All Obituaries

Mary F. Henry, 99, of Royal Center passed away at 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Woodbridge Health Campus. Born on April 14, 1922 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Viva (Baughman) Harvey. She was a 1940 Royal Center High School graduate. On May 16, 1945 she married Frederick E. Henry in Burnettsville.  He preceded her in death on March 24, 2012. Mary was formerly employed at Community State Bank and she also had retired as secretary from Pioneer...

Jonathan A. Brown, 83, of Logansport passed away at 7:43 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Woodbridge Health Campus. Born on September 7, 1938 in Ora, he was the son of the late Jonas and Stella (Emmel) Brown. He was served his country proudly in the U.S. Army. Jonathan was a Locksmith for over 48 years at the Logansport State Hospital. He was a member of the American Legion, River of Life Christian Church and he enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Delores Brown of...

Thomas “Tom” Michael Mate, 78 of Rochester died to life with Christ on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital surrounded by his family. Born August 26, 1943 in Chicago, he was the son of the late Paul and Francis Mate. During his teen years, he worked for the IC Central Railroad with his father. Tom achieved his childhood dream and became a Chicago fireman, his career lasting 32 years. He became an Engineer on Engine 13 stationed in downtown Chicago. He told many of us...

Billene (Herald) Fry October 25, 1934 – October 27, 2020 The daughter of Buna and Walter Smith, Ruth “Billene” loved being part of their large, blended family.  While many of her siblings were waiting for her in heaven, Billene’s beloved sisters Agnes Small (Sonny) and Linda Stilwell (Bill) as well as her brother, Jerry Smith (Linda) survive her.  On January 14, 1951 Billene married Russell Fry and together they created a lifelong inspirational love...

Naoma Alice (Zellers) Seidel, 97, was born to Arthur and Julia (Metzger) Zellers on October 25, 1923 on a farm near Kewanna, Indiana. She passed away on October 16, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She graduated from Kewanna High School in 1941 and worked at Kingsbury Ordnance Plant (manufacturing ammunition and bombs for the war effort) for two and half years during WWII.   She married Elmer Seidel on May 25, 1944. She enjoyed sewing, cooking and spending time with her large...

Richard W. Lehman, 77, of Carmel formerly of Pulaski passed away at 6:44 a.m., Friday, October 15, 2021 at home. Born on May 14, 1944 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Gerald and Donna (Zeider) Lehman. He was a 1962 Star City High School graduate and then served his country in the U.S. Navy. On August 17, 1968 he married Marcia M. Reutebuch, she survives. He retired from Allison’s Transmission in Indianapolis. Richard was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the...

Marilyn Elizabeth (Browning) Moon, 92, of Rochester passed away peacefully on September 26, 2021 at Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka. She was born on September 7, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois the eldest of 3 daughters to James Edward and Jessie Elizabeth (Tripp) Browning. In the 1940’s, the Brownings moved to Lake Bruce in Fulton County, where Marilyn met her future husband of 74 years, William “Bill” Moon. The Brownings later relocated to Winamac, Indiana and Marilyn...

Malinda L. Knebel, 81, of Royal Center passed away at 11:35 a.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on March 30, 1940 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Alice Alberta (Wooters) Mansfield. She was a 1958 Royal Center High School graduate. On July 19, 1959 she married Kenneth Knebel.  He preceded her in death on May 17, 1986. Malinda retired from the Cass County Highway Department where she worked in the office for several...

Emma M. Miller, 89, of Logansport passed away at 2:36 p.m., Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born on January 28, 1932 in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Myrtle (Harper) Foust. She was a 1951 Logansport High School graduate. On May 24, 1952 she married Donald P. Miller.  He preceded her in death on November 30, 2010. Emma formerly worked at Four County Administrative Office, Cass County Treasurer’s Office and Cass Transit- Senior...

Melissa Boyer, 50, of Logansport passed away at 2:31 p.m., Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at her home. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport. Her full obit will soon follow.