Kim DeLano Burton

Kim DeLano Burton, age 67, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Kim was born in Kokomo, IN on September 4,1958 to Franklin and Sue (Polston) Burton. He attended and graduated from Northwestern High School, going on to attend Purdue University, majoring in Industrial Management, and minoring in Industrial Engineering. He retired from Miami Cass REMC, working as the Director of Member Services.

Kim was a beloved, dedicated member of his community and he supported many causes. He served the Indiana Youth Bowling for 20+ years, as well as the Indiana Masters & Queens Tournament as a Co-Tournament Director, Conference Director for Indiana High School Bowling, Maconaquah Girl's Bowling Teams, and the Saturday Youth League. He was involved in youth programs through the REMC, 4-H Electric Program/Sponsoring and Judging, the Indiana Youth Tour, Camp Kilowatt and doing safety demonstrations for fourth graders. He loved his marching Braves and invested time into the Maconaquah Marching Band, working the concession stand and helping build props for their shows, as well as serving as the Booster President. Kim was an avid Boston Red Sox and Boston Celtic's fan. He enjoyed traveling and seeing different Major League Baseball Stadiums. He was a member of various organizations, including the Peru Lion's Club, Peru Rotary Club, Peru Moose Lodge, and the Kokomo Bowling League.

Of all his interests, his family was his greatest love and number one priority. He attended many bowling, baseball, and softball games and tournaments, in addition to following the band around to their various competitions. He really loved following his grandchildren's activities. In addition to his love of sport, he loved maintaining his very large garden of over 30 tomato plants.

Kim is survived by his wife, Chrystal Norman Burton, married for 44 years; daughter, Jennifer (Patrick) Evans; son, Matthew (Amy) Burton; daughter, Mary (Adam) Pherson; mother, Sue Burton; sister, Cheryl (Damon) Hale; brother-in-law Charles Norman and Carl (Debbie) Norman; grandchildren, Ashleigh Evans, Devin Evans, Madisyn Evans, Brooklyn Pherson, Alexander Pherson, Gabriel Evans, Kara Burton, Ivy Pherson, and Levi Burton; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Franklin Burton; brother, Gregory Burton; his maternal and paternal grandparents; and granddaughter, Emma Burton along with sister-in-law Cheryl Schwuchow.

A visitation for Kim will be held Sunday, September 14,2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at along with Ellers Mortuary and Cremation Center, 3400 S. Webster Street, Kokomo, IN 46902, as well as Monday, September 15,2025 from noon until time of the funeral service, 1:00 PM. Kim will be entombed immediately after the funeral service at Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, 2097 W. Alto Rd., Kokomo, IN 46902. Pastor Kent Kessler with the Hillsdale Community Church to officiate.

Donations can be made to Hillsdale Community Church - Kokomo, IN