Ronald Edward Waldmann Sr., Richard and Nancy Taylor, Shareen McClish, Brandon Alan Cooper, Larry Lee Opp, Cynthia Rose Glassburn, Phyllis Lorraine Cain

Ronald Edward Waldmann Sr.

Ronald Edward Waldmann Sr., passed on July 1, 2026. Ronald was born on July 23, 1947, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Waldmann, and was a resident of Peru, Indiana.

He is survived by his wife JoAnn Waldmann; siblings Patricia Sharp, Bill (Lois) Luster, Rita (Kevin) Baker, Allen Luster, and Linda Rainey; children Ronald (Amanda Walker) Waldmann Jr. and Tamara (Steven) Houser; grandchildren Holli (Chad) Frazell, Addam Byrd, Amber (Steffen) Riley, Thaddeus (Jordyn) Hall, Zachary Hall, Courtney (David) Cobble, Jordan Waldmann, Emalee Waldmann, and Celina (Zachary) Adams; as well as several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter Dawn M. Hall; granddaughter Jada Elizabeth Waldmann; and siblings Michael Waldmann, William Sharp, and Gloria Strickland.

Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, on July 4, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m.

Richard and Nancy Taylor

Richard Joseph Taylor Sr. and his wife Nancy Lee Taylor (Gibbon), having travelled widely in life, will be laid to eternal rest in Crown Point Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. on July 8.

Known as Dick since he was a boy, Richard was a native of Russiaville, like his ancestors. His forefathers are George (1730s), Joseph (1782), George H. (1800), Ralph (1842), Richard (1874), and George H. (1907). Joseph moved the family from Virginia to Indiana in the 1820s. George H. was active in Honey Creek township government during the Underground Railroad era. Ralph joined the 5th Indiana Cavalry in 1862 and survived the war into old age.

Dick was born August 17, 1934, in the middle of the Great Depression, and his father George did not survive it. This loss led Dick and his mother to leave Russiaville and move in with the Land family in Kokomo. There he went to high school, graduating in 1952, and enlisted in the United States Navy. The Navy made him a fire control technician aboard the USS Baltimore and made good on its promise that he could see the world.

After completing his service, he got a job with IBM and set out on another overseas adventure, this time repairing office machines for the Aramco oil company in Abqaiq, Saudi Arabia. This trip changed everything because there he met a girl from Maryland.

Nancy was born August 14, 1940, in Washington, D.C. Her ancestors have been living on the eastern shore of Maryland since the mid-18th century. Her foremothers are Zepporah Bowen (1750s), Elizabeth Purnell (1790), Nancy Dryden (1815), Anne Howard (1846), Annie Bridell (1876), and Lelsie Powell (1906).

As a girl, she lived on a small farm in Shelltown and stayed with her aunt in Princess Anne while her parents went to Arabia on a work assignment. She travelled to visit them during the summers, and while working in an Aramco office met the young IBM man from Indiana.

After a while, Dick had engagement and wedding bands made by an Arab goldsmith that he had met in the local marketplace.

The two came back to the United States in 1959 and settled in Baltimore where they both attended college (he in engineering and she in pharmacy), and they married August 11, 1962. Dick’s engineering career took them to Columbus, Indiana, where he enjoyed 30 years with Cummins Engine Company, while Nancy worked in local pharmacies and at Columbus Regional Hospital.

Having grown up without siblings, they had thought to have four children but changed their minds after seeing the workload. They raised two boys (Richard and William) who they taught to read from an early age, to love and care for a variety of animal companions, and to be good students of the world.

After leaving the workforce, Dick and Nancy enjoyed motorcycling trips, ranging from short weekend outings to weeks-long excursions that took them to 49 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces. Beyond all travels and adventures, their greatest joy in retirement was family, always treasuring visits from the sons they had sent forth into the world.

Dick had his reasons to leave Kokomo, but he also had his reasons to be back. He loved his Grandma Land who took such good care of him as a boy and never forgot her. He made faithful visits until she died in 1979 and will now be buried in a Land family plot in a space right next to his own father.

Nancy, though she lived most of her adult life as a Midwesterner, always kept up visits to friends and family of the Eastern Shore/Chesapeake area. She is remembered there still.

The grave marker is decorated with a cardinal for Dick Taylor of Indiana, and an oriole for Nancy Gibbon of Maryland.

Shareen McClish

Shareen McClish, 86, passed on June 30, 2026, having been born on October 16, 1939, in Wauseka, Illinois, and residing in Kokomo, Indiana.

Visitation will be held at Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center, North Chapel, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, on July 8, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., followed by the Funeral Service at 2:00 p.m.

Burial with Committal Service will take place at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Road, Kokomo, IN 46902, on July 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m., with final resting place at Albright Cemetery, 3910 Albright Road, Kokomo.

