All Obituaries

James Joseph “Mr. Clean” Cooper, 88, Kokomo, passed away at 6:15 pm on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at North Wood Village.  He was born to Clarence and Helen (Lee) Cooper on April 30, 1933, in Vevay, IN.  Jim and Renee were married on April 20, 1974, in Sandusky, OH. He was raised on a dairy farm and worked with his dad. Jim was a 1951 graduate of Vevay High School. After high school he enlisted in the Army and was in special services. He served his country from 1953-1957....

Bonnie Elyse Davis, 77, formerly of Kokomo, died Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at Wellbrooke of Westfield, IN.  She was born in New Castle, April 23, 1944, the daughter of the late Frederick Eugene and Emma Ruth (Todd) Davis.  Bonnie retired from Chrysler in 2003, after 30 years of service.  After retirement, she worked part time in home health care.  She enjoyed watching old movies, Turner Classics, and especially doggie movies.  Her dogs Chloe and Zoe (now deceased),...

Rob went to the farm with Grandpa on July 19, 2021 where he can be at peace and finally get some rest. Rob was born on May 14, 1968 to Connie Johnson (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) and Ronald Roler (Monon, IN). He spent the majority of his childhood on the farm in Russiaville, Indiana.  Rob graduated from Western High School in 1986. He served in the Air Force from 1986 until 1992. He spent over 30 years as a public servant between Indian Heights, Taylor Township, and Harrison Township volunteer...

Myron Everett Maish, 90, Russiaville, passed away 8:45 am Monday, July 19, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital-86th Street in Indianapolis. He was born November 15, 1930, in Oakford, IN, the son of the late Floyd T. and Laura (Wade) Maish. On April 25, 1953, he married Alice L. Parse in Richmond, IN, and she survives. Myron was a 1948 graduate of Kokomo High School. He served in the United States Army in the Korean War from 1951 to 1953, obtaining the rank of Corporal. In June of 2000, he retired...

Scott Allen Parks, 37, Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.  He was born August 12, 1983, to Daniel R. and Rose M. (Catt) Parks.  He loved spending time with his family, especially his daughters, Lena and Reagan.  He enjoyed listening to music and watching sports. Scott is survived by his 2 daughters, Lena Marie and Reagan Mae Parks; parents, Daniel (Janet) Parks and Rose (Gary Basks) Parks; his siblings, Christopher (Arthur) Catt, April (Ygnacio) Nieto, and Clint...

Patricia “Pat” Ann (Cunningham) Anderson, 80, Forest, passed away 7:06 pm Friday July 16, 2021, at her home. She was born June 21, 1941, in Frankfort, IN, the daughter of the late Kenneth Raymond and Nellie (Kantzer) Cunningham. On November 3, 1961, she married Conda Gene Anderson, and he preceded her in death on August 29, 2008. Pat was a 1959 graduate of Frankfort High School. She was a homemaker and farm wife who helped raise her children and cared for her family. She...

Emily Adelle Curry-Linder, 76, Kokomo, passed away at 1:46 am, Friday, July 16, 2021, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo.  She was born October 14, 1944, to Lee and Lorena (Obermeyer) Whitehead.  On October 1, 2010, she married Paul Linder who preceded her in death March 11, 2019. Emily graduated from Northwestern High School in 1962. She received a bachelor’s degree in 1966 and a master’s degree in music education in 1972 from Ball State University.  While...

Georgia “Kay” Collins, 56, Oakford, passed away Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at Waterford Place Health Campus.  She was born September 25, 1964 to William “Neil” and Leatha (Cranford) Marr.  Kay attended Taylor High School and Ivy Tech where she was majoring in Medical Billing and Coding.  She had worked as a cook and a server at several local restaurants, for Chrysler, Kokomo Schools, and for Northwood Commons.  She attended Fresh Start...

Carolyn Sue (Sumpter) Eikenberry, 82, of Show Low, Arizona, and previously of Kokomo, passed away at 1:32 a.m. on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at her home surrounded by her husband and four children.  She was born October 24, 1938, in Kokomo, to James Walter and Hazel Marie (Webb) Sumpter.  On December 16, 1956, she married Robert Eikenberry, and he survives. Carolyn graduated from Kokomo High School in 1956 and later graduated from Comptometer School, sponsored by the Fort Wayne...

Rosemary Leckrone, 99, Forest, passed away 7:25 pm Tuesday July 13, 2021, at her home. She was born October 11, 1921, in Clinton County, IN, the daughter of the late Shelby and Sylvia Marie (Gordon) Townsend. On December 23, 1944, she married W. Howard Leckrone, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 2021. Rosemary was a graduate of Prairie Township High School in Tipton County. She was a devoted homemaker and a farm wife for her family. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and spending time...