All Obituaries

Mary Kathleen “Kathy” Ewing, 65, Kokomo, passed away at 9:29 pm Friday April 19, 2019, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  She was born December 23, 1953, in Tipton, the daughter of the late Ralph & Clela Mae (Brunner) Cade.  On June 17, 1971, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, she married Michael E. Ewing and he survives. Kathy was a 1971 graduate of Carroll High School.  After graduation she went to school through St. Joseph Hospital to become a...

Mary Ann (Hamlin) Neiheisel, 86, passed peacefully into the arms of her loving Savior on Wednesday, April 17, in her home.  She was surrounded by her children. She was born on June 9, 1932, the daughter of Ralph and Camille Wellbaum.  Because her mother passed shortly after childbirth, she was adopted and lovingly raised by Camille’s two sisters, Anna Hamlin and Mary Gee Betts.  She married Jacob “Jack” Neiheisel on November 7, 1959, in St. Patrick Catholic...

Dwight V. Singer, Jr., 79, died at 6:53 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his home in Kokomo, Indiana, surrounded by his family.  He was born May 24, 1939 in Jonesboro, IN, the son of the late Dwight V. and Luella (Williams) Singer, Sr.  On August 25, 1962, at Main Street Christian Church in Russiaville, IN, Dwight married the love of his life, Linda Sue Ward, who survives.  In addition to his wife of 56 years, Dwight is survived by his daughter, Melody (Dwight David...

Marion Charles Huffer, 70, of Cutler, IN, passed away on April 16, 2019, surrounded by family. He was born on August 1, 1948, in Logansport, IN, to Raymond and Louise (Whiteman) Huffer.  Following graduation at Carroll High School, he attended Indiana University and earned a degree in accounting. He also served in the Reserves for 8 years. Marion had a life-long passion for farming. Anyone that knew him, knew farming was his life.  He loved taking his dog, Maxi, for a...

Darrell Leslie Brown, Jr., 36, Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at Howard Regional Health in Kokomo.  He was born November 16, 1982, in Kokomo, to Darrell Leslie and Linda (Heath) Spry. Darrell attended Kokomo High School.  He enjoyed fishing, working on mopeds, spending time with his nieces and nephews, listening to gospel music and attending church at Abundant Life. Left to cherish his memories are his mother, Linda Spry; sister, Arin Porter; brothers, Jerald Lee...

Donald R. Nesvig, 76, Kokomo passed away at 3:45 pm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born March 29, 1943, in Crookston, Minnesota, the son of the late Irvin H. & Bernice S. (Hartman) Nesvig. Donald served 4 years with the United States Air Force and 2 years with the Air Force Reserves.  He retired from Delco Electronics after 30 years of service.  After retirement he drove a school bus for Kokomo Area Schools.  He was an active...

Karen S. McDougall, 51, Kokomo, passed away at 7:36 pm Sunday, April 14, 2019, at her son’s home.  She was born May 19, 1967, in Kokomo, the daughter of Eldon Henry Harrington & Mary (Hinkle) Railer. Karen worked as a department manager for Rural King.  She enjoyed crafting, scrapbooking, spending time with her grandchildren, and her dog, Daisey. Karen is survived by her mother, Mary Sue (Les) Railer; children, Jimmy (Kelsey) Jones, and April (Nathan) Thalacker;...

Chester “Chet” Wayne Reel, 83, Russiaville, formerly of Clearwater, Florida, passed away at 8:11 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, 2019, at Community Howard Regional Health, in Kokomo.  He was born November 16, 1935, in Kokomo, to Kenneth and Vera (Shively) Reel. Carolyn Sue (Perkins) Reel, 84, Russiaville, formerly of Clearwater, Florida, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, 2019, at her home.  She was born January 8, 1935, in Sweetser, to James and Margret...

Jean Marie Fauber Plusch, 78, Kokomo, entered her Heavenly home at 12:50 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2019, from her home.  She was born July 8, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Eugene M. & Viola (Fleming) Fauber.  On December 22, 1973, in Lafayette, Indiana, she married John A. Plusch, Jr. and he survives. Jean knew herself as a servant of God.  In 44 years at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Highland, IN, she taught Sunday School, led many Bible studies, was a...

Ronald Joseph “Ron” Pier, 71, Kokomo, passed away at 6:10 am Saturday, April 13, 2019, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born July 1, 1947, in Peru, the son of the late Joseph & Dorothy (Lerch) Pier. Ron was a graduate of Northwestern High School.  He worked as a farm hand for Ortman and Maples Farms. He loved his sweet tea, watching basketball, and playing golf.  Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and playing cards, especially Pinochle and...