John J. Kazlas, 75, Kokomo, passed away at 10:30 a.m., Thursday September 2, 2010 at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born December 11, 1934 in Doners Grove Illinois the son of John and Antoinette (Giraitis) Kazlas. On January 1, 1955, at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Walkerton, He married Nina Adams, who preceded him in death. He was a 1954 graduate of Tyner High School, Tyner, and attended Ivy Tech in Kokomo. John Retired from... Read more

Florence Buffum Samuelson Rodman, 91, Kokomo, passed away at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010, at Golden Living Center Sycamore Village, Kokomo. She was born July 11, 1919, in Hoopston, Ill., to William Buffum and Pearl M. (Jernagen) Buffum. On June 9, 1956, in Kokomo, she married Walter Lewis Rodman Sr. He preceded her in death on June 27, 1990.She had retired from Delco Electronics after 31 years of service. She enjoyed... Read more

Daniel Lee Tucker Sr., 36, of Galveston, died at 1:10 PM Friday August 27, 2010 in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo. Born March 6, 1974 in Cleveland, OH, he was the son of the late William H. Tucker and Caroline J. (Stilson), who survives. He was employed at Roberts and Dybdahl Inc. in Tipton for three years. He loved doing tattoos, pastel drawings, fishing, playing video games with his children, and spending time with his family. Survivors... Read more

Noel Franklin Earles, 80, of Kokomo died at 9:15 AM, Thursday August 26, 2010 at his home. Born March 29, 1930 in Indianapolis, IN, he was the son of the late Herbert B. Earles and Clara May (Dunn). In 1949 in Kokomo, he married Dorothy May Somers, and she survives. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War. He was employed with Delco Electronics as an inspector for 18 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of U... Read more

Sarge Kenneth I. "Wacker" DeCarteret, 74, Kokomo, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Windsor Estates Health and Rehab Center. He was born September 19, 1935 in Lowell, MA to the late Paul and Lillian (Ryan) DeCarteret. He served and retired from the United States Air Force as a Sgt. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked at the Marion VA Hospital in the Engineering Department from 1974-1997. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of... Read more

Jennifer “Jennie” Lynn (Henson)Lowry, 40, of Kokomo passed away at St. Joseph Hospital at 4:41 AM on August 26, 2010. Born June 30, 1970 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Jasper C. and Ruth (White) Henson of Kokomo, IN. She is survived by her husband Stacy Lowry of Kokomo; two sons, Zacharey Levi Clarence, age 10, and Alexander Joel, age 6. She loved her family very much. An older sister Leslie Ann Weeks and life partner Russell Kalata... Read more

Edwin “Red” Gray, 80, Kokomo, passed away Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Northwoods Village. He was born November 22, 1929 in Altus, Oklahoma to the late James and Nellie (Hartman) Gray. On November 5, 1954 in Kokomo he married Dorothy M. (Woodhouse); and she survives. He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict from 1951-1953. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church and the American Legion Post #6. He was an avid golfer. ... Read more

Russell James Smeltzer, 92, Kokomo, passed away at 4:20AM Thursday, August 26, 2010 in Waterford Place Health Campus. He was born February 26, 1918 in Plevna, Indiana to the late Robert Raymond and Opal Victoria (Bryan) Smeltzer. On April 14, 1942 in Kokomo he married Mildred (Blair); she passed away December 22, 2001. Russell graduated from Greentown High School in 1936 and also from Indiana Business College in 1940. He also attended Ford... Read more

Scott Michael Brown, 44, Kokomo, passed away at 7:57 p.m. August 25, 2010 at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. He was born to William J. and Betty S. (Lindsey) Brown on April 23, 1966, in Kokomo. Throughout his life, Scott enjoyed many activities such as fishing, soccer and basketball. He was very patriotic and a dedicated supporter of the VFW. He also loved to support organizations that provided help to children in need. Scott is survived by... Read more

Doris E. Humphries, 77, Kokomo, passed away Sunday, August 22, 2010 in her residence. She was born February 6, 1933 in Greenfield, Indiana to the late Woody W. and Mary M. (Fouty) Allison. In 1949 she married Beezer Humphries; he preceded her in death on November 22, 1966. She retired from Delco Electronics after 35 years of service. She was a member of the U.A.W. 292. She loved gardening, working with crafts, watching the Indy cars and Sprint... Read more