Jordin T. Hankee, Theodore “Ted” Robert DeGarmo, Bernard “B.J.” “3” Donnell Hall, Kimberly Anne Conklin, William Arnold Boll, Gary L. Hillis
Jordin T. Hankee
Jordin T. Hankee, 20, of Flora, passed away early Tuesday morning, November 3, 2026, at his home. He was born November 17, 2005, in Logansport, Indiana, to Richard G. Hankee and Laurie K. Dowell.
Jordin was a graduate of Lewis Cass High School and worked for Hoosier X Excavating in Delphi. He loved to work and would help anybody in need. He enjoyed working on his truck, riding his motorcycle, fishing, and working out. He loved spending time at the pond and was very close to his mom.
Surviving family include his parents Laurie Dowell and Richard Hankee, his siblings Mikalin Cockrell, Melinda (Wes) Miner, Danielle Schrader, Kaitlyn Weaver, Rebecca (Austin) Dowell–Flores, Victoria McCloskey, and Richard “Evan” Hankee. He is survived by nieces and nephews Kirsten and husband Gordie, Jayden, Stephen and wife Laela Rose, Kendra, Olivia, Christina, Peyton, Rebecca, Baylie, Koie, Cylas, A.J., Nova, Bella, and several great-nieces and great-nephews. He is also survived by several aunts, uncles, and cousins and his best friends Christian, Cody, Carter, and Dakota.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at Murray Weaver Funeral Home in Galveston with Pastor Sean Cooper officiating. Friends and family may visit from 1:00 p.m. until service time at 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Please come dressed casual. Jeans, sweatshirts, and ball caps are highly encouraged.
Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve Jordin’s family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com
Theodore “Ted” Robert DeGarmo
Theodore “Ted” Robert DeGarmo, 93 years old, of Kokomo, passed away at 6:45 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital – Indianapolis. He was born August 15, 1933, in Summit Township, Oconomowoc, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, to Frank Ellis and Nellie D. (Williams) DeGarmo. On August 15, 1953, he married Janet Mary Wendt, and she survives.
Ted was a graduate of Oconomowoc High School in June 1951. After high school, he served our country in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956. While in the Air Force, he graduated with honors from the Electronics Technical School and the Technical Instruction School, both at Scott Air Force Base near Belleville, Illinois. He served in Texas, Illinois, and Alaska. In Alaska, he was a member of the Air Force Global Communication Operations.
After being honorably discharged, Ted attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and graduated in January 1961 with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Ted was employed at Delco Radio (later Delco Electronics), Division of General Motors, following his graduation from the University of Wisconsin, where he worked for 35½ years. At Delco Electronics, he was a Field Engineer and a Supervisor of Field Engineering Operations. In 1969, he transferred to the Reliability Engineering Department as the Manager of Product Qualifications and Testing. His career path led him to Parts Engineering. During his time at Delco, he was a member of an Advisory Board to Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan. His commitment to learning was evident throughout his career as he pursued continuing education and completed numerous professional and technical courses such as Reliability Engineering and Management at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and Adventures in Attitude, Practical Reliability, and Engineering Methods Design at the Oklahoma State University.
Ted’s professional and community memberships also included the Kokomo Engineering Society, the Institute of Radio Engineers (IRE), the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, (IEEE), the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), and the Kokomo Computer Club. Ted chartered an Explorer Post 352 of the Boy Scouts of America and was awarded with a commendation in 1968 for his effort by Mr. Gus Riggs, then General Manager of Delco Radio. Ted retired from Delco Electronics on July 1, 1996.
Ted was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and, following its consolidation, became a charter member of Christ Lutheran Church. Throughout his membership at both churches, Ted faithfully served on the Congregational Council, including many years as President and Treasurer, while also contributing his time and talents to numerous other committees. Reflecting his lifelong commitment to serving others, Ted helped charter Boy Scouts of America Troop 364 in 1965 and faithfully served as an Assistant Scoutmaster for many years. Ted prepared taxes for low-income families and elderly throughout Howard County and Kokomo. He and his wife Janet delivered “Meals on Wheels” for several years. Ted was extremely proud to be an active member of the Kokomo Golden K Kiwanis, which supported many programs at Riley Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was also the Lt. Governor of the Indiana District of Kiwanis, Sycamore North Division, from 2007-08. As a veteran, Ted was honored to participate in the 2016 VetsRoll annual trip to Washington, D.C. He also was dedicated to genealogy and researching the DeGarmo-Wendt family tree.
