Obituaries, September 2, 2025

Written on 09/02/2025
Patrick Munsey


Juliana M. Cage, Marilyn Joann Myers

Juliana M. Cage

Juliana M. Cage, 61, Kokomo, passed away at 5:06 p.m. Saturday, August 23, 2025, at her home. She was born September 10, 1963, in Marion, Indiana, to Robert and Norma Jean (Sugar) Smith.

Juliana was a 1983 Haworth High School graduate. She worked in the kitchen at the Kokomo Casting Plant, as a beauty advisor and manager at Walgreens, and at Kroger in the bakery and deli. A few of her passions included cooking, jewelry, holidays with family (especially Christmas), and most of all, spending time with her family and cherishing her grandchildren. She was a faithful supporter of all her grandchildren's activities. She will also be remembered for her sense of humor and green thumb. Juliana loved caring for plants and gardening.

She is survived by her daughters Amber Randolph and Edana (Travis) Butler; grandchildren Jenna Jackson, Brenden Cage, Kayden Cook, Traiden Butler, Jayden Butler, Bentley Butler, Serenity Ozenbaugh, Ayiana Ozenbaugh, Jerrid Jackson, Jeremiah Ozenbaugh, Ava Grace Reynolds, Kenlee Randolph, Mia Weeks, and Hollianna Weeks; several adopted children and grandchildren; brother Curtis Smith; sister Sherry (Tommy) Hall; niece Amber Smith; nephew Devin Hall; as well as other nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son Chad; and a sister Justina Smith.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory, 1315 West Lincoln Road, with Pastor Jeff Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Albright Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Marilyn Joann Myers

Marilyn Joann Myers was born on April 26, 1936, in Kokomo, Indiana (United States), and passed away on August 29, 2025, in Greentown, Indiana (United States), and is under the care of Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center.

Graveside committal will be held on September 5, 2025, at 12:15 p.m. at Greenlawn Cemetery, 50 N, County Rd 780 E, Greentown, IN.

Donations in Marilyn Joann Myers 's memory can be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital.