Conrad “Connie” Eugene Uitts
Conrad “Connie” Eugene Uitts, 88, of Kokomo, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Primrose Retirement Community. He was born on June 18, 1936, in Russiaville, the son of the late Harley M. and Mildred (Kingery) Uitts. On December 15, 1957, he married Karen Orbaugh at Russiaville Friends Church, and she survives.
Connie graduated from Western High School in 1954 and received many certificates for banking. He retired from First National Bank after 47 years of service. He served on various boards, including Ivy Tech, Howard County Chamber of Commerce, Kokomo Country Club, YMCA, Indiana Bankers Association, Indiana Hospital Association, Chairman for St. Joseph Hospital, and was on the Shiloh United Methodist Church finance committee. His favorite occupation was being a husband, father, grandfather, and “Pappy.” Connie was a recipient of the Sagamore of the Wabash award. He was a member of Shiloh United Methodist Church.
Along with his wife of 66 years, Karen Uitts, Connie is survived by his daughter, Rhonda (Steve) Eastman; grandchildren, Michael Conrad (Tara) Hamilton, Lauren (Tim) Powell, and Christopher Morton; step-grandchildren, Christopher Eastman; and great-grandchildren, Ascher Eastman, and Beckett Powell.
Connie was preceded in death by his parents, daughter Renda Hamilton, and step grandchild Adam Eastman.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, 200 E. Main Street, Russiaville, with Pastor Dave Johns officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh United Methodist Church or the Community Howard Regional Health Foundation. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Patrick Phillip Boyles, Sr.
Patrick Phillip Boyles, Sr., 67, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away October 8, 2024. He was born on March 16, 1957, in Lafayette, IN, the son of Daniel Erben and Mary Jane Boyles (Thompson). On December 23, 1982, he married Lela Boyles (Trueblood) who survives.
Patrick enjoyed hunting, being outdoors, mushroom hunting, building models, Star Trek and traveling. He loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. Patrick loved his companion dog Cricket.
Surviving relatives include his wife, Lela Boyles of Kokomo, IN; son, Patrick Phillip Boyles, Jr. (Joleen) of Delphi, IN; two daughters, Daniell Boehme (Travis) of Flora, IN; Angela Endress of Kokomo, IN; grandchildren, Patrick Phillip Boyles, III; Stephanie Boyles; Evalynn Boehme; Ethan Boyles; Lela Endress; Matthew Boyles; Isaiah Lucas; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
Share a memory with the family at www.ellersmortuary.com.
Theresa Ellen Stambaugh
Theresa Ellen Stambaugh, age 75, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024. She was born January 12, 1949, to Everette, Sr., and Geraldine Seward, both deceased.
Theresa was a graduate of Kokomo High School in 1967 and went on to work at Delco Electronics in 1967 and retired in 1997.
On January 12, 1968, she married James Stambaugh, who survives, and they were married for 56 wonderful years. They had three children, who also survive; son, Ronald Stambaugh and his wife, Marcy; and daughters, Tracy Abston and her husband Rod, and Jennifer Fisher, and her husband Greg.
She has 2 brothers; Everet Seward, Jr., and his wife Becky, who is deceased, and Tom Seward and his wife, Jang, from Las Vegas. She had one sister, Sherry Cage and her husband Terry, both deceased.
She was an amazing wife, mother and best friend. She loved her family unconditionally. She enjoyed cross stitching in the winter, as well as walking and hiking in the summer and fall. She just loved life!
We all love you and you will be greatly missed.