Daryl M. Loo

Daryl M. Loo obituary, Evansville, IN

Daryl M. Loo

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Daryl Loo Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Whitsell Funeral Home - Sturgis on Mar. 2, 2026.
Daryl M. Loo, age 77 passed away February 24th, 2026 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN. He was born September 10th, 1948 to parents Nancy Wong Kacian and father Samuel Loo in Kaneohe, Hawaii. He was a US Air Force veteran and had a great sense of humor while also being a great lover of film. He loved to tend to his avocado tree that he cultivated while living in California. Daryl loved his dogs Luna and Baby Girl and was a coin collector as well as a puzzle enthusiast. Most of all Daryl loved his family especially his grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

He is predeceased by his parents, his sister Nannette "Bunny" Kacian, his brother Dennis "Butchie" Loo, his son Ben Elsey, and his Grandson Andy Elsey.

Survivors include:

His longtime companion of over 20 years Billie Loo of Sturgis, KY

3 Sons - Tim (Leigh) Elsey of Sturgis, KY

Darren (Jane) Elsey of Riverside, CA

Jeff Elsey of Lake Havasu, AZ

Neice - Sabrina Weaver of San Bernadino, CA

A host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren.

The funeral will be at 1 PM Wednesday, March 4th 2026 at Whitsell Funeral Home in Sturgis, KY. Bro. Jeff Paris will officiate.

Visitation will be from 10 AM until service time on Wednesday, March 4th at the Funeral Home.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

4

Visitation

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Whitsell Funeral Home - Sturgis

609 N. Main St., Sturgis, KY 42459

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

4

Funeral service

1:00 p.m.

Whitsell Funeral Home - Sturgis

609 N. Main St., Sturgis, KY 42459

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Only 14 hours left for delivery to next service.