Obituaries, August 2, 2023
Vivian E. Karr
Vivian E. Karr, 109, passed away on Saturday, July 29,2023. She was born on September 26, 1913, the daughter of Charles and Faye (Merrick) Orem. On June 18, 1938, she married Irvin Karr, and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1997.
Vivian graduated from Forest High School in 1932. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and Monson Chapel Church.
Vivian is survived by her son, John (Becky) Karr; daughter-in-law, Eleanor Karr; grandchildren, Dan (Jeanette) Karr, Denise Karr, Amy (Chris) Konz, Sara Karr, and Megan (Mike) Myers; great grandchildren, Claire, Adam (Madie), Tyler, Emily Konz, and Jared Myers; and brother, Leon Orem.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Charles and Faye Orem, husband, Irvin Karr; sons, Duane (Lois) Karr and James Karr; siblings, Dwight Orem, Joe Orem, Kenneth Orem, Ralph Orem, Ruth Tucker, Mary Juanita Sheffer, Donald Orem, Merle Orem, and Joyce Adams.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday August 3, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main Street, Russiaville, with Jason Grant officiating. Burial will follow in Russiaville Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 12:00 pm until the time of service, Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to L.I.F.E. Adult Day Academy, https://www.ladafw.com/give-now.html. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
William “Bill” Hosteter
Bill was born October 31, 1944, in Greene County, Indiana to Ivan and Wilma (Crowe) Hosteter. Growing up in rural Bloomfield, Indiana, Bill was raised to be hard-working, resourceful, and committed to common sense family values. His early years were filled helping on his family and uncles’ farms, which created a lasting bond with them throughout his life.
After graduation from Bloomfield High School, he attended and graduated from Vincennes Junior College and then attended Purdue University where he received his BS degree in Agriculture in 1966. Upon graduation from Purdue, he enlisted with the Army Reserves and served his country for six years, while also starting his 37-year career with the USDA’s Soil Conservation Service (SCS) as a Soil Scientist.
Bill and his cousin, Jerry Hudson, fell for twin sisters from Oklahoma whose father was a pastor holding a religious revival in Greene County. One of the sisters was Loraine Snider, who insisted on marrying a Christian man. Bill had attended church for most of his life, but he had not taken that next step. In front of the couch in the house where Bill proposed, Bill accepted Christ to set the stage for their marriage on August 27, 1966, in a joint ceremony with Jerry and Loraine's twin sister, Elaine. Their commitment to strong family values and a Christ-centered life together was evident in raising their three children, Amy, Clay, and Karen, and led them down many paths in serving the church. Together they taught Sunday School, worked on countless church projects, and served as CYC/CLC directors for many years at Brookside Free Methodist Church in Kokomo.
Bill’s career with the SCS took him through all of the counties in Indiana, which gave him the opportunity to find the best butter pecan milkshake in the state. He was assigned to the SCS office in Clinton County in 1972 to create the official map of the county’s soils. It was during this time that Bill, along with four other young soil scientists, formed the “Frankfort 5”, which provided lifelong friendships and annual reunions filled with laughter, story-telling and friendly competition on the volleyball court. Bill took great pride in his work developing soil surveys, which were the products of countless steps, soil bores and long days. After retiring from the SCS in 2003, he ran Hosteter Soil Consulting for 13 years. Throughout his career, he assisted with many FFA soil judging competitions around the state and was also a member of the Indiana Association of Professional Soil Classifiers.
His spare time was filled with gardening, DIY projects for family, enjoying children & grandchildren, mission trips to Haiti, teaching Sunday School, enjoying Boilermaker sports, reading avidly, World War II documentaries and movies, and always providing wisdom to those who asked for assistance. He was an active member of the Gideon’s for many years. He was also skilled in giving ‘vicious headlocks’ to his faithful companion golden retrievers which were always with him as he traveled.
Bill’s last several years were mostly confined to a wheelchair as the result of a traumatic brain injury. He showed constant determination, grit and worked hard to exercise and walk again. Loraine provided an unmatched level of care to keep Bill at their home, which he and his dad, Ivan, helped build in 1972. Their lifelong, unwavering commitment to each other is an inspiring example of what marriage can be. Bill passed away on July 30, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis with his wife and family by his side.
