Jeanette Eileen Conn

Jeanette Eileen (Wilson) Conn, of Kokomo passed away at 11:41 pm Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis.  She was born October 6, 1936, in Lafayette IN, the daughter of Harold and Olive (Barcus) Wilson.  Her mother passed away two years later from Tuberculosis.  Harold later married Helen (Stearns), who lovingly raised her as her own.  On April 14, 1957, she married Richard L. Conn at the First Baptist Church in Delphi, he preceded her in death on July 8, 2021. 

Jeanette was a 1954 graduate of Delphi High School.  She was a member of the Russiaville United Methodist Church in Russiaville for over 60 years and held a great love in her heart for her church family.  She was active in the United Methodist Women’s group, serving as past President and Secretary for many years.  She was a familiar face for many years at their annual bazaar and rarely missed an opportunity to make noodles, mincemeat, and cheer plates with the ladies in the basement of the old church.  Jeanette went where God called, singing in the church choir for a time, even though that is something she never would have aspired to do on her own. She truly lived what she believed. Her faith wasn’t just what she spoke about, it was something that embodied her daily. In her kindness. In her strength. In her love. She worked at the Union Health Center in Kokomo for 7 years before becoming a full-time wife and mother.  She enjoyed gardening and tending to her tulips, irises, peonies and clematis.  Throughout her life she loved working puzzles, often having a card table set up in her living room with one on display. 

Jeanette was devoted to her husband during their 64 years together and missed him every day.  One of her greatest loves was being a grandma and there was a special way her eyes would light up whenever she saw them.  She had the rare ability to stay positive through anything placed in front of her and she continued the best she could.  She truly found a home at Five Star Residence in Kokomo, forming strong friendships with many of her neighbors, but none more special than the one with Beverly Taylor, who provided her with the love and support she needed to help fill the void left by Dick’s passing. 

Jeanette is survived by her son, Richard A. Conn, Kentucky; her daughter, Joyce Ingle, Sharpsville; grandchildren, Richard Ayran Conn, Kentucky and Kelsey Jones, Monticello; sisters, Treva (Marion) Rossetter, Delphi; Esther Conklin, Tennessee; Linda (Mike) Reifert, Brookston; and Karen (Terry) Provo, Florida; sisters-in-law, Nancy (Dave) Brandt, Logansport; Norma Flohr, Logansport; and Shirley Conn, Florida; along with several beloved nieces and nephews. 

Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband; parents; daughter-in-law, Rebecca Cain; granddaughter, Rani Amber Conn; brothers-in-law, Donald E. Conn and John Flohr; and sister-in-law, Sharon Su Conn. 

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Five Star Residence (The Crossings at Kokomo) for the extraordinary care provided to Jeanette.   Also, thank you to the staff of Community North Hospital and special thanks to nurses Jessica and Oliva, who supported the family through the last hours, we will be forever grateful to you both. 

A funeral service celebrating Jeanette’s life will take place at 1 pm on Saturday February 21, 2026, at the Russiaville United Methodist Church, 180 N Union St, Russiaville. Burial will follow in Ever Rest Cemetery in Logansport. Friends may visit the family from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Russiaville United Methodist Church. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.

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