Roberta Louise Whiteman, Jerry Lee Henry
Roberta Louise Whiteman
Roberta Louise Whiteman, 92, Greentown, passed away at 6:26 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo. She was born December 24, 1932, in Kokomo to Gerald and Elpha (Abney) Suter. On July 15, 1953, she married Ralph Whiteman who preceded her in death on December 4, 2001.
Roberta was a 1951 Eastern High School graduate, being one of the students of that time who attended both Greentown High School and Eastern, after consolidation. She worked for Delco Electronics, retiring after 30 years of service. Roberta enjoyed oil and watercolor painting and crocheting and was a member of the Delco Hobby Club. Her other memberships included UAW Local 292, Euchre Club, and Mount Zion Wesleyan Church, where she was active in several areas. She also volunteered at Community Howard and the Women’s Center until her health no longer allowed.
She is survived by her daughters Vicky (Kim) Lawson, Karen (Bill) Nester, and Lisa Corder; grandchildren Darr (Kimberly) Lawson, Courtney Lawson, Ashley Hummer, Samantha (Derek) Jahnke, Shelby Nester, Amanda Corder, and Natalie Corder; great-grandchildren Pandora Starns, Wyatt Lawson, Reid Lawson, Rylee Lawson, Jesse Jauregui, Emmeline Jahnke, Lillian Jahnke, and Henry Jahnke; several nieces & nephews, and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers James Lee Suter and Gerald Frank Suter; sisters Mary Gang and Harriet Godwin; son Richard Vernon Whiteman; and a daughter Cindy Lou Whiteman.
Funeral services celebrating Roberta’s life will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 29, 2025, at Hasler-Stout Funeral Home, 112 East Main Street, Greentown, with Steve Allen officiating. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from Noon until 2:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Messages of condolence may be left at www.hasler-stout.com.
Jerry Lee Henry
Jerry Lee Henry, 62, Kokomo, passed away Monday, September 22, 2025, at his home. He was born on January 19, 1963, in Kokomo, the son of the late Mary (Galloway) Miller and Steve Henry. He shared 20 years with his companion Sherri Marner, and she survives.
Jerry is a graduate of Eastern High School. He worked as a dock auditor at Lorentsen Manufacturing for the past 17 years. Jerry enjoyed working on model airplanes, bowling, and watching NASCAR, especially Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott. Jerry was known for helping others and never saying “no.”
In addition to his companion Sherri, Jerry is survived by his uncle Jerry (Nedra) Price; grandchildren Trace, Owen, and Aaron Young, Hailey, Elli, and Sophia Marner; adopted family Barbara East, Larry (Jodi) East, Mike (Kim) Coombs, Debbie Taylor, JR Taylor, Joseph (Kathleen “Kat”) Young, and Jesse Marner; nieces and nephews, Kristie and Jason Watson, Issac Watson, Stephanie, Ryan, and Isabella Breedlove. He was loved by many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents.
In honoring Jerry’s wishes, no services will take place. Stout & Son Funeral Home has been entrusted with cremation.