Obituaries, June 8, 2024

Written on 06/08/2024


Zachary “Zak” K. Stahl

Zachary “Zak” K. Stahl, 58, of Kokomo, passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home. He was born December 20, 1965, in Kokomo, the son of the late Steven and Charlene (Fischer) Stahl.

Zak attended Taylor High School. He served in the United States Army and Navy. He was a self-employed handyman and enjoyed fixing things. He enjoyed collecting cars, fishing, and being outside and loved playing music and playing it loud.

Survivors include his daughter, Cassie Hensley; son, Keelon Moulder-Stahl; siblings, Traci (John) Dailey, Jeff Leach (Dave Hood), and Valerie Pasma; stepmothers, Diane Bratcher and Marsha Stahl; grandchildren, Payton Brown, Paislee Hensley, and Laiklynn Hensley; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and his dog, Tank.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jason Stahl and Bryan Stahl; stepfather, Raymond Bratcher; and his beloved dog Snowball.

A Celebration of Life will be set for a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to Shirley & Stout Funeral Homes & Crematory. Messages of condolence may be left online at shirleyandstout.com.

Patricia Nell Kuntz

Patricia Nell Kuntz, age 91, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 21, 1932, to the late Paul L. and Mamie (Burnside) Newman. Patricia married Donald R. Kuntz on January 9, 1954, and he preceded her in death November 5, 2004.

Patricia graduated from Kokomo High School. She retired from Delco Electronics after 30 years. She was a member of the UAW #292. Patricia enjoyed painting, traveling, photography, gardening, tending to her flower beds, and relaxing on her front porch. She also enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Katrina) Kuntz, Laura Beth Pitner, Kimberly Kuntz, and Donald "Sam" (Darlene) Kuntz; grandchildren, Sunshine (Tony) Slaughter, Crystal (Shane) Roe, Jacob (Sarah) Kuntz, Elizabeth (John Falkner) Kuntz, Lindsay Holz, Robert Holz, Kirsten Holz, Christopher Kuntz, Ty (Stacia) Kuntz, Bethany (Noah Ina) Kuntz, Xen Kelly, and Cyrus Kelly; several great-grandchildren; brother, Walter Theodore Newman; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding in death is her loving husband, Donald; her parents; brother, Gene Newman; and grandson, Matthew Kuntz.

There will be a time of visitation for Patricia on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Main Chapel, 725 South Main Street, Kokomo. Funeral service will be Thursday, June 13, at 10:00 AM, also at the mortuary. Pastor Kevin Marsh will be officiating. Burial will follow to Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Patricia's memory to Shriners Hospital for Children. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.