Ora M. Jaenicke

Ora Mae Jaenicke, Kokomo, 91, passed away at 12:17 pm on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. She was born in Sharps Chapel, TN, on May 9, 1934, the daughter of the late Walter C. and Flora V. (White) Guy.  On April 13, 1951, in Kokomo, she married Roy Raymond Jaenicke, and he passed away on November 5, 1999.  On October 25, 2002, in Monticello, she married Richard J. McLay, who passed away on September 13, 2025.

Ora was a graduate of Kokomo High School. She retired from Delco Electronics in 1991 after 19 years of service.  She had previously worked for 20 years at Cabot/Stellite. She was a member of the Galveston Baptist Church and coordinated several outreach projects, often serving as chairperson.  Ora loved her family and spending time on the lake.  She and her husband spent several years wintering in Florida. She loved the outdoors and was an avid gardener, as well as taking care of the birds she enjoyed watching.  Ora was a compassionate person; she and her husband, Roy, were foster parents for many years and always helped others when they could.

Ora is survived by her daughter, Gina (Terry) Roe; step-children, Richard “Rick” (Sue) McLay, and Cynthia Sharp; daughter-in-law, Karol Jaenicke; sister, Delana (Reno) Smith; grandchildren, Jamie (fiancé John Sargent) Jaenicke, Matthew Jaenicke, Kent (Jackie) Kolanko, Megan (Joseph) Fellows, Aaron (Jada) Roe; great-grandchildren, Sean DoBucki, James Kolanko, Jason Kolanko, Rilynn Sargent, Colt Sargent, Joseph Fellows Jr., Valentina Jaenicke, Addyson Roe, and Levi Roe; several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, son, Randall Jaenicke, a granddaughter, and 10 brothers and sisters.

The family would like to thank Compassus Hospice, with special thanks to Kayla Leroux and Beth Irick.

A funeral service celebrating Ora’s life will begin at 1:30 pm on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at Bethel Tabernacle, 661 W 400 S, Kokomo, with Pastor Steve Branstutter officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm on Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bethel Tabernacle Food Pantry.  Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory had been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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