Edward Allen Cobb
Edward Allen Cobb went to be with Christ Sunday morning, June 4, 2023. Ed was born September 10, 1962, in Savannah, Georgia, to his mother Barbara Davis. A few years later, Glenn Taylor took on the roll of Ed's father. Ed has five siblings, Shirley Borchers, Budd Cobb, Erik Cobb, Earl Cobb, and Bruce Taylor.
Ed attended and graduated from Lodi High School in 1980. He spent his 20’s doing many forms of jobs that required him to be outside while living with his brothers. He also served in the Army Reserves and served in Kuwait in the early 90’s. He later settled in Kokomo, Indiana, where he met his first wife, Laurie Day, and they had three children, Alexander Cobb, Nicholas Cobb (grandchildren; Aryanna Johnson and Moxxi), and Ashley Bowlin (grandchildren; Isabella Miller, Colton Miller, and Harrison Bowlin.) They separated on January 2, 1992. In 2003, Ed met Sharmila Hiralal, the love of his life while doing what he enjoyed, working on a project outside. They made a beautiful family out of that love for each other when they brought Preston M. Cobb and Erik J. Cobb into the world.
After living in Florida for a few years, Ed made a friend, Steve Worthington. He would help Steve run his tree removal business for many years. Sharmila and Ed also opened their door to Ed’s best friend Mike Smith. They lived together and worked together at Gold Coast Beverage before Mike had to return back to Indiana. Ed was still working with Interplex Sunbelt as maintenance and facilities coordinator. He was very mechanically inclined and loved his work and everyone he worked with. Food was his love language, and he would frequently come to work with food for everyone. Ed never met a stranger. He was a friend to the world and everyone in it.
He was proceeded in death by his mother Barbara; his father, Glenn; and his brother, Bruce.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Stout & Son Funeral Home, Sharpsville Chapel, 204 N. Church St., Sharpsville. Burial will follow in Sharpsville Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.stoutandson.com.
Mary (Soderquist) Oie
Mary (Soderquist) Oie, Kokomo, 85, a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed peacefully at Wellbrooke to be with the Lord, on Saturday June 10, 2023. She was born, along with her twin brother Bob, in Minneapolis on September 25, 1937, to Ruth and Waldick Soderquist. After graduating from Swedish Hospital with a Registered Nursing degree, she married her loving and devoted husband Robert “Bob” Oie. They enjoyed 64 years together and had 3 children.
After moving to Kokomo, Mary worked as a pediatric nurse until her children came along after which she dedicated her attention to them. She was always available for her children and lovingly gave her time, support and counsel to her children and their activities. She also became very involved with the former St. John’s Lutheran church where she sang in the choir, quilted with the church quilting group, taught Sunday school, assisted in administration and helped with most aspects of St. John’s over the years as was needed by the church. With the closing of St. John ‘s, Mary shifted her dedication and service to the Lord to their new church Christ Lutheran Church.
Mary is survived by her husband, Bob; her twin brother, Bob (Peggy) Soderquist of Suffield, CT; her daughter Karen (Mark) Givens of North Olmstead, OH; her daughter Susan (Todd) Hoffman of Largo, FL; her son Steven (Willa) of Elk River, MN; 5 grandchildren: William Givens, Michael Givens, Sarah Givens, Andrew Hoffman, and Samuel Hoffman; and 6 great-grandchildren. Mary was preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to thank Tyler and Ann Moore and their children in addition to Mike and Angie Banush and their son, for all of the support and assistance they gave to Bob and Mary’s family and especially to Bob during Mary’s declining health; to Wellbrooke assisted living for their loving care of Mary over the last 2 years; to Guardian Angels hospice care; and, to Pastor Sharon Walker for all of her personal guidance and counsel during Mary’s illness.
Funeral service will be 11 am Friday, June 16, 2023, at Christ Lutheran Church, 3401 So. Dixon Rd. Kokomo. The family will receive visitors from 10 am until the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to Christ Lutheran Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Shirley And Stout Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Memories and sympathies can be shared at www.shirleyandstout.com.
Zola Linda Soots
Zola Linda Soots, age 71, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Saturday, June 10, 2023. Linda was born in Jamestown, Indiana.
A memorial gathering for Linda will be held Thursday, June 22, 2023 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster St., Kokomo.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ellersmortuarywebster.com for the Soots family.
David Leroy Bishop
David Leroy Bishop, 36, of Kokomo, passed away 3:26 pm Saturday June 10, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital 86th Street in Indianapolis. He was born in Kokomo, IN, on December 31, 1986, the son of Michael “Joe” and Debbie (Cox) Bishop.
David was currently employed as a painter for new construction projects. He was a loving son and father to his three kids. He loved all of his friends and would do anything for them. He enjoyed doing craftwork and building solar hemisphere pictures. David was a hard worker and cherished the time he spent with his kids, family, and friends. He liked listening to music, fishing, and playing with his beloved dogs. David’s family was so proud of him being an organ and tissue donor to help save the lives of others.
He is survived by his parents Joe and Debbie Bishop; children, Makayla Leslie Bishop, Katelynn Nichole Ann Bishop, Shawn Michael Bishop; sister, Krystal R. (Donnie) Bishop; nieces, Serenity Ann Ramirez, Hazel Rae Ramirez; aunts and uncles, Paul D. Bishop, Douglas E. Bishop, Debbie Lynn (Hubert) Paul, Thelma Margurite Bishop; and numerous cousins.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Lewis and Shirley Saddler; paternal grandparents, Genard and Geneva Bishop; great-grandparents, Herman and Annie Elizabeth Hyde; uncle, Clarence E. Bishop; aunt, Gail A. Bishop; and cousin, Kevin D. Bishop.
Funeral services are pending with Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory. A link is available on David’s obituary page to contribute directly to the funeral expenses.