Kelley D. Whitaker

Kelley D. Whitaker, 56, of Chalmers, passed away at 12:24 a.m., Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Monticello Healthcare with her family by her side, Cathy & Greg Clevinger.

  Kelley was born April 9, 1969, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late James A. and Beulah Jean (Dyer) Bone.  Kelley was a graduate of Frontier High School class of 1987 and went on to earn her Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification.

  Her marriage of 33 years was to the love of her life, Ronald Wayne Whitaker on October 14, 1989, at her parents’ home.  Ron and Kelley were inseparable, enjoying family time while fishing on the Tippecanoe River, NSACAR and watching sports.  Kelley also enjoyed playing cards and BINGO.  

  Primarily a homemaker, Kelley also worked at the “drive thru” liquor store on the bend across from the old IGA in Brookston.  

  Surviving is her sister, Cathy Clevinger (Greg); a brother, Shawn Bone and a bonus sister, Gwen Purcell (Ron).  Also surviving are many special extended relatives, two nephews, Joe & Robert and a niece, Brandy.

  Preceding her in death are her parents, Jim & Jean, her husband, Ron and a brother, Mark.

  Friends may call from 1p.m. until the time of celebration of life funeral service at 2p.m., this Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston; family member, Pastor Laura Wells, to officiate.  After the service the family will continue to celebrate Kelley at the Chalmers American Legion building in Chalmers.  

  Because of her love for animals, memorials may be made in Kelley’s name to Helping Paws of Monticello and Crystal Creek Kennels of Battle Ground.