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Rev. Lucinda E. Hamilton
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Rev. Lucinda E. “Cindy” Hamilton, 60, Greenwood, formerly of Kokomo, was called home to be one of God’s angels at 8:50 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 from Beech Grove Meadows, Beech Grove, Indiana. She was born September 24, 1949 in Howard County, the daughter of Irvin Joseph and Martha Elizabeth (Rominger) Lamb. On May 24, 1985 she married Ronald Hamilton, who survives.
Cindy was a retired United Methodist minister, having served in the Northern Indiana Conference including, West Middleton, Forest, Hillisburg, Beamer and Swayzee, in this area. She was a graduate of Eastern High School in 1968, Indiana Business College in 1989, Garrett Theological Seminary Course of Study in 1995 and Tri-State University in 1997. She was a past member of Russiaville United Methodist Church before becoming a minister.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a son Jerrold Brown and his wife Edith of Kokomo; three step-sons, Joseph Hamilton of Las Vegas, Thomas Hamilton and his wife Carla of Bunker Hill, James Hamilton and his wife Kate of Columbus, Ohio; two brothers, Marvin Lamb and his wife Mary, Mike Lamb and his wife Theresa, all of Kokomo; grandchildren, Kaula May Brown, Ritchie Brown, Stephanie Hamilton, Taylor Hamilton, Cody Hamilton, Kylie Hamilton, Tyler Hamilton, Anthony Hamilton, Preston Hamilton, Gianna Hamilton; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Patricia McCauley and one brother, Ronald Lamb.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2010 at Stout & Son Funeral Homes, Russiaville Chapel, 200 East Main Street, with Rev. Steven Fritchman. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russiaville United Methodist Church or to the American Cancer Society with envelopes available.
Lucinda E. Hamilton
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God called home one of his angels, the Rev. Lucinda E. “Cindy” Hamilton, 60, Greenwood, formerly of Kokomo, at 8:50 a.m. on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Beech Grove Meadows in Beech Grove.
Funeral services are 10:30 a.m. Friday, March19, 2010, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville. The Rev. Steven Fritchman will officiate. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends and family are invited to call 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Russiaville United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.
Melba Elizabeth McCoy
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Melba Elizabeth McCoy, 100, Surprise, Ariz., died Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010, at Hospice of Arizona in Sun City West, Ariz.
She was born Feb. 1, 1910, in Scircleville, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Power) Lewis.
She married George McCoy on Dec. 22, 1929. He died Feb. 22, 1991.
She retired from Delco Radio and graduated from Russiaville High School. She was a member of Sun Village Community Church, a former member of Russiaville Christian Church, a member of the Ladies Aid from Russiaville Christian Church.
She loved sports and like to travel, taking several day trips around Arizona. She also enjoyed playing Bingo and cards.
Survivors are a daughter, Carol A. Martin and husband Wayne, Surprise, Ariz.; a son-in-law, Max Menefee, Ruidoso, N.M.; five grandchildren, Gregory Martin, Karen Martin, Douglas Martin, Kelly Hohn and Holly Blevins; seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents; husband; a daughter, Linda Menefee; three brothers, Gilbert Lewis, William Lewis and Clifford Lewis; and a sister, Gertrude Younkin.
Service are 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Christian Church, 220 W. Main St., P.O. Box 155, Russiaville, IN 46979.
Stephanie Lee Wohlford
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Stephanie Lee Wohlford, 27, Hopkinsville, Ky., a former Kokomo resident, died Tuesday morning, March 9, 2010, at her home.
She was born July 15, 1982, in Kokomo, the daughter of Max and Ruth (Robison) Floyd.
On July 13, 2001, in Kokomo, she married Caleb A. Wohlford, who survives.
Stephanie was a 2000 graduate of Taylor High School and had received her certificate for certified medical tech. She attended Bethel Tabernacle Church. Her hobby of making hair bows turned into the store, Stephanie’s Bows & Bugs.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her parent of Tipton; two daughters, Ally Michelle Wohlford and Caitlin Page Wohlford, both at home; four sisters, Karen Robledo and her husband, Jason, Monticello, Jennifer Miller, Tipton, Kimberly Walter and her husband, Michael, Lawton, and Jessica Floyd, Tipton; half brother, John Holsten, Angola.
She was preceded in death by an infant son, Owen Wohlford.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 16, 2010, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., with the Rev. David Cornelius officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ally and Caitlin’s education fund, in care of Caleb Wohlford.
Helen V. Foreman
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Helen V. Foreman, 91, Kokomo, formerly of Forest, died at 5:17 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010 at Howard Regional Health System. She was born October 27, 1918 in Frankfort, the daughter of Samuel H. and Viola Bell (Robinson) Whitman. She was married to Loren E. Herr and Roy I. Foreman, who preceded her in death.
