of Hartford City; brother Hugh (Charlotte) Nettleton of Marion, Kentucky; sister Delores (Bob) Wallace of Princeton, Indiana; three grandchildren: Chase and Brittany Nettleton and Megan (Tyler) Planck; great granddaughter Kiersten Planck and favorite dog "Angel Bear." He was preceded in death by his sister Rosemary Salsich. Visitation for Charles W. Nettleton will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday March 4, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes, Larrison-Martin Chapel at 308 East Marion Street in Converse. Masonic Rites will take place at 7:30 p.m. that evening. The Funeral Service for Charles W. Nettleton will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday March 5, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Larrison-Martin Chapel, 308 East Marion Street, Converse, with Pastor Charles Barker officiating. Burial with Military Honors will take place at Converse Cemetery. Preferred Memorials should go to the family of Charles W. Nettleton to help with funeral expenses. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Lois E. Sheren May 23, 1932 - February 21, 2010
			(Fort Wayne) 77 year old Lois E. Sheren of Marion died at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana on February 21, 2010. Mrs. Sheren was born in Cook County, Illinois on May 23, 1932 to the late Avery B. and Mina Pearl (Riddle) White. Lois Sheren was a homemaker and lived in Marion for most of her life. She enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her grandchildren, and attending church at the Salvation Army.
	Lois E. Sheren is survived by her four children Robert D. (Barbara) White, Van Buren, Indiana; Stephen G. White, Belton, Texas; Jonathan B. (Camie) Simmons, Jacksonville, Florida; and Michelle R. Ogden, Marion, Indiana; her best friend Alethea Weidner and nine grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Mrs. Sheren was preceded in death by her husband Glen O. Sheren. He died on February 17, 1991. Visitation for Lois E. Sheren will take place from 10 a.m. until 12 noon on Thursday February 25, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion, Indiana. The Funeral Service for Lois E. Sheren will take place at 12 noon on Thursday February 25, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion, Indiana with Pastor Tim Apt officiating. Burial will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Sweetser, Indiana. Preferred memorials should go to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 South Norton Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46952 To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	James A. "Jim" Gray March 4, 1945 - February 19, 2010
			(Fort Wayne) 64 year old James A. "Jim" Gray was called to his permanent home with his family by his side on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Parkview Memorial Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Gray was born in Marion on March 4, 1945 to the late Louis P. and Mary E. (Dilts) Gray. James A. "Jim". Gray was a 1963 Marion High School graduate. He retired after 20 years of service with Marion Community Schools. He married Janice S. Haley on March 30, 1974. Mr. Gray was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding his motorcycle. When he wasn’t outdoors he was often spending time spoiling his grandchildren with love and affection.
	James A. "Jim" Gray is survived by Janice, his loving wife of thirty six years; three children: Lisa L. (John Coppolino) Van Ostrand, Lake Worth, Florida; Jason A. (Mindy Kirby) Gray, Marion, Indiana; and Angie E. (Chad McCormick) Gray, Gas City, Indiana; one sister: Mary L. (Steve) Maine, Gas City, Indiana; and four grandchildren: Tyler and Tayler Gray; Jennifer and Shannon Van Osterand. Mr. Gray was preceded in death by his parents and his grandson Conner L. McCormick. Visitation for James A. "Jim" Gray will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday February 22, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for James A. "Jim" Gray will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday February 23, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion with Pastor Allen Regan officiating. Burial will be at historic Estates of Serenity in Marion, Indiana. Preferred memorials should go to the American Heart Association, 6100 West 96^th Street, Suite 200, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278-6005. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Carl E. Horner December 7, 1933 - February 15, 2010
			(Indianapolis) 76 year old Carl E. Horner died on February 15, 2010 at the Heart Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Amboy resident was born to the late Elvin and Marie (Powell) Horner on December 7, 1933 in Howard County, Indiana. Carl was a graduate of Eastern High School, Howard County. He was a member of the Converse Church of Christ where he was a Deacon and served on many committees through the years. He especially enjoyed serving in the children’s ministries. Carl was self-employed as a farmer. He married Joyce Rogers on February 22, 1955.
