Susan Irene Ardrey, Carolyn “Sue” (Woodard) Snow, Virgil Leon Tucker, Janet Lee Wiles, Norma J. McQueen
Susan Irene Ardrey
Susan Irene Ardrey, nee Ralstin, 77, of Kokomo, Indiana, entered into the loving arms of the Lord on Monday, March 2, 2026, after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Richard. Loving mother of Nicola (Bill) Lloyd and Christopher (Jennifer). Dear grandma of Ella, Lena, Billy, Paddy, and Charlotte. Sister of Max (Carol), Jane (Jerry) Decius, Joanne (Jack) Loge, and the late Gene (late Delores and late Dorothy). Aunt and great aunt to many.
Susan was born April 17, 1948, in Peru, Indiana, the daughter of the late Donald and the late Geraldine Ralstin. She attended Peru High School, Indiana University Bloomington, and obtained a Masters of Library Science from Indiana University, working for many years at Indiana University Kokomo as Coordinator of Continuing Education in Nursing, and as a reference librarian. Susan married Richard Ardrey on January 17, 1976, and for more than 45 years Dick and Susie enjoyed many family vacations, winters in retirement in Florida, and countless hours with kids and grandkids.
Throughout her life, Susan exhibited servanthood, a sympathetic heart, and a selflessness that belied her deep faith in Jesus. That steadfast, unwavering hope permeated all aspects of her life, and every relationship she had. Susan thought of others’ needs first, and was an exemplary daughter, sister, wife, mother, and grandmother. In conversation, Susan always made others feel appreciated, heard, and loved. Susan served as a shining example of Christ’s character in action and was a beacon of consistency and compassion. Susan’s deep love for and faith in Christ informed every aspect of her life. She will be deeply missed.
A celebration of victory over death will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 9, 2026, at Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, 705 Southway E. Blvd., Kokomo, IN 46902, with Pastor John Dreyer officiating. Friends are invited to visit with family prior to the service, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the church. In lieu flowers, donations may be made to Lutheran Church of Our Redeemer, Redeemer Lutheran School, and the Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing. Shirley and Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be left online at shirleyandstout.com.
Carolyn “Sue” (Woodard) Snow
Carolyn “Sue” (Woodard) Snow, 81, of Sharpsville, passed away 7:58 a.m. Thursday, March 5, 2026, at Kokomo Healthcare Center. She was born in Sharpsville, IN, on March 26, 1944, the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Yeary) Woodard. On June 11, 1971, she married Michael Snow in Kokomo, IN, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 2018.
Sue was a 1962 graduate of Sharpsville High School. She worked at T-Way in Kokomo for 10 years as a clerk. She formerly owned a Bait & Tackle shoppe in Winamac. She enjoyed watching everybody fish and having a good time together. She was the best caretaker and was a foster parent to four children. She was fascinated with tracking her family’s genealogy. Her favorite hobbies were sewing, crafting, and playing Bingo. She attended Rock Prairie Church in Tipton and was a member of the Home Economics Club in Winamac.
Sue is survived by her foster children Cindy Ludwig, Marcia (Bill) Campbell, and John Frankle; brother Everett Erickson; sister-in-law Mary Jane Woodard; brothers-in-law Keith Whittaker, John Weaver, and Jeff (Linda) Collins; several nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Elmer and Dorothy Woodard; husband Mike Snow; foster child Doug Frankle; sisters Margie Whittaker and Connie Weaver; and brother Stan Woodard.
A graveside service celebrating Sue’s life will begin at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday March 10, 2026, at Sharpsville Cemetery, 414 E. Elm St., Sharpsville, IN 46068, with Pastor Jason Grant officiating. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Sharpsville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Virgil Leon Tucker
Virgil Leon Tucker, 98 of Kokomo, Indiana, peacefully transitioned to heaven at 6:14 a.m. on March 5, 2026, at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, Indiana.
He was born on February 27, 1928, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Albert and Ica (Graves) Tucker.
He is survived by five children: Patricia Pierce, Martha Sands, Philip Tucker, Wilma Castillo, and Rebecca Cook; along with 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren; brothers Herman, Ruble, and Louie; and sisters Alberta, Wanda, and Janet.
He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Kathleen Tucker; infant daughter Donna Mae Tucker; a grandson Paul Neil Richardson; brothers Earl, Earnest, Max, Kenneth, Lonnie, and Joe; and sisters Delores, Thelma, and Judy.
