Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Robert D. Austin
Aug 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” D. Austin, 78 of Logansport passed away on August 12, 2026 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport, IN.
He was born on October 30, 1947, in Logansport, IN to Clifford and Virginia (Mayhew) Austin. He married Valerie Cook on September 18, 1966 at the Nazarene Church in Logansport, IN. They had celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Surviving is his wife...
Steve M. Jackson
Aug 10, 2026
Steve M. Jackson, 76 of Star City passed away at 12:42 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2026 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.
Born on October 4, 1949 in Carrollton, Georgia, he was the son of Hugh and Dora (Ellen) Jackson.
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Steve was a pioneer in the cable and communications industry.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Kay Foerg; daughters,...
Karen S. Kruger
Aug 8, 2026
Karen Sue Kruger, age 83, passed away on August 8, 2026, at Dujarie House at Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Karen was born February 27, 1943, to Mary Katherine (Wiesjahn) and Ernest Edward Williamson. She spent her formative years near Star City, attending Fairview Grade School and becoming a member of the first graduating class of the new Winamac...
Roberta M. Warren
Aug 8, 2026
On August 8, 2026, Roberta M. Warren’s prayers were answered as she passed peacefully to join her loved ones in Heaven.
Roberta was born May 19, 1934 in Medaryville to Frank and Lora (Hilton) Kirkwood. She graduated from Medaryville High School in 1952.
On March 8, 1953 she married David F. Warren and together they had 3 daughters, Sandra Capper of Indianapolis,...
Richard L. "Dick" Byers
Aug 8, 2026
Richard L. “Dick” Byers, 90 of Logansport passed away at 12:46 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Chase Center.
Born on February 20, 1936 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Fred and LaVera (Stroble) Byers.
Dick retired from Rockwell International. He was also a former Pastor at Stonebluff Church of Christ and was a farmer.
He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing...
Noemi Cowley
Aug 2, 2026
Noemi Cowley, 37 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 12:11 a.m., Sunday, August 2, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Born on February 5, 1989 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, she was the daughter of Juan Serna and Maria Delara.
She was a North White High School graduate.
On November 04, 2016 she married Ryan Cowley, he survives.
Noemi was a former manager and server at...
Connie Lynn Brucker
Jul 26, 2026
Connie Lynn Brucker, 73, was born on October 18, 1952, to John and Shirley Ringen in Logansport, Indiana, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Connie grew up on the family farm, where she spent her days riding her ornery pony, caring for the chickens, and enjoying countless shenanigans...
Morris D. Small
Jul 25, 2026
Morris D. Small, 81 of Logansport passed away at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. Morris Dewayne Small was born October 2, 1944 in Logansport, Indiana to Raymond Small and Nellie Virginia (Replogle) Frye.
He was married to Linda (Marchal) Small on February 26th, 1966 in Royal Center, Indiana. A long time member of Shiloh...
Ralph E. Stayton
Jul 24, 2026
Ralph E. Stayton, age 94, passed peacefully at home on July 24, 2026. Born on February 20, 1932, to Fred and S.L. (Overmyer) Stayton, Ralph was a lifelong resident of the Leiters Ford community. He lived within a block of his birthplace his entire life, settling along the beautiful Tippecanoe River.
Ralph met and married the love of his life, Linda...
Jerry Pinder
Jul 18, 2026
Jerry Dean Pinder, 82, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 18, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born March 11, 1944 in Logansport to parents, the late Harold and Lora Fay (Koenig) Pinder. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of North Caston High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1968 reaching the rank of SSG-E6. While stationed at...
Mary Ann Johnson
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Ann Johnson, 92 of Medaryville passed away at 3:53 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on October 31, 1933, in Medaryville, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Steele) Nicolas.
She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1997. Mary Ann was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Henry’s Altar Rosary Society,...
Betty E. Carr
Jul 18, 2026
Betty E. Carr, 89 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on April 10, 1937 in Ora, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Stella (Emel) Brown.
On November 13, 1954 she married Argyle “Dean” Carr. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2015.
Betty retired from the...
Wiladean DeWitt
Jul 16, 2026
Wiladean DeWitt, 91 of Warsaw formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 4:27p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Warsaw.
Born on July 11, 1935 in Monterey, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Wilma (Shoemaker) VanDuyne.
She was a Kewanna High School and Indianapolis School of Nursing graduate. Wiladