Obituaries, Feb. 18, 2023
Sharon Kay Moloch
Sharon Kay Moloch, 81, passed away on February 15, 2023 at home with her family by her side. She was born on January 25, 1942 in Kokomo, Indiana the daughter of Albin Crousore and Mildred McAnich. She was raised by her mother and loving stepfather Willard and Mildred Lytle. She graduated from Kokomo High School in 1960. She married the love of her life William H. Moloch on June 18, 1960. They had 3 children and a wonderful 62 years together.
Sharon worked as a Nurse’s Aide and had several other different jobs throughout her life but the most important thing to her was taking care of her home, husband, and children. She loved traveling with William after he retired. They drove all over the country with their camping trailer. She was an amazing cook and has passed down several of her recipes to her children and grandchildren. She also loved working jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku puzzles, and the crossword in the newspaper every week.
She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, William H. Moloch; daughter, Susan Belt and husband Arthur Belt Jr.; daughter, Barbara Nye; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 1 brother and 2 sisters.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, Willard and Mildred Lytle; son, William David Moloch; 1 sister and 1 brother.
She was a kind, caring, and selfless wife and mother who will be greatly missed by her family and anyone who ever had the opportunity to meet her.
Visitation will take place from 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm on Monday, February 20, 2023 at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902 immediately followed by a private burial. Share a memory with her family at www.Sunsetmemorygarden.com.
Gale Marie Roth
Gale Marie Roth, 75, Michigantown, IN, passed away at 10:25 am Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. She was born February 4, 1948 in Kokomo, the daughter of the late Donald and Mary Ellen (Downey) Lamberson.
Gale was a 1966 graduate of Clinton Central High School. She graduated from Indiana University earning her Bachelor’s degree. She retired from Thresholds after 40 years of service as a social worker. Gale was an avid I.U. basketball fan, coca-cola drinker, and Stephen King fan. Her fanatics for reading originated by Gale becoming a descriptive and insightful writer. She enjoyed traveling, music, dancing, gardening, and spending time on the family farm. Those who knew her best knew she was a great mother, sister, friend, and cat mom to Flower Blossom.
Gale is survived by her daughter, Lauren (Christian Allen) Roth; sister, Linda Lamberson; niece, Kristen Voyvodich; nephew, Kevin (Riikka Morrill) Voyvodich; great-nephew, Elias Voyvodich; great-niece, Leena Voyvodich; along with several cousins.
Gale was preceded in death by her parents.
Friends may visit with the family from 1 pm to 3 pm Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville. A celebration of life will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the family to establish a scholarship through the I.U. Foundation for students going into social work, in care of Stout & Son Funeral Home. Gifts may be given online by clicking the donation tab at the top of Gale’s obituary page. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Richard Larry Himelick
Richard Larry Himelick, 92, Kokomo, Indiana passed away on February 14, 2023. He was born on May 9, 1930 in Hartford City, Indiana the son of Orvin and Ruthanna Himelick (Stephens). On June 11, 1950 in Marion, IN, he married Wilma Himelick (Heiser) who survives.
Richard graduated in 1948 from Jefferson Township High School in Upland, IN. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. During the Korean War, he traveled around the world on the U.S.S. Hickox destroyer. Richard and his wife Wilma moved to Kokomo in 1954 where he began working at Delco Radio as an accountant. Richard was a member of the Church of Christ in Kokomo and served as an elder. After retirement in 1985, he and his wife enjoyed spending winters in Bonita Springs, FL. Richard was very talented in carpentry work and was a jack of all trades. He enjoyed helping others with repairs, new construction and wood working. Richard also enjoyed teaching others and passing on his life skills to the next generations.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Wilma Himelick of Kokomo; son, Jeffery (Kristine) Himelick of Kokomo; daughter, Deanna (Jeff) Kirk of Westfield, IN; grandchildren, Chad Haworth, Todd Haworth, Tori (Josh) Hayes, Annette Himelick, Erin (Justin) Estle, Amy (Brandon) Lewis, Megan (Doug) Nelson, Nicholas (Adele) Kirk, Amber (Doug) Kirby, Allyson (Justin) Lee; great grandchildren, Derrick (Alex) Haworth, Hannah (Lance) Brumfiel, Justin Haworth, Kendall Haworth, Brynn Haworth, Madison (Gage) Conley, Grace Hayes, Camdyn Hayes, Adam Hayes, Jacob Himelick, Jackson Himelick, Mason Estle, Elise Estle, Brady Nelson, Ambrie Nelson, Ava Nelson, Lea Nelson, Gemma Kirk, Kingston Kirby, Emeric Kirby, Sydney Lee, Mia Lee; and four great-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Donald and Merrill Himelick, sister Barbara Himelick, and grandson Jason Himelick.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Monday, February 20, 2023 at Center Road Church of Christ. Funeral services 11:00 AM Tuesday, February 21, 2023 with visitation one hour prior to the service at Center Road Church of Christ. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana with military honors. Memorial contributions can be made to the Center Road Church of Christ.
Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.
Jeanne K. Watson
Jeanne K. Watson, age 73, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
A public visitation for Jeanne will be held Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 9:00 AM at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church. A funeral service will occur Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 11:00 AM. An entombment will occur Thursday, February 23, 2023 at 12:30 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SunsetmemoryGarden.com for the Watson family.
Stephen Kent Tate
Stephen Kent Tate, age 74, of Galveston, Indiana passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2023.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Tate family.