Obituaries, July 21, 2026

Written on 07/21/2026


Margaret Ann Parker, Mary Ann Johnson, Pamela Secord Irwin, Barbara Lower, Teresa Ann White

Margaret Ann Parker

Margaret Ann Parker, 82, Kokomo, passed away on Friday morning, July 10, 2026, at her residence.

Viewing will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, Kokomo, Indiana, with a service following at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in Crown Point Cemetery, Kokomo, Indiana.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclianfh.com.

Mary Ann Johnson

Mary Ann Johnson, 92 of Medaryville, passed away at 3:53 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026, at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on October 31, 1933, in Medaryville, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Steele) Nicolas.

She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1997. Mary Ann was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Henry’s Altar Rosary Society, Medaryville Lions Club, and the Gingham Pals Home Ec. Club.

She enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends. She spent several years making ceramics in her home shop. Mary Ann kept her hands busy by crocheting several blankets and scarves to give to her loved ones.

Survivors include her husband of 60 years this October Larry Johnson of Medaryville, her children Randy Holliday (Patti) of Winamac, Ron Holliday (friend Jolynn) of New Port Richey, Florida, Carla Good of Tipton, Tom Holliday (Julie) of Medaryville, Tony Holliday (Melanie) of Francesville, Mark Holliday (Tammy) of Rensselaer, and daughter-in-law Lisa Holliday of Lacrosse.

Her grandchildren Mara Leman (Randy), Chad Holliday (Michelle), Shannon Smith (Jeff), Amy Frank (Chris), Josh Koch (Alaina), Jake Koch (Tigre), Bobbi Reinhold (Stan), Angie Taberski (Matt), Stephanie Bushman (Brian), Tenille Rainford (Sean), Carmin Ruff (Keith), Travis Holliday, Andrea Powell (Brad) Allison Ripberger (Toby), Jenelle Owens (Scott), Kyndra Wireman (Tyler), Chase Holliday (Cinthia), Chance Holliday, Brooke Bennett (Jim), Celia Lovely (Matt), Sawyer Holliday, Spencer Holliday, Hunter Holliday (Courtney), Jordan Daniels, and Houston Langley (Adam) also survive.

Surviving great-grandchildren are Sydney Leman, Darrin Leman, Marin Plattner (Tyler), Sarah Leman, Brienna Holliday, Alec Smith, Payton Smith, Quinn Smith, Cole Frank, Alyse Frank, Mason Koch, Reid Koch, Kinley Koch, Elliott Roberts, Laila Koch, Cole Reinhold (Emily), Lyndi Wagers (Joshua), Parker Fox (Michaela), Brennan Bushman, Alivia Bushman, Tyler Rainford, Samantha Rausch (Nick), McKenzie Kopka, Cooper Kopka, Easton Holliday, Tinley Holliday, Sydney Powell, Shane Powell, Seth Powell, Sophia Ripberger, Kennedy Ripberger, Brynlee Owens, Aspyn Owens, Lakyn Owens, Rhaylea Holliday, Jagger Skalon, Zayden Wireman, Bearett Wireman, Leonidas Holliday, Solomon Holliday, Riley Bennett, Ethan Bennett, Dylan Bennett, Emily Bennett, Paxton Lovely, Kyser Lovely, Freya Lovely, Asa Lovely, Everett Roe, Bronx Daniels, Rocco Daniels, and Leighton Langley.

Great-great grandchildren Julianna Wagers, Roman Fox, Rayli Fox, and Caroline Rausch survive.

She was also preceded in death by her first husband Carl Holliday; son Rick Holliday; son-in-law Bob Good; great-granddaughter Haley Fox; sister Helen Hackney; and brothers Jimmy Nicolas and Bernie Nicolas.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Winamac.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Winamac Chapel.

Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at St. Henry Cemetery in Medaryville.

In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society and/or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Mary Ann’s online guestbook is available, and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.



Pamela Secord Irwin

Pamela Secord Irwin was born on April 12, 1941, and passed away on July 17, 2026, and is under the care of Ellers Mortuary & Cremation Center.

Visitation will be held on July 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ellers Community Mortuary & Memorial Center, Inc., 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN.

Funeral will be held on July 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Ellers Community Mortuary & Memorial Center, Inc., 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN.

Burial will be held on July 24, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. at Kokomo Memorial Park, 1300 East North Street, Kokomo, IN.



Barbara Lower

Barbara Ann Lower, 99, of Kokomo, Indiana, died at 2:36 a.m., Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born on April 27, 1927, in Wabash, Indiana, to Sherman M. and Elizabeth (Reed) Jones.

Barbara graduated from Wabash High School in 1945. On May 5, 1946, Barbara married the love of her life Carl Robert Lower at the Wabash Christian Church. Their marriage spanned more than 70 years until Robert’s passing in 2017, a testament to their enduring partnership and commitment. Barbara spent 35 years with U.S. Gypsum, where she worked as an office supervisor before retiring in 1989. Her faith was a cornerstone. Barbara was a member of the Wabash Christian Church for more than eight decades, since 1941, contributing to the life of the congregation with quiet dedication. She was also active in the N.A.L.C. Branch Auxiliary (National Association of Letter Carriers) and cherished her time with the Shuffleboard Club at Nalcrest, Florida, where she wintered from 1989 until 2010. Barbara moved to Kokomo in 1993, after spending more than 60 years in Wabash. Wherever she lived, she built lasting friendships and enriched the communities around her. She enjoyed roller coasters, Ferris wheels, and merry go rounds, and especially loved ice cream.

She is survived by two children Terry J. Lower of Kokomo and Kathleen (Mike) Garner of Brownsburg, Indiana; granddaughter Cindee Elliott of Muncie, Indiana; and three great-grandchildren Catherine (Quentin) Ganaway of Muncie, Chloe Cox of Louisville, Kentucky, and Reagan Cox of Muncie. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two brothers Clifford Jones and James Jones.

Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m., Friday, July 24, 2026, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Avenue, Wabash. Burial will be in Falls Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

The memorial guest book for Barbara may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.



Teresa Ann White

Teresa Ann White, 65, of Wabash, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, July 17, 2026, at 11:50 p.m. Born January 3, 1961, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of Billy and Lois (Armstrong) Bowen.

A 1978 graduate of Eastern High School, Teresa married Daniel White on September 18, 1988, in Howard County, Indiana. Their marriage was filled with love, laughter, and shared adventures, including the 15–20 years they spent living in Tennessee; a place Teresa cherished deeply. Dan preceded her in death on December 22, 2023.

Teresa devoted her life to caring for her family as a homemaker. She was gifted with her hands and enjoyed sewing, quilting, and fishing. Her warm, magnetic personality drew people in, and she had a way of making everyone around her feel welcome and appreciated. Above all, Teresa treasured time with her family and adored her grandchildren, who brought her immense joy.

She is survived by her daughters Amber Chamberlain of Wabash, Indiana, and Jessica (Chris) Langston of Commerce, Georgia; her grandchildren Angel Langston, Zaira Langston, Max Langston, and Zen Langston; her brother Don Bowen of Kokomo, Indiana; and her sister Judy Moloch of Kokomo, Indiana.

She was preceded in death by her parents Billy and Lois Bowen, her husband Daniel White, and an infant brother.

A celebration of Teresa’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Grandstaff Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

The memorial guest book for Teresa may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.