All Obituaries

Michael Ross Evans, 50, Forest, passed away at 3:50 am Friday, May 22, 2020, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born September 29, 1969, to Robert “Bob” and Judy (Smith) Evans, in Kokomo, Indiana. Michael was a 1988 graduate of Clinton Central High School.  He was currently employed with Chrysler Corp as a machine operator and had previously worked for Jordan Farms.  He attended West Point Christian Church, was an avid Dale Earnhardt Sr. fan, and...

John O. Lee II, 72, Kokomo, passed away at 4:18 pm Thursday, May 21, 2020, at his home.  He was born November 23, 1947, in Kokomo, the son of the late John O. & Betty Lou (Lentner) Lee.  On October 10, 1965, he married Ruth E. Cordonier who preceded him in death March 13, 2017.  John worked for Haynes International, retiring in 2016 after 30 years of service as a Metallurgist and Furnace Operator.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, drawing, and playing chess.  John...

Ruby L. Onkes, 78, formerly of Peru, passed away at 3:10 pm Wednesday, May 20, 2020, surrounded by her family at her daughter’s house in Greentown. She was born December 4, 1941, to James and Alice (Damewood) Ailor, in Maynardville, TN. On July 3, 1975, she married Richard A. Onkes, who preceded her in death on July 4, 2008. Ruby retired from Delco Electronics after more than 20 years of service. She enjoyed fishing, cross-stitching, gardening, and going on motorcycle trips with her...

Myra L. Gillett, 60, of Kokomo, passed away at 8:33 a.m. on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  She was born February 29, 1960, in Kokomo, to Richard H. and Romona E. (Johnson) Gillett. Myra graduated from Kokomo High School, where she was on the swim team, and attended Indiana University.  She enjoyed gardening and feeding the birds and squirrels, and she cherished spending time with her nieces and nephews. Survivors include her brothers, Terry...

Heath David Evans, 43, of Cape Coral, Florida, and formerly of Kokomo, passed away at 7:08 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020, at Cape Coral Hospital, with his wife, Kelly, by his side.  He was born January 13, 1977, in Kokomo, to David and Sherill (Bagwell) Evans.  On June 7, 2003, he married Kelly Conwell, in Kokomo, and she survives. Heath graduated from Kokomo High School in 1995 and received the Walter Cross Scholarship and was named All North Central Conference in football...

Karen S. Guge, 77, Fishers, passed away at 3:37 pm Sunday, May 17, 2020, at Hamilton Trace in Fishers.  She was born December 23, 1942, in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Carol & Melba (David) Rains.  Karen was a 1960 graduate of Eastern High School.  She retired from K-Mart after 37 years of service.  She was a shopping fan of Shipshewana, and enjoyed reading books, and gardening.  Karen also enjoyed playing games on her IPad, going to concerts, and spending...

John R. Edwards, Sr., 84, Kokomo, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2020, at 4:06 p.m. in North Woods Village, Kokomo.  He was born, in Tipton County, Indiana, to Garr and Iris (Norton) Edwards on February 14, 1936.  He married Mary F. (Parsons) Edwards on July 8, 1956, and she preceded him death on December 10, 2013. Mr. Edwards served in the United States Navy, being stationed in the Great Lakes.  He then worked as a mechanic at Elwood Tire before his retirement in 1998. He...

Monterose Iseminger, 93, Kokomo.  On May 16, 2020, our angel here on earth flew into the arms of Jesus.  Monterose was born on June 14, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Barnett) King.  On November 6, 1942, she married Edward Iseminger Sr. and they were married for 65 years.  He preceded her in death on December 24, 2007. Monterose was a stay at home mom and wife.  She was full of life, always had a smile on her face and was genuinely concerned about...

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Henrietta Van Natter on Friday, May 15, 2020, at 9:05 am, with her family by her side.  Mom was born September 8, 1924, to James Calvin & Elizabeth Warren in Decherd, TN.  She married Charles Albert Van Natter in 1942 and he passed away in 2010.  They were married for 68 years.  Henrietta graduated from Decherd High School, where she was a star guard on the Decherd Red Devils, in grades 6-9.  She...

Wayne Keith Shrader, 84, of Greentown, passed away at 12:18 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at North Woods Village in Kokomo.  He was born April 22, 1936, in Kokomo, to Walter Emory and Edith M. (Ryan) Shrader.  On August 14, 1971, he married Gay Lynn Ault Sumner, in Greentown, and she survives. Wayne graduated from Kokomo High School in 1955 and went on to serve in the United States Army.  He worked as a group leader in plastic molding at Delco Electronics until his...