Brian Kenneth Harden
Brian Kenneth Harden, 64, of Greentown, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, surrounded by family. He was born on September 20, 1960, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, the son of Jackie & Patsy (Walls) Harden. On September 3, 1983, he married the love of his life Kim Eckert, and she survives.
Brian graduated from Eastern High School in 1979. He worked as a Master Auto Technician for the last 13 years at Erik’s Chevrolet and 24 years at Barry Bunker Chevrolet prior to that. He loved his family fiercely, and his grandchildren were the light of his life and his pride and joy. He was always the life of every party.
Brian took great pride in taking care of his yard, loved fishing, and the outdoors. He had a special love and passion for the sport of softball, where he played for over 20 years and coached every level from t-ball to high school in Greentown for over 30 years. Brian enjoyed traveling to the Smokey Mountains and Jamaica. He had thousands of hours of training as an Auto Technician and was in a very small group that directly worked with GM engineers. He specialized in Corvettes, Cadillacs, and most recently electric vehicles.
Along with his wife of 41 years, Kim Harden, Brian is survived by his daughters, Brooke (Brad) Horner, and Morgan (Cole) Johnson; grandchildren, Hadleigh Horner, Quinlyn Johnson, Gatlin Johnson, Ellie Johnson, and Lorali Horner; brother, Anthony Harden; brother-in-law, Jeff Eckert; niece, Casey Harden; nephew, Shay (Kristi) Harden; and a cousin that’s like a brother, Randy Walls.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents, Jackie Harden and Patsy Harden.
A celebration of his life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Crossroads Community Church Downtown, 116 N. Main Street, Kokomo, with Pastor Dave Welsh officiating. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greentown Girls Softball League or Guardian Angel Hospice. Stout & Son Funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Justin Tyler Schreckenghaust
May 28, 1992 ~ October 1, 2024 (age 32)
Justin Tyler Schreckenghaust was born in Kokomo Indiana on May 28, 1992. He is the son of Mike Schreckenghaust and Sherry (Schroeder) Capello. To this day, he remains very much loved!
As a young man, Justin spent his school-aged years in New England. He enjoyed music – attending festivals, “promoting” concerts, and playing the viola. He played sports and was athletic. He was artistic and creative. Justin enjoyed drawing/painting, and his artwork was displayed at his school. One of his pieces was acknowledged with a John Hancock Art Award. He loved skateboarding, snowboarding, fishing, and crafts. He maneuvered adeptly on all types of skateboards, and these were his preferred form of transportation around. He loved the freedom these afforded him. He would cut up the slopes and enjoyed the winter sport whenever he could, whether it is in New England or one of the “14-er” peaks in Colorado.
Justin attended Norwood High Schools in Norwood, MA, then attended Plymouth State University in New Hampshire for college. Justin was often entrepreneurial. Justin became a friend to all he encountered.
Anyone who truly knows Justin will attest to his humble, witty, and kind attributes. Just ask his family, friends, and acquaintances, and they will tell you that he would want you to be well and have positive vibes. Justin would offer you the shirt off his back, or just a smile and some encouragement.
His extraordinary journey with us ended too soon.
Justin is survived by his father, Mike (Christy) Schreckenghaust; mother, Sheree (James Barry) Capello; siblings, Paul Capello, Elizabeth (Garret) Sparks, Maggie Schreckenghaust, Emma Schreckenghaust; grandparents, Sandra Schroeder, David Zehring, Pat and Don Schreckenghaust; uncles, Chris Hood, Don Schreckenghaust II; stepfather, Kevin Capello; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory in Kokomo has been entrusted with cremation.
Janice Brinkman
Janice Brinkman, 80, of Peru, passed away at 10:37 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at Ascension St Vincent in Kokomo. She was born in Wanamaker, IN on March 31, 1944, the daughter of the late Osbourne and Vonda (Glick) Skillman. She was married to Louis Brinkman. and he preceded her in death.
Janice enjoyed word-find books, classic TV shows, and movies, especially Steel Magnolias.
She is survived by her sons, Jeff Merrill and Jamie Merrill; brother, James Skillman; grandsons, Hunter Merrill and Noah Merrill; granddaughters, Caitlin Merrill, Angeleina Bricker, and Charley Bricker; and daughters-in-law, Debbie Merritt and Tonya Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Beverly (Louis) Uberto and Donna (Gene) Shacklock; son, Ronald Merrill Jr.; and husband, Louis Brinkman.
In keeping with Janice’s wishes, she will be cremated. No services are planned currently. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory is assisting the family with cremation. Messages of condolence may be left at www.shirleyandstout.com.