Brandon Alan Cooper

Brandon Alan Cooper, age 43, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Michigan. A resident of Kokomo, Indiana, Brandon spent his formative years in Albion, Illinois.

Born on July 5, 1982, in Mt. Carmel, Illinois, to Larry A. and Brenda (Root) Cooper, Brandon grew into a man who truly appreciated life’s adventures. He was employed as an office and project coordinator for Red Diamond Contracting. Brandon possessed a natural curiosity. He was a passionate collector who could always be found scouring yard sales and antique shops for hidden treasures. He loved to travel and explore the world, living by the philosophy of never vacationing in the same place twice—unless it was his favorite cabin in Michigan. A true foodie, he loved exploring new restaurants with his fiancée, Ashleigh.

Some of his happiest moments were spent outdoors. He loved the four-wheeler and cherished taking his fiancée and children on rides through the pasture at his family’s home, as well as cruising down all of the trails in Michigan. More than anything, Brandon was a dedicated family man whose world revolved around his fiancée, their six children, and their loved ones.

His legacy lives on through his parents Larry and Brenda Cooper; his fiancée Ashleigh Bush; and their six children Aiden Cooper, Isabel Cooper, Averie Bush, Blake Bush, Carleigh Bush, and Chloe Cooper. He also leaves behind his brother Brian Cooper and a loving extended family of nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to celebrate Brandon’s life on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Ingram Meridith Funeral Home in Albion, IL. The family is requesting casual attire and to wear green which was Brandon’s favorite color. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at the time of the viewing and services to help support the future expenses of his beloved children and family.

Larry Lee Opp

Larry Lee Opp, age 68, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on July 1, 2026, in the same hometown where he was born on July 1, 1958, and where he spent a life that was full of love, laughter, hard work, and a little bit of perfectly timed mischief.

He was born to Joseph and Mary Myers Opp, and from the beginning, Larry had the kind of personality that could fill a room without even trying. He was loving, funny, and passionate, which is a pretty good trio if you are going to make your way through life with a smile, a story, and a plan. Larry had a gift for making people laugh, often with the kind of humor that sneaks up on you, catches you off guard, and leaves you laughing long after he has moved on to the next topic. He had a way of turning ordinary moments into memorable ones, and he never seemed to waste an opportunity to enjoy a good joke or share one.

Larry spent over 30 years working for Owens Corning, also known as Thermafiber, where his strong work ethic and dependable nature were well known. He took pride in what he did, and he carried himself with the kind of steady commitment that made him someone others could count on. Outside of work, Larry had a special talent for working on small motors and lawnmowers, and he worked on so many that people would stop by just to see what he had in the shop. It did not take long for him to become known as “Lawnmower Larry,” a nickname that fit him so well it might as well have been printed on a business card. If something had an engine, a spark, or a stubborn attitude, Larry probably had a way of convincing it to cooperate.

He enjoyed fishing, going to garage sales, and spending time with his kids and grandkids, which was one of the true joys of his life. He also loved taking trips to Michigan with his family, making memories along the way that will be treasured for years to come. Larry was the kind of man who could turn a simple outing into a story worth telling, and he had a knack for making everyday adventures feel just a little more entertaining than they had any right to be.

Larry is survived by his wife of 46 years Rhonda Lennon Opp, who shared a lifetime of love, laughter, and partnership with him. He is also survived by his daughters Alicia Gallahan and Christy Brock and her husband Grant, and his son James Opp and his wife Stephanie Ostafin. He leaves behind a large and loving family of grandchildren, including Candace Jett, Kelsey Foreman, Kyra Foreman, Cody Brock and his wife Shayna Fuqua, Erica White, Armand White, Grayson Opp, and Caden Opp, as well as great-grandchildren Zeriah and Zendaya Foreman, Evan, Brad, and Connor Brock, and Serenity and Harmony White. He is also survived by his siblings Jeannie Hughes and her husband Charlie, Joe Opp, Terry Opp and his wife Colleen, sister-in-law Peggy Opp, brother-in-law Jay Mosely, and several extended loving family members who will carry his memory forward with affection and gratitude.

He was preceded in death by his son Larry Lee Opp Jr., his brother Rick Opp, his sister Marlene Turnpaugh and her husband Hobert “Tub,” as well as Connie Bloomfield and her husband Kelly, and Kate Jones and her husband Bob. Though their absence was felt deeply, Larry carried the love of family with him throughout his life, and that love now remains part of the legacy he leaves behind.

Larry Opp lived a life that was full, faithful, and undeniably his own. He was the kind of man who could fix a lawnmower, tell a story, make you laugh, and then somehow leave you feeling better just for having spent time with him. He will be remembered for his humor, his heart, his hard work, and the many ways he showed love to the people around him. If Heaven needed someone to keep the engines running and the jokes coming, Larry probably arrived ready to get to work.

City of Firsts Cremation and Funeral Services by Rose and Geiger was entrusted with the arrangements. www.cityoffirstscremations.com​

Cynthia Rose Glassburn

Cynthia Rose Glassburn, 75, of Amboy, Indiana, passed away on June 30, 2026, at her home. She was born on May 26, 1951, in Kokomo, IN, the daughter of Ralph and Wanita Joan (McFall) Jones. She married Jack Glassburn on April 13, 1969, who survives.

Cindy’s hobbies include gardening and making jewelry and paintings. She was very crafty. She adored animals.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 57 years Jack; daughter Stacy (Steve) Vura; sisters Barbara Mitchell and Pam Lange; niece Kortni Evans; beloved kitties Rocko and Daisy.

Cindy was preceded in death by her parents; son Jack Jr.; and sister Beth Stough.

In keeping with Cindy’s wishes, all services will remain private. Share a memory with the family at www.sunsetmemorygarden.com.

Phyllis Lorraine Cain

Phyllis Lorraine Cain, 88, of Roanoke, Virginia, peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Born on August 7, 1937, in Roanoke, Virginia, Phyllis was the cherished daughter of Ira and Beulah Neighbors. A proud graduate of the Class of 1955, she built a life defined not by earthly possessions, but by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and an unwavering commitment to serving others.

Above all else, Phyllis loved the Lord. Her faith was the foundation upon which she built her life and the compass that guided every step she took. A devoted member of Seneca Baptist Church in Elliston, Virginia, she faithfully served as an elder and found great joy in worship, fellowship, and sharing Christ’s love with those around her. Through life’s greatest joys and deepest sorrows, she never wavered, trusting that God would faithfully carry her through every season. Her life was a beautiful testimony of grace, perseverance, and unconditional love.

Phyllis was a determined and hardworking woman who never shied away from life’s challenges. Even when the deck seemed stacked against her, she always found a way to rise, strengthened by the faith she carried in her heart. She worked for many years managing a convenience store before later working as a supervisor at a cleaning service, approaching every task with dedication, integrity, and pride.

God’s creation brought Phyllis endless joy. She had an incredible gift for gardening and landscape design, often spending hours creating beautiful flower beds and helping others improve their own gardens. Alongside her mother, she delighted in making “just a few little adjustments” to gardens they encountered, believing every space had the potential to bloom a little brighter. She also loved feeding the birds, especially watching for the brilliant red cardinals that visited her yard. She was an avid sports fan, loved cardinals, had a well-known sweet tooth that few desserts could satisfy, and treasured quiet moments spent rocking in her favorite rocking chair, often rocking with such enthusiasm that she’d slowly make her way across the room.

Beyond all of her accomplishments, Phyllis’ greatest calling was being a mother. She loved her children deeply and cared for them with a selfless heart, always placing their needs before her own. Life was not always easy, but she met every hardship with remarkable resilience, leaning on her faith and refusing to let adversity define her. Time and again, she showed her family what it meant to persevere with grace, courage, and unwavering trust in God. Her quiet strength became one of life’s greatest lessons for those who loved her, a legacy of resilience, compassion, and steadfast faith that will continue to guide generations to come.

To know Phyllis was to experience genuine kindness. She possessed a wonderfully wry sense of humor that could catch you off guard and leave you smiling. Though she had very little of her own at times, she never hesitated to give to someone whose need was greater than hers. She lived selflessly, loved generously, and demonstrated Christ’s compassion through countless quiet acts of service that often went unnoticed. Her greatest desire was simply to love God and love people well, and she did both with remarkable faithfulness.

Left to cherish her memory are her sons Tom Cain (friend Gloria) and Curtis (Kathleen) Cain; grandchildren Jennifer (Mike) Pappenfuse, Major Chris (Melissa) Cain (ret.), Justin (Chelsea) Ligoncain, and Ben Cain (Gabby Zoccola); great-grandchildren Ainsley, Everlee, and James; her brother Ira (Anne) Neighbors; niece Jacinda Andre and her children; nephew Bo Neighbors and family; along with many dear friends and her beloved church family, all of whom were richly blessed by her life.

Waiting to welcome her home in Heaven were her parents Ira and Beulah Neighbors; her brothers Marvin Neighbors, Bud Neighbors, and Kenny Neighbors; her daughters Patsy Ford and infant Sandra Cain; and her grandson Brendon Ford.

Though her family grieves her absence, they rejoice knowing that the faith she lived by has now become her eternal reality. She has heard the words she longed for: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” Her life leaves behind a legacy of unwavering faith, sacrificial love, hard work, and quiet generosity that will continue to inspire all who were blessed to know her.

No services are planned at this time.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Cain family during their time of need.