Tony Brown, Donald Lee “Rod” Beaver
Tony Brown
Tony Brown, 65, of Walton, passed away at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 30, 2025, at Harcourt Terrace in Indianapolis. He was born July 16, 1960, in Logansport, Indiana, to Charles D. and Connie L. (Sprinkle) Brown. Tony worked in construction most of his life. He also worked for the town of Walton and was certified at the water treatment plant.
Tony enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. Dale Earnhardt was one of his favorite drivers. He was a member of the American Legion and the Logansport Moose.
Surviving family include his children Morgan (Jacob) Mroczkiewicz and Evan Brown. His grandchildren are Jackson, Zach, Bobby, Keiser, Ruby, and June. He is also survived by two sisters Cindy (Scott) Marschand and Pam Taylor. He is preceded in death by his parents and infant daughter Emily.
A celebration of Tony’s life will be held at the Walton American Legion Post #418, 111 Depot St., Walton, Indiana, on Saturday, September 6, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Come share a memory or tell a story to remember Tony. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Walton American Legion Post #418 in Tony’s memory. Murray Weaver Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. www.murrayweaverfuneralhome.com
Donald Lee “Rod” Beaver
Donald Lee “Rod” Beaver, 78, of Kokomo, passed away at 4:39 p.m. on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at his home. He was born January 8, 1947, in Kokomo, to John Courtland and Mary Kathryn (Gunning) Beaver.
Don graduated from Kokomo High School before beginning a career with Delco Electronics. In 1966, he joined the United States Army and served most of his time in the service stationed in Germany. He achieved the rank of Corporal and was honorably discharged in 1969. Following his military service, Don returned to Delco, where he worked as a crew leader until his retirement. He enjoyed watching WWII movies and had built detailed models of many of the WWII ships. He was also a skilled lapidarist who enjoyed collecting and polishing stones with his rock grinder. He was a science fiction fan, enjoyed studying geology, and liked building computers.
Survivors include his sister Mary Ann Kincaid; sister-in-law Margie von Marenholtz; brother-in-law Jack (Elaine) Watson; nieces and nephews Brian Watson, Tara Beaver, Ryan (Heather) Beaver, Katie Childers (Todd), Becki (Jamie) Schoppe, and Denise Kincaid; and several great-nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Alice Beaver, Janet Beaver, Larry Beaver, John T. Beaver, Vicki Watson, and Becki Beaver; and nephew Rob Kincaid.
A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Crown Point Cemetery with Pastor Jason Grant officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army and the Kokomo VFW Military Rites Team. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Home in Kokomo. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.