Obituaries

Arleita Sue Conger, lovingly known as Sue, 83 of Nyona Lake passed away on May 11,
2026 at home.
Born on March 30, 1943 in Frankfort, she was the daughter of the late Chester and
Elsie (Vore) Landis. Sue built a life centered on love, family and friendship. She
married the love of her life, Willard Henry Conger on...

Linda Frances Darlin, 77, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on May 5, 2026. She was born on September 7, 1948 in Madison, Indiana the daughter of Dale L. and Wanda (Sampson) Melton. On August 29, 1969 she married the love of her life, Tommy Dale Darlin.
Linda was a 1966 graduate...

Mona Ione Downhour, 94, of Flora, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026, at the home of her daughter. Mona was born January 7, 1932 in Forest, IN to the late Ross and Edith (Fletcher) Jordan.
Mona was treasured by her family and friends for her wonderful sense of humor and her love of adventure. A 1949 graduate of...

Viola Marie (Bunch) Guffey, 79, of Sharpsville, passed away 10:55 am Thursday May 28, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. She was born in Kokomo, IN, on June 15, 1946, the daughter of the late Forrest and Goldie (McGuire) Bunch. On October 12, 1979, she married James "Jim" Guffey, and he...

Patricia Mary Harvath (Hamilton), 90, of Kokomo, passed away Monday, June 1, 2026, while surrounded by her loving husband and family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 27, 1935, the daughter of the late James and Helen Hamilton. On December 7, 1957, after a 5-year courtship, she married Richard "Dick"...

Don Raymond Kirkendall, Ph.D., a devoted husband, father, grandfather, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, at the age of 84.

Born April 12, 1941, in Swayze, Indiana, Don grew up on the family farm. He attended Western High School in Russiaville, IN. He studied physical education,...

Sandra Lou Markus was greeted by her dearest loved ones as she made her journey home, May 23rd, 2026, at age 84.
She is survived by her adoring husband of 64 years, Stanley Markus; her children, Tim Markus and wife Chris, Chris Markus and wife Tina, Grandchildren; Allysha Conwell and partner Jason, Allayna Parker,...

ALEXANDRIA, IN - Robert P. "Bob" Mudd, 56, left the chains of his earthly body and gained a new heavenly body on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, following an extended illness. He was born on August 2, 1969, in Elwood to Larry and Frances Charlene (Kirby) Mudd and attended Alexandria schools. Bob started working for his dad...

Byron Frederick Prahm, 91, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on May 19, 2026. He was born June 7, 1934, in Troy, New York the son of Jacob and Bertha (Stowe) Prahm.
In passing, he joined in heaven his beloved wife of 66 years, Frances J. Prahm ("Frannie").
Byron pursued a life shaped by discipline, service, and...

Alberta "Tilley" Mae Reed, 99, of Kokomo, passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2026. She was born September 14, 1926, the daughter of Charles H. and Lillian (McCleab) Tilley. On October 6, 1947, she married Raymond R. Reed at Trinity Methodist Church in Kokomo and he preceded her in death on January 25, 2019.
Tilley was...

Larry Stanton Russell, 92, passed away on May 4, 2026, in his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on June 19, 1933, and raised in Kokomo, IN where he attended Kokomo High School graduating in 1951.

He was a member of the Army National Guard. He was very involved in The United Way in Kokomo.

Larry...