Elizabeth A Thieke

Liz retired from Clinton Central Elementary as a custodian after many years of employment. She was a longtime member and very involved in her church, Souls' Harbor Missionary Baptist Church in Frankfort. Liz enjoyed spending time outdoors listening to her windchimes, watching butterflies, and mowing her yard. Liz was known as a very loving and generous person. Above all, she was devoted to her family.

Surviving are her children, Kandie (LeRoy) Smith, of Lafayette, Pamela (Garey) Harrison, of Kokomo, and Tammy Thieke, of Kokomo; grandchildren, Trent Hale, Heather Hale, Tiffany Smith, Justin Evans, Shelbe Evans, Travis Thieke, and Sarah Thieke; eleven great-grandchildren; two brothers, Beckum (Betty) Chester, of Salisbury, Missouri and Gobel (Irma) Chester, of Forest; sister, Frances Surber, of Forest; and many nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death is her first husband, Robert Thieke; 2nd husband, Mike Whiteman; a grandson; great-grandson, Mason Hale; and a great great-grandchild.

There will be a time of visitation for Liz on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM until the time of service at 1:00 PM at Ellers Mortuary Webster Chapel, 3400 South Webster Street, Kokomo. Burial will follow to Albright Cemetery.