Kay Anna Rees, Edward Hale
Kay Anna Rees
Kay Anna Rees, 91, of Greentown, passed away 1:36 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. She was born in Summittville, IN, on April 27, 1934, the daughter of the late James and Velma (Morris) Rees. On June 7, 1953, she married Marvin J. Rees in West Middleton, IN, and he preceded her in death on October 18, 2007.
Kay was a 1952 graduate of Cowan High School. After high school she worked at Union Bank & Trust Co. Kay was a homemaker and caretaker for her husband and three children. She had an incredible sense of humor. She enjoyed reading and keeping up with the news and current events. She was a Past Matron and 50-plus year member of Greentown Chapter 195 Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by her children Michael (Nancy) Rees of Penn Yan, NY, and Jane Meyer of Bellbrook, OH, grandchildren Alexander J. (Celeste) Rees of Penfield, NY, Thomas J. (Kathryn Farrell) Rees of Albany, NY, and Bradley K. Meyer, and great-grandchildren Clara Rees, George Rees, and Zola Rees.
She was preceded in death by her parents James and Velma Rees, husband Marvin J. Rees, and son Kenneth A. Rees.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 E. Main St., Greentown, IN 46936. A funeral service celebrating Kay’s life will begin 11 a.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in Sunset Memory Garden in Kokomo. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.
Edward Hale
Edward Hale, age 60, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025, at his home in Tipton. Eddie was born in Noblesville, Indiana, on October 18, 1964, to his parents Kenneth & Patricia (Robinson) Hale. On April 27, 1986, Eddie married the love of his life, Angela Whyte. They shared 37 years together and a lifetime of memories before she passed away on June 13, 2021.
Eddie was an incredibly hard-working man! He worked for Heartland Growers for 39 years. He was dedicated to his employer and took great pride in his work.
In his spare time, Eddie loved nothing more than spending time with his family. His grandchildren were the apple of his eye. He enjoyed watching golf and football, Notre Dame being the team he loved to root for. He also liked to go for a cruise in his F-150 through the country, just enjoying the peace and quiet of the open road.
Eddie was just like a big teddy bear, big and intimidating on the outside but warm and fuzzy on the inside. He was known for being naturally funny without trying to be. He was also very caring and had a warm heart, especially for those he loved the most. Eddie was independent and loved to take care of others. After an injury, he had to give up some of his independence and allow others to help him just as he had helped others in their time of need. He wasn’t always happy having to receive help, but he was grateful for his family for taking such great care of him. He will be greatly missed, but his love will carry on through his wonderful family.
Those left to carry on Eddie’s legacy of love are his children Joshua and Jess Hale, grandchildren Julia, Aidan, Ezra, and Remington, brother Tim Hale, and sister-in-law Mindy Hale, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Eddie was welcomed into Heaven by his parents Kenny & Patty Hale, wife Angie Hale, sister Cindy Compton, and brother Tom Hale.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to care for the Hale family in their time of need.