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	Misty D. Kepler August 7, 1985 to July 21, 2010
	(Marion) 24 year old Misty D. Kepler died on July 21, 2010 at Marion General Hospital. She was born on August 7, 1985 to Steve E. and Deborah L. (Longworth) Kepler. Misty was a graduate of Eastbrook High School, class of 2004. She attended Brookhaven Wesleyan Church. She had worked at Ivanhoe’s Drive-in, Indiana Wesleyan University and at a telemarketing office in Marion. Misty D. Kepler is survived by her father Steve E. Kepler of Marion; her mother Deborah L. Kepler of Marion; daughter Americe D. Gifford of Marion; brother Brandon Longworth (Jennifer Sprong) of Upland; sisters Nicole Kepler and Katrina (Joshua) Schlechty of Marion; and nephews Blaze, Caleb, Jeremiah and Hayden. Misty D. Kepler was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Eldon and Maxine Longworth and her paternal grandparents Donald and Betty Kepler. There will be no visitation for Misty D. Kepler. A graveside funeral service for Misty D. Kepler will take place at 2 p.m. on Monday July 26, 2010 at the Converse Cemetery in Converse, Indiana. Pastor Robert Harris will conduct the service. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion was entrusted with the arrangements. Preferred memorial contributions may be made to the family to care for Misty’s Daughter Americe. 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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	Paul Joseph Tedder March 20, 1938 - July 15, 2010
	(Swayzee, Indiana) 72 year old Paul Joseph Tedder entered Heaven’s gates on July 15, 2010 in Swayzee, Indiana. On March 20, 1938, Joe was born in Marion, Indiana to the late Romey and Fleeta Mae (Smith) Tedder. Joe Tedder was a United States Army veteran serving during the Korean Conflict. He was a self-employed truck driver who loved the great outdoors. He was an avid fisherman, hunter and an expert at turkey shooting. Mr. Tedder is survived by his brother James Carl Tedder, Marion; Sister Ruby Lutes, Marion; six nephews, seven nieces and several great nephews and nieces also survive. Joe Tedder was preceded in death by his brother Jackie and sisters Ida Kellogg and Mary Apostol. The visitation for Joe Tedder will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday July 20, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Joe Tedder will take place at 1 p.m. on Tuesday July 20, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion with Rev. Don Miller officiating. Burial with military honors will take place at Estates of Serenity Cemetery. Preferred memorials should go to New Hope Hospice, 730 West 35 th Street, 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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	Gladys L. Bailey August 1, 1926 – July 14, 2010
	(Marion) 83 year old Gladys L. Bailey died on July 14, 2010 at Marion General Hospital in Marion , Indiana . She was born on August 1, 1926 in Boomer, West Virginia. Gladys L. Bailey is survived by her four children: James C. and John Johnson; Anita Owens and Lorene M. Orme. Visitation for Gladys L. Bailey will take place from 12 noon until 1 p.m. on Friday July 23, 2010 at Cunningham Parker and Johnson Funeral Home, 1325 West Washington Street , Charleston , West Virginia. The Funeral Service for Gladys L. Bailey will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday July 23, 2010 at Cunningham Parker and Johnson Funeral Home at 1325 West Washington Street in Charleston , West Virginia. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Homes, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington Street, Marion, Indiana, is handling the local arrangements. Please make memorial contributions to New Hope Hospice, 730 West 35th Street, Marion, Indiana 46953 or Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 South Norton, 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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	Suzanne Stevens July 29, 1927 – July 2, 2010
	( Marion ) 82 year old Suzanne Stevens died on July 2, 2010 at Colonial Oaks Healthcare in Marion , Indiana . Suzanne was born on July 29, 1927 in Tulsa , Oklahoma , to the late Bernard Roscoe and Nolia (Moore) Sole. Suzanne Stevens had worked as a dispatcher for the C & O Railroad where she met her husband Clifford C. Stevens. Clifford preceded Suzanne in death on October 21, 1978 . She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution and attended South Marion Friends Church . Suzanne Stevens is survived by daughters Jan Marie (William L.) Beekman, Marion and Gail Anne (David A.) Robinson, Wimberley , Texas ; three grandchildren: Elizabeth (Steven) Garcia, David S. Robinson; and Julie (Konrad) Willmert; and one great-grandson Kylan Willmert. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by her husband Clifford, brother William Sole and sister Ruth McConnell. There will be no visitation or funeral services for Suzanne Stevens. Burial will take place at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery at a later day. Preferred memorials can be made to the Grant County Salvation Army, 359 North Bradner 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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	Grace E. Sheppard March 6, 1940 – June 27, 2010
			(Fort Wayne, Indiana) 70 year old Grace E. Sheppard died at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne , Indiana on June 27, 2010 . She was born in West Virginia on March 6, 1940 to the late Lawrence and Hannah (Weigand) Stickle. Grace Stickle married Thomas H. Sheppard on August 30, 1960 and he preceded her in death in 1975. Grace was a graduate of St. Paul-Bennett High School, class of 1959. She retired from the