Helen retired from Delco Electronics after 27 years of service. She was a member of Forest Baptist Church and UAW Local 292. She enjoyed playing cards, reading and crosswords. She was an avid Cubs and I.U fan.
She is survived by her children, Jack E. Herr and his wife Mary Kay of Spring, Texas, Ronald L. Herr and his wife Sue of Sharpsville, Danny Foreman of Indianapolis, Donna M. Foreman of Crown Point. Grandchildren, Mike Herr, Reagan Herr, James Donald Schocke and his wife Shelly, Rhonda Grimm and her husband David, Douglas Herr and his wife Lynne and Darin Herr and his wife Michelle; nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, one son, Gary Keith Herr; one grandson, Scott Schocke and one great-grandson, Adam Luke Grimm.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel, 200 east Main, with Rev. Rob Marcus officiating. Burial will follow in Veneman Cemetery, Forest. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Forest Baptist Church or to the Veneman Association, with envelopes available.
Robert Dennis Garrett
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Robert Dennis Garrett, 80, Forest, died at 9:57 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. He was born July 1, 1929 in Fillmore, Indiana, the son of Lewis and Anna Garrett. On December 20, 1964 he married Carol Joan Miller, who survives.
Robert was a 1946 graduate from the Deaf School. He worked for Hollingsworth Saw Mill for 30 years and retired from Haynes Stellite after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Deaf Club and the Quarter Century Club. He enjoyed yard work, woodworking, riding his bike and his pets. Robert was a real people person and loved his family very much.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his children, Chuck Garrett and his wife Jamie of Washington, Indiana, Cindy Sallee of Tipton; Ted Garrett and his wife Stacey of Kempton; grandchildren, Heather Elliott, Sally Dent, Josh Hunter, Jessica Sallee, Shane Sallee, Caleb Garrett, Emily Williams, Dane Garrett; three great grandchildren plus two on the way; one sister, Mary Higgins of Carmel. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, March 15, 2010 at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Russiaville Chapel, 200 East Main, with Pastor Bill Martin officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery, Forest. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5-8 p.m. on Sunday.
Waneta Louise Gray
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Waneta Louise (Short) Gray, 83, Cutler, flew home to be with the Lord at 4 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, from Mesa, Ariz.
She was born July 4, 1926, in Frankfort, the daughter of Paul and Roberta (Miller) Short.
She married Gilbert Gray on Nov. 17, 1944, and he survives.
She graduated from Rossville High School in 1944. She was a homemaker and worked as a secretary for Sayco Co. in Flora and also was a farm wife.
She was a member of the Eastern Star and was Worthy Matron for four years. She enjoyed traveling and many crafts and hobbies.
Survivors include her husband, Gilbert Gray, Cutler. She was a loving mother of three children, Deb Dance and husband Jim, Mac Gray and wife Jan, and Cindi Mast and husband Max, all of Cutler; a doting grandma to seven grandchildren, Calin Gray, Cutler, Kelly Gray, Cutler, Kari Gray, Indianapolis, Kyle Hamilton and wife Carrie, Flora, Kevin Hamilton, Indianapolis, Karly Wiles, Greenwood, and Kinsey Price, Lafayette; four step grandchildren Jeremy Mast, Indianapolis, Josh Mast, Kokomo, Medea Cook, Mississippi, and Mariah Dance, Greentown; eight great-grandchildren, Ty Gray, Cutler, Garrett Cook, Gavin Cook and Gaden Cook, all of Mississippi; and Madison Dance, Logan Soderlund and Lucia Soderlund, all of Greentown. A sister, Maxine Barnard of Ft. Myers, Fla., also survives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack Short and Joe Short.
Services are 2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Neptune Chapel, 44 Michigan St., Burlington, with Pastor Dan Butcher officiating. Burial will be in Ball Hill Cemetery, Cutler. Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Relay For Life (the Animals Team #29) or Crossroads Christian Community Church, Bringhurst. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Jerry Lee Oldfield
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Jerry Lee Oldfield, 74, Cutler, died at 10:03 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at his home.
He was born Feb. 17, 1936, in Kokomo, to Jess Austin and Margaret (Westerman) Oldfield.
He married Bonnie Larie (Miller) on Sept. 17, 1954, in Crawfordsville. She died April 20, 2007.
