Monelle Peter, 87, of Kokomo and formerly of Young America, passed away on January 5, 2019. She was born on August 18, 1931 in Kokomo, Indiana to Harry and Thelma (Scott) Wisher.
She was a homemaker, farm wife, and worked in the kitchens of Washington Township School and then Lewis Cass High School in Walton.
Monelle was a member of Blue Ball Church near Walton, where she was always ready to help in any way she could to serve the church.
Monelle was married to Robert L. Peter on November 28, 1954. He preceded her in death on February 12, 2018. Monelle is survived by her daughters, Melinda (Art) Luttrell of Kokomo, and Valerie (Mike) Welch of Midland, MI; grandchildren, Jason (Daphne) Luttrell, Heather Luttrell, great grandchildren Naomi and Norah Luttrell, all of Grove City, OH, and one brother, Don Wisher, Greentown, and a sister-in-law; Mary Boswell, Denver, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Bob; two brothers, Robert Wisher, and Norm Wisher; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Wisher, Sandy Wisher, and Sally Peter; and brothers-in-law, William Peter, and Forrest “Bud” Boswell.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30pm on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Center Cemetery, just north of Young America. The Rev. Jerry Moore will preside. Friends are invited to attend the graveside service, or may leave online condolences at www.indianafuneralcare.com.
A very special thank you to the staff of Wellbrooke of Kokomo. Words can’t express how much we appreciated all they did for Monelle over the past 4 years. Also, thank you to Great Lakes Caring Hospice for their care of Monelle in her final weeks.
Deb Hickey says
Melinda and Val , I’m sorry to hear of you loss . Hugs to you both .
Deb Hickey
Tammy Small says
Val and Mike, Melinda, Art and family we are so sorry. Your mom was a wonderful, sweet woman with a kind smile and always willing to give a helping hand. We are praying for comfort and peace to all of you at this time.
With Sympathy and Love,
Connie and Tammy
Susan Forgey Perry says
Prayers to you for the loss of a kind, living, caring woman. She was a good soul and forever in our hearts. She will be with Bob and be free now…
Another example of the wonderful mentors we grew up learning how to live life from gone.. Thank you Monelle for your shining example of a life fully lived..
David and Carolyn (Cox) Long says
Melinda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jean Roberts says
Thinking of you and praying for you during this time of sorrow for the loss of your mom. I always appreciated both of your parents for their kindness and compassion for others.
Rosemarie & Rich Chapman says
Melinda & Val. So sorry you lost your Mom. Loved going to visit her & your Dad. We talked & talked! Such a wonderful couple-in heaven together! God bless. Rosie & Rich
Cindy Peter says
Melinda & Valarie, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts are with you.
Betty and Linda Bunce says
My Mom, Betty Bunce (Tinder), was thrilled to be able to talk to and be reunited with her first grade friend, Monelle. They remembered each other after 80 years. Mom was able to leave Wellebrooke but has since returned after falling and breaking her arm. Her first comment was “Where is Monelle?” So they met again. My Mom and I are so sorry to hear about Monelle. I just wanted to express how much Monelle made my Mom’s day when they would see each other at Wellebrooke.