Obituaries, January 24, 2025

Written on 01/24/2025


Judi Rae "Gram" Hrabos

Judi Rae "Gram" Hrabos, 61, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 2:49 a.m. on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. She was born on September 12, 1963, in Kokomo to Clarence "Cal" and Sally (Hailes) Hrabos.

A proud graduate of Taylor High School in 1982, Judi went on to work as a team lead for Syndicate Sales. She was known for her adventurous spirit, which led her to dabble in Kokomo Ghost Hunting. Judi also had a deep love for sports, particularly Notre Dame football and girls' basketball, as well as any girls' sports. She cherished watching her grandson play and excel in athletics. Judi enjoyed fishing and playing softball in leagues at Northwest Park. She especially looked forward to the winter months when she could spend time with her twin brother, Jodi, and her father, Cal, in Sarasota, Florida.

Judi is survived by: her father Cal Hrabos; her son Casey (Crystal) Hrabos; siblings Dean Hrabos, Stacy (Cathy) Hrabos, and Jodi Hrabos; grandchildren Lauren (Dylan) Carson, Hayden Spraker, and Camden Hrabos; nieces and nephews Max (Aubrii) Spott, Myia Hrabos, Shae Hawkins, Jake Hawkins, Levi Hrabos, Seth Hrabos, Patrick (Danielle) Hrabos, and Hannah Hrabos; great-nieces Makayla Spott and Fynn McClure; and Kevin Routt, the father of Casey and Judi’s longtime companion.

Judi was preceded in death by: her mother Sally Hrabos; brother Stephan Hrabos; and sister-in-law Caryn Hrabos.

A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 W. Lincoln Road, Kokomo. Friends may visit with the family from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. that day at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in Judi's memory to Turning Point.



Arleen Mae (Williams) Cochran

Arleen Mae (Williams) Cochran, 72, of Forest, went to be with her Lord and Savior at 5:53 p.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born in Evansville, IN, on April 25, 1952, the daughter of the late Robert H. and Arletta (Harris) Williams. On July 30, 1983, she married Mark Alan Cochran, and he preceded her in death on April 4, 2005.

Arleen was a 1970 graduate of Taylor High School. She attended Ivy Tech Community College and received several certificates and a degree. She was employed as a key punch operator at Stellite, then worked in the shipping department and international sales at Cabot Corporation. She retired from Haynes International in 2009, where she worked as a certified industrial wastewater technician for 15 years. Arleen was a stubborn, independent, and strong-willed woman who loved hard. She loved to dance, listen to ‘70s music, and had quite the collection of vinyl records. She cherished spending time with her grandchildren. As a young girl, she trained horses and always had a love for animals. Her favorite hobbies were playing euchre and Bingo. Her sisters will always remember the vacations to Florida together. Arleen is now content walking with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

She is survived by: her children Noelle (Ruben) Hernandez and Brent Miller; siblings Birdie Corwin, Connie (Terrell) Myers, and Russell (Kathy) Williams; brother-in-law Tim Damon; grandchildren Kyle (Branagan) Meagher, Casey Meagher, Brock Miller, Caleb Miller, Kendrick Hernandez, Hailey Hernandez, and Ethan Winter; bonus grandchild Michelle Aguilar; great-grandchildren Kayde, Koda, Scottlyn, and three more great-grandchildren on the way; and a large extended family of cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and sister Carol Damon.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2025, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel, 200 E. Main St., Russiaville, IN 46979. Funeral service will begin 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2025, at the funeral home with Pastor Brandon Shawhan officiating. Contributions may be made in Arleen’s memory to the Riley Hospital for Children or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.



Lawrence “Larry” Lee Lindley

Lawrence “Larry” Lee Lindley, 69, of Anderson, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent – Anderson. He was born on March 17, 1955, in Kokomo, the son of Ralph and Lois (Klapper) Lindley. On November 17, 2004, he married Marcia “Marci” Bunch, and she survives.

Larry graduated from Taylor High School in 1973. He retired in 2017 as a route owner from Flowers Baking Co. after five years. Larry previously worked as a District Manager for Wonder Bread in Anderson and Kokomo for 30 years. Larry enjoyed golfing, basketball, boating, camping, watching football, traveling, and billiards. He was an admirer of astronomy and IU basketball.

Along with his wife, Marci Lindley, he is survived by: his children Corey Bates, Josh (Vanessa) Lindley, Whitney Lindley, and Nick (Katie) Lindley; stepdaughter Lyndsay Schaub; grandchildren Peyton, Holly, Alex, Julian, Lily, Maddie, Olivia, Jonah, Mason, Madison, Hannah, Ava, Kamron, and Hailey; sister Pam Fish; niece Megan Fish; and many extended family members.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, sister Teresa Lindley, and brothers Robbie Lindley and Gary Lindley.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Abundant Life Church, 865 E 400 S, Kokomo, with pastor Toph Elkins officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. on Saturday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of your choice in Larry’s name. Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com