He retired from PSI Energy Inc. on Oct. 1, 1996, after 42 years of service. He graduated from Kokomo High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushroom hunting, spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his sons, Jerry Oldfield II and wife Sandy, Kokomo, and Barney Oldfield, Cutler; daughters, Starla Eads and husband Jon, Kokomo, Michelle Keck and husband Jeff, Burlington, Jodi Guise and husband Chris, Flora; eight grandchildren, LeAnn Sefton and husband Tony, James DeLano, Jesse Parker, Tabitha Parker and fiance Jeramy Bogue, Curtis Keck, Crystal Keck, Robin Guise and Andy Guise; two step grandchildren, Heather Eads and Jon Eads; three great-grandchildren, Skylor Sefton, Taylor Sefton and Prestin Bogue.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, and one sister, Elsie Fording.
Services are 10 a.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home Lincoln Road Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road. Steve Cole will officiate. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens, Kokomo, with military rites performed by the Kokomo Military Rites Team. Friends may call 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Roger D. Bowlin
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Roger D. Bowlin, 47, Kokomo, after a long and courageous battle with cancer, went home to be with the Lord at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at Howard Regional Health System. He was born March 28, 1962 in Elwood, Indiana, the son of Darrell & Velma (King) Bowlin. On October 14, 2005 he married Karen (Dunning) Barker and she survives.
Roger was a 1980 graduate of Alexandria High School. He served in the U.S. Army from 1980-84. He had been employed by Marsh Supermarket in Elwood, Red Gold, Marburger Foods, and had most recently worked for at Stephens Machine in Kokomo. Roger enjoyed outdoor activities including boating, skiing, and shooting.
He is survived by his wife Karen Bowlin of Kokomo; parents, Darrell & Velma Bowlin of Alexandria; three sons, Carter Bowlin, Brendan Barker and Aaron Barker all of Kokomo; two sisters, Sherri Wyatt and her husband Chris of Anderson, Cheryl Bowlin of Noblesville; and his aunt, Barbara Diruzza and her family.
A memorial service celebrating Roger’s life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main Street, Greentown, with Pastor Ed Joyner officiating. Friends are invited to call one hour prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Shawna Renee Noble
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Shawna Renee Noble, 18, died at 12:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2010, in the emergency room at St. Joseph Hospital.
She was born May 4, 1991, in Indianapolis, the daughter of Jon P. and Tammy L. (Lamberson) Noble.
Fighting and struggling with many surgeries and procedures accompanied with cerebral palsy, Shawna lived most of her life at home surrounded by those who loved her and by professionals who provided extra special care. She loved keeping us on our toes, wrestling with us and then laughing about it. She enjoyed listening to music, especially country, and watching movies on her DVD player. She especially enjoyed her “Fraggle Rock” DVDs. She was loved by many people, and her smile would make our day. When she laughed, we cried with joy, and when she cried, we cried with her. She was a true fighter, braving all the elements in her life. She was our shining light and our angel on earth, and will forever be missed.
She is survived by her mother and father; two brothers, Jonathan Noble and Jacob Noble, all of Kokomo; one sister, Sally Alexandria Livingston, California; grandfather, John H. Carver; uncle and aunt, Doug and Debbie Rosenbush, all of Bringhurst; and aunt, Michal D. Noble, Kokomo. She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Janice Holt and Ellen Carver; and grandfather, Cecil D. Lamberson.
Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 12, 2010, at Shirley and Stout Funeral Home, Jefferson Street Chapel, 414 W. Jefferson St. Friends may call at the funeral home from noon until service time.
Juanita L. Goranson
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Juanita L. Goranson, 93, Kokomo, died at 7:47 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at St. Joseph Hospital. She was born October 5, 1916 in the daughter of Thomas “John” and Linnie (Crosier) Boyer. In April 23, 1935 in Whiting, Indiana, she married Charles Vernon Goranson, who preceded her in death on December 17, 1978.
Juanita was a graduate of Whiting High School. As a sales rep. for WIOU, she was the first woman to sell radio advertising in the state of Indiana. She was district deputy for the Independent Order of Foresters, retiring in 1995. She was honored by Sagamore for being a Woman Pioneer for her work and fundraising for cancer research. She was a volunteer at the Cheer Guild was a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Daughters of the American Revolution, and was a Girl Scout Troop Leader. She was a member of “VASA”, a Scandinavian organization of the United States, Canada and Sweden.
Juanita is survived by her son, Dean Goranson of Kokomo; daughter, Carol Atherton of Indianapolis; two grandchildren, J.D. Delaplane of Tucson, Arizona, Kristin Coryell and her husband Bruce of Indianapolis; two great-granddaughters, Ashley Coryell and Kristen Haralson; great-great-granddaughter, Bella Haralson; two nieces, Judy Fudenski and Annette Bean. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; granddaughter, Jeanine A. Delaplane; son-in-law, John C. Atherton; sister, Violet Boyer Fudenski; brother-in-law, Charles Carter Fudenski.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Lincoln Road Chapel, 1315 West Lincoln Road, with Rev. Glen Clarkson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, the Alzheimer’s Association or VASA of America, with envelopes available.
