All Obituaries

Charles "Charlie" Schroder, 82, of Royal Center passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Chase Center.  Visitation will be held from 3:00-8:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, 2019 at Harrison-Metzger-Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center. Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kistler Cemetery in Royal Center. Charlie's full obituary will be posted soon.

Billy Bob Shaffer, 73 of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 6:00 a.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019 at his residence. Born March 2, 1946 in Kokomo, he was the son of the late Bobby and Helen (West) Shaffer. Billy Bob was a US Army Veteran. He worked as a truck mechanic and also formerly worked on the Police force in Salem, Indiana. Survivors include daughter, Bobbie Jo Jackson (Mike) of Salem, son, Shannon Shaffer (Dana), brother, Jerry Shaffer (Christy) of Kokomo, sister, Joetta Bojrab...

  Donna May Kauffman, 71, of Monticello passed away peacefully at 6:13 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019 at Community North Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on July 6, 1947 in Rochester, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward and Donnabelle (Newell) Kauffman. She was a 1965 Pioneer High School graduate.  Donna May was also a graduate of the Indiana University School of Nursing.  Professor Donna May taught at the Purdue University School of Nursing for 27 years retiring in...

Sandra L. “Sandy” Stolworthy, 55, of Star City passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019 at her residence. Born on June 19, 1963 in Franklin, she was the daughter of Kenneth C. Herald and Wanda L. Carmen. She was a Jay County High School graduate.  Sandy was former sales representative for MCI in Springfield, Missouri. Survivors include her mother, Wanda L. Carter of Star City, brothers, David Herald (Leeann) of Indianapolis, John Herald of Indianapolis and Mark Herald...

Eugene Arthur Osborn, age 92, of Brooklyn, Michigan went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at Arbor Manor. Born on March 25, 1926 in Columbia City, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ernest Wilmer and Leona Mae (Ogle) Osborn. Eugene married Marjorie Ellen Goodrich on June 12, 1946 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.  He will be remembered as a patriotic and prayerful father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather.  He was a faithful...

Anna C. Peterson Neel, 103, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 12:05 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at her residence. Born on August 16, 1915 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Bertha (Zimmerman) Peterson, Sr. Anna was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and the All Saints Ladies Society. She retired from the H.W. Gossard. Anna enjoyed working in her yard and spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughter, George Ann Frank of Logansport,...

  Carl Michael “Mike” Emmerd, 71, of Mexico, Indiana passed away peacefully at 8:17 a.m., Thursday, February 7, 2019 at his residence. Born on June 30, 1947 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Donald Emmerd and Martha Reeser. He was a 1965 Logansport High School graduate. Mike was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam as a combat engineer. On September 4, 2010 he married Lora Gray, she survives. Mike was a retired railroader.  He was a lifetime member of...

  Ted Keplinger, 91, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 4:25 a.m., Monday, February 4, 2019 at Woodbridge Health Campus surrounded by his loving family. Born on June 3, 1927 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Leroy and Odessa (Shadel) Keplinger. Ted was a WWII U.S. Navy veteran.  He was married to Mary Alice Harrell who preceded him in death in 2012. Ted was a retired machine operator from Gencorp in Logansport.  He enjoyed reading, watching the news, going to...

  Nathaniel “Nate Dawg” J. Hopper, 18, of Logansport passed away 7:14 a.m., Sunday, February 3, 2019 at his residence. Born on September 18, 2000 in Anderson, he was the son of Dustin Hopper and Alicia Brumett. Nate was a 2018 Logansport High School graduate and he was in the process of furthering his education at Ivy Tech. Nate loved animals, watching football and basketball and he was a fun loving person who will be missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his...

Brad L. Harvey, 51, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 2, 2019 at his residence. He was born on January 25, 1968 in Logansport. Brad was employed at Topp Industries, Inc. in Rochester.  He just recently became the Commissioner of the Indiana Softball Association.  Brad was a longtime softball umpire and had a passion for the game whether he was playing or umpiring.  Brad enjoyed playing for the Logan Lovelies.  He was also an avid...