Delores J. Vetor, 92, of Marion, passed away at 2:21 a.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Aperion Care in Marion. She was born in Poneto, Indiana, on Thursday, October 4, 1934, to Everett and Chella (Duncan) Williams. She married John W. Vetor, Sr., and he preceded her in death.
Delores attended Poneta High School and then devoted her life to being a homemaker. Delores found joy in the simple pleasures of life, including sewing, going on walks, reading Amish books, watching Gunsmoke and Little House on the Prairie, and playing Yahtzee and Bingo with her daughters and grandchildren. Being a grandmother was one of her greatest delights, and she treasured every moment spent caring for and making memories with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed sharing coffee with John, Jr. and going fishing with Newton. Delores will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and the special memories she created with those closest to her. She will missed by Wilma, her friend at Aperion.
Survivors include her children, Mary (David) Herring of Hamilton, OH, Newton (Kathy) Vetor of Wabash, John (Tammy) Vetor, Jr. of Marion, Shelly (Mike) Duke of Marion, and Eric Todd (Melissa Farrell) Vetor of Claypool; a son-in-law, Albert Wash; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Vetor, Sr.; parents, Everett and Chella Williams; daughter, Penny Wash; siblings, Sue Jarvis and Marcia Barrick.
The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Delores’s life will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Mike Weaver Sr. officiating. Burial will take place at Park Cemetery.
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