{"id":101080,"date":"2026-07-13T12:36:47","date_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:36:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101080"},"modified":"2026-07-13T12:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T16:36:50","slug":"linda-sue-marshall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/?p=101080","title":{"rendered":"Linda Sue Marshall"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"339\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail_1-1-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101081\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail_1-1-1.webp 339w, https:\/\/yournewslocal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/Thumbnail_1-1-1-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linda Sue Marshall, 76, of Van Buren, passed away at 7:51 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Marion at her sister&#8217;s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 7, 1949, to Wylie and Jean (Fannin) Porter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Linda graduated from Marion High School in 1967 and worked as a laborer for United Tech for 16 years and Ball Foster for 31 years. Linda loved going out for a good meal and simply being on the go; whether to the casino, karaoke, or shopping at rummage sales. She did get to do some traveling with family on memorable trips to Georgia, Tennessee, and Las Vegas. She was an easygoing woman who would encourage those coming to her funeral to &#8220;come as they are&#8221; and not worry about dressing up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survivors include; her daughters, Chrissy Pattison and Jeanie (Chad) Blakely; grandchildren, Eric Blakely, Allison Blakely and Jessica (Dylan) Hale; great-grandchildren, Shepard, Bentley, Bronson, Beckham, Anthony and one on the way; sister, Cathy (John) Losure; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends; adopted daughter, Amy Sosh; and special friend, Janice Willis; and Janice&#8217;s beloved dog, Maggie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was preceded in death by her parents, Wylie and Jean Porter; husband of 50 years, Nickolas M. Marshall; and sister, Betty L. Stapleton.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 12 noon to 2 PM on Monday, July 13, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Services, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN 46952.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Linda&#8217;s life will begin at 2 PM with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating. Burial will take place at Jefferson Cemetery, Upland, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Heart to Heart Hospice, especially David and Jennifer, as well as Nurse Practitioner, Sarah Johnson. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Linda Sue Marshall, please&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/needhamstoreywampner-north-chapel.tributestore.com\/?oId=48982522&amp;tag=&amp;source=tco_description&amp;_cdx=GA1.1.1050496179.1738002651:GS2.1.s1783960419$o221$g1$t1783960429$j50$l0$h0&amp;tcouuid=fe3ab82c-e6f5-44cb-92b0-c9f9a93d2520&amp;mtph=1\">visit our floral store.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linda Sue Marshall, 76, of Van Buren, passed away at 7:51 AM on Thursday, July 9, 2026, in Marion at her sister&#8217;s home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 7, 1949, to Wylie and Jean (Fannin) Porter. 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She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Wednesday, September 7, 1949, to Wylie and Jean (Fannin) Porter. 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