Lisa Kay (Wolverton) Achenbach

Lisa Kay (Wolverton) Achenbach, age 62, of Tipton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1961 to her parents, John Wesley Wolverton and Betty Irene (Herron) Wolverton. Lisa married the love of her life, Thomas Joe Achenbach on June 12, 1982, and the two have shared 41 years together.

Lisa graduated from Tipton High School in the class of 1980. She spent most of her adult life working in healthcare. Lisa found her niche with the elderly; and was thankful to work for New Horizon Nursing Home in Arcadia. She met the dietary needs of her patients, while forming many deep and lasting bonds along the way.

Lisa suffered with MS for years; yet was never defined by her illness. She was incredibly strong, never complained, and was always upbeat and positive. In fact, she kept her family on pace and was quite the “go getter” when it came to getting things done. Of course, her absolute favorite thing in the world was spending time with her 3 sweet granddaughters. “Gram” always found spoiling them very easy! Besides spending time with her family, Lisa very much enjoyed tending to her yard and flowers, singing, and Tipton County 4-H. She was a simple woman; and was respected by many for the way she lived her life. She took it day by day, remained thankful, and was encouraging to all who crossed her path. Lisa will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her.

Those left to carry on Lisa’s legacy of love are her husband, Tom Achenbach; daughter, Jenna (Zach) Burger; granddaughters, Harper, Memphis & Josie Burger; sisters, Carol Wolverton, Mary Garmon; brother-in-law, Bill (Maggie) Achenbach; sister-in-law, Bonnie (Johnny) Riddle; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Lisa was welcomed into Heaven by her parents, John & Betty Wolverton; brother, Kenny Wolverton; and brother-in-law, Sonny Garmon.

A funeral service celebrating Lisa’s life will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. In Tipton with Pastor Jody Brown officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held prior to the service from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Committal will take place immediately following the service at Tipton’s Fairview Cemetery.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Achenbach family in their time of need. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Tipton County Humane Society. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home during visitation time.

The Achenbach family would like to extend tremendous thanks to the following organizations: Visiting Angels (Presta Graber); Home Health Care Aide, Kathy Prien; Guardian Angel Hospice; and the nursing staff of Tipton Hospital. The care and love shown to Lisa and her family during her illness was so much appreciated and will certainly never be forgotten.

Patricia “Patty” Jakubic

Patricia “Patty” Jakubic, 84, of Kokomo, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Waterford Health Campus surrounded by her family. She was born on March 20, 1939, in Detroit, MI, the daughter of John Donald “Don” and Marion H. (Walker) Niergarth.

Patty graduated from Edwin Denby High School and Wayne State University with a bachelor’s degree in advertising design. She worked at many places including Ivy Tech and Pittsburg Plate Glass in Kokomo and Chrysler, XMCO Corporation, and General Dynamics in Michigan.

Patty had a great love of art in various media, going to the annual Ann Arbor Art Fair each summer with her beloved sister Marlyn. While living in Michigan, she and her sister played in a euchre club, traveled internationally and brought new meaning to their own version of retail therapy.

Patty’s passion for bridge brought her much joy along with a Bronze Life Master ranking and many dear friends. She called it brain candy! A circle of sisters came to be during Covid as a small group of four to five women and one husband became the golden girls.

The bank travel club became travel central after her move back to Kokomo, ticking off many bucket list items, the last of which became one of her biggest challenges.

Patty grew up in the Catholic church and attended the Methodist church while raising her family. She loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.

Patty is survived by her children, Michael G. (Lynn) Artz, in New York, and Susan M. (Bryan) Heilman, Kokomo; beloved brother, Richard (Patty) Niergarth, Utica, Michigan; grandchildren, Thom (Ashley) Tooley, Kokomo, Lisa Artz, New York, Karen (Bobby) Rivera, New York, Samantha Tooley, Kokomo, Mike Artz, New York, Noah Rosecrans, New York, and Grace Rosecrans, New York; great-grandchildren, Simon Tooley, Kokomo, Penny Rivera, New York, and Oliver James Patrick Rivera (born 11/13/2023), New York.

Preceding Patty in death were her parents, Marion & Don Niergarth; beloved sister, Marlyn (Tom) Piontek; and grandson, Nicholas Rosecrans.

A memorial service will be held at Noon, Saturday, December 16, 2023, at ConneXion Church, 700 E. Southway Blvd, Kokomo, IN, with Pastor Scott Pattison officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 10:00 am to 12:00 until service time at the church on Saturday December 16, 2023. Memorial contributions may be made in Patty’s name to Susan Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, https://www.komen.org/, or PBS, https://wipb.wedid.it/campaigns/8794-support-public-television. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory have been entrusted with cremation. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.