	Marion V. A. Medical Center in food services. She loved knitting, working puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Grace E. Sheppard is survived by her daughters: Mary Davis, Wisconsin, Anne Sheppard, Fairmount and Becky (Heath) Barkdull, Marion; her son Rob (Michelle) Sheppard , Missouri ; twenty grandchildren, thirty three great grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Sheppard was preceded in death by her husband Thomas; parents Lawrence and Hannah (Weigand) Stickle; daughter Sandy Hubbard; son: Laurence Sheppard; and brothers Paul & Eugene Garthee. Visitation for Grace E. Sheppard will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. on Thursday July 1, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Grace E. Sheppard will take place at 10 a.m. on Friday July 2, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion . Pastor Leo Moore will officiate the service. Burial with military honors will take place at Estates of Serenity. 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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	Mary Jane Holloway November 3, 1919 - June 17, 2010
			(Marion) 90 year old Mary Jane Holloway died on June 17, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Marion. Mary Jane came to Marion in 1942. She was very active in the community and worked for Merle Norman Cosmetics until 1980. Some of the activities that she was involved in include local liaison for Congressman Bud Hillis, Marion City Council member for one term, Marion City Clerk for 8 years, Grant County Women’s Republican Club, and Precinct Committee woman for
	17 years. Mary Jane was a former member of Trinity United Methodist Church and Hanfield Methodist Church. She was a former chairwoman of the church board and church treasurer. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and donated her time to Meals on Wheels. Mary Jane Holloway is survived by two sons: David D. (Melody) Holloway, Parker City, Indiana; John A. (Kathy) Holloway; two brothers: Jack (Eleanor) Guthrie and Bill (Barbara) Guthrie, both of Ft. Wayne; six grandchildren- Deric Holloway, Aaron (Mima) Holloway and Brett Holloway, all of Bloomington; Scott Holloway, Marion; Jennifer (Mike) Jones, Jonesboro; Alissa Holloway, Parker City, Indiana; two great-grandchildren: Reina and Armondo Jones; and special friend Michael. Mary Jane Holloway was preceded in death by her sister Ruth Ann Lander. Visitation for Mary Jane Holloway will take place from 3 to 6 p.m. on Sunday June 20, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Mary Jane Holloway be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday June 21, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion with Rev. Tim Chambers officiating. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery in Wabash, 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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	Joseph S. Morgan September 4, 1926 - June 14, 2010
			(Marion) 83 year old Joseph S. Morgan died on June 14, 2010 at Marion General Hospital. Mr. Morgan was born in Landess, Indiana on September 4, 1926 to the late Thomas B. and Beatrice (Moneyhan) Morgan. Joseph S. Morgan graduated from high school and enlisted in the United States Navy on March 3, 1943. After his separation from the military he married Shirley Grunhard. She survives. He was employed with the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center until his retirement. Mr. Morgan was an avid Chicago Cubs and Notre
	Dame fan.He enjoyed gardening and was known as a “people person.” Mr. Morgan was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Joseph S. Morgan is survived by his wife Shirley, his five children: Joseph W. (Dottie) Morgan, Wapokenta, Ohio; Mariann (Jim) Pearcy, Marion; Mark M. (Connie) Morgan, South Bend; Teresa Gail (Paul) Zinich and Patricia Beth (Mike) Humphrey, both of Elkhart; one sister Beatrice Lowe, Marion; and twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. Mr. Morgan was preceded in death by his brothers William and Thomas Morgan; and his sister, Mary King. Visitation for Joseph S. Morgan will take place from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday June 16, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. A prayer vigil for Mr. Morgan will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday night at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass for Joseph S. Morgan will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday June 17, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic Church at 1009 Kem Road in Marion, Indiana with Rev. Richard Weisenberger officiating. Mr. Morgan will be buried with graveside military honors at Grant Memorial Park in Marion. Preferred memorials should go to St. Paul Catholic Church, 1009 Kem Road, 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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	Leah Frances Kemp April 16, 1918 - June 11, 2010
	(Marion) 92 year old Leah Frances Kemp went to her heavenly home on June 11, 2010 at 7 p.m. Mrs. Kemp was born on April 16, 1918 in Eckerty, Indiana to the late Vessie C. Newton and Mary R. (Real) Newton. Leah Frances Kemp graduated from high school in French Lick, Indiana in 1936. She married Ivan Kemp, who preceded her in death, on March 12, 1949. Leah Frances Kemp was the loving mother to children Don G. (Sonja) Richardson Sr. of Steubenville, Ohio and RoxAnne R. Kemp of Marion, Indiana. Mrs. Kemp was a member of First Baptist Church. She was also a member of the VFW Auxiliary post 95, WCTU, AmVets, and the First Baptist Ladies Missionary Society. She also enjoyed reading and her cats. In addition to her children, Leah Frances Kemp is survived by her grandchildren: Don Michael Richardson, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; Don Gordon Richardson Jr., Steubenville, Ohio; Ma-Shawn(Kristy) Kemp, Marion, Indiana; Joshuah (Felicia) Kemp, Upland, Indiana; Edward (Michelle) Smith, Cleveland, Ohio; and Shanley (Tony) Demitras, Toronto, Ohio. She is also survived by great-grandchildren Monte, Ashlee, Harley Jo, and Ayawna Kemp all of Marion, Indiana and great-great grandchild Contrel Kemp, Marion, Indiana. Mrs. Kemp was preceded in death by her husband Ivan and her parents Vessie C. Newton and Mary R. (Real) Kemp. The funeral service for Leah Frances Kemp will take place at 12 noon on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. Pastor Tom Richards will perform the service. Burial will be Wednesday June 16, 2010 at the Eckerty Cemetery in Eckerty, 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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	Richard A. Dilley March 2, 1943 - June 9, 2010
			(Fort Wayne) 67 year old Richard A. Dilley of Marion died at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana on June 9, 2010. Mr. Dilley was born in Marion on March 2, 1943 to Harry D. Dilley and the late Mary Louise (Oswalt) Dilley. Richard A. Dilley was a United States Navy veteran and retired from General Motors in Marion in 1997. He was a charter member of the Marion, Indiana, Hog Chapter; he was a member of Abate of Indiana for many years and the Milwaukee Motorcycle
	Club. Mr. Dilley loved his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing and camping. He will be deeply missed by all of his girls at his favorite restaurant, the Ninth Street Café. Richard A. Dilley is survived by his father: Harry D. Dilley, Marion; his sons John R. Dilley, Marion and Brian Denney, Fairmount; daughters April Denney, Fairmount, Virginia Renee Caylor, Bluffton, and Jackie (Corey) Stone, Marion; friend Tracy Vickers, Marion; brothers Jerry (Terrie) Dilley, Marion and Ronald (Brenda) Dilley, Marion; sister Phyllis Stepler, Amboy; and ten grandchildren: Ryan and Bo Caylor, Bluffton, Tyler Dilley, Marion, Skylar, Alysia, Alex Stone, Marion, Maddy & Kimberlie Caylor, Bluffton and Kaitlynn and Gabe Stone, Marion. Richard A. Dilley was preceded in death by his mother Mary Louise Dilley and grand daughter: Kimberly Rochelle Dilley. Visitation for Richard A. Dilley will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday June 15th, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Richard A. Dilley will take place on Tuesday June 15, 2010 at 7 p.m. at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion with Pastor Howard Clayton officiating. Burial with Military Honors will take place at a later date at Marion National Cemetery. 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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	Robert W. McWhirt December 24, 1929 - June 8, 2010
	(Marion) Robert E. McWhirt died on June 8, 2010 in his Marion residence. Mr. McWhirt was born in Gas City on December 24, 1929 to the late Charles A. and Lucy Ann (Blackburn) McWhirt. Robert W. McWhirt was a United States Army veteran. Mr. McWhirt married Carolyn Ruth Nelson on April 24, 1954. She preceded him in death on February 13, 2000. After Mr. McWhirt was discharged from the Army he enlisted in the Army National Guard, finished his high school education and went to business school. He worked for Dana Corporation and retired after 50 years. Robert W. McWhirt is survived by his five children: Kathy (Robert) Fleck, Elkhart; Connie Woods, Julie McWhirt, Robert McWhirt, Jr., all of Marion; Pamela Bussard, North Port, Florida; three siblings: Charles McWhirt, Jr. and Margaret Jones, both of Sarasota, Florida; Fredrick McWhirt, Forest Park, Georgia; He is also survived by eighteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mr. McWhirt was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, six brothers: Luther, Cedric, David, S. Evert, Eugene, and Paul; and one sister, Mary. visitation for Robert W. McWhirt will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday June 11, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. The Funeral Service for Robert W. McWhirt will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday June 11, 2010 at the Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel at 2722 South Washington Street in Marion. Dennis Crook will perform the service. Mr. McWhirt will be buried with graveside military honors at Grant Memorial Park Cemetery. Preferred memorials should go to Cancer Services of Grant County, 305 South Norton, 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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	Bobby L. Messersmith March 1, 1934 - June 6, 2010
	(Marion) 76 year old Bobby L. Messersmith died on June 6, 2010 at Wesleyan Health Care Center in Marion. Mr. Messersmith was born in Cincinnati on March 1, 1934 to the late George D. and Laura (Burkholder) Messersmith. Bobby L. Messersmith was a 1951 graduate of Marion High School. He was a United States Army veteran and served from 1954 until 1962. After serving in the military he began work as a Boeing Procurement Quality Control Representative from 1962 until his retirement in 1991. Mr. Messersmith was a member of the American Legion Post 95. He enjoyed traveling and was an avid golfer. Bobby L. Messersmith is survived by his brother George D. Messersmith, Polyup, Washington; his cousin Patsy Arrick, Greentown; and his friend Ray (Sherry) Harris, Marion. Mr. Messersmith was preceded in death by his brother, Phillip E. Messersmith. There will be no visitation or funeral services for Bobby L. Messersmith. Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Marion Chapel, 2722 South Washington Street, Marion 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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	Rick L. Mead
	(Marion) Rick L. Mead died on June 1, 2010 at his Marion residence. 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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Last Updated July 24, 2010