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Joan ShouseJoan Fern Shouse

1930 - 2026

With hearts full of love, we celebrate the beautiful life of Joan Fern Shouse (nee: Arthur) who passed July 29, 2026 at the remarkable age of 96. A woman of profound grace, Joan leaves behind an enduring legacy of unconditional love and lifelong learning.
Joan was born on May 13, 1930 in Patoka, Indiana as one of...

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Carl EllabargerCarl Edward "Ed" Ellabarger

1931 - 2026

Carl Edward "Ed" Ellabarger, 94, Kokomo, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at his home. He was born November 25, 1931, at home in Center, IN to Wayne Orin and Lena Ruth (Warden) Ellabarger. On March 20, 1960, he married Gladys Minglin and she survives.
Ed proudly served his country in the United...

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Marvin NickolsonMarvin Walton Nickolson

1935 - 2026

Marvin Walton Nickolson, 90, Kokomo, passed away at 10:15 am on Wednesday August 12, 2026, at his home. He was born in Canalou, MO on October 12, 1935, the son of the late Sam and Elizabeth (Johnson) Nickolson. On December 29, 1958 he married Barbara Ann Williams and she survives.
Marvin graduated from Froebel High...

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Betty RicksBetty Ann Ricks

1928 - 2026

Betty Ann Ricks, 98, of Kokomo, died on Monday, August 10, 2026. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 19 from 10:30 AM until The Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kokomo, IN. Burial will follow at St. Boniface Cemetery in Lafayette, IN. Hahn-Groeber Funeral Home of...

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Mrs. Dennis TerryMrs. Dennis "Denise" Terry

1945 - 2026

Mrs. Dennis "Denise" Terry, 81, transitioned Sunday, August 9 at 6:43a.m. at Ascension St. Vincent, Kokomo campus.

Celebratory service will commence at 11:00a.m. Saturday, August 15, in the sanctuary of Second Missionary Baptist Church, where Mrs. Terry faithfully served. Public Visitation is from 9:00a.m. until...

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Pamela ThomasPamela Kay Thomas

1950 - 2026

A visitation for Pamela will take place Tuesday, August 18, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo, IN 46902. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 PM.

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Jay KellyJay Leonard Kelly

Jay Leonard Kelly, 65, Kokomo, died August 1, 2026.
Visitation: 10am-12pm, Saturday August 22, 2026, Brookside Free Methodist Church, 190 E. 400 S., Kokomo.
Service: 12pm on Saturday at the church.
Full obituary at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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Ephel Dale RogersEphel Dale Rogers

Ephel Dale Rogers, 74, Kokomo, passed away August 10, 2026.
Visitation: 2pm-4pm, Saturday, August 15, 2026, Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo.
Service: 4pm, Saturday at the funeral home.
Full obituary online www.shirleyandstout.com.

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Robert BlairRobert W. "Bob" Blair

Robert "Bob" Blair, 85, Greentown, died August 8, 2026.
Visitation: 10am-12pm, Thursday August 13, 2026, Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St, Greentown.
Service: 12pm Thursday at the funeral home.
Full obituary at www.hasler-stout.com.

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Lois HobanLois Elaine Hoban

1926 - 2026

Lois Elaine Hoban, 100, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Vitality Living in Hendersonville, Tennessee. Lois was born on June 20, 1926, in Peetz, Colorado, to the late A. B. and Vera Olive (Agate) McKain. On August 10, 1947, she married Merrill D. Hoban in Brooke, Indiana. Merrill preceded her in death on...

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