Elizabeth (Betty) June Oyler, Viola Sue Badgley, Roger Lee Shrock
Elizabeth (Betty) June Oyler
Elizabeth (Betty) June Oyler, 90, of Goshen, passed away on March 8 at Goshen Hospital after health complications.
She was born Elizabeth June Leland to Laverne and Harry Leland on August 12, 1935, in Birdseye, IN. Known as Betty to her friends and family, she graduated from Huntingburg High School in 1953, where she excelled in academics, played saxophone in the band, and was a spirited cheerleader.
Upon graduation, she left southern Indiana and traveled to school in Elkhart to train to become an X-Ray Technician. She worked as an X-Ray Tech at both Johnson County Memorial Hospital and Logansport Memorial Hospital. It was well known that Betty was one of the favorite technicians at Johnson Memorial. She was particularly skilled at getting high-quality x-rays with exceptional speed. Doctors would often ask her to come in for special cases, even when she wasn’t on call. While working her first X-ray job in Franklin, Indiana, she met a dashing young man named Fred Oyler. They married in Huntingburg, IN on September 5, 1954.
Relocating to Russiaville for Fred’s position as varsity basketball coach at Western, Betty began substituting. She so impressed the school’s principal that he persistently encouraged her to pursue a teaching career. Betty studied Elementary Education at Indiana University, earning her B.S. in 1972 before going on to complete her Master’s in Education at Ball State. Her skill as an educator was evident long before she had a classroom of her own. She spent a decade as a highly sought-after substitute teacher at Western, building relationships and a reputation that made her a natural fit when she was ready for her own classroom. She began her official teaching career in 1972, going on to educate and challenge students at Western Elementary and Western Middle School for the next 25 years, retiring in 1996. She was awarded the Outstanding Retiring Teacher award from the Indiana Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Mrs. Oyler was a legend at Western Middle School, even as she returned to sub for another decade after retirement.
Betty witnessed extraordinary change across her lifetime, from outdoor toilets, stovetop-heated water, and wartime rationing in the 1940s, to today’s world of indoor plumbing, smartphones, and grocery aisles overflowing with abundance. She also survived one of Indiana’s most devastating weather events, as she, Fred, and the three children lost their home to the Palm Sunday tornadoes of 1965.
Bridge Club met frequently in Fred and Betty’s house for years. They also enjoyed hosting and playing many other kinds of card games. She and Fred loved traveling and took road trips to National Parks and other interesting landmarks. For many years they enjoyed extended stays in Gulf Shores, AL, and Marco Island, FL. Fred and Betty were avid IU basketball fans, taping every game and attending as many as they were able. They also spent countless hours going to their grandchildren’s various events and activities over the years. Betty and Fred’s grandchildren fondly remember their consistent presence at birthday parties, sporting events, concerts, and graduations. They always did their best to be meaningfully engaged in their grandchildren’s lives. Betty was known for being independent and no-nonsense, yet full of spirit and fun. She was dearly loved by her family and will be greatly missed.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband Fred (2013), parents Harry and Laverne Leland, sister Jeanne Sakel, and brothers David and Paul Leland. She is survived by her sister Carolyn Ostby of Louisville, KY; daughters Bethany (Greg) Hartman of Elkhart, IN, and LeAnne Gormong of Arlington, VA, and son Tim Oyler of Anderson, IN; seven grandchildren Cami (Jake) Brubaker; Cara (Chris) DuBois; Callie (Arron) Patrick; Kristin Weiss, Karissa (John) Simmons; Evan Oyler; Lucas (Marah) Oyler; and 19 great-grandchildren.
A private graveside service will be held in Greentown, and the family will host public visitation on Saturday, March 14 from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at Kokomo Zion Church, 5051 E. County Rd. 400 N. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Eastern Howard School Corporation (221 West Main Street, Suite One, Greentown, IN 46936) designated to the Fred and Betty Oyler Memorial Scholarship.
Viola Sue Badgley
Viola Sue Badgley, known to most as “Sue,” age 80, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, after a brief illness. Sue was born on April 2, 1945, to her parents Fred Temple and Sammie Eaton.
Sue worked for The Sisters of St. Joseph Center in Tipton as a nurse’s aide for 30 years before retiring. Her role in nursing perfectly suited her because of her loving and caring nature. She had a gift for making people feel seen and valued, and her kindness drew many friends into her life. Sue was known for being warm and chatty, always willing to pause and spend time talking with others.
She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including listening to music, playing Farkle, growing beautiful flowers, and working crossword puzzles. Her daughter was absolutely precious to her, and becoming a grandmother brought her immense joy.
Above all, Sue was a woman of deep faith. Her love for the Lord was evident in the way she lived her life and in the encouragement she offered to so many around her. She will be remembered for her gentle spirit, her caring heart, and the love she shared so freely.
Those left to carry on Sue’s legacy of love are her daughter Misty Landers; grandchildren Eli Shaul, Kaden Landers, and Alyvia Landers; brother Tom Faux; best friend Sharon Teuscher; as well as many more amazing friends.
Sue was preceded in death by her parents, brother Ron, and sister Olene.
A funeral service celebrating Sue’s life will take place on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton, with Rev. Dr. Robb Roloff officiating. Visitation for family & friends will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will take place immediately following the service at Tipton’s Fairview Cemetery.
Memorial donations in Sue’s honor may be made to Emanuel Lutheran Church in Tipton. Envelopes will be available during visitation time at the funeral home.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sue Badgley in their time of need.
Roger Lee Shrock
Roger Lee Shrock, 86, passed away in his home in Tavares, FL, on March 8, 2026. He was born April 27, 1939, in Kokomo, IN, to the late Byron and Gladys Sanford Shrock. Roger was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Roger graduated from Kokomo High School in 1957. He served honorably in the United States Marine Corps. He married Donna Nutt Baker in 1965, and together they lived a beautiful life. Roger was an electrician at the Chrysler Kokomo Transmission Plant. He also served as a skilled trade committeeman and retired in 1996. He was a proud member of the UAW Local 685. In his free time, you could find him out on the water, catching fish.
He is survived by his wife Donna Shrock; his children Jeff Shrock (Tina), Greg Baker (Cindy), Rob Baker (Debbie), Troy Shrock, Larry Shrock, and Cherisa Mills (Mike); his grandchildren Samantha Myers, Cory Shrock, Bo Baker (Audra), Brittany Francis (Billie), Brock Miller, Samantha Ostler, Brad Baker, and Amber Baker; his brother Gary Shrock (Linda); his brother-in-law Ron Nutt (Mary Lou); his sister-in-law Mary Jo Nutt; nine great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his infant siblings Larry Joe and Myrna Kay Shrock.
Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, on March 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Funeral Service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. Roger will be laid to rest at Mast-Hensler Cemetery.