Patricia “Pat” June (Foust) Rose
Patricia “Pat” June (Foust) Rose, 96, of West Middleton, passed away 12:45 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, at The Legacy – Waterford Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born in Kokomo, IN, on August 29, 1928, the daughter of the late Roland Leroy and Thelma Athelia (Bishop) Foust. On December 22, 1946, she married Russell William “Bill” Rose at Calvary Baptist Church, and he preceded her in death on August 13, 2009.
Pat was a 1946 graduate of Kokomo High School. Her first job was counting ration stamps that paid her $0.25 per hour. She had various other jobs through the years, one being at Delco Electronics. Pat was a homemaker who cared for her husband and their four children. Her husband Bill was a pastor, and she supported him in their mission trips to Peru, Russia, and Haiti. She had an incredible servant’s heart, and she was always prepared to quietly help wherever needed. Her excellence as a wife, mother, and grandmother were unsurpassed. She was a faithful member of Radiant Life Ministry.
She is survived by her children Michael Rose, Elizabeth Melson, and Joseph Rose, grandchildren Greg (Kim Marton) Harbaugh Jr., Carol (Brian) Hecht, Michelle (Randy) Gray, Jessica (Joe) Ealy, Annie Lacerda, Ruth Reuter, Stephen Reuter, and Emily Reuter, 11 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Timothy William Rose, daughter-in-law Deborah Rose, sister Virginia Jene Foust, and a great-grandson.
Pat’s family would like to extend a special thank you to the entire staff at The Legacy – Waterford Health Campus and to Compassus Hospice for the excellent care that they provided to her.
Graveside service celebrating Pat’s life will begin at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at Twin Springs Cemetery in Kokomo, IN 46901, officiated by Pastor Mike Young. Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.
James R. Cowan
James R. Cowan, 81, of Elwood, went home to be with the Lord at 12:19 p.m. Thursday, February 27, 2025, with his family by his side. Jim was born April 19, 1943, in Crawfordsville, Indiana, to Ralph W. and Julia L. (Alexander) Cowan. He married the love of his life, Patricia Huckstep on August 10, 1963, in Jamestown, Indiana, and she survives.
Jim worked for Prudential Life Insurance for many years as an agent. He also worked for Cabot Corp., Chrysler, and in his later years Bowden’s Florist in Kokomo. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1961–1966. Jim loved the Lord and served in his Church in many capacities such as Elder of the church and being a part of the First Impressions Greeting Team. He also enjoyed participating in many church cantatas, singing in the choir, helping with vacation bible school, and heading up the Thanksgiving dinner at the church. In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking and watching the Indianapolis Colts and the Purdue Boilermakers play ball. Jim was a member of Chapel Hill Christian Church and the Marine Corps League in Kokomo. He was also a former member of the Lion’s Club.
Surviving family include his wife Pat Cowan of Elwood, his children James W. Cowan and wife Aubrey, and Anita M. Myers and husband Jeff. His grandchildren include Zach and Colleen Myers, Jeremy and Whitni Myers, Cody and Allison Myers, Lauren and Jonathan Dawes, Marissa and Wesley Beattie, Taylor Cowan, Allison Cowan, and Bethany Cowan. Great-grandchildren include Kolton, Emma, Atlanta, Emerson, Katelynn, Olivia, Westin, Dawson, and Paisley. Jim is also survived by one sister Judith Robinson and nephew Matthew Carver. He is preceded in death by his parents.
A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at 4:00 p.m. Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Chapel Hill Christian Church, 2600 W. Alto Road, Kokomo, Indiana, with Pastor Steve Allen officiating. A time of visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until service time at the Church. Jim will be laid to rest in Marion National Cemetery with Military Honors. Memorial contributions made be given to Chapel Hill Christian Church or Indy Honor Flights in Jim’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cowan family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com