May 27, 1939 – January 22, 2020
Monte Ray Newkirk, 80, Carmel, passed away January 22, 2020. He was born to Norman and Elna Newkirk on May 27, 1939 in Tipton, Mo.
Monte attended the University of Missouri where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Agriculture. Following college, the majority of his career was in Agricultural Sales where he lived in the states of Iowa, Missouri, Florida and Ohio.
In his retirement, he moved to Noblesville where he enjoyed gardening, genealogy, learning Spanish, volunteering at the Merciful Help Center Food Pantry, and ushering at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church. His greatest joy came from being in the presence of his immediate and extended family. Monte’s enduring legacy is his ability to live simply, in total contentment, no matter the circumstances.
Monte loved his family deeply and is survived by his daughter, Cathy (Tim) Thoman; son, Mark (Katja) Newkirk; grandchildren, Paul (Hannah) Thoman, Taylor (Trey) Overholser, Michael and Maria Thoman, Nikole and Nina Newkirk; great-grandchildren, Teresa and Max Thoman; sister, Janis Wolf; and brother, Tom Newkirk.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the day chapel at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church.
In memory of Monte and in lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Merciful Help Center Food Pantry, 1045 W. 146th St., Carmel, IN 46032.
Arrangements
Service: 2 p.m., Feb. 1
Location: St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church
Condolences: bussellfamilyfunerals.com