All Obituaries

Irene Kay Erickson, 71, Kokomo, passed away at 12:50 am Wednesday, June 19, 2019, at North Woods Village in Kokomo.  She was born July 11, 1947, in Logansport, the daughter of the late Omar & E. Pearl (Flick) Sheets.  On July 12, 1969, at Friends Church in New London, she married Ronald Howard Erickson who survives. Irene was a 1965 graduate of Western High School and was a 1968 graduate of South Bend Memorial School of Nursing.   She was a registered Nurse and held...

On Saturday, March 16, 2019, Mary Farnsworth, loving wife and mother of four children, passed away at the age of 98 after an exceptional life. Mary was born on August 17, 1920, in Salem, Nebraska, to Stella and James Wallace Horton.  She earned a BA in Home Economics in 1942 from Peru State College in Peru, NE.  She taught school in Nebraska then worked at the Fairmont NE Army Air Force Base where she met her husband.  She married Walter Benjamin Farnsworth on November 14,...

Marlene Ann Davis, 76, Kokomo, passed away at 2:58 a.m. on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  She was born August 3, 1942, in Kokomo, to Marvin and Louise (McQuinn) Webster.  On June 1, 1963, she married Thomas A. Davis, at Forest Methodist Church, and he survives. Marlene graduated from Clinton Central in 1960 and attended Kokomo Business College.  She worked for Kokomo Gas & Fuel from 1962 to 1968.  She enjoyed antiques, shopping...

Darby Ellis-Sturm, 96, Kokomo, passed away on June 15, 2019, at Waterford Health Campus, in Kokomo. She was a resident in Green Acres for over 50 years.  She was born November 22, 1922, in Boston, Massachusetts, the daughter of Carlton & Elise Tower (Darby) Jacobs.  On July 26, 1943, she married Lt. Philip Chester Ellis Sr., who preceded her in death on June 28, 1985.  Darby then married Benjamin Sturm on June 28, 1997, and he survives.  Darby worked for Green Acres...

Georgia (Francis) Sandlin, 95, Greentown, passed away June 15, 2019, at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown.  She was born August 27, 1923, in Barwick, KY, the daughter of the late Jason & Rhoda (Morris) Francis.  On August 17, 1945, she married Walter Sandlin who preceded her in death March 24, 1976.  Georgia was an avid reader and loved gardening.  Her flower garden was the envy of the neighborhood and she loved watching the hummingbirds fly around her...

LaVina Rose Longwith, 91, Kokomo, passed away at 2:27 am Saturday, June 15, 2019, at her granddaughter Starla’s house.  She was born April 15, 1928, in Indianapolis, the daughter of the late Roger & Cuba (Kinder) Booram. LaVina graduated from Thomas Howe High School in Indianapolis and attended Butler University.  She retired in 1993 from Delco Electronics. LaVina is survived by her children, Robert (Cathy) Longwith, Kokomo, and Nina (Marvin) Pedersen, Fresno,...

Shirley A. Scott, 83, Greentown, passed away at 2:43 pm Friday, June 14, 2019, at her home.  She was born July 30, 1935, in Brownstown, IN, the daughter of Everett & Pearl (Pruitt) Lutes.  On March 15, 1954, she married Robert H. “Bob” Scott who preceded her in death on September 9, 2014.  Shirley is survived by her children, Terry Heckman and companion, Ron Rice, Timothy Scott, and Julie Scott; grandchildren, Jacob Heckman and wife Christine, Caitlin McKillip...

Jeannette Ilene Schultz, 88, was called to her heavenly home on June 11, 2019 at 1 PM, surrounded by her loving children. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, a day she has anticipated as a lifelong follower of Christ.   Jeannette was born on May 9, 1931 and was followed into the world by her identical twin sister, Virginia. Their steadfast, lifetime sisterhood and friendship began in Battle Creek, MI, where they were welcomed by adoring parents Harry and Ola...

Frances Sue Kirby, 77, Bunker Hill, passed away at 7:20 pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019, at her home.  She was born July 10, 1941, in Russiaville, the daughter of the late Ralph & Lavene (Zerby) Colwell.  She married Jake Kirby Sr. who preceded her in death. Sue was a 1959 graduate of Western High School.  She worked for Hewitt Tool and Die for 10 years.  Sue managed The Depot in Russiaville, worked at RT Pizza, and the Farr Place Restaurant.   Sue was a member...

James H. Carr, 64, Kokomo, passed away at 9:08 am Tuesday, May 21, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born February 20, 1955, in Kokomo, the son of the late Grady & Bessie (Moss) Carr. James served with the United States Navy from 1972-1975.  He treasured every moment that he spent with his children and grandchildren.  James loved to fish, camp, and attend church.  He was a chef who greatly enjoyed catering for his family and his friend’s special...