All Obituaries

Elayne L. Steindorf, 67, Kokomo, passed away early morning on Wednesday, August 21, 2019.  She was born November 9, 1951, in Beloit, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Clifford & Eunice (Coutts) Baptist.  On August 1, 1971, she married Glenn Steindorf who preceded her in death February 23, 2019. Elayne was a 1969 graduate of F.J. Turner High School in Beloit, WI.  She graduated from California State University Fresno in 1981 where she received her BSN with Magna Cum...

Bert Porter Jr., 90, Kokomo, went to be with the Lord at 3:07 pm, Tuesday August 20, 2019, at his home.  He was born November 27, 1928, in Kokomo, the son of the late Bert & Garnet (Brumfield) Porter, the oldest of 3 brothers. After graduating from Kokomo High School in 1947, he served his country as a member of the Army Occupation Forces in post WWII Germany.  Meeting the love of his life at Delco Electronics he married Rose Marie Alder in April of 1952.  During nearly...

John W. “Bill” Ramer, 89, Kokomo, passed away at 7:45 p.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at Bloom at Kokomo.  He was born November 26, 1929, in Cass County, to Edgar and Edith (Widner) Ramer.  On November 12, 1949, he married Betty J. Davis, and she survives. Bill graduated from Walton High School in 1948.  He farmed all of his life and retired as a school bus driver from Southeastern Schools.  He was a member of the school board, an active member of the Walton...

Fran D. McNulty, 88, Kokomo, passed away at 9:49 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2019, at The Legacy at Waterford, in Kokomo.  She was born December 2, 1930, in Walton, to Keith and Hope (Dutchess) Hyman.  On March 8, 1952, she married Carl McNulty, in Walton, and he survives. Fran graduated from Walton High School in 1949.  She attended Purdue University and graduated from Valparaiso University in 1962.  She earned her master’s degree from Butler University in 1967 and...

Shirley Ann Baker, 84, Kokomo, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 18, 2019.  She was born December 25, 1934, in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late Donald Phillips & Florence (Springer) Walker, but lived most of her life in Kokomo.  Shirley’s faith sustained her throughout her life.  She was compassionate and cared for all.  Her laugh and charm were contagious and brought a smile to everyone.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her...

Nancy Ann (Echelbarger) Pierce, 63, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, August 17, 2019, at 9:10 p.m. at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. She had bravely and courageously battled illness for two years, and her daughter was by her side as she passed from this life. Nancy was born on June 23, 1956 to William and Virginia (Harper) Croddy. She graduated from Eastern High School in 1974 and from Clark’s Beauty Academy in 1978. She worked as a beautician for 40 years until her...

Mabel Lucille “Lucy” (Gillespie) Huskey, 88, Kokomo, passed away at 3:30 am Saturday, August 17, 2019, at Bloom at Kokomo.  She was born October 12, 1930, in Creech’s Coal Camp, Wallins Creek, Harlan County, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Bill & Mary Gladys (Simpson) Brock.  On November 22, 1950, she married Frank Gillespie who preceded her in death in 1996.  She then married John Huskey on February 14, 1999 who preceded her in death on April 26,...

Reba L. Price, 89, Greentown, passed away at 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2019, in Century Villa Healthcare, Greentown.  She born January 25, 1930, in Frankfort, Indiana, to William E. And Mary Edith (Keedy) Webb. Reba graduated from Frankfort High School in 1948.  On June 5, 1948 she married Richard B. Price, and he survives. She worked at Eastern High School as a secretary for 5 years and went on to work as a typist at the Howard County News in Greentown for more than 16...

James Donald Carte, 82, Russiaville, passed away at 8:31 pm, Tuesday, August 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital-Kokomo. He was born September 15, 1936 to the late James and Maxine (Rhodes) Carte. On November 19, 2017, he married Holly Slabach, and she survives. James was a 1954 graduate of West Point High School. He attended Purdue University after being honorably discharged from the Army, obtaining the rank of Corporal. He served in the Army from 1954-1957 earning the National Defense...

Josephine Wooten, 98, Kokomo, passed away at 9:30 pm Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at her home.  She was born March 20, 1921, in Madison, Indiana, the daughter of the late Jack Washington Sampson & Ruby (Stucker) Sampson.  On May 25, 1937, she married George Wooten and he preceded her in death in November of 1997.  Josephine was a homemaker who had worked off and on at different clothing stores.  She was a member of Bible Baptist Church.  Josephine is survived by 3...