Obituaries, October 19, 2023
Kenneth "Ken" Carl Adams
Kenneth "Ken" Carl Adams, 81, of Greentown, Indiana passed away October 14, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1942 in Indianapolis, IN the son of Warren and Anna Emma (Gehle) Adams. He married Julia Adams who survives. Ken retired from Delco/Delphi after over 30 years of employment. Ken was involved in the church, he liked boating, and fishing. He loved watching his children play sports when they were younger.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Julia; son, Brian (Jocelyn) Adams and grandson, Joseph Adams; step-son, Jeff (Dyan) Noe; step-daughter, Susan (Tim) Burch; brother, Jack (Ann) Adams; step-grandchildren, Brittnea Noe, Reagan Noe, Madeline Burch; many relatives and friends.
Ken was preceded in death by his parents; son, Bradley Adams; step-grandson, Dalton Noe; wife, Judith Adams.
Graveside services will take place at 2:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2023, at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.
William A. Irwin
William A. Irwin, 56, Kokomo, passed away at 2:21 am on Friday October 6, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. The son of Billie Eugene and Sandra Ann (Gronow) Irwin, he was born on December 18, 1966.
Billy I-25, as his friends and family called him, lived life by his own rules. He enjoyed casino trips and playing Poker, and John Wayne movies. He loved deep sea fishing, especially in Destin, FL, which was his favorite place in the world.
Billy is survived by his mother, Sandra; children, Destin Irwin, and Sammy (Jacqueline Finley) Irwin; stepson, Curtis Clark; sister, Joey (Tony) Rocchio; aunt, Marilyn Gronow; niece & nephew, Ashley Robbins and Anthony Rocchio; great nephew, Oliver Porter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Billie; uncle, Norbert Gronow; and the mother of his children, Kimberly Onkes.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo, with Pastor Bill Collins officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 1 pm to 3 pm on Monday at the funeral home.
Edward Brantley
Edward Brantley, 76, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away October 18, 2023. He was born on September 29, 1947 in Speedville, TN the son of Albert Earl and Lillie (Williamson) Brantley. Ed worked at Chrysler Casting Plant from 1973 until retiring in 2018. He enjoyed collecting coins and a good stiff drink. He was known to do anything to make a buck. He also enjoyed going on walks with his grandchildren when they were little and feeding "his" squirrels. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1967- 1969.
Left to cherish his memory are his siblings, Irene Robertson, Faye Shouse, Reba Huddleston, Billy Brantley, Ivan Brantley, Ruby Barrett; grandchildren, Aaron (Bryanna) Osborne, Nicholas (Alyse) Osborne, Joseph (Katelynn) Osborne, Haley Garrison, Addy Hancock; son, Steven Osborne; several cherished great-grandchildren; daughters-in-law, Deanna Hurd and Yvette Forrest; special niece and caregiver Marcia Henderson; and many nieces and nephews.
Ed was preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Susan Brantley; son, Jeff Osborne; siblings, Velda Turner, Ada Brantley, Harold Brantley.
Visitation will be from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Monday, October 23, 2023, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home. Funeral services will take place at 2:00 PM Monday, October 23, 2023, at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home, 2097 West Alto Road Kokomo, Indiana 46902. Entombment will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery Kokomo, Indiana. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.
Joanne C. (Buck) Fivecoate
Joanne C. (Buck) Fivecoate, 60, Kokomo, passed away at 11:23 pm Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home peacefully, after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by her husband and two sisters. She was born November 4, 1962, in Hamilton, Ohio, the daughter of the late Harold M. & Hester Louise (Cumerlato) Buck. On February 17, 1980, she married Bart Fivecoate who survives.
Joanne retired from Walmart where she had worked as a Pharmacy Tech and in Customer Service in the Money Center. After retirement, she worked as a medical assistant for Hoosier Foot & Ankle. She loved to make ceramics, online auctions, and flip houses with her husband. Joanne was a loving mother, wife and sister. Family was her main priority and she looked forward to gatherings.
Along with her husband Bart, Joanne is also survived by her siblings, Daniel Buck, Karen Bellew, June Calleros, Kathy (Darryl) Kirkman and Percy (Julie) Buck; daughter-in-law, Melissa Fivecoate; father-in-law, Leonard (Marilyn) Fivecoate; mother-in-law, Pat Fivecoate; brothers-in-law, Brent (Michelle) Fivecoate, Mike (Lori) Fivecoate and Steve Fivecoate, along with many nieces and nephews whom she loved dearly; and her beloved dog, Elvis.
Joanne was preceded in death by her parents; son, Justin Fivecoate; and siblings, Jesetta Dalton, Norman Buck, Lloyd Buck and Linda Lopez.
In keeping with Joanne’s wishes, no services will be held. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with cremation.