Vivian Irene Richmond

Vivian Irene Richmond at the age of 98, went home to the Lord peacefully on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Community Howard regional Health, Kokomo. She was born on October 30, 1925, the daughter of Everett and Viola (McCullough) Crist. On February 3, 1945, she married Paul Clark, and he preceded her in death on March 28, 1961. In September of 1965 she married Winfred “Fred” Richmond, and he preceded her in death on April 12, 1991.

Vivian was a very spiritual person who loved to share God’s love to others. She was an inspiration to all those who knew her and was loved and admired by many. Vivian’s influence will be felt for many years to come. When not sharing the gospel to those around her, she enjoyed the research club, working the church food pantry, playing cards, and most of all feeding her family. She attended Hillsdale Community Church and Friendly Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her children, Sandy McClelland, Mike (Connie) Clark, and Susan (Mark) Voorhis; daughter in law, Christine Richmond; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Preceding Vivian in death along with her husbands were her, son, Melvin Clark; stepsons, Gary Richmond and James Richmond; and grandsons, David Richmond, Brian Richmond, and Matt Clark.

Howard County friends are invited to visit with the family from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Hasler & Stout Funeral Home, 112 East Main Street, Greentown.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at Friendly Grove Church, with Pastor David Smith. Burial will follow in Friendly Grove Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 am until the time of service on Saturday, at the church. Donations may be made in Vivians’s name to Hillsdale Church food pantry, or the Friendly Grove Women’s Mission. Hasler & Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.hasler-stout.com.

Shirley Darlene (Ancil) May

Shirley Darlene (Ancil) May, 77, of Kokomo, passed away early Friday morning December 8, 2023, at her home. She was born in Marion, IN, on July 6, 1946, the daughter of the late Verna and Frank White. On August 27, 1966, she married Robert “Bob” May, and he survives.

Shirley was a graduate of Marion High School. She worked as a bankteller until her retirement from BMO Harris Bank. She also helped transport cars for Kokomo Auto World. Shirley was such a generous and kind lady. She cherished time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed golfing at Tipton Municipal Golf Course and going out to eat with her husband. Her favorite hobbies were bird watching, working in the yard, and gardening.

In addition to her husband Bob, she is survived by her son, Jeffrey Allen (Amber) May; brother, Floyd (Eddie) Ancil; grandchildren, Kassie (Logan) George, Allison May, Andrew May; great-grandson, Lincoln George.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Verna (Frank) White; son, Steven May; and brother, Mike (Mary) Ancil.

Friends are invited to visit with the family from 2 to 4 pm Saturday December 16, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home – Russiaville Chapel, 200 East Main Street, Russiaville, IN 46979. Memorial service will begin at 4 pm on Saturday at the funeral home, with Pastor Jason Grant officiating. Contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to the Breast Cancer Foundation.

Rochelle A. Duffek

Rochelle A. Duffek, 60, Kokomo, passed away at 8:45 pm on Sunday, December 10, 2023, at her home. She was born in Milwaukee, WI on February 14, 1963, to Daniel A. and Arlene L. (Martens) Duffek. In Waynesville, NC on October 16, 2018, she married Jill A. Kapiloff, and she survives.

Rochelle graduated from Haworth High School in 1981. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Ball State University in 1985. She worked for Riley Children Hospital, Methodist Hospital, Home Healthcare in Atlanta, and at Mt. Verno Assisted Living in Atlanta, GA. She loved to go hiking, camping, boating, caring for her furry children, and spending time with family.

Along with her wife, Jill, she is survived by her mother, Arlene; siblings, Lynn (Chuck) Graves, Beth (Eric) Bokhart, and Christine (Daniel) Rassel; nieces & nephews, Tyler (Sarah) Graves, Monica (Scott) Porter, Andrew, Alec, Margo Bokhart, Collin and Audrey Rassel; great nephew & niece, Christian and Raegyn Graves.

She was preceded in death by her father, Daniel; grandparents, Edward & Dorothy Marten, and Joseph & Olga Duffek.

A memorial mass will be held at Noon on Monday, December 18, 2023, at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 3155 S. County Road 200 W., Kokomo, with Fr. Kyle Neterer the celebrant. Inurnment will follow in Sunset Memory Garden Mausoleum. Friends may visit with the family from 11 am until the start of the mass on Monday at the church. In Lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Daniel A. Duffek Memorial, of the Community Foundation of Howard County, 215 W. Sycamore St. Kokomo, Indiana 46901. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.