Obituaries, February 26, 2024
Danny "Earl" Johnson
Danny "Earl" Johnson, age 71, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2024. "Earl the Pearl" was born in Kokomo, Indiana, to Clarence and Lottie (Harris) Johnson on January 27, 1953. He graduated from Haworth High School in 1971, before going on to work for Delphi, from which, he retired. He enjoyed playing softball and basketball. He was a talented pool, snooker and card player. He was also an avid sports fan, but IU's cream and crimson was his favorite.
He is survived by his sister, Deborah Gardiner; brother-in-law, Bob Rose; sister-in-law, Sherry Hudson; brother-in-law, Glen Hudson; stepdaughter, Kelly Hudson; 4 step-grandchildren; and 17 nieces and nephews.
Danny was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Lottie; his wife, Penny Jo Johnson; 3 brothers; and 5 sisters.
A celebration of life for Earl will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2024, from 4:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Ellers Mortuary & Crematory Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, with a funeral service beginning at 6:30 PM.
Eileen Mae Ward
Eileen Mae Ward, age 95, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. Eileen was born in Kokomo, Indiana, to Orville Sr. and Floetta (Kercheval) Barnett on April 29, 1928.
She is survived by her son Lawrence Ward; grandchildren, Travis Ward, Trena (JD) Corey, Andrea (Scott) Shaffer and Joshua (Tiffani) Barnes; brother, Bob (Linda) Barnett; and sisters, Beverly Foster and Emmi Barrett; as well as 20 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-grandchildren.
Eileen was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Ward, Sr.; her long-time partner, Henry D. Shakel; parents, Orville and Floetta; son, William Henry Ward, Jr.; grandson, Troy Ward; brothers, Orville Barnett, Jr., Eugene Barnett, Ed Barnett, Jim Barnett, and Emmett Barnett; and sisters, Wilma Jo Powell, Thelma Lily, and Evelyn Barrett.
A time of visitation for Eileen will be held Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary, 725 S. Main Street, Kokomo, Indiana 46901. A funeral service will occur Friday, March 1, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Ellers Mortuary.
Eileen will be laid to rest in Crown Point Cemetery, 1101 E. Sycamore St., Kokomo, IN 46901.