All Obituaries

Ronald L. Quinnette passed away peacefully on March 20, 2020 in Winterhaven, Florida.  Ron was born in Kokomo, IN, on July 11, 1935, to Gladys (Strahan) and Everett Quinnette.   Ron married Carolyn Talbert on July 26, 1956, and they had two sons – Gary and Guy.  Carolyn preceded Ron in death on November 29, 1994. On January 21, 1995, Ron and Lavena “Tootie” Tilley were married. Ron is survived by his wife, Tootie, Winterhaven, FL; his...

Ann Small, 95, of Logansport, formerly of Walton, went home to be with the Lord at 11:20 p.m. Thursday, August 6, 2020 at McKinney Place in Logansport.   She was born August 30, 1924 in Nashville, Tennessee to James. T. and Sadie (Mercer) Sims.  She married Herbert F. Small on December 16, 1945 in Knoxville, Tennessee and he preceded her in death December 8, 1996. Ann was a homemaker and member of Walton Christian Church where she was very active.  She was...

Terry L. Manning, 71, of Galveston, passed away at 4:35 a.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home.   He was born September 8, 1948 in Cass County to Harry W. Jr.  and Marjorie M. (Smith) Manning.   He married Amy Neal on July 26, 2014 and she survives. Terry was a lifelong farmer in Cass County.  He was a member and past president of the Young America Lions Club and member of the TIPWA tractor club.  Terry enjoyed tractor pulls with...

Joyce A. Fallen, 79, of Young America, passed away at her home Tuesday, July 28, 2020.   She was born July 27, 1941in Portsmouth, Ohio to William Edward and Mary Roselyn (Becraft) Woolum.  She married James Gordon Fallen on October 11, 1957 in Kokomo.  He preceded her in death November 10, 1996. Joyce retired from Delco Electronics in 1981 with several years’ service.  She was a member of U.A.W. Local #292 in Kokomo and was active in the...

Celesta R. Dyar, 102, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 8:10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the home of her daughter.   She was born September 28, 1917 to Earl and Helen Miller.  She married Glen Dyar on November 4, 1939 and he has preceded her in death. They established their first home in Arcadia, Indiana later moving to Bennett’s Switch September 25, 1941. She was a member of Bennett’s Switch United Methodist Church and the Order...

Margaret E. Dunkel, 93, of Walton, passed away peacefully at her home at 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2020. She was born May 13, 1927 in Logansport.   She married Junior Gene Dunkel on December 28, 1945 and he preceded her in death on December 15, 2017.  Margaret retired from General Tire in Logansport with 31 years’ service.  She was a member of the Walton United Methodist Church and the Walton American Legion Women’s Auxiliary.  She...

Diana Jean Orr, 67, of Kokomo, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer at 4:59 a.m. Sunday, March 29, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.   She was born November 30, 1952 in Kokomo to Wilbur and Margaret J. “Peggy” (Pierce) Orr. Diana was a 1971 graduate of Northwestern High School.  She served as Class Treasurer during her senior year.    She was a member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Kokomo and...

Carl L. Correll, 80, of Kokomo, died at 8:37 a.m. Saturday, July 18, 2020 at his home.   He was born February 3, 1940 in Peru, Indiana to Orlie and Florence (Kurz) Correll.  He married Lora J. Freeman on September 15, 1984 in Kokomo and she survives. Carl was an electrician by trade, working at Chrysler and Haynes International in Kokomo.  He also owned and operated his own tire store, called Tire Division for several years.   He enjoyed...

Joseph L. Secrest, 95, of Walton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 7:28 a.m. Friday, July 17, 2020 at his home.   He was born March 16, 1925 in rural Reno County, Kansas to James L. and Opal (Cooper) Secrest.  Joe was married to Joan McGuire for 21 years.  To that union, one son was born.  He later married Glenda Ann Parrish.  They were married for over 50 years and she survives him. Joe was a music educator...

Charlene “Susie” Holsinger, 79, went to her heavenly home on July 15, 2020.   Susie was born June 18, 1941 in Anderson, IN to Charles and Garnet Smith.  She graduated from Anderson High School and lived most of her life in the Anderson area. Susie retired from Anderson Community Schools where she was a custodian.  She came out of retirement to work as a teacher’s aide for special education students.  Her last job was Hopewell...