Oak Hill Times from Swayzee, Indiana • 3

MICHAEL A. KUEHNER MARION Michael A. Kuehner, age 72 of Marion passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at Marion Health, Marion, Indiana. He is survived by his wife, Caroline Kuehner of Marion; a son, Derek (Alicia) Kuehner of Opp, Alabama; sister-in-law, Sandra Kuehner of Michigan; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Rudolf Kuehner and Brigitte (Nadolny) Kuehner; and a brother, Hans J.

Kuehner. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 7, 2022 at the Servant Community Church, Marion, Indiana with Pastor Darrell Smith officiating. Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com LARRY T. WHITT MARION Larry T. Whitt, age 64 of Marion passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Whitt of Marion; a son, Michael (Brandy) Whitt of Wabash; a daughter, Angela (Jason) Collins of Marion; a sister, Henrietta (Dennis) Smith of Marion; 12 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Henry Herbert and Gracie Marie (Laney) Whitt; a son, Kevin Whitt on September 6, 2020; a brother, Billy Whitt and a brother-in-law, Dennis Smith. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 14, 2022 at Raven-Choate Funeral Home, Marion, Indiana with Pastor Allen Hudson officiating. Burial in Grant Memorial Park Cemetery, Marion, Indiana. Online condolences and memories for the family can be shared at www.ravenchoate.com KAREN S.

COOK MARION Karen S. Cook, 67, of Marion, passed away in her sleep at 12:10 pm on Sunday, March 6, 2022, in her home. In addition to her loving husband, Jay, survivors include her daughters, Dawn M. Cook of Dunkirk and Heather Jo (Matthew) Dennison of Ocala, FL; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; sisters, Brenda Hushaw and Christina Robertson; brother, Ronnie (Teresa) Robertson; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Karen was preceded in death by her father, Richard L.

Robertson; mother, Sandra S. Rocha; daughter, Tamara Brannon; and brother, Rick Robertson. The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Monday, March 14, 2022, at Needham- Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Marion, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a funeral service to celebrate life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating.

Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery. Memories may be shared online at www. nswcares.com ELDON ORVILLE TINKEL MARION Eldon Orville Tinkel, 80, of Marion, went to be with the Lord at 10:19 am on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indianapolis. In addition to his loving wife, Bonnie W.

Tinkel, Eldon is survived by his daughter, Nicole (Kent) Tucker of Marion; son, Gregory W. (Lisa) Tinkel of Marion; granddaughters, Jean Nicole (Roy) Whitt and Emily Marie Tucker; great-grandson, R.J. Whitt; great-granddaughter, Leashie Marie Whitt; brothers, Eldrid (late Myrtle) Tinkel, Embree (Nancy) Tinkel, Glen (late Helen) Tinkel; sister-in- law, Susie (Marvin Brown) Resler; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends; and his beloved dogs, Dipsey and Zeus. He was preceded in death by his father, Homer L. Tinkel; mother, Velma N.

Tinkel; step-mother, Betty Tinkel; father-in-law, Wayne Nation; mother- in-law, Wilma Nation; sister, Wynema (Weldon) Stepler; infant brother, Ronald Tinkel; brother-in- law, Rex L. Resler; and his beloved dog, Tinker. There will be a graveside service to celebrate life at 11:00 am on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Grant Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel, 1606 W. 26th Marion, IN. Pastor Jim Sonnefield will be officiating with burial taking place at Grant Memorial Park.

Memories may be shared online at www. nswcares.com DELBERT EUGENE TURNER MARION Delbert Eugene Turner, 85, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 5:28 am on Friday, March 4, 2022, at Marion Health. Survivors include his wife, Evadene Juanita Turner of Marion; daughter, Sheryl Shorten; sons, Dennis (Karen) Turner and Jerry (Tracy) Turner; grandsons, Brian (Sarah) Shorten, Eric (Brooke) Shorten, Craig (Amanda) Turner, Andrew (Kira) Turner, Austin Turner, and Tyler Sloan; granddaughters, Amanda Turner, Stacy (Tom) Lovell, Jessica Sloan, Ashley Beckham, and Kelli Sloan; great-grandsons, Mason, Mylam, Scott, Jackson, Wayd, Ryder, Clayton, and Korbin; and great-granddaughters, Hallie, Grace, Kandis, and Tegan. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Elsie (Haltom) Turner, and 12 brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, Marion, IN with Rev.

Dr. Tom Mansbarger officiating. Burial at Knox Cemetery. Memories may be shared online at www. nswcares.com BEVERLY ANN WAGGONER ELOFSON MARION Beverly Ann Waggoner Elofson, 89, Marion, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022.

Survivors include her husband, John Elofson; daughter, Judy (Ron) Green; grandchildren, Mike Bowman, Aimee Purvis, Huston (Shereana) Stanforth, and Lela Stanforth; step-grandson, Justin Green; great-granddaughters, Autum Purvis, Avenlea Stanforth, Gavin Stanforth, and Alora Stanforth; sister, Karen (Skip) Kramer; brother, Nils Davis (Betty) King; and step-children, Sharon (Jim) Spence and Mark Elofson. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Lucille (Pulley) King; first husband, Waggoner; daughter, Susan Camille Stanforth; son, Phil Waggoner; brother, Richard King; sister, Mary Lou Fetrow; step-sister, Betty Tharp; and step- mother, Marguerite King. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at Needham- Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Marion, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate life will begin at 2:00 pm with Pastor Mick Simpkins officiating.

Burial will take place at Van Buren Cemetery. Memories may be shared online at www. nswcares.com ROBERT R. NORTH MARION Robert R. North, 71, Marion, went to be with the Lord at 4:17 pm on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at Marion Health.

Survivors include his brother, Garry (Shirley) North of Marion; mother, Betty R. North of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Kerry R. North, and his father, Robert R. North, Sr.

The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 11, 2022, at Needham- Storey-Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Marion, IN. Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate life will begin at 1:00 pm. Pastor Bill Salsbery will be officiating with burial taking place at Grant Memorial Park. Memories may be shared online at www.

nswcares.com KATHERN R. RALSTON WARREN Kathern R. Ralston, 87 of Warren, Indiana died on Monday, March 7, 2022, at Heritage Pointe in Warren, Indiana. Kathern was preceded in death by her parents Noel and Ruby Buzzard, husband, Ike Ralston, and brothers, Bill Buzzard, Jack Buzzard, Dick Buzzard, and Dale Buzzard. Surviving are sons, Gerald (Susan) Ralston of Warren, IN, Noel (Kathy) Ralston of Warren, IN and James (Janette) Ralston of Warren, IN, daughter, Beth (Steve) Gulino of Huntington, IN, grandchildren, Benjamin (Rebecca) Ralston, Clinton Ralston, Alyssa (Robert) Malone, Kara (Matt) Sweetman, Cameron (Mandy Yoder) Ralston, Carlie (Ryan) Thompson, Chelsea (Jarrod) Richardson, Justin (Bridgette) Ralston, Jessica (Casey) Brooks, Nicholas (Christi) Tackett, and Chelsea Tackett, and 20 great grandchildren.

Friends and family may gather to share and remember at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene, located at 402 E. 1st St. Warren, IN 46792, on Friday, March 18, 2022, from 5PM to 7PM and again on Saturday, March 19, 2022, from 10AM to 11AM. A funeral service will be held at Hillcrest Church of the Nazarene on March 19, 2022, at 11AM with Pastor Stephen Spencer officiating. Interment will be in Gardens of Memory, Marion, IN.

CATHERINE A. KING WARREN Catherine A. King, 81, of Warren, IN, was welcomed into Heaven by her Lord and Savior at 3:10 am on March 5, 2022 after a long battle with disease. Kate will be greatly missed by her daughters Terri (Julius) Longardner, Fort Wayne, IN; Shelly (Todd) Hendrickson, Fort Wayne, IN and Dianna (Keith) Huff Warren, IN; grandchildren and great-grandchildren Andy (Jerica) Bolinger, Cruz and Jaida, Bluffton, IN; Ryan Neal, Warren, IN; Brandon (Miranda) Bolinger, Kaidyn and Hudson, Warren, IN; Brady (Chelsea) Bolinger, Harper and Noah, Fort Wayne, IN; Paige (Derek) Stewart, Nolan and baby brother coming soon, Marion, IN; Kailey (Kris) Lahr, Masdyn, Krohnan, Kahnler and Aivyn, New Straitsville, OH; Delaney Huff, Warren, IN; Pierce Huff, Warren, IN; Addison Huff, Warren, IN; 2 step grandchildren and 5 step great-grandchildren; brothers Wayne Stanley, Marion, IN and Kenneth R. (Priscilla) Stanley, Lebanon, IN; sisters Mary Shaw, Janet (Dave) Daugherty and Fey Rita (Glen) Benefiel all of Warren, IN; sisters-in-law Shirley Stanley, Huntington, IN; Connie Stanley, Lebanon, IN; Ellen King, Fort Wayne, IN; Linda King, Bluffton, IN; brother-in-law Jim Pinkerton, Warren, IN; and tons of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Wilbur L. Marie (Fey) Stanley, husband Ron King, brothers Richard Charles Howard, Keith, and Norval Stanley; sisters Laura Mae Smithley, Wilma Jean Dennis Pilgrim, Evelyn Lindstrom, Pat Furnish, Mona Pinkerton, and Brenda Kendall. Funeral services were held on Thursday, March 10 at 11:00 am at Glancy Funeral Home with Doug Sharrard officiating. Burial in Woodlawn Cemetery, Warren, IN. Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H.

Brown Son Funeral Home in Warren, IN. PHYLLIS A. HORN PENNVILLE Phyllis A. Horn, 77, of Pennville, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022 in Bluffton, IN. She will be sadly missed by her daughters- Jennifer R.

(Brian) Elliott, Hartford City, IN, Kelly M. (Gregory) Hacha, Bluffton, IN, grandchildren Jordan Elliott, Chicago, IL, Hannah Elliott, Hartford City, IN, Brandon Hacha, Madison, WI, Megan Hacha, Bluffton, IN, Lauren Hacha, Bluffton, IN, brother Fred (Barbara) Givens, Tulsa, OK, sister Vera (Bill) Lightle, Hudson, WI, sister Darlene (Roy) Mills, Hamilton, MI, sister Gilda (Mike) Grile, Pennville, IN, sister Shirley Eskew, Berne, IN, sister Mary Jean (Stephen) Conner, Farmland, IN, brother Dennis (Deb) Givens, Hendersonville, TN, brother Brian (Dawn) Givens, Upland, IN, sister Terri (Dwane) Ford, Portland, IN, sister-in-law Dian Givens, Berne, IN, and several nieces nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold L. Horn, father Ray Givens, mother Audrey (Tankersley) Givens, brother David Givens, and nephew Matthew Conner. Funeral services were held on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Interment in the Pennville I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Pennville. Online condolences may be made at www. glancyfuneralhomes.com EAST CENTRAL INDIANA Friday, March 11, 2022 3 AREA DEATHS March 2- March 9, 2022 Continued on page 4.