Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Raymond J. Franko
Jan 11, 2026
Raymond J. Franko, 75, of Winamac passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born on June, 25, 1950 in Chicago to Raymond W. and Mary C. (Kaminski) Franko.
On June 25, 1989 he married Kathy Schramm, she survives.
Raymond was a Boilermaker for U.S. Steel in Gary, and later served as a Deputy Sheriff for White County.
Raymond loved working outdoors and taking care...
Anita Sue Klinefelter
Jan 11, 2026
Anita Sue Klinefelter, 62 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home.
Born on March 5, 1963 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Loren and Alice (Murphy) Fox.
She was a Kewanna High School graduate.
Anita was a homemaker.
On June 24, 1995 she married Verlin Bo Klinefelter, he survives.
Anita loved taking care of her cats.
Survivors include...
Ronald D. Kistler
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald D. Kistler, 87 of Kokomo passed away at 3:09 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Community Hospital in Kokomo.
He was born on December 19, 1938 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Harold Doyne and Dorothy (Appleman) Kistler.
Ron was a Royal Center High School graduate. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He retired from Chrysler in Kokomo.
Ron is...
Lois B. Remley
Jan 10, 2026
Lois B. Remley, 90, of Logansport passed away at 9:26 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Chase Center.
Born on October 22, 1935, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Blanche (Daily) Graffis.
She was a 1953 Royal Center High School graduate.
On December 14, 1957, she married Daniel E. Remley. He passed away on November 7, 2015.
Lois...
Vada A. Berkshire
Jan 7, 2026
Vada A. Berkshire, 93 of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 6:37 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Astral at Franklin Healthcare in Franklin, Indiana.
Born on April 8, 1932 in Logansport, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Mathline (Cooper) and Edgar Sloop.
She was a Royal Center High School graduate.
Vada worked for many years as a cook in the...
David L. Martin
Jan 6, 2026
David L. Martin, 74, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Logansport, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
David was born August 21, 1951, in Monmouth. He is the son of Francis “Polly” and Mabel Irene (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.
David married...
Cheryl L. Fox
Jan 3, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Fox (Dommer), age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Star City on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Cheryl was born on October 2, 1953, in Winamac, Indiana, to Henry and Louise Dommer, who preceded her in death. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, and genuine love for others.
She was united in marriage...
Scott Rohrabaugh
Jan 2, 2026
Kenneth Scott Rohrabaugh, 53 of Star City passed away at 5:32 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026 at North Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso.
Born on August 11, 1972 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Richard Rohrabaugh, Sr. and Vickie Baker Hayden.
Scott was formerly employed at Braunability and most recently was self-employed.
He enjoyed car shows, playing golf and watching...
Lara D. Stratton
Jan 2, 2026
Lara D. Stratton, 37, of Logansport passed away peacefully in her home at 12:13 p.m. on January 2, 2026. She was born in Logansport to Michael L. Stratton and Susan K. (Denny) Stratton on April 1, 1988.
Lara lived in Logansport all of her life. She was known to be a sparkle in everyone's life that she encountered. Lara loved music...
Colleen Hannon O'Connor
Dec 30, 2025
Colleen Hannon O’Connor age 96 died peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Aviva Living in Valparaiso, Indiana. Colleen was raised by Gladys and Michael Hannon on Chicago’s south side along with her siblings Joan and Jerry. She graduated from Our Lady of Loretto high school and briefly attended DePaul University. During a Bass Lake weekend get-away, she met and...
Sandra L. Dunn
Dec 30, 2025
Sandra L. “Babe” Dunn, 79 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at home.
Born on February 17, 1946 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Mary (Smith) Scott.
On March 17, 1973 she married Sewell E. Dunn, he survives.
Sandra co-owned and operated Winamac Service Station for over 30 years.
She enjoyed playing Yahtzee,...
Ryan V. Povilaitis
Dec 24, 2025
Ryan V. Povilaitis, 36, unexpectedly passed on December 24, 2025, in Logansport.
He was born in South Jordan, Utah, on April 21, 1989, the son of Victor and Elizabeth (Partozoti) Povilaitis.
Ryan was 2007 graduate of Knox High School.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Afghanistan.
Ryan was a talented sketch artist, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and being a friend of...
Gary L. Miller
Dec 20, 2025
Gary L. Miller, 72 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home.
Born on January 19, 1953 in Winamac, he was the son of the late James and Pearl Miller.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Many people will remember Gary as the former owner and operator of Millers Restaurant in Winamac, an establishment started by his parents. Gary...
Anne E. Boonstra
Dec 8, 2025
Anne Elizabeth Boonstra passed away peacefully December 8, 2025 in Logansport, IN. She was born January 30, 1949, in Bethesda, Maryland to Charles and Esther Boonstra.
Anne grew up in Bluffton, IN and graduated from Bluffton High School in 1967. She studied Applied Arts & Painting at Virginia Intermont Junior College in Bristol, Virginia. Then went on to study Painting &...
David P. Nehring
Dec 7, 2025
David P. Nehring, 52, of Camden passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at home.
Born on July 22, 1973 in Bloomington, he was the son of Darrel and Mary Ann (Bauman) Nehring.
David faced the challenge of Down’s Syndrome and related heart defects privately. He had a quiet reverence in All Saints Catholic Church.
He shared with classmates in special education under...
Demetre Allen Gano
Nov 28, 2025
Demetre Allen Gano, 41 of Logansport passed away on November 28, 2025.Born on February 5, 1984, in Hayti, Missouri to Leona M. Wilson.
Demetre attended Logansport High School and later earned his GED. Demetre was currently employed by Bechtol Construction and was working on the Mammoth Solar Project near Star City.
First and foremost – Demetre loved all 3 of his children.
Demetre...
Sharon K. Bunger
Nov 24, 2025
Sharon K. Bunger, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.Born on December 6, 1941 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Dorothea (Hendee) King.
She was a 1959 Logansport High School graduate.
Sharon was formerly employed at Modine in administration and was also a former secretary for the Logansport School Corporation.
Sharon loved...
Neva Marie Wank
Nov 18, 2025
Neva Marie Heintz Wank, 65 of Winamac passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at home surrounded by her loving family. Neva bravely fought a brief battle with cancer.
Neva began her eternal journey on January 3, 1960 in Starke County to the late Jack and Marjorie (Field) Heintz. She was the youngest of 3 children and known for her...
Kenneth "Wep" A. Weppler
Nov 15, 2025
Kenneth “Wep” A. Weppler, 79 of Winamac passed away on Saturday, November 15,2025, at Pulaski Healthcare Center.
Born on May 18, 1946, in Winamac, he was the son of the late Clyde and Hazel(Howeison) Weppler.
He was a Winamac High School graduate.
On July 28, 1998, he married Doris J. Smith, she survives.
Ken was a loving husband and father who was active in...
Randy L. Kochel
Nov 14, 2025
Randy L. Kochel, 68 of Star City passed away unexpectedly at 9:30 a.m., Friday, November 14, 2025, at his residence.Born on April 6, 1957, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Hunt) Kochel.
Randy worked as a welder at Monon Trailer.
Randy enjoyed cutting & splitting wood, the Northern Indiana Power of the Past and being with...
