Keplinger Funeral Home

11/07/2025

Judy K. Washburn, 86, passed away on November 5, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital.
Judy was born in Marion on September 24, 1939 to Robert Paul Pickens “Bob” and Lucille C. (Hults) Pickens. Her parents preceded her in death.
She graduated from Bennett High School in Marion in 1957, where...

11/05/2025

Charles “Charlie” Lewis Hawkins, of Selma, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, November 3, 2025 surrounded by family at Cedar Creek in Muncie. He was 87 years old.
Born on November 23, 1937, in Hartford City, Indiana, Charlie was the son of Russell Lewis and Helen Louise (Rat...

10/30/2025

John Henry Bacon, 87, passed away on October 24, 2025 at IU Health Methodist Hospital following an accident.
He was born in Chicago to George W. Bacon and Dorothy S. (Saunders) Bacon. His parents preceded him in death.
John graduated from York High School in Villa Park, IL in 1956. He obtained a...

10/29/2025

10/27/2025

Martin “Marty” Alan Russell, 75, passed away on October 24, 2025 at his residence.
He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan on July 28, 1950 to Marvin Alan Russell and Roberta Marie (Davis) Russell.
Marty served in the United States Army.
He married Lynda L. (Burling) on September 10, 1988 in Hartfo...

10/24/2025

Johnny “John” Franklin Austin, Jr., 89, passed away on October 22, 2025 at IU Health Ball Hospital.
He was born in Odessa, Texas on October 21, 1936, the son of Eva Pearl (Horan) Austin.
Johnny completed his education at Dunkirk High School in 1954 before joining the United States Marine Corps. ...

10/10/2025

Don “Donnie” William Nibarger, 71, passed away on October 4, 2025 at his residence.
He was born on October 19, 1953 in Muncie.
Donnie graduated from Muncie Central High School. He was licensed in plumbing, heating and cooling and was a self-employed handyman. He never met a stranger and enjoyed ...

10/10/2025

Phillip Mason King, 83, passed away at Dade City Nursing and Rehab Center in Florida on September 20, 2025.
He was born in Carter County, Kentucky on September 22, 1941 to John Ward King and Edna Beatrice (Artist) King. His parents preceded him in death.
Phillip married Willa Dean (Rogers) King ...

10/02/2025

Ryan Lee Miller, 52, passed away on September 29, 2025 at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie.
He was born on January 20, 1973 in Hartford City to Robert “Bob” Lee Miller and Connie Sue (Cunningham) Miller. His mom passed away on December 23, 2021.
Ryan graduated from Blackford High Schoo...

09/29/2025

Brian Kelly Smith, 64, passed away on September 29, 2025 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis.
He was born on August 12, 1961 in Marion to Richard Smith and Carolyn (Careins) Smith. His mother precedes him in death in November 2024.
Brian graduated from Eastbrook High School in 1979 ...

09/29/2025

Jack Lee McDonald, Sr., 86, passed away on September 27, 2025 at Envive of Hartford City Nursing Home.
He was born on May 26, 1939 in Hartford City to Harry Gardner McDonald and Mabel Irene (Rogers) McDonald. His parents preceded him in death.
Jack married Faydel “Fay” Marie (Wine) on December 6...