Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Jean E. Myers
May 12, 2026
Jean E. Myers, 86, of Logansport, passed away at home on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Born on April 13, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Jean (Wilson) Crawford.
She married Ronald L. Myers on January 19, 1962. He preceded her in death on April 22, 2010.
Jean devoted her life to caring for her family and...
Cynthia "Cindy" Renee Yike
May 8, 2026
Cynthia Renee “Cindy” Yike, 70 of Logansport passed away peacefully at home at 5:18 p.m., Friday, May 8, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on May 8, 1956 in Logansport to Charles Ralph and Donna J. (Kroft) Wiesjahn.
On September 22, 2006 she married Ron “Pee Wee” Yike.
Cindy worked in home healthcare for many years. She also worked at...
Richard J. Ricci
May 7, 2026
Richard J. Ricci, 61 of Logansport passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Born on June 12, 1964 in Logansport, he was the son of Leonard Ricci and Mary Elizabeth (O’Dell) Raines.
He was a 1982 Caston High School graduate. Richard also graduated from Ivy Tech in Kokomo.
He formerly was employed at Myers Spring. Rick was...
Bonnie L. Hanawalt
May 4, 2026
Bonnie L. Hanawalt, 93 of Winamac passed away at 5:05 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2026 at Parkview Haven Healthcare in Francesville. Born on November 12, 1932 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Carson and Laura (Coin) Umphrey.
She was a 1950 Pulaski High School graduate.
Bonnie retired from the Pulaski County Farm Service Agency after 30 years.
She was a...
Pamela Miller
May 4, 2026
Pamela Jo “Pam” Miller, 73, of Royal Center passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on August 14, 1952 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Betty Jo (Holcomb) Robertson.
She was a 1971 Pioneer High School graduate.
On October 19, 1972 she married Jack L. Miller, he survives.
Pam was a retired...
Dora E. Ortiz
Apr 30, 2026
Dora E. Ortiz, de 60 años y residente de Logansport, falleció el Jueves 30 de Abril de 2026 en el Hospital St. Vincent de Indianápolis. Nacida el 13 de Octubre de 1965 en México, era hija de Graciela González y del difunto Francisco Javier Ávila.Fue miembro de la Iglesia Católica de Todos los Santos (All Saints Catholic Church).Entre sus sobrevivientes...
Charlotte C. Blinn
Apr 29, 2026
Charlotte Colleen (Haselby) Blinn, 90, of Winamac, IN passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in her home. Charlotte was born on October 24, 1935 on her family’s farm in Van Buren Township, Pulaski County to the late Firman Griffith Haselby and Hazel Blanche (Hiatt) Haselby, the 11th of 12 children. She married Thomas Luther Blinn on March 20, 1960.
Charlotte...
Kenneth F. Ausperk
Apr 24, 2026
Kenneth F. Ausperk, 76 of Logansport passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026 at Parkview Logansport Hospital.
Born on November 25, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late Gilbert and Mary (Veccia) Ausperk.
He was a 1967 Logansport High School graduate. Kenny was currently employed at Enterprise Car Rental in Logansport, formerly at Purdue University and McKinney's...
Ja'Markiss Cheeks
Apr 18, 2026
Ja'Markiss Cheeks, was born in Chicago, IL on March 22, 2021 weighing 8 pounds 7 oz. His mother prayed for him after three girls back to back!
He was born to the proud parents of Jasmine Cheeks and Irecas Duncans. They loved him deeply. He was the youngest of all of his siblings on both the mother and father side. Ja'Markiss...
Sherry Brock
Apr 10, 2026
Sherry D. Brock, 77 of Winamac a beloved mother, mamaw, sister and friend passed away in her home on Friday, April 10, 2026.
She was born on September 29, 1948 in Gaston, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Enid (Janney) Kemp.
Sherry grew up in Gaston and later spent most of life in the close-knit community of Winamac,...
Jon Paul Wallace
Apr 9, 2026
Jon Paul Wallace, 43 of Rochester passed away unexpectedly at 1:39 p.m., Thursday, April 9, 2026 at home.
Born on January 28, 1983 in Clinton, he was the son of Dale Wallace and Kelli Acord.
Jon was employed at Ron’s Carpet Service in Kewanna and TOPP Industries in Rochester.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, collecting guns and bicycles.
Survivors include his children, Spenser Wallace (Abby),...
Kenneth E. Penn
Apr 6, 2026
Kenneth E. Penn, 69, of Star City passed away on April 6, 2026. There are no services at this time.
Cremation has taken place at Indiana Central Crematory owned and operated by Rans Funeral Homes.
Elaine M. Mathis
Mar 30, 2026
Elaine M. Mathis, 82 of Marion passed away peacefully at 2:20 a.m., Monday, March 30, 2026 at Vita of Marion Healthcare in Marion.
Elaine graduated from Van Buren High School in 1961 and IU Kokomo with a Bachelor in Business in 1986. She worked over 20 years at Foster Forbes Glass Co. in Marion.
She loved animals of all kinds, big heart...
Eugene C. Tooke, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Eugene C. Tooke, Jr., 82 of Logansport passed away at 10:01 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on April 20, 1943, in North Tonawanda, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene C. Tooke, Sr. and Dorothy A. Biehl. Gene was a U.S. Army veteran. He formerly worked for Sierra Research in...
Mary Lou Thomas
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Lou Thomas, 92, of Winamac passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Neil I. Pankow and Addie A. (Compton) Pankow on November 2, 1933.
She married Ralph Thomas on July 6, 1951. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cared deeply for her family. As a...
Harry L. Heater
Mar 26, 2026
Harry L. Heater, 89, of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born January 12, 1937, in Logansport, he was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Daily) Heater. Harry was raised in the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and School. He later graduated from Logansport High School in 1955.
Following...
Michael R. Laing
Mar 21, 2026
Michael R. Laing, 91, of Norman, OK, passed away peacefully after finishing his race strong and went to be with our Lord at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living Home in Maryville, TN.
Born on January 31, 1935 in Logansport, IN, as the son of the late Harry and Julia (Marter) Laing. He is a 1953 graduate...
Harry R. Steele
Mar 14, 2026
Harry R. Steele, 86 of Winamac, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, at home.
Born on May 30, 1939, in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice Marie (Smith) Steele.
Harry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran where he served aboard the U.S.S. Philip.
On December 16, 1994, he married Sharon Tolley, she survives.
He was...
Mark A. Shedrow
Mar 6, 2026
Mark A. Shedrow, 73, of Winamac passed away on Friday morning, March 6, 2026 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1951 and raised in Medaryville. Mark married Sandra (Balcunas) Shedrow and she passed away April 17, 2023.
Mark was a welder for Galbreath Manufacturing for many years and helped a local farmer. Mark was known to...
Patricia "Patti" Ploss
Mar 5, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Ploss, 62 of Star City passed away unexpectedly at 8:06 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Parkview Logansport Hospital.
Born on June 19, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Stoner) Cornell.
On July 11, 1998 she married Anthony “Tony” Ploss.
Patti was currently working at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. She enjoyed caring...
