Sharon K. Hamilton

Sharon K. Hamilton obituary, Royal Center, IN

Sharon K. Hamilton

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304 South Chicago Street, Royal Center, IN 46978

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Sharon Hamilton Obituary

Visit the Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Harrison Chapel website to view the full obituary.

Sharon K. Hamilton, 80 of Royal Center passed away at 8:45 a.m., Friday, August 15, 2025 at Ascension Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on July 28, 1945 in Richmond, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Bonna (Bolton) Spence.

On March 28, 1964 she married Duane B. Hamilton, he survives.

She was a lifelong homemaker. Sharon enjoyed spending time with family and was known for her texting ministry of scriptures to many.

Survivors include her husband, Duane Hamilton of Royal Center, daughters, Christina Kiser (Brian) of Noblesville, Cathy Schiffman (Dale) of Centerville, Tennessee and Carrie Kissel (Aaron) of Haubstadt, sisters, Fran Colombo (Ron) of O’Fallon, Missouri and Dalena Ladd (Doug) of Troy, Missouri, grandchildren, Jessica Kiser, John Kiser (Sydney), Emily Kiser, Anna Kiser (fiancé, Noah), Kenneth Schiffman (Lizzy), Makenna (Schiffman) Wolford (Kaden), Emma (Schiffman) Simmons (Ethan), Joseph Schiffman, Maggie Schiffman, Jacob Kissel (fiancé, Sydney), Henry Kissel, Clara Kissel and Lucas Kissel and great grandchildren, Liam Wolford, Jael Schiffman and 2 more due this year.

Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St., Royal Center.

Graveside Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Crown Hill Cemetery in Centerville, Indiana.

Memorial contributions can be made to Birthright of Logansport at www.birthright.org.

Sharon’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory - Harrison Chapel

304 S. Chicago St, Royal Center, IN 46978

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Upcoming Events

Aug

19

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Royal Center Chapel

304 South Chicago Street, Royal Center, IN 46978

Send Flowers

Aug

20

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Crown Hill Cemetery

407 Short Street, Centerville, IN 47330

Send Flowers

Only 42 minutes left for delivery to next service.