In addition to his wife Janet, Ted is survived by his sister Evelyn Klug; son Robert “Bob” (Stacey) DeGarmo; daughter, Elizabeth “Betsy” (Steve) Horton; grandchildren Tiffany (Michael) Watkins, Andrew (Linda) DeGarmo, Colin DeGarmo, Logan DeGarmo, Amanda (Dalton) Gunter, Patrick Horton, Kyle (Elise) Horton; great-grandchildren Garrett Kyle Gunter, Hunter DeGarmo, Hailey (Joseph) Shelton, Bryce Watkins, Alexander Watkins, Sebastian Watkins, Landon DeGarmo, Aria DeGarmo, and Delaney Carrell; and great-great grandchildren Ace Antonio DeGarmo and Elaine Nichole Shelton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Yvonne (Roy) Nienow; sisters-in-law Shirley (Erwin “Bud”) Tester, Joyce (John) Koser, and Sharon (Phillip) Krueger; brother-in-law Franklin Klug; and great-grandson Noah John Hoffman.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026, Christ Lutheran Church, 3401 S. Dixon Road, Kokomo, IN 46902. A funeral service celebrating Ted’s life will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday at the church, with Pastor Doug Gast officiating. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Contributions may be made in Ted’s memory to Riley Children’s Hospital, Christ Lutheran Church, or the American Heart Association. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Bernard “B.J.” “3” Donnell Hall
Bernard “B.J.” “3” Donnell Hall, III, 10, Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on early Monday morning, November 2, 2026, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born January 11, 2016, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Bernard Donnell Hall, Jr., and Timela Lasha Harris.
Bernard was a fifth grader at Sycamore Elementary, Kokomo. He had played football since the age of six and played for the Kokomo PAL and Mt. Pisgah Lions, where he had also played basketball. He was able to play travel football for Mt. Pisgah and enjoyed traveling with his team as far as Ft. Worth, Texas. He loved building with Legos and watching his favorite character Monkey D. Luffy on One Piece. He loved cars, especially Cybertrucks and red Hellcat Chargers, and would put his artistic skills to work drawing other cars and trucks.
Survivors include his parents Bernard Donnell (Alexis) Hall; mother Timela Harris; paternal grandparents Bernard Hall, Sr., and Donna Hall (Lamont Williams); maternal grandparents Timothy (Jina) Harris and Yolanda Hillman; paternal great-grandmother Barbara Gibson; maternal great-grandmother Lelah Washington; four brothers Vashawn Hall, Antione Hall, Leandre Norris, and Armoni Hall; and bonus grandparents Mike and Michelle Copeland; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, classmates, teammates, and friends.
He was preceded in death by several great-grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at Noon on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Refreshing Springs Church of God in Christ, 3112 Easy Street, Kokomo, Indiana.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the church.
McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.
Kimberly Anne Conklin
Kimberly Anne Conklin, known lovingly as Kim, was born on October 22, 1974, in Logansport, Indiana, and passed away on November 3, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana.
Kim was a faith-filled, loving, and passionate woman whose life reflected warmth, strength, and devotion to the people around her. Born to Leota “Jerry” Landrum and Keith Conklin, she carried her family ties with pride throughout her life. She was preceded in death by her father Keith and is survived by her mother Jerry, who remained an important part of her life. She also leaves behind her sons Michael Pigg (Kyra Edging) and Jordan Penn, along with her brothers Brian Conklin and Paul J. Landrum, all of whom will continue to carry her memory forward.
A lifelong resident of the area, Kim was born in Logansport and graduated from Logansport High School, where she built the foundation for the years that followed. She later worked at Matthew Warren for many years, developing a reputation for dedication and steady commitment until she suffered an injury that changed the course of her working life. Even then, she remained resilient and continued to face life with courage and grace.
Kim’s faith was an important part of who she was. As a Christian, she lived with a sense of hope, compassion, and trust in God that shaped the way she treated others. Those who knew her will remember a woman who cared deeply, loved sincerely, and gave of herself in quiet but meaningful ways. Her presence brought comfort and steadiness, and her kindness left a lasting impression on family and friends alike.