He worked at General Motors in Kokomo, Indiana for 38 years and retired in 1994. The love of his life was his wife Mary Kathleen Tucker. They were married in the First Church of the Nazarene in Kokomo, Indiana, on September 29, 1951. They were married for 72 years.
He had a giving heart and had a great love of God which was shown by his study of the Bible, his singing of gospel hymns, his donations to Christian missions and his love and kindness to others. He was a former member of Gateway Friends Church in Kokomo, Indiana. He loved his wooded property in Delphi, Indiana, where he could hike, cut down trees, plant trees, mow grass, picnic, and have a campfire. He loved gardening and working on cars and lawn mower engines. He loved the outdoors and any type of work that gave him the privilege of being outdoors.
A visitation for Virgil will be held from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Ellers Mortuary, 725 S. Main Street, in Kokomo, IN. A funeral service will follow at 1:30 p.m. with pastor James Bradley of Family Worship Center officiating. Burial will follow at Kokomo Memorial Park. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Bethany Pointe Health Campus in Anderson, Indiana and to Paradigm Health Hospice.
Janet Lee Wiles
Janet, a perfect mother, grandmother, and great grandmother whose kindness was as infectious as her love for God, has ascended to Heaven at the ripe age of 93. Born on December 30, 1932, at her home in rural Miami County, near North Grove, Janet lived most of her life in Kokomo, and it was there that she gave her final farewell on March 6, 2026.
Janet was a proud graduate of Greentown High School, attended Indiana Business College, and was a retiree of Delco Electronics, where she worked for nearly four decades. After retirement, she proudly went on to earn her degree in Theology.
Janet could keep up with the best of them in a game of dominos, Chinese checkers, aggravation, and many card games. Her interests weren’t limited to just games, though. She was an avid wildlife watcher, mostly in her front and back yard, tending to deer, fox, squirrels, waterfowl and multiple types of birds. You could always find her working in her many flower and rock gardens right up until her last summer. She could always find time to enjoy a sandy ocean beach or a dune on Lake Michigan.
Her love for nature was only eclipsed by her love for God, worshipping at many churches in her life. She could also pick a tune on a guitar, create clothing on her sewing machine, and amassed a giant collection of McCoy pottery.
Describing Janet is easy when you think of words like caring, generous, and loving. She not only loved God, but also was passionate about her two children Lisa Wiles and Steven Wiles, her eight grandkids Abigail (Matthew) Rodgers, Aaron (Blythe) Brown, Sarah (Shane) Mohler, Joseph Brown, Hanna Brown, Andrew Brown. Nathaniel Brown, and Dr. Stephanie Wiles, as well as seven great-grandchildren.
We say our goodbyes to Janet with a smile on our faces. That’s how she wanted it. She lived her whole life the best way, to ensure eternal peace in her next chapter in Heaven. We will always miss her but always smile with those precious thought and memories about her.
In her sweetest words, “Ok, Wow!” Only family will understand that. She won the ultimate game of life.
Rest peacefully in Heaven.
Janet chose not to have formal ceremonies. However, those that would like to, are welcome to reach out to her family. City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com
Norma J. McQueen
Norma J. McQueen passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at 7:25 PM at The Crossings at Kokomo. She was born on September 6, 1937, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Harold and Gertrude “Trudy” (Bickers) Day.
Norma graduated from Emmerich Manual High School in Indianapolis in 1955. She later retired from the Indiana Government Center after 30+ years of service.
On Valentine’s Day in 1988, she married David W. McQueen, who preceded her in death in 2014.
She is survived by her daughter Debra J. (Kevin) Cox; two sons Paul E. “PJ” Richards Jr. (Shelley) and Timothy S. Richards; three grandchildren Kelly L. (Michael) Giles, Joshua K. Cox, and Brenton A. (Michaela) Richards; and four great-grandchildren Amdon J. Swartzendruber, Emily P. Giles, Hannah K. Giles, and Avery J. Cox. She is also survived by her sister Judy Kerst, along with several nieces and nephews.
Norma was preceded in death by her husband David W. McQueen; her parents; and her brother Harold R. “Buddy” (Susie) Day Jr.
We want to recognize and thank the staff at The Crossings at Kokomo for all the love and care she received over the last two years.
In keeping with Norma’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.