Virginia Lee Ogden

Virginia Lee Ogden, 85, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born on February 21, 1940, to her parents Everett Ogden and Flossie Mae (Maple) Barnes.

Virginia was one of the sweetest people on this planet. Although she never had the pleasure of being a wife or mother, she played a special role in the lives of so many. Her faith was very important to her, and she was very active in church. Virginia was a Sunday School teacher for many years and was able to impact many children for the Lord. Virginia seemed to always be the person who others could depend on. She babysat for all of her family and friends. She loved children and always enjoyed helping others. Virginia will be remembered for her amazing angel collection; ironic, because many thought of Virginia as their angel. The family she leaves behind will forever be grateful for the example she set, and the unconditional love she gave!

Those left to carry on Virginia’s legacy of love are her brother Phillip Ogden as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Melba Borden, Opal Rich, Naomi Hillian, Marie Griffin, Ruth Scheffler, Eloise Ricker, Juanita Patrick, and Willie Ogden.

A funeral service celebrating Virginia’s life will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025, at 12:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton, with Pastor Rick Herring officiating. A visitation for family and friends will take place from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Tipton immediately following the service.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Ogden family in their time of need.

Brenda Lou Lowery

Brenda Lou Lowery, age 70, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025.

A time of visitation for Brenda will be held Saturday, March 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Sunset Memory Garden Funeral Home & Cemetery, 2097 West Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana 46902, followed by a funeral service at 6:00 PM.

Roberta Jean Dunn

Roberta Jean Dunn, 92, of Lynn, formerly of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at Brickyard Golden-Rule Care Center in Richmond, Indiana. She was born on November 13, 1932, in Kokomo, to Paul Milo and Ruth Margaret (Davison) Mummert. On June 21, she married Darrel Dwain Dunn, and he preceded her in death on February 8, 2025.

Roberta graduated from Kokomo High School and attended Franklin College. She was proud to have been crowned Miss Howard County in 1948.

Survivors include her children Michael Dwain (Marianne) Dunn of Bradenton, FL, Larry David (Lynn) Dunn of Brookfield, IL, Paul Jeffery (Ann Marie) Dunn of South Elgin, IL, and Todd Allen (Alisson Fichum) Dunn of Lynn, IN, brother Paul Herbert Mummert, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and sister-in-law Rita Jean Mummert.

Private services will be held at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, Jefferson Street Chapel, Kokomo. Burial will follow in Crown Point Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the AseraCare Hospice, 4427 Garwood Pl., Richmond, IN 47374. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Bradford “Brad” Dwight Tanner Sr.

Bradford “Brad” Dwight Tanner Sr., 67, of Kokomo, passed away at 12:40 a.m., Monday, February 24, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo. He was born January 27, 1958, in Richland, Washington, son of Lloyd Tanner and Audrey (Swift) Eglehoff.

Brad was a 1976 graduate of Haworth High School. He received his Associate’s degree as a pipefitter. He was a supervisor at General Cable. Brad enjoyed riding motorcycles, hunting, and golfing. He was a history buff and enjoyed coaching his son’s youth sports.

He is survived by his sons Brad Tanner, Zach Tanner, and Zeth Tanner, grandchildren McKenna Tanner, Luke Tanner, Rylee Tanner, and Rip Tanner, sister Martha Tanner, and his parents Lloyd (Gabriella) Tanner and Audrey (Howard) Eglehoff.

A private graveside will be held at Burlington Cemetery at a later date. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Neptune Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left at www.stoutandson.

George Edward Steele Jr.

George Edward Steele Jr., age 76, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away one day before his 77th birthday on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born February 25, 1948, in Peru, Indiana, to the late George and Mary Steele.

In his younger years, George was a member of Boy Scouts of America. George worked as a farmer for Curless Farm Inc. in Wabash, Indiana, a job that he absolutely loved and took great pride in. He enjoyed the outdoors, whether it was cooking out with his family or running around with the animals. His favorite pastime was visiting the Senior Citizens Center in Kokomo and catching up with his girlfriend(s). He was very family-oriented; whatever his family was doing, he loved to tag along with them. He loved his stepchildren and their children as if they were blood. He spoiled them all just the same, too.

George is survived by his brothers Michael Steele and John Steele of Lagro, Indiana, stepchildren Tammy Hoffman (Bill) of Peru, Indiana, Linda Spillman (Roger) of Peru, Indiana, Walter Orpurt (Shannon) of Kokomo, Indiana, and Errol Orpurt (Hollie) of Peru, Indiana, 13 step-grandchildren, and many step-great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, George is preceded in death by his wife Florence (Orpurt) Steele, and stepdaughters Michelle Orpurt and Sandy Hernandez.

A celebration of life will take place at a later date.