Memorial Trees
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Emily
May 09, 2025
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Her lovingsiblings
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Jacki Frain and Human Services board and employees
May 07, 2025
Memorial trees planted for:
Gloria Jean Staples
<p><p>Gloria Jean Staples, 77, of Rochester, IN (formerly of Warren, IN) passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester. She was born on January 19, 1948 in Winamac, IN to the late Horace “Pete” and Mary M. (Kuhn) Shellhart. Gloria graduated from Winamac High School and attended Skowhegan Business School in Maine. She served in the US Army WAC for two years. Gloria retired from Pulaski County Human Services where she had worked as a bus driver and bookkeeper for 12 years.</p><p><br></p><p>Gloria was sweet and spicy with a great sense of humor. She absolutely loved her family, especially the little ones. Gloria will be deeply missed by her family and friends.</p><p><br></p><p>She is survived by:</p><p>Cora (husband: Roy) Piercy, Warren, IN Daughter</p><p>Teri Staples Thompson, Leiters Ford, IN Daughter</p><p>Guy (wife: Rebecca) Staples, Larwill, IN Son</p><p>James (wife: Bobbi) Staples, Ashland, OH Son</p><p>Karen (husband: Paul) Collins, Knox, IN Daughter</p><p>13 Grandchildren</p><p>20 Great Grandchildren</p><p>Bill Shellhart, Star City, IN Brother</p><p>Jim Shellhart, Star City, IN Brother</p><p>John (wife: Karen) Shellhart, North Judson, IN Brother</p><p>Pat Shellhart, Royal Center, IN Brother</p><p>Peter Shellhart, Winamac, IN Brother</p><p>Several Nieces and Nephews</p><p>Numerous Honorary Children, Grandchildren, and Great Grandchildren</p><p><br></p><p>Preceded in death by:</p><p>Horace “Pete” and Mary M. (Kuhn) Shellhart, Parents</p><p>Larry Staples, Former Husband</p><p>Zachary Collins, Infant Grandson</p><p>Judy Stankus, Sister</p><p>Michael Shellhart, Brother</p><p><br></p><p>Cremation will take place at Frain Crematory in Winamac.</p><p><br></p><p>Visitation will be from 11 AM – 1 PM EDT Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.</p><p><br></p><p>Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1 PM EDT Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Pastor Teri White officiating.</p><p><br></p><p>The VFW and American Legion will conduct Military Honors at the funeral home.</p><p><br></p><p>Private Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, IN.</p><p><br></p><p>Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski County Human Services.</p><p><br></p><p>Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.</p></p>January 19, 1948 - May 6, 202501/19/194805/06/2025
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