	Carl E. Horner is survived by his wife Joyce, his children: Sidney (Beth) Horner, Tanya (Greg) O’Blenis, Nicole (Kevin) Poole and son-in-law Bradley Rines; grandchildren: Beth Ann (Brandon) Rees, Heather Rines, Andrew and David Horner, Marissa, Seth and Solomon O’Blenis, Joshua, Justin and Joel Poole; and great grandchildren: Madison, Grant and Gabriel Rees. Carl E. Horner was preceded in death by daughter Penny Rines. Visitation for Carl E. Horner will take place on Thursday February 18, 2010 from 2 to 8 p.m. at the Converse Church of Christ at 309 East Wabash Street in Converse, Indiana. The Funeral Service for Carl E. Horner will take place at 10:30 a.m. on Friday February 19, 2010 at the Converse Church of Christ at 309 East Wabash Street in Converse. Pastor Rob Schwarze will conduct the service. Burial will take place at Park Lawn Cemetery in Amboy, Indiana. Preferred memorials should go to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Team: Marissa's Miracle. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes, Larrison-Martin Chapel at 308 East Marion Street in Converse, Indiana handle the funeral arrangements. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	William E. Thomas March 31, 1938 - February 9, 2010
	(Marion) 71 year old William E. Thomas died on February 9, 2010 at the Veterans Affairs Northern Indiana Health Care System in Marion, Indiana. Mr. Thomas was born in Northern Indiana to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Fuzy) Thomas on March 31, 1938. Mr. Thomas was a high school graduate and was a Vietnam War-era United States Army veteran. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 11am on February 11, 2010 at the Marion National Cemetery, 1700 East 38^th Street, Marion, Indiana. There will be no visitation. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana was entrusted with the arrangements. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Emma Lou Ammon Dayton March 6, 1921 - January 21, 2010
	Wheeling, West Virginia) 88 year old Emma Lou Ammon Dayton of Wheeling, West Virginia died on Thursday January 21, 2010 at the Bishop Joseph H. Hodges Continuous Care Center in Wheeling. Emma was born on March 6, 1921 to the late Dee Walter and Golda Lamm Ammon. Mrs. Dayton was a retired teacher with the Belmont County School System. She was a member of the Fourth Street United Methodist Church, Wheeling. She graduated from Bethany College in 1947 and received her Masters Degree in Education from Wyoming University in Laramie, Wyoming in 1960. Emma Lou Ammon Dayton was a member of the State Teachers Retirement Society of Ohio; an honorary member of Delta Kappa Gamma; a member of the Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, Wheeling.; a member of the Child Study Club of Wheeling; and a member of the Sightless Worker’s Guild of Wheeling. Emma Lou Ammon Dayton is survived by her daughters Linda Wallace and Marilyn Kazemka and her husband John of Benwood, West Virginia; granddaughters, Dana Daniels and her husband Bryan, Erin Hupp and her husband Shawn, and Stephanie Cipriani and her husband Michael; great-grandsons, Brennen Daniels, Langston Hupp, Hayden Daniels, and Ian Hupp. Mrs. Dayton was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dana Dayton; her brother, Walter Lamm Ammon; and a son-in-law, James Wallace. Memorial graveside services will be held Saturday, February 13, 2010 at 11:00 am at the Converse Cemetery, Converse, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to Emma Lou’s Caregiver, Stacy, c/o Marilyn Kazemka, 526 McMechen Street, Benwood, West Virginia 26031. Arrangements by Owen-Weilert Duncan Funeral Homes, Larrison-Martin Chapel, 308 East Marion Street, Converse, Indiana. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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	Russell Pulley November 5, 1922 - February 3, 2010
	(LaFontaine) 86 year old Russell Pulley died on February 3, 2010 at the Rolling Meadows Health Care Center in LaFontaine, Indiana. He was borne in Monroe Township on November 5, 1922 to the late Basil C. and Edna E. (Keffer) Pulley. Mr. Pulley graduated from Jefferson Township High School in Upland and attended Indiana University in Kokomo. He married Hursta Andrews on August 14. 1943. Mr. Pulley was a World War Two Army veteran. Russell Pulley retired from the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center after 18 years. He also worked as a rate clerk at Transport Motor Express for 23 years. Mr. Pulley was a member of Hillside Wesleyan Church where he was treasurer for 44 years and a member of the American Legion Post 138. He was treasurer of the local chapter of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. Mr. Pulley served on the Grant County review board, he was a self employed income tax preparer and a volunteer at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Russell Pulley is survived by his daughter Sandy J. (Mike) Hoffman, Marion, Indiana; his son Jerry E. (Naomi) Pulley, Germany; his brother Lawrence Pulley, Upland; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Pulley was preceded in death by his beloved wife Hursta on December 1, 2008. Visitation for Russell Pulley will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday February 5, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Russell Pulley will take place at 10 a.m. on Saturday February 6, 2010 at the Hillside Wesleyan Church, 2510 Home Avenue in Marion with Pastor Gary Bingham and Rev. James Neal officiating. Burial will be in Grant Memorial Park with graveside military honors. Preferred memorials should go to Hillside Wesleyan Church, 2510 Home Avenue, Marion, Indiana 46953. To leave a memorial message, click on the button below. To see memorial messages, click here. Messages will be posted after they are approved.
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Last Updated March 9, 2010