Stella Soots Obituary
The family of Stella Soots of Cloverdale, Indiana announces her passing on October 8, 2026. Stella, born on March 3, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Stella Soots to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William Neville and Margaret Wheeler (Darnell); her husband Melvin R. Soots; and the father of her children Joseph Walter Lauer. She is survived by: her sister Barbara Finn; her pets, Charlie and Moose; her sons, Steven Edward Lauer, John Kevin Lauer (Dorothy), Joseph Paul Lauer and Manuel David Lauer; her stepchildren, Timothy Soots (Heather) and Tina Soots; and her daughters-in-law, Elaine Miller Kirwin and Maria Alexander. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Whitaker Funeral Home (201 N Lafayette St, Cloverdale, IN 46120). A burial will be held on Friday, October 16th 2026 at the Cloverdale Cemetery (201 N Lafayette St, Cloverdale, IN 46120).
