KNOX-Sharon L. West, 64, of Knox  passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at IU Health Starke Hospital, Knox, IN.

Survivors include three children, Wally (Brenda) Palmer of Knox, Patty (Elias) Oritz of Plymouth, and Brenda (Eldon) Lauderback of Knox; six grandchildren, Shelly, Jonnie, Elias, Joe, Chaney, and Zack; one great-grandson, Gage; four brothers, David Thompson of Knox, Perry Thompson of North Judson, Ronnie Thompson of Dyer, and Lonnie Thompson of Ober; and one sister, Nancy Goble of Hamlet.

A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at 12:00 noon (Central Time) in Rannells Funeral Home, Hamlet Chapel. Friends may gather with the family one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the family to help with funeral expenses.