Chrystal Lynch
Chrystal E. Lynch, of Kokomo, was born on Oct. 28, 1949. She passed away Aug. 18, 2024.
A funeral service for Chrystal will take place on Sat., Aug. 24, beginning at 11 a.m. at Wayman Chapel AME Church, 920 N. Apperson Way. Visitation for Chrystal will take place from 10-11 a.m. prior to services at the church.
N.L. Bluitt, Jr., Funeral Chapel, Inc. was entrusted with the arrangements. www.bluittandson.com
Larry Wayne Fisher
Larry Wayne Fisher, 81, of Kokomo, passed away at 4:35 a.m. on Monday, August 19, 2024. He was born June 19, 1943, in Kokomo to C. Wayne and M. Marie (Seely) Fisher. On April 23, 1966, he married Susan Merten, and she survives.
Larry graduated from Kokomo High School in 1961 and later served in the National Guard. He worked as a machine repairman for Chrysler for 46 years before retiring. He was a member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church.
In addition to his wife, Susan Fisher, survivors include his children, Beth (Bill) Gratopp, Jeff (Cindy) Fisher, Lori (Cliff) Jarzynka, Karen (Scott) Hedglin, and Abby (Adam) Hodson; grandchildren, Sydney Gratopp, Will Gratopp, Emily Fisher, Molly Fisher, Mallory Beard, Natalie Marden, Courtney Marden, Brooke Hedglin, Bradley Hodson, Layla Hodson, Cortney (Abe) Werner, and Clayton Jarzynka; and great-grandchildren, Rozlyn Beard, Camden Beard, Charlotte Beard, Amelia Beard, Maddox Beard, and Guinevere Stover.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held. Burial will take place in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Larry’s memory to Birthright of Kokomo or the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com. Arrangements were entrusted to Stout & Son Funeral Home in Russiaville.
Clara Denise McGee
Clara Denise McGee, age 49, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
Clara worked at Walmart for 20 years. She had the biggest heart and a contagious smile. She went above and beyond for anyone who needed it. She made everyone feel loved and safe no matter what they did to her
She is survived by her mother Annette McGee-Hayes, children; Christopher McGee, Moriah Wegner (David), Hannah Thomas, Diamond Thomas, Autumn Thomas, and James White, maternal grandmother Clara White, as well as 8 grandchildren and 3 siblings.
Arrangements are pending for Clara.
Lori Ann Dyer
Lori Ann Dyer, 64, of Cutler, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, at 3:11 a.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo, surrounded by her loved ones. Born on October 13, 1959, in Logansport, Indiana, Lori was the cherished daughter of Richard and Geneva Nipple. She graduated from Delphi High School and started her career as a waitress at Mitchell’s Restaurant in Delphi before retiring from Baker Milligan CPA in Monticello.
Lori had a deep love for the outdoors, especially gardening, golfing, and traveling. She also enjoyed playing blackjack and sipping wine. Above all, Lori was a devoted mother and grandmother, cherishing her children and grandchildren. She found her greatest joy in being "Mamaw," a role she excelled at.
Lori leaves behind her beloved husband, Tim, her daughters Jennifer McLeland, Whitney Dyer, and Megan Dyer, and her grandchildren, Ayden Starkey, Madalynn Langdon, and Jayce Langdon. She is also survived by her siblings, Marsha Cosgrove, Mark Nipple, and Cathy Tully.
Lori was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Lindsy McLeland, and her brother Troy Nipple.
In accordance with Lori’s wishes, no public services will be held. Stout & Son Funeral Home - Russiaville Chapel is handling the cremation arrangements. Condolences may be shared online at www.stoutandson.com.
The family invites all who wish to honor Lori’s memory to join them for a celebration of her life at a later date, with details to be announced.