All Obituaries

Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Reed, 67, of Kokomo, passed away September 25, 2023, at Brickyard Healthcare in Kokomo after an extended illness. He was born in Kokomo, on August 13, 1956, the son of the late Bobby Reed and Patricia (Orr) Winkler. Jeff was a 1974 graduate of Kokomo High School, then later earned an Associate’s degree from Ivy Tech. He retired from Chrysler as a machine operator in 1985. He was fascinated with motorcycles and drag racing. Dale Earnhardt Jr. was his...

Braedan Michael Depew, 18, of Kokomo, passed away Saturday morning, September 23, 2023, by means of a work accident. He was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 28, 2004. He was the son of Raymond Depew and Heather Spear. Braedan was enrolled online at Kokomo High School and was a few credits away from graduation. He was currently employed by Tree-Bees in Montpelier, IN. Prior to doing tree service, Braedan worked for Ely concrete as well as SRS concrete with his dad and brother. Braedan...

Wilbur “Gene” Hochstedler, 84, Greentown, passed away at 11:58 pm Thursday, September 21, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. He was born on October 17, 1938 in Kokomo, the son of the late Willis and Nona (Helmuth) Hochstedler. On July 6, 1974, he married Patricia (Lemish) Hochstedler in Elkhart, and she survives. Gene was a 1956 graduate of Clay Township High School. He enjoyed wood working and vacationing in Alaska. In addition to his wife Patricia, Gene is...

Amy Sue Mueller, 56, of Russiaville, passed away 3:15 am Friday September 22, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. She was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on January 21, 1967, the daughter of the late Calvin and Bonnie (Brown) Albright. On January 30, 1990, she married Keith Michael Mueller, and he preceded her in death on April 29, 2003. Amy was employed by Arconic, also known as Alcoa, as a steel worker. She was a people person and she was the ultimate caretaker. She loved to host...

Marjorie A. Schrock, 59, of Kokomo, passed away at her home at 6:15 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2023. She was born April 27, 1964, in Kokomo, to Alvin and Viola Miller. On April 27, 1985, she married Larry Schrock, and he survives. Marjorie was a loving homemaker and worked together with her family in the family business.  She was an active member of Bethany Fellowship Church. In addition to her husband, survivors include her children, Lynetta, Lyndon, Lyneice, Matthew, Marion...

Linda Lou Spradling, 68, Kokomo, passed away at 10:14 pm on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at her home.  She was born in Tipton, IN to the late Marion Gene Spradling and Bertha Louise (McClory) Stites on January 29, 1955.  Linda graduated from Eastern High School and just recently attended her 50th class reunion. She was Owner Operator of Stites Cleaners for fifteen years. She would   later work for Chrysler and Honda before retiring in 2016. She loved spending time with...

Cairo Amari Ray, treasured son of Destiny Ray, and beloved little brother of Zy’aire, was born into this world, peacefully sleeping on September 21, 2023, at 10:21 p.m., weighing 7 lb 1 oz and measuring 21 inches long at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. Cairo was an incredibly cherished nephew, cousin, grandson and great-grandson. Although he didn’t get to spend time with us on earth, he deeply touched our lives and hearts. He is now in the arms of his Grandma Lorna...

Maribeth Bowman Swain, 89, of Kokomo, passed away 10:25 am Thursday September 21, 2023, at her home. She was born in Akron, OH, on August 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Jesse “J.P” and Thelma (Fruits) Bowman. On June 22, 1958, she married Charles “Ed” Swain, and he preceded her in death on February 27, 2020. Maribeth was a 1952 graduate of Lizton High School. She earned a Bachelor’s in Elementary Education from Indiana University in 1956. She worked as an...

Jeffrey Lee Frederickson, 63, Kokomo, passed away at 12:20 pm, Thursday, September 21, 2023, at his home.  He was born October 23, 1959, in Kokomo, the son of Donald L. Frederickson and Jill (Baker) Dowden. Jeffrey was a 1978 graduate of Frostproof High School in Florida.  He was the owner and operator of CNC Technologies and Techniques and traveled all over the United States to maintain the CNC Machines.  He also worked for Strand Industries in Arizona and in maintenance for...

Evelyn L. O’Banion, 96, of Kokomo, passed away at her home at 4:17 p.m. on September 20, 2023.  She was born July 20, 1927, in Kokomo, to John Edward “Ed” and Mary (Clark) Miller.  On February 6, 1960, she married William O’Banion, and he preceded her in death on May 21, 2013. Evelyn graduated from Kokomo High School and had worked at Haynes Stellite and Casa Grande. She enjoyed sewing and quilting and displaying her family photos throughout her home. ...