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Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana

Cindy L. Howard

Cindy L. Howard

Jul 7, 2026

Cindy L. Howard, 57 of Kokomo passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at home.

Her full obituary will soon follow.

Erik F. Willy

Erik F. Willy

Jul 12, 2026

Erik F. Willy, 88 passed away on July 12, 2026 in Lafayette.  Erik's full obituary will soon be available.

Katrena "Kati" Lynn Tribbett

Katrena "Kati" Lynn Tribbett

Jul 10, 2026

Katrena Lynn Tribbett (Kati) went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 10,2026.

Kati was born on August 29, 1977 in Logansport, Indiana. She was born to Allen and Andra Tribbett.

Kati received her High School Certificate of Completion from Logansport High School in May, 1995.

Kati had a generous heart and loved to help others, winning the “Most Helpful...

Jeffrey A. Heims

Jeffrey A. Heims

Jul 7, 2026

Jeffrey A. Heims, 61 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 1:42 a.m., Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

Born on January 9, 1965 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Donald Heims and Miriam Lloyd.

He was a 1983 Winamac High School graduate. Jeff also graduated from Indiana State University with a Bachelor of Science in Criminology...

Darlene J. Fritz

Darlene J. Fritz

Jul 6, 2026

Darlene J. Fritz, 85, of Winamac went to her heavenly home on Monday, July 6, 2026 from Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born March 12, 1941 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Myra (Fishtorn) Nice.  She was a 1959 Winamac High School graduate.  On July 18, 1959 she married James D. Fritz. He preceded her in...

Charles Yocum

Charles Yocum

Jul 3, 2026



Charles J. (C.J.) Yocum, 76, of Rochester, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 3rd, 2026.

A Celebration of Life for C.J. will be held from 10:00 am until noon on Saturday, July 25th, 2026, at Rans Funeral Home in Kewanna, Indiana. All are welcome to visit with C.J.’s family beginning at 10:00 am at the funeral home.

C.J. was born on October...

Wayne Alan Crist

Wayne Alan Crist

Jul 3, 2026

Wayne Alan Crist, 78 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 5:10 a.m., Friday, July 3, 2026 at home surrounded by family.

Born on December 10, 1947 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Marion and Bertha (Parmeter) Crist.

He graduated from Star City High School in 1965. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam Vet serving in the 196th Light...

Harry Day Gibbs, Jr.

Harry Day Gibbs, Jr.

Jun 28, 2026

Harry Day Gibbs, Jr., 74 of Logansport passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2026 at home.

Born on September 5, 1951 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Harry Day Gibbs, Sr. and Mayme (Annette) Gallaway Gibbs.

He was a 1972 Logansport High School graduate.  On April 14, 1973 he married Joyce Lind, she survives.

Harry retired from Matthew-Warren in Logansport....

Robert W. Sell

Robert W. Sell

Jun 26, 2026

Robert W. Sell, 84 of Royal Center passed away at 8:56 p.m., Friday, June 26, 2026 at Ft. Wayne Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Born on July 16, 1941 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Roller) Sell.

He was a 1959 Royal Center High School graduate.

Robert was a lifelong farmer. He was a member of Shiloh...

Doug Kruger

Doug Kruger

Jun 23, 2026

Doug Kruger, 66 of Francesville passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 23, 2026.  He was born on August 6, 1959 in Monticello.

Doug was a 1977 graduate of West Central High School.  He formerly owned and operated DK’s Repair Shop in Francesville.

Doug met Cinderella in 2012 then he married the love of his life in 2020 with his friends there.

Doug had...

Jamie F. Towey

Jamie F. Towey

Jun 22, 2026

Jamie F. Towey, 64 of Winamac passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026 at her home.

Her full obituary will soon be available.

Octavia A. Hardy

Octavia A. Hardy

Jun 21, 2026

Octavia A. Hardy, 3 years old passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

She was born on December 12, 2022 in Logansport. Octavia is the daughter of Madison Hardy and Dustin Ryker.

She is also survived by her younger sister, Anastasia Hardy.

Octavia was a girl full of energy and one not to forget when meeting her. She could be described in...

JoAnn Collins

JoAnn Collins

Jun 20, 2026

JoAnn Collins, 69, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of June 20, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on December 11, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana, JoAnn was the daughter of the late Dorese Ann Calvin and Ermal Ray Kimble. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.

JoAnn...

Lawrence "Larry" L. Barker

Lawrence "Larry" L. Barker

Jun 16, 2026

Lawrence “Larry” L. Barker, 72 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 12:23 a.m., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

Born on September 25, 1953 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Robert and Eleanor “Candy” (Girton) Barker.

Larry was a 1974 Winamac High School graduate.

On August 14, 1976 he married his high school sweetheart, Lisa Cornell, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in...

Donald A. Floyd

Donald A. Floyd

Jun 11, 2026

Donald Allen Floyd, 67 of Royal Center passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born on January 21, 1959 in Logansport to the late Donald "Pat" and Patricia (Walters) Floyd.

Don was a 1977 Pioneer Jr. Sr. High School graduate.  He retired from factory work and working in his dad's bait shop...

Susan C. Nawrocki

Susan C. Nawrocki

Jun 7, 2026

Susan C. Nawrocki, 73 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 7, 2026 at home.

She was born on December 22, 1952 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Milton and Barbara Sopiarz.

Susan formerly owned and operated Hug-A-Pup Kennel.  She also was a German Shepard Breeder.

Survivors include her daughter, Theresa Herman, sister, Michelle Skoglund, brothers, Michael Sopiarz and...

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr.

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr.

Jun 5, 2026

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr., age 56, of Tippy Shores, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1969, Frank grew up in the local area and graduated from Culver Community High School with the Class of 1988. Following high school, Frank proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army, a formative time that...

Michael A. Hall

Michael A. Hall

Jun 1, 2026

Michael A. “Mick” Hall, 81 of Logansport passed away at 4:36 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor.  He was born in Kokomo, he was the son of the late Herman Allen and Shirley Mae (Quinn) Hall.

Mick was a Kokomo High School graduate.  In January of 1980 he married Jackie Shepler.  She preceded him in death on May...

Michael J. Mills

Michael J. Mills

May 29, 2026

Michael J. Mills, 49 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2029.

Arrangements are pending.

Jean Osburn

Jean Osburn

May 27, 2026

Jean Osburn, 77 of Logansport passed away at 9:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born on March 6, 1949 in Log Mountain, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Bessie (McNamara) Gibson.

Jean formerly worked at Wilson’s, Switches, RBM and operated in home childcare for many years. She was a thrifting queen who...

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