James Russell Marlin Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James Russell Marlin of Indianapolis, Indiana, who passed away on November 5, 2025, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though James Russell may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those James Russell touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Hanley Marlin and Roberta Marlin (Zook); his wife Peggy Merrill; his son Jeffrey Marlin; and his siblings, John and Nancy.
He is survived by: his son Jay Marlin; and his daughter-in-law Linda.