Bill is survived by his wife, Loraine; daughters, Amy (Jeff) Gammon of Cicero, Karen (Michael) Grant of Indianapolis; son, Clay Hosteter of Frankfort; grandchildren, Bethany (Mason) Brown, Jacob Hosteter, Matthew Gammon, Drew Hosteter, and Caroline Grant. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister (Sue Baffoe), infant brother (Jimmy Hosteter) and daughter-in-law (Wynette Hosteter).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Brookside Free Methodist Church, 190 E 400 S, Kokomo, Indiana. Funeral service will be on Saturday, August 5 at 10:30 am, also at Brookside Free Methodist Church. Burial and short graveside service will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Bloomfield, Indiana at approximately 3:30 pm. Family and friends are invited to attend a gathering after the burial at Mt. Zion Wesleyan Fellowship Hall, 2821 Highway 157, Bloomfield, Indiana, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. Funeral arrangements are being handled by Stout & Sons, Russiaville, Indiana.
Darren Matthew Ege
Darren Matthew Ege, 51, of Peru, passed away at 5:53 p.m. on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in Robbinsville, North Carolina. He was born on April 20, 1972, the son of Dennis and Mary Lou (Engel) Ege. On June 7, 2008, he married Michelle (Helms) Miller, in Las Vegas, Nevada, and she survives.
Darren graduated from Maconaquah High School in 1990. He worked as a general manager in Logansport at Collins Parts & Supply Inc. – NAPA for 13 years. Darren enjoyed music and played the tuba and trombone in the Maconaquah High School Marching Band. He played the bass/guitar and vocals in the band, TripHammer, for 26 years. He liked doing anything outdoors but especially liked fishing, camping, and yard work. He was an avid motorcycle rider and liked playing with and pestering his grandkids. He was dedicated to his family, friends, and work. He had an amazing sense of humor and could bring an entire room to tears with laughter. Above all else, he was a gentle and loving husband.
Darren is survived by his father, Dennis Ege; wife, Michelle Ege; daughter, Janae (Carter) Waymouth; stepson, Darion Miller; grandchildren, Oaklee Waymouth, Kasen Hiles, Zoey Miller, Macy Miller, Kiara Hoff and Chase Miller; sisters, Teresa (Scott) Beckley and Cheryl (Michael) Ross; several nieces and nephews; and the “Regulators”, his closest and dearest friends, Rick & Shannon Hiles and Chet & Anna Berry.
Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents, John and Vera Engel; mother, Mary Lou Ege; and stepson, Nick Miller.
A celebration of life gathering will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Friday, August 4, 2023, with a time of prayer and sharing to begin at 6 p.m. Friday at Riverview Event Center, 421 W. Canal St., Peru. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Richard Charles Caruso
Richard Charles Caruso, age 80, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023.
A public visitation for Richard will be held Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A funeral mass will occur Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 1:00 PM, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902. A burial with military honors will occur Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Rd, Kokomo, Indiana 46902.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Caruso family.
Gail June Tidler
Gail June Tidler, 62, of Russiaville, Indiana passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023. She was born March 24, 1961 to the late John and Julia Heider.
Gail married Terry Tidler in June of 1987 and they have been inseparable ever since. She and Terry raised many fur babies together, she even named her own business after them. She created P.A.T.H. to do the bookkeeping and payroll for nonprofit organizations.
Gail enjoyed furthering her education. She received an Associates degree from Indiana University of Kokomo, obtained a Certificate for Office Administration from the International Business College, and she also briefly attended Ivy Tech.
During her free time, Gail liked to keep her mind and hands busy. She would crochet, complete word searches, put together puzzles, and color in her books. She also loved to bake, and would do so for any special occasions.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years Terry Tidler; 2 sisters; 3 nieces; and 1 nephew.
In addition to her parents, Gail is preceded in death by 1 brother; and her infant twins Daniel and Rachel Tidler.
A Celebration of life for Gail will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gail's memory may be made to American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, Virginia 22116.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Tidler family.