Outside of work and family, Kim found joy in the simple pleasures that made life beautiful. She enjoyed listening to music, and she also loved crafting, where her creativity could shine. These interests reflected her thoughtful nature and her appreciation for beauty, expression, and time spent doing what she loved. Whether through a favorite song or a handmade creation, Kim found ways to bring heart into everyday moments.
Her life story is one of love, perseverance, and devotion. She will be remembered not only for the roles she held as a daughter, mother, sister, and friend, but also for the spirit she carried through every season of life. Kim’s legacy lives on in the memories she created, the love she shared, and the example she set through her faith and compassion.
As family and friends reflect on her life, they remember a woman who was deeply loved and who returned that love generously. Kimberly Anne Conklin’s journey came to a close in Kokomo, but the impact of her life remains strong. Her memory will continue to live on in the hearts of those who knew her, and her life will be honored for the love, faith, and passion she brought into the world.
City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Service by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com
William Arnold Boll
William Arnold Boll, known to many as Bill, passed away on November 3, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana, at the age of 62. He was born on October 24, 1964, in Kokomo, Indiana, and spent his life rooted in the community he called home.
Bill was born to John and Betty Boll and grew up surrounded by family and the values that shaped the man he became. He was a loving son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose presence brought warmth and comfort to those around him. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Betty Boll, as well as his sister Ruth Tudor and his brother Sam Boll.
Bill graduated from Northwestern High School with the class of 1983. After school, he went on to work for Chrysler for several years, where he was known for his steady work ethic and dependable nature. He also worked for various furniture moving companies over the years, taking pride in doing honest work and helping others. Through every job he held, Bill was respected for his dedication, reliability, and willingness to lend a hand.
He lived with a kind heart and a generous spirit, and those who knew him best will remember him as loving, selfless, and funny. He had a way of making people feel welcome and cared for, and his sense of humor could brighten even the most ordinary day. His family meant everything to him, and he especially loved spending time with his daughter and grandchildren.
He is survived by his daughter Lindsey Pierce; his granddaughter Kaya Holmes; his great-grandson Kason Holmes Birkey; and his sisters Janis Kitts and Sandy Torres Kitts. Bill treasured his family deeply and found great joy in being with them. He loved his dog Sweetie, and the companionship they shared brought him comfort and happiness. He also enjoyed watching football and spending quiet, meaningful time with the people and things he loved most.
Bill was a man who showed his love through his actions, his loyalty, and his steady presence. He will be remembered for his kind heart, his laughter, and the way he cared for others without hesitation. His family and friends will carry forward the memory of his warmth, his humor, and the love he gave so freely.
Though he is no longer here, Bill’s legacy lives on in the lives of those who knew and loved him. He leaves behind a family who will forever cherish his memory and a lifetime of moments that reflect the goodness of his heart. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered always.
City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Service by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com
Gary L. Hillis
Gary L. Hillis was born on March 26, 1956, in Kokomo, Indiana, to Elwood H. (Bud) Hillis and Carol (Hoyne) Hillis. He was the great-grandson of Elwood Haynes, auto pioneer, inventor of Haynes Stellite, and early developer of stainless steel. His aunt was Margaret Hillis, famed conductor and founder of the Chicago Symphony Chorus.
Gary attended Kokomo public schools and graduated from Haworth High School in 1974, where he was on the tennis team. He was also an Eagle Scout and loved operating his ham radio. He went on to Purdue University where he graduated with a bachelor degree in 1978 and master’s degree in 1979, both in electrical engineering. He was a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. In 1976, he married Deborah Fisher, also of Kokomo. They met in high school and enjoyed 50 years of marriage. Upon graduation from Purdue, they moved to Fort Collins, Colorado, where Gary started his electrical engineering career with Hewlett Packard. Throughout his career he worked at various computer chip companies, retiring from Broadcom in 2018.
As a youth Gary learned to sail at Lake Maxinkuckee in Culver, Indiana, competing in sailboat races there and throughout Colorado with his wife on their 16’ Hobiecat. He was also an avid water and snow skier. But, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially trips back to the family home in Culver.
Besides his beloved wife Debbie, Gary is survived by children Faith (Ryan) Putnam and Jared and his four grandchildren Seth, Chloe (Cody) Kucera, Madison Peters, and Hailey Peters. He is also survived by a brother Jeffrey Hillis, several nieces, and a nephew, along with several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. He is predeceased by a brother Bradley and his parents.
In keeping with Gary’s wishes, cremation will take place.