Juliet “Julie” Jane Windell, Dale M. Turon
Juliet “Julie” Jane Windell
Juliet “Julie” Jane Windell, a lifelong resident of Kokomo, passed away on January 25, 2026, at the age of 66. She was born May 9, 1959, to the late Marvin and Beverly Fields. Julie’s humorous, kind-hearted, and cherished nature left a lasting impression on everyone who knew her.
Julie graduated from Haworth High School in 1977. Throughout her life, she dedicated herself to her work and family. She worked as a bus driver for Kokomo Schools for 10 years and served as a Nurse’s Aide in a local nursing home for many years.
Julie’s family was at the center of her world. She was married to Larry Windell, and together they shared a loving family. Her children and grandchildren will fondly remember all of the times she teased them.
Julie’s personal interests filled her life with joy and laughter. She enjoyed singing, cooking, and trying her hand at DIY projects, although someone else often finished them. She loved watching crime shows and game shows, and occasionally watched football, reluctantly. Earlier in life she enjoyed playing Bingo with her mother-in-law.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her infant son Austin Joseph Windell; her sister Lore Dishman; her mother-in-law Winona Windell; her father-in-law Rex Windell; and her nephew Michael Moran.
Julie is survived by her loving husband Larry Windell; her children Kevin Windell (Rachel) and Derek Windell; her grandchildren Madison Windell and Kamden Windell; her sister Kathy Moran (Scott); her nieces Megan Dishman, Rachel Dishman, Kristi Dechelle, and Bailey Buhler; her nephew Nathan Moran; and her brother-in-law Jerry Windell (PJ).
A Memorial Gathering will be held at the South Creek Church of God, located at 5937 S Park Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, on February 5, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., to celebrate and honor Julie’s life.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the family to help cover final expenses: https://gofund.me/cd1fb3893
Dale M. Turon
Dale M. Turon, 69, of Kokomo, was welcomed home in heavenly glory on January 13, 2026. He was born on July 18, 1956, in Wyandotte, Michigan.
In Dale’s younger years, you could always catch him outside in the sun getting a tan. One of his favorite places to be was in Florida on the water. He enjoyed boat fishing, catching bugs for his at-the-time younger children, going to the park and outings. He enjoyed grilling and was an amazing cook. Most of all, he loved sharing every moment with his kids.
Dale was a professional cement finisher for many years and worked alongside his father Joe. After his dad’s passing, Dale selflessly cared for his mother until her passing in 2004.
In his later years, he devoted most of his time being the best dad and proudest papa. He loved talking on the phone just about every day to his daughter and grandchildren. Some of his most cherished moments and things he often looked forward to were birthdays and holidays. He loved the quality time, and he loved his daughter’s cooking. The two both shared a love for cooking, and he taught her from an early age. Dale was never absent from a birthday and loved tossing around balloons with his grandkids. They were the apples of his eye, and he delighted in every milestone, weight check, doctor or dentist appointment, and any update. Dale was also a firm believer in Jesus Christ, and he made it his priority to always be praying for his family. He was a proud member of Signs of God Ministries in Kokomo, IN, where his son-in-law is pastor.
His love language when his kids were young was to always come back with something sweet or something he knew they would like, though he continued things like that even as his kids got older and especially when his title upgraded to “Papa.” He loved to spoil his grandkids! Anyone who knew Dale would say he had a heart of gold. He effortlessly made those around him feel seen and heard, and he was never too busy to just sit, listen, and be there. He also noticed the smallest of details, like if his daughter freshly did her hair or nails. He would notice clothes, haircuts, etc., and he would always say how nice it looked. His favorite compliment to give was, “You look like a million bucks.”
One thing Dale was most thankful for was his close bond with his daughter Chelsea and described her as his “A No. 1.” They were best friends, and the legacy of his love and all he was will continue to live through her and be spread to the lives of his grandchildren.
Dale leaves behind his daughter and son in-law Chelsea (James) Carpenter; four beloved grandchildren Izabella, Adoniah, Lilly, and Joshua; and one brother Gary Turon. Dale was preceded in death by his parents Joe Turon and Virginia (Podgorski) Turon and his son Joseph S. Turon, whom he is now reunited with. Dale opted for cremation and will have a private memorial service at a later time.