All Obituaries

David A. Walker, 62, Kokomo, passed away at 3:17 pm on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Community Heart and Vascular Hospital, Indianapolis.  He was born on March 12, 1961, in Marion, IN, to Arnold & Marsha (Tutterow) Walker.  He married Paula C. Dillon on July 1, 1990, in Pigeon Forge, TN., and she survives. He graduated from Mississinewa High School in 1979.  He worked for Borg Warner as a line operator.  He also was a wrecker driver for Harner’s Wrecker...

Jerry Allen Ford, 76, Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 12:37 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023 from St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born December 23, 1946 in Kokomo to Charles F. and Hazel L. (Ellison) Ford. On October 28, 1990 he married Cheryl (Riffe) Smith and she survives. A 1965 Kokomo High School graduate, Jerry went on to earn his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Purdue in 1970. He would later earn his Bachelor of Science in Business from...

Evagnes Marie Sommers, 90, Greentown was rewarded for her faithful witness and service by being called home to fellowship with her Heavenly Father at 3:37 pm, Friday, September 29, 2023, surrounded by her family.  Evagnes was born May 20, 1933, in Greentown, IN, daughter of Ursal Dale Little and Freda Jane (McCan) Little.  Evagnes married Roland Jay Sommers on April 21, 1957, in Greentown, Indiana.  Jay preceded her in death December 15, 2005.  She graduated from Eastern...

Georgia Ann Barrow, 88, Peru, passed away at 1:30 am on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Aperion Care in Peru.  She was born in Whitehall, IL on June 17, 1935, to the late Charles and Alice  Lawson.  She married Robert H. Barrow in Roodhouse, IL on December 7, 1962, and he preceded her in death on August 29, 2002. Georgia was an Occupational and Physical Therapist, a career she entered once her children were older.  She absolutely loved spending time with her...

Nancy Lynn (Nieder) Slaubaugh, 85, of Kokomo, passed away Wednesday September 27, 2023, at her home. She was born in Grosse Pointe, MI, on February 5, 1938, the daughter of the late Herbert Nieder and Helen (Dally) Anderson. On October 10, 1959, she married Dale Melvin Slaubaugh, and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2022. Nancy graduated from Grosse Pointe High School. She retired from Western High School where she worked as the guidance counselor’s secretary. She was a devout...

Ronald “Ron” Wayne Hamilton, 80, Kokomo, passed away at 3:20 pm Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at Community Hospital East in Indianapolis. He was born December 3, 1942, in Linton, IN, the son of the late Floyd and Geraldine (Chipman) Hamilton. On May 24, 1985, he married Lucinda Lamb in Russiaville, who preceded him in death on March 13, 2010. Ron was a 1961 graduate of Western High School. In 2006, he retired from the Kokomo Tribune after 35 years of service. Ron was a member of...

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...

Tevin Mendez, 31, of Kokomo, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital- Kokomo. He was born on July 29, 1992, in Kokomo, the son of Daniel Mendez and Jessica (Harrison) Sharp. Tevin attended Kokomo High School. He enjoyed spending time with his daughters, drawing, making art on clothing, visiting with friends, riding his bike, and listening to music. Tevin was very friendly and was loved by everyone that knew him and had family everywhere. Tevin is...

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...