Marcia M. Needler
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Marcia M. Needler, 73, Kokomo, went to be with the Lord with her family and friends surrounding her at 10:05 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010 at her home. She was born November 8, 1936 in Frankfort, the daughter of Raymond and Hallie (Braun) Salmon. On May 4, 1958 in Frankfort, she married K. Darrell Needler, who preceded her in death on September 25, 2008.
Marcia was a 1955 graduate of Rossville High School. She worked for Sears Roebuck in Frankfort for 20 years and was a teacher’s aide at Taylor Elementary for 15 years. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Baptist Church where she was treasurer and played the organ. She was active in the Ladies Aide Society at the church. She was a member of Delta Gamma Delta Sorority. She enjoyed going to garage sales and spending time with her nieces and nephews.
Marcia is survived by her son, Brett D. Needler and his wife Terry; daughter, Myra A. Pointer and her husband William, all of Kokomo; granddaughter, Brooke A. Whitefield. She especially enjoyed spending time with her great-grandson Travis Whitefield Pointer and her six granddogs, especially Newman. Also surviving is one sister, Patricia Beutler and her husband Willis of Lafayette; two brothers, Steve Salmon and his wife Diane of Frankfort, James Salmon and his wife Linda of Nashville, Indiana; one sister-in-law, Doris Salmon of Lafayette; 12 nieces and nephews; special friends and caregivers, Lisa Carr, Erin Nowak, Vickie England, and Connie Thomas. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and one brother, Weyman Salmon.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 11, 2010 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Lincoln Road Chapel, 1315 West Lincoln Road, with Pastor Steve Gollner officiating. Burial will follow in Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana. Friends may call at the funeral home from 11 a.m. until service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.
Nathaniel C. Lauderbaugh
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Nathaniel C. Lauderbaugh, 84, Kokomo, died at 5:15 a.m. Sunday, March 7, 2010, at Northwoods Commons.
He was born July 29, 1925, in Kokomo, the son of John Samuel “Sam” and Florence Inez (Pavey) Lauderbaugh.
On May 3, 1947, he married Barbara Lee Ellabarger, who preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1999.
Nathaniel attended Kokomo High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was employed as a machine operator at Chrysler Corp. for 30 years, retiring in 1986.
He was a member of Northview Christian Church and United Auto Workers Local 685. He was an avid Indiana University, Pacers, Cubs and Bears fan.
Survivors include his three children, Thomas J. Lauderbaugh, Kokomo, David Lauderbaugh and wife Judy, Kokomo, and LeeAnne Lauderbaugh, Whitefish, Mont.; six grandchildren, Nicole Parkhurst and husband Russell, Kokomo, Nathan Lauderbaugh and wife Ashley, Kokomo, Jennifer Gray and husband Josh, Centerville, Va., Aaron Lauderbaugh, Kokomo, Kira Lauderbaugh, Kokomo, Jason Blackwell, Kokomo; three great-grandchildren, Kynzie Shane, Chris Parkhurst and Kayla Parkhurst, and a great-granddaughter expected later in the spring, Kendall; one brother, John Lauderbaugh, Lorelei, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Barbara Lauderbaugh; one grandson, Joshua Lauderbaugh; four brothers, Harold Lauderbaugh, Bob Lauderbaugh, Charles “Chub” Lauderbaugh and an infant brother; and one sister, Jean Brothers.
Funeral services are 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes, Lincoln Road Chapel, 1315 W. Lincoln Road. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Friends are invited to call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kokomo Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Helen I. Spraker
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Helen I. Spraker, 91, Kokomo, died 5:35 p.m. Friday, March 5, 2010, at Howard Regional Health System in Kokomo.
She was born March 2, 1919, near Bunker Hill, to Oscar and Mary (Phillapy) Shroyer.
She married Lowell E. Spraker on Nov. 26, 1944, and he survives.
She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1937. She also attended a junior college in Evanston, Ill.
She was a homemaker and for several years taught kindergarten at First Presbyterian Church. She was also was a doctor’s assistant for Dr. Connelly, going out with him on home deliveries.
She was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church and had been a member of Main Street United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She was a member of United Methodist Women, Ruth Circle, Church Women United and a former member of Order of the Eastern Star.
She loved to cook, sew, paint watercolors and arts and crafts.
She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Lowell E. Spraker, Kokomo; one daughter, Julie Sims, Kokomo; one step-grandson, William Sims; and several loving and caring nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Margaret Bentle and Jane Foreman.
Services are 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at Shiloh United Methodist Church, 5741 W. 100 North, Kokomo. The Rev. Bud Probasco will officiate. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery. Friends and family may call 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the church in the fellowship hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church or American Cancer Society.