William Keith Huffer and Donna C. Huffer, Sharon E. “Sherry” Memmer, Frankie Young Sr., David Michael Rogers

William Keith Huffer and Donna C. Huffer

William Keith Huffer and Donna C. Huffer of Tipton, married just short of 60 years, passed away within a few days of each other at The Waters of Tipton. They had previously lived in Kempton for 40 years before moving to Tipton.

Donna was born in Kokomo on June 12, 1937, the daughter of Elmer W. & Dorothy (Stunkard) Gillam. Donna died on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the age of 87. William was born on October 13, 1941, in Frankfort to Grover Keith & Wilamina E. (Ramey) Huffer, and he died on Monday, May 12, 2025, at the age of 83. They were married on June 5, 1965.

William and Donna were both long-time members of the Kempton Christian Church. Donna had worked at Tipton County Memorial Hospital, retiring in 2002. Her last position there was working in sterile processing. William worked at the Chrysler Transmission Plant in Engineering. He had also served in the U.S. Navy and later was a Supply Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard.

William was a member of the Frankfort Masonic Lodge and the Indiana Scottish Rite. A member of the NRA, he enjoyed hunting and trapping. Free time for Donna meant cooking for her family, fishing, and traveling.

Survivors include their two sons William Huffer and wife Lorinda of Kirklin and Thomas E. Leach and wife Boni of Shepherdsville, Kentucky, grandchildren Samantha Huffer, Nicolas Leach, Eli Leach, Brandon Shuck (Lacy), Amber Leiding (Jeffery), and Coty Shuck, great-grandchildren Braylee Lacy-Leiding, Hailyn Leiding, Taydem Leiding, and Brenner Shuck, and a great-great-grandchild on the way.

William’s siblings are Patricia A. Akard and husband John and Richard Huffer, all of Frankfort. They were preceded in death by one son James W. Leach and Donna’s brother Jack Gillam and his wife Roberta.

A memorial service celebrating the lives of William and Donna will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, at their spiritual home, Kempton Christian Church, 202 W. Washington Street with Pastor Larry Sims presiding. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service. Military honors will be provided by the Tipton American Legion and the U.S. Navy. A Masonic Service will also be conducted to honor William.

Young-Nichols Funeral Home is honored to assist the Huffer family at this difficult time. Messages of sympathy for William & Donna’s family may be left on their obituary page at www.young-nichols.com. Memorial contributions should be made to Kempton Christian Church, 202 W. Washington Street, Kempton, Indiana, 46049 or to Hanging Rock Christian Assembly, 6988 IN-263, West Lebanon, Indiana, 47991.

Sharon E. “Sherry” Memmer

Sharon E. “Sherry” Memmer, 76, of Kokomo, passed away at 4:05 a.m. Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the Legacy at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born September 8, 1948, in Peru, Indiana to Melford and Dorothy J. (Kile) Bullick. She married Carlton “Butch” Memmer on March 23, 1967, and he preceded her in death May 19, 2022. Sherry was a homemaker and loved caring for her cats. She was a wonderful baker and enjoyed making her special cakes. She especially enjoyed spending time with her long time and best friend Teresa McFatridge.

She is survived by her siblings David (Donna) Bullick of Walton, Bev Cunningham of Walton, Kenneth (Sally) Bullick of Logansport, Barb (Tom) Chestnut of Indianapolis, and brother-in-law Steve (Jean) Memmer. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, and great-great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, brother Phillip Bullick, brother-in-law Dick Cunningham, and in-laws Randall and Eloise (Stahl) Memmer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Compassus Hospice, 2626 S. Webster St. Ste B., Kokomo, IN 46902.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, May 16, 2025, at Galveston Cemetery with Pastor Jackson Moore officiating. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements and is honored to serve the family. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com

Frankie Young Sr.

Frankie Young Sr., the man who could fix a bike with one hand while the other was occupied, has taken his final bow on this stage we call life. Born on November 21, 1953, in Lima, Ohio, Frankie's laughter-filled journey came to a peaceful end on May 12, 2025, in Kokomo, Indiana. He was a man who lived by the motto, "If it ain't broke, I haven't touched it yet."

Frankie was the beloved son of Fred and Ruthalee Young, who surely greeted him with open arms and a list of heavenly repairs. He leaves behind a legacy of love and laughter with his children Keebra Wilson, Frankie Young Jr. (Rayce), and Tiffany Young, as well as grandchildren Leonte Wilson, Frankie Young III, Kheyarra Johnson, Jaden Young, Adrian Wilson, and Mauri Wilson.

His siblings Bessie McIntyre and Richard Young will fondly remember their brother as the family's unofficial engineer. Special cousins Johnny Young, Carl "Bud" Young, and Fred Young will miss the man who was always ready with a joke and a wrench. Frankie was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings Thomas, Raymond, Geraldine, Norma Jean, Theresa, and Nadine Young, his special niece Lashadra Young, and his brother-in-law George McIntyre. They have now welcomed him to the ultimate family reunion.

Frankie was the neighborhood handyman, a hero in overalls who could turn a wrench and turn up the charm all at once. He worked on anything and everything, from the kids' bikes to the old-school TVs. If you needed help, Frankie was your guy. He was the original DIY king, long before it was cool on the internet.

His interests were simple: family, friends, and a good time. Whether it was a backyard barbecue or a living room dance-off, Frankie was the life of the party. He believed that laughter was the best tool in his belt, and he wielded it with expert precision.

Describing Frankie is easy: handy, funny, generous. He was the man who would give you the shirt off his back, even if it meant he'd have to fix the buttons later. His generosity knew no bounds, and his humor was the glue that held everyone together.

Frankie's life was a masterclass in joy. He taught us all that the best things in life aren't things at all, but the moments we share and the people we love. His legacy is not in the objects he fixed, but in the hearts he mended with his kindness and wit.

As we say goodbye to Frankie Young Sr., we do so with a smile, knowing that he's probably up there negotiating with the pearly gates to install a swinging screen door. He was a man who never met a stranger, only friends he hadn't joked with yet.

So, here's to Frankie, a man who could find the funny in the mundane, the silver lining in every cloud, and the right tool for every job. He may have left this world, but his laughter echoes in our memories, a timeless reminder to enjoy the ride and fix what's broken with a smile. Rest easy, Frankie, and keep the angels chuckling. We'll handle things down here, but don't be surprised if things start falling apart without you.

David Michael Rogers

David Michael Rogers, 69, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away May 3, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1955, in Streator, Illinois, the son of Charles Edward and Catherine (Eichelberger) Rogers.

David is survived by his children Serena (Rogers) Saieg, David Rogers Jr., and Mark Rogers, stepson Phillip Worrells, 14 grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, siblings Bill Rogers, Richard Rogers, and Bonnie, and ex-wife Candace (Worrells) Rogers-Boje.

David was preceded in death by his son Nicholas Rogers, siblings Isabella, Bob, Katherine, Violia, Joe, and Charles, and parents Charles Edward and Catherine Elizabeth (Eichelberger) Rogers.

All services will remain private. Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.