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Leland Joseph McElfresh

Leland Joseph McElfresh[1, 2]

Male 1937 - 2019  (82 years)

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  • Name Leland Joseph McElfresh 
    Born 7 Nov 1937  Liberty Township, Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Leland J. McElfresh Birth Certificate 1937    		 Leland J. McElfresh Birth Certificate 1937
    Gender Male 
    Died 19 Dec 2019  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    • Leland J. McElfresh, 82, Kokomo, passed away Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo. He was born Nov. 7, 1937, in Nevada, Indiana, the son of the late Mark Elwood and Mary Leah (Cottingham) McElfresh. On July 27, 1974, he married Velma M. Foreman, who preceded him in death Dec. 20, 2014.
      Leland was a 1955 graduate of Kokomo High School. He served with the United States Army Reserve from 1958 to 1963. Leland retired Dec. 31, 1999, from Chrysler Corp. after 35 years of service as a machinist. He was a skilled carpenter and had helped build many homes in Kokomo. Prior to working for Chrysler, he worked in maintenance for Kokomo-Center Schools.
      Leland was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. He loved spending time with his family and children, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Leland was an avid Indianapolis Colts, IU Hoosiers, and Chicago Cubs fan. He enjoyed watching his teams on TV and enjoyed watching golf.
      Leland is survived by his children, Timothy Joe McElfresh, Freeport, Illinois, Kimberly Lynn (Benjamin L.) Wisher, and Marcie Elaine Walker, all of Kokomo; grandchildren, Nicholas (Cari) Walker, Jennifer (Shaun) Arnold, Harry (fianceé, Kaely Leary) Wisher, Cody (Michaela) Hooper, Kara (Ryan) Lovegrove, and Mackenzie (fiancé, Zane Balmer) McElfresh; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Walker, Mallory Arnold, Ben Arnold, Dylan Wisher, and Willow Wisher; brothers, Wayne McElfresh, and Carl McElfresh, both of Kokomo; sister-in-law, Delores (Richard) Patterson, Kokomo, along with several nieces and nephews.
      Leland was preceded in death by his parents and wife.
      A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 1229 N. Washington St., with the Rev. Father Brian Dudzinski the celebrant. Burial will follow in Kokomo Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the church, where the Rosary will be offered at 10:30 a.m.
      Memorial contributions may be made in Leland's memory to St. Patrick Church. Shirley & Stout Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolence may be left online at www.shirleyandstout.com.Published on December 25, 2019
    Buried 27 Dec 2019  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Person ID I39268  Family
    Last Modified 2 Nov 2020 

    Father Mark Elwood McElfresh,   b. 21 May 1908, Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Jul 1990, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Mother Mary Leah Cottingham,   b. 23 Aug 1910, Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1993, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 82 years) 
    Married 22 Nov 1930  Tipton County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    McElfresh-Cottingham Marriage Record 1930    		 McElfresh-Cottingham Marriage Record 1930
    Family ID F14362  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Sheilia Jane Ferrel Flick,   b. 10 Aug 1940, French Lick, Orange County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 10 Apr 2010, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 69 years) 
    Married 1 Jan 1961  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Flick-McElfresh Marriage Record 1961    		 Flick-McElfresh Marriage Record 1961
    Divorced Y  [6] 
    Children 
     1. Timothy Joe McElfresh
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F14371  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 2 Velma Mae Foreman,   b. 24 Sep 1930, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 20 Dec 2014, Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 84 years) 
    Married 27 Jul 1974  Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [6, 7] 
    McElfresh-Walker Marriage Record 1974    		 McElfresh-Walker Marriage Record 1974
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F14370  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 1 Jan 1961 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarried - 27 Jul 1974 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDied - 19 Dec 2019 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsBuried - 27 Dec 2019 - Kokomo, Howard County, Indiana Link to Google Earth
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    Leland J. McElfresh (1937 - 2019)    		Leland J. McElfresh (1937 - 2019)

  • Sources 
    1. [S4417] 1940 Census for Tipton County, Indiana, 80-11; p. 1A, line 5; family 3; Mark McElfresh; 1 November 2020.
      Year: 1940; Census Place: Liberty, Tipton, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01100; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 80-11

    2. [S3992] Indiana Birth Certificates, 1907-1940, 1 November 2020; Leland J. McElfresh Birth Certificate 1937.

    3. [S4326] Kokomo Tribune, Leland J. McElfresh; obituary; 25 December 2019; Leland J. McElfresh; 2 November 2020.

    4. [S4248] Indiana Marriages, 1811-2007 - FamilySearch, 1 November 2020; McElfresh-Cottingham Marriage Record 1930.

    5. [S4326] Kokomo Tribune, Bridal Couple Feted Following Rehearsal; announcement; 1 January 1961; Flick-McElfresh Marriage Record 1961; 2 November 2020.

    6. [S4239] Indiana Marriage Certificates, 1960-2005, 2 November 2020; McElfresh-Walker Marriage Record 1974.

    7. [S2985] Kokomo Perspective, Velma M. McElfresh; obituary; 22 December 2014; Velma M. McElfresh; 2 November 2020.