Lorene A. Simpson Obituary
The memory of Lorene A. Simpson of Carmel, Indiana, who passed away on February 3, 2026 at the age of 81, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Harold Applin and Esther Bergman (Doenges); her adoptive father Charles Bergman; her son Jimmy; and her brothers, Robert Applin and Peter Applin.
She is survived by: her husband Jim; her children, Barry Simpson (Connie) of Westfield and Lara Ellis (Troy) of Russiaville; her siblings, Stewart Applin of Oakland, John Applin of Arundel, Harry Applin (Anne), Michael Applin (Melissa) of Baton Rouge, Mary Beth Applin (Cheri Alder) of Folsom, Frank Applin (Janet) of Gladstone, Virginia, Edith Cutrer (Jeff) of Livingston, Kip Bergman (Anne) of Tipton and Jill Bergman of Westfield; her grandchildren, Julia Simpson (Abigail Barton), Michael Simpson of Elaine Simpson, A. J, Ellis and Isabella Ellis; and her cousin Pam Eastman (Phil) of St. Simon Island, Georgia..
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Lorene's memory toward the establishment of an Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Scholarship.
