Lewis Wesley Conklin

Lewis Wesley Conklin age 72 of Smithville and a native of Logansport, Indiana passed away Friday, March 13, 2015 at NHC HealthCare Center in Smithville. He was born May 25, 1942 to his parents, the late Harold, Sr. and Allie Mae Howell Conklin. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Demila Fuller. Lewis worked for A.O. Smith and also as a security guard in Indiana, after moving to Smithville, he worked at Federal Mogul and also worked at the laundry mat in maintenance. He was a member of the Riverview Church of God in Logansport and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Esther Conklin of Smithville; 5 children, Marvin Conklin, Nena Trexler, Buck Conklin, Brenda Rose and Joe Conklin all of Logansport; 3 step-children, Coreliss Graves, Ashley Guess and John D. Marler; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 1 brother, Harold Conklin, Jr. of Logansport; 2 sisters, Carolyn Oehlert and Sandy Oehlert both of Logansport; Mr. Conklin’s request was to be cremated and no services will be held. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to DeKalb Funeral Chapel to help with funeral expenses. The family would like to express a special “Thank You” to Dr. William Sherwood, Dr. Jack Rhody, DeKalb Community Hospital and Staff, Centennial Medical Center and Staff, NHC and Staff, Suncrest Home Health Staff and Wal-Mart in Smithville for all the love, care and prayers. DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements