Austin Casto

Austin was born in Anderson, Indiana, on May 4, 2005, to Joanna (Ray) & Brad Whitman and Bryan Casto Sr. (biological father). He attended Tipton High School, and recently graduated in the class of 2024.

Austin had a sweet spirit! He drew others in with his fun and goofy personality. Austin brought a lot of joy to his family and friends. He loved dad jokes and had the ability to always make others laugh. Austin never had a shortage of friends, which is a testament to who he was. If he was in your life, you knew you had been blessed with a truly genuine, loyal, and authentic friend!

Austin was incredibly creative and artistic. He loved drawing, but his heart was in music, and he was noticeably gifted. He had begun writing and producing his own music, as well as writing professional reviews for other artists. Through the years, Austin gained a lot of inspiration from his favorite artist, Juice WRLD. Austin also enjoyed all sports, especially basketball; he was a big fan of the Golden State Warriors and also enjoyed cheering for Paul George and Steph Curry.

More than anything, Austin loved his family! They’d often play video games, go fishing, and go to races. Austin really enjoyed going to sprint car races and supporting the team that the Whitman family business sponsored, (Rob Caho #78; Caho Motor Sports). Austin was loved by many and was a friend to anyone who crossed his path. He will be missed beyond measure!

Those left to carry on Austin’s legacy of love are his parents, Joann & Brad Whitman, Bryan Casto Sr.; grandparents, Mike & Michelle Reed, Lisa & Terry Logan; siblings, Eli Whitman, Bryan Casto, Hayleigh Casto, Morgan Casto, additional siblings, Alyssa, Jacob, Mackenzie, Jacqueline; aunts & uncles, Joyce Ray, David Forsha, Dean (Ashley) Forsha, Christine Reed (JT Sterrett), Michael Reed, Jacqueline Hawkenson, Andrea Whitman; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Austin was preceded in death by his grandma, Pamela Pyle “GG”; great grandparents, Charlotte & Joe Coonce; and beloved dog, Antman.

A funeral service celebrating Austin’s life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home, located at 314 N. Main St. in Tipton with Pastor Fred Knoll officiating. Visitation for family & friends will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Taylor & Cowan Funeral Home is honored to serve the Whitman/Casto family in their time of need. Please feel free to leave an online condolence or share a special memory of Austin with his family on his tribute wall.

Rebecca Lee "Becky" Lindley

Rebecca Lee "Becky" Lindley, 83, of Kokomo, passed away at 7:37 a.m. on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at her home.

A memorial service celebrating Becky's life will be held at a later date. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements.

Robert Lee Allen Jr.

Robert Lee Allen Jr., 84, of Kokomo, died on July 18, 2024. A funeral service will be held for him on Monday, July 29, at 11 a.m. at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 818 N. Apperson Way. Visitation for family and friends will be held from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service.

Services are being handled by N.L. Bluitt Jr. Funeral Chapel Inc.

Ronald William Vahle

Ronald William Vahle, 90, went to sit at the feet of his Lord on July 2, 2024, in Ahwatukee, AZ. Ron was a retired engineer at General Motors and was raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. He is an alumnus of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology located in Terre Haute, IN.

While attending Rose-Hulman, Ron joined the ROTC, and upon graduation, he entered the US Army Reserves. During his service in the Reserves, Ron rose to the rank of Captain and was honorably discharged at that rank.

After graduating from Rose-Hulman, Ron went to work at DELCO and married his sweetheart, Kathleen Huber. They were married 68 years and after retirement, they settled in Arizona.

Ron was an avid golfer and very active at Horizon Presbyterian Church, where he served as a Deacon, Elder, and Bible Study Teacher. He enjoyed reading and loved hiking with his family.

Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Verda Vahle and his brother, David. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathleen and daughter, Linda.

There will be a celebration of life on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at First EPC, 2000 West Jefferson Street, Kokomo, with Pastor Joyce Harris officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 12:30 p.m. until the start of the service.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests scholarship donations to Rose-Hulman.