Arrangements are pending at the Rupp Funeral Home for two victims of fatality house fire last week in Midtown St Joe. Meanwhile, a friend and neighbor has established a a “Go Fund Me” campaign to benefit the family of Carol Black and her grandson Zachery Gilmore.
The pair died in a fire in their home at 16th and Olive Street.
Black’s son Sean survived the fire after being rescued by passersby.
By Monday morning the “Go Fund Me” account had reached $1,400 in donations.
According to the St Joseph Fire Department, official identification of Ms Black’s remains must wait for the results of an autopsy. Lab testing continues as officials work to determine what caused the fire Thursday. That process was expected to take two weeks. (click here for more)
According to the campaign announcement, “Carol and Zach touched many lives during their time with us and we cannot heal the pain that the family is dealing with, but maybe we can come together as a Community and ease the burden on the family by paying for the funeral expenses.”
“This fund will be transferred directly to the funeral home the family chooses and any additional funds will be given to the family to help Sean rebuild his life as he has lost his home as well.”