All Obituaries

Judith “Judy” A. Van Ham, 57, of Kewanna passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2021 at her home. Born on September 23, 1963 in Hammond, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Joann (Chronowski) Norton. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with friends. Survivors include her husband, Richard Van Ham of Kewanna, step son, Michael Van Ham (Tina) of Kewanna, step daughter, Sandy Hickle of Kewanna and step son, Jeff (Danielle) Van Ham of Chicago. She is also survived by...

Susan D. “Sue” Weinacker, 69, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday morning May 4, 2021 at home. Born on February 9, 1952 in Melrose Park, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Robert Derry and Garlane “Micky” Cooper. On July 17th, 1976, she married Martin J. Weinacker. He preceded her in death on December 17, 2003. Sue was a lifelong homemaker, and she enjoyed cooking, drawing, coloring, fishing, dancing and watching old movies. Survivors include...

Edgar M. Thomas, 88 of Rochester formerly of Kewanna, passed away at 4:50 a.m., Sunday, May 2, 2021 at home surrounded by his family. Born on January 24, 1933 in Stockwell, Indiana, he was the son of the late George and Helen (Judkins) Thomas.  He was a U.S. Army veteran and later served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate of Stockwell High School. On December 25, 1953, he married Roxie Joanne Liston. She survives. Ed was a retired machine operator...

Josephine M. “Jo Jo” (Scagnoli) Moore, 85, of Logansport passed away at 4:45 p.m., Friday, April 23, 2021 at her home. Born on April 4, 1936 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Marfina (Marocco) Scagnoli. On May 22, 1954 she married Donald J. Moore, he survives. Jo Jo formerly owned and operated Moore’s Nail Salon for many years at her home. She was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time with family especially her...

John C. Keller, 81, of Winamac passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his home.  Born on November 5, 1939 in Monterey, he was the son of the late Clem and Marjorie (Prendergast) Keller. He was a 1958 Monterey High School graduate. On September 21, 1989, he married Colleen G. Foust, she survives. John owned and operated the Keller Advisory Group in Winamac for 35+ years. Throughout his life, John enjoyed being outdoors, gardening, playing cards, especially Euchre, and spending...

Cynthia (Cindy) had a major heart attack on Monday, March 29th. This was followed by multiple strokes. She succumbed to these, passing away Tuesday, April13th in the Lafayette Franciscan Hospital at the age of 64.   Cindy was born March 31, 1957 in Lafayette, Indiana. Her parents were the late Mary (Righi) and Edgar Raber. She resided in Logansport most of her life. Surviving are a brother, Daniel, also of Logansport, and a sister Connie Thomas (Jim) of Kokomo.  ...

Margaret C. Belcher, 96, of Twelve Mile passed away at 2:28 p.m., Monday, April 12, 2021 at Logansport Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on June 10, 1924 in Lafollette, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Eva (Bailey) Claiborne. On September 8, 1953 she married Jack Belcher.  He preceded her in death on February 19, 2007. Margaret had formerly worked at RBM, Holiday Inn, Cracker Barrell, and Kaufman Engineering. She was a member of Bethlehem United Methodist...

Ben L. Bechdol, 77, of Twelve Mile passed away at 2:05 p.m., Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor. Born on March 28, 1943 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Harry and Retha (Miller) Bechdol. He was a 1961 Logansport High School graduate. On January 25, 1974 he married Sally Stuber, she survives. He retired from Small Parts in 2007.  Ben was a member of Metea Baptist Church; enjoyed bird watching, especially the downy woodpeckers and cardinals, and reading John...

Jose Caudillo, 57, of Logansport passed away at 1:00 p.m., on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at his home. Born on December 22, 1963 in Mexico City, he was the son of the late Fortunato Caudillo Rangel and Martha Rangel Torres. Jose was a Union carpenter and was formerly employed at Beaty Construction Company. Survivors include his wife, Susan Porras Hernandez of Logansport, children, Martin Caudillo, Isabel Caudillo, Martha Caudillo and Gloria Caudillo and grandchildren, Omar Cortes, Valeria...

Warren Wayne Goodrich, 99, of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital East in Lafayette. Born on July 3, 1921 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late William and Hester Anna (Friemel) Goodrich.  He was a 1939 graduate of Royal Center High School. Warren was a proud WWII U.S. Army Air Corps veteran, serving as a mechanic on B-24s, 5th Air Force, 531st Squadron, 380th Bomb Group. On March 12, 1949 he married Imogene Kistler. They were...