Marion Donathan

Brother Marion J. Donathan, 90, of Dunkirk, Indiana, was called to glory on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, surrounded by loved ones who have faithfully been by his bedside at IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana, following a tragic car accident on Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. 

Marion was born in Owingsville, Kentucky, on July 16, 1934, a son of the late Grace (McGlothin) and Lewis Donathan. He attended Owingsville School, retired from Indiana Glass Manufacturing in 1996 as a machine operator and in 1970 devoted his life to ministry and sharing the word of God. 

Marion was the loving husband of Gladys Ann (Oakley) Donathan, who he happily married on Sept. 15, 1956. He was a faithful member of Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk, Indiana, and loved being a traveling evangelist, reading his Bible, sharing testimony and scripture on his radio show, supporting numerous families during times of trial and loss, listening to gospel and bluegrass music, camping, fishing, turtle hunting, collecting coins, old bottles and jars, gardening. He had a heart for all animals, especially cats, and loved watching University of Kentucky and Indiana University basketball. 

Marion is survived by his wife Gladys Donathan; son Michael Donathan (Danielle); daughter Vicky Springer (Vern); one sister, Oddie Harris; four grandchildren, Dr. Brandon Donathan, Taylor Donathan (Austin), Stephanie Springer and Haley Berg (Chris); four great-grandchildren, Logan, Benjamin, Madi B. and Weston; and several nieces, nephews and community and church family members. 

He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Grace Donathan; four brothers, Cecil, Bill, Lee and Fred Donathan; and two sisters, Pearl and Bertha. 

Friends are invited to call Friday, Nov. 22, 2024, at Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk, Indiana, from 5 to 8 p.m. and again on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, from 1 to 2 p.m. Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. at Freewill Baptist Church in Dunkirk, Indiana, with Pastor Michael Donathan officiating. Burial will be held in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana. 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations go to help the Gladys with living expenses and medical bills due to the traumatic circumstances.

Please keep his wife Gladys in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to recover from injuries she also sustained in the accident. 

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries.