All Obituaries

Joseph L. Wilson, 79, of Peru, passed away early Monday morning, September 26, 2022, at the home of his daughter in Bunker Hill.  He was born June 4, 1943, in Madison County, Indiana to James “Ray” and Marguerite F. (Mountcastle) Wilson.  He married Linda Johnson on June 22, 1968, in Kokomo and she survives.   Joe began working for Indiana Bell Telephone as a lineman and later retired from AT&T as a supervisor with 30 years’...

James William “Bill” Moore, 95, of Galveston went home to be with the Lord at 6:40 a.m. Sunday morning, September 18, 2022, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo.  He was born December 9, 1926, in Howard County to Mary E. (Lybrook) and James D. Moore.  He graduated from Ervin Township High School in 1944.  He married Virginia A. Lenon on October 28, 1949, by the Reverend Harry Rea in Young America.   Bill served in the United States Army...

Steven Roy Sheetz, 79, passed peacefully into the loving arms of our Lord on the morning of September 17, 2022.    He was born July 21, 1943, to Roy and Phyllis (Smith) Sheetz.  Steve grew up in Rochester, Indiana delivering newspapers and spending time at Sheetz Machine and Welding Shop.  He married Gladys (Lowery) Sheetz, the five foot two eyes of blue girl from the back of the school bus, on April 13, 1963, at Burton United Methodist...

Danny L. Spence, 80, of Kokomo, passed away Wednesday morning, September 7, 2022, at his home.  He was born December 30, 1941, in Kokomo to Thomas R. and Leota K. (Trulock) Spence.  He married Becky Edwards on March 30, 1965, in Huntsville, AL and she survives. Danny was a 1960 graduate of Galveston High School.  He retired from Lucent Technology in 1990 with several years’ of service in installation.  He served his country proudly in the United...

Mary Lou Cain, 81, of Logansport, passed away at 8:45 a.m. Sunday, September 4, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor.  She was born August 29, 1941, in Peru, Indiana, to Earl L. and Dorothy H. (Schwalm) Wolford. Mary Lou graduated from Tipton Township High School in the Class of 1959.  She retired from Security Federal Savings Bank in Logansport with over 37 years’ service.  She was a member of Calvary Presbyterian Church for many years where she served as a...

Phyllis Rose Talbert, 94, a Baptist in faith, went to be with the Lord Friday, September 2, 2022, at 5:15 am at Century Villa Healthcare in Greentown, IN.  Phyllis was born on June 6th, 1928, to Thomas and Ethel (Garbert)Talbert in Kokomo, IN. She was one of ten children and a graduate of Kokomo High School.  She married Richard J. Branch in December of 1944 who preceded her in death in 1988. Phyllis worked various retail jobs and was a waitress at Fitz's drive-in...

A celebration of Ron's life will be held in New Holland, Pennsylvania from 11:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on Ron's birthday, Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Yoder's Restaurant, 14 South Tower Road, New Holland, PA. 17557 All are Welcome to attend..     Pastor Ronald L. Jansen, 84, of Walton, passed away at 3:18 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Community Howard Reginal Hospital in Kokomo.   He was born September 14, 1937, in Springfield, IL to. Henry P....

Terry F. Henninger, 74, of Galveston, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital Emergency Room in Kokomo.  He was born September 8, 1947, in Kokomo to Francis and Helen (Wagoner) Henninger.  He married Janice Morrison on June 10, 1972, in Kokomo and she survives.   Terry was a lifelong farmer and also retired from Delco Electronics in Kokomo with many years’ service.  He enjoyed gardening with his grandkids,...

Bruce E. Helton, 66, of Walton, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022, at his home in Walton.  He was born October 14, 1955, in Peru, Indiana to Raymond and Marilyn (Manning) Helton.  He married Debra Deeds on September 15, 1987, and she survives.  Bruce was a Christian man and enjoyed serving the Lord.  He was also an avid Colts fan and enjoyed watching the news. Bruce was the office manager for Tasler Inc. Pallet Manufacturing for several...

Michael David Vavricka, 64, of Kokomo, passed into the arms of Jesus on August 12, 2022, at the home of his daughter in North Carolina.   Michael was born December 21, 1957, in Ft. Dodge, Iowa to Joseph Paul and Charlotte Jean (Pickering) Vavricka.   He married Tamara (Reed) on October 19, 2002, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Kokomo and she preceded him in death on June 20, 2004.   He was highly skilled. He worked at Wabash National in Lafayette for...