All Obituaries

Omer Lee Otto, 67, Greentown, gained his Heavenly wings, Saturday, September 18, 2021 at 5:30am at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born August 21, 1954 in Kokomo to Henry and Mary (Gingerich) Otto.  He married Kathy Gingerich on February 18, 1977, whom he loved more than anything, and she survives. Omer was a truck driver and owned O.K. Trucking along with his wife until his retirement  earlier this year.  He was a member of Crossroads Church and...

Bonnie Jean Stolt, 78, of Kokomo, passed away at 1:25 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Golden Living Center in Kokomo.  She was born December 21, 1942, in Cadillac, Michigan, to Forrest and Doris (Sawyer) Kanipe.  On August 19, 1961, she married Robert D. Stolt, in Cadillac, and they celebrated their 60th wedding Anniversary this year. Bonnie graduated from Cadillac High School in 1960.  She worked as a receptionist for over ten years at F.C. Tucker/Tomlinson...

Wesley Lake Martin, 25, of Kokomo, passed away at 3:47 p.m. on Thursday, September 16, 2021.  He was born December 13, 1995, in Kokomo, to Stephen L. Martin and Dena R. (Vent) Burleson. Wesley graduated from Kokomo High School in 2014 and from the Harley-Davison Program at the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute, in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2016.  He enjoyed working on and riding motorcycles, fishing, hunting and camping, and was very involved at Bible Baptist Church and active in the...

Danny D. Alberson, 73, Kokomo, passed away at 1:04 pm Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at his home.  He was born December 23, 1947, in Stoddard County, Missouri.  He was the son of the late James D. & Evelyn L. (Nunn) Alberson.  Danny attended Kokomo High School before attending and graduating from Onarga Military School in Illinois.  He also attended Southeast Missouri State University.   He served with the United States Air Force from 1967-1971 attaining...

Tina Marie Smith, 51, Kokomo, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on June 28, 1970 in Kokomo to William and Evelyn (Parton) Gabbard.  Tina worked at Alto Express as a clerk.  She was a fun-loving person and could be found playing games like Yahtzee, Skip-bo, putting together puzzles, and working crosswords.  She was a fan of Harley Davidson Motorcycles.  But her world revolved around her family.  She loved spending time...

Sylvia Bontrager, 86 of Kokomo, In. passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born on January 5, 1935, in Kokomo to Joe C. And Sarah (Helmuth) Bontrager. Sylvia was a surgical technologist at Kokomo Orthopedic Clinic St., Joseph Hospital and Howard Community Hospital.  She was a lifetime member of Parkview Mennonite Church in Kokomo.  She enjoyed quilting for friends and family.  Her passion was reading, especially...

Kelly Michelle Comstock, 55, Kokomo, passed away at 12:45 am Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at Aperion Care in Kokomo. She was born November 24, 1965 in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Calvin Lee and Shelby Jean (Martin) Comstock. Kelly was a 1984 graduate of Kokomo High School. She enjoyed doing arts and crafts, and spending time with family and friends. Kelly is survived by her children, Christopher (Karyssa Mus) Throgmorton, Amanda (Ross) Bates, and Ashley (William Obenchain) Comstock;...

Nichole Leigh Granson-Caudle, 47, passed away on September 13, 2021.  She was born January 6, 1974, in Kokomo, to David and Lana (Anderson) Granson. Nichole graduated from Western High School in 1992 and attended Purdue University.  She worked for Speedway Corporation for the last 20 years in Indianapolis and Florida as a district manager and as manager for the Speedway at Disney.  Nichole loved golf.  Her children and grandson were her life, and she cherished spending...

Fern Locke Tyner Nash, 101, Kokomo, passed away 4:55 pm Monday September 13, 2021, at Bloom Senior Living in Kokomo. She was born at home on July 6, 1920, the daughter of the late Albert and Kate (Locke) Hostetler. On March 27, 1940, she married Harold Tyner, and he preceded her in death in 1966. On February 14, 1981, she married William G. Nash, and he preceded her in death on April 8, 2004. Fern was a 1938 graduate of Howard Township Kokomo High School and graduated from Kokomo Business...

Josephine P. Cognata, 82, Kokomo, passed away at 8:10 pm Monday, September 13, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  She was born January 8, 1939, in Ribera, Sicily, Italy.  She was the daughter of the late Anthony & Catherina (Prosciutto) Parlapiano.  Josephine moved to Canada in 1960.  On July 12, 1969, in Montreal, Canada, she married Jack James Cognata and she moved to Kokomo in 1969 after their marriage. He preceded her in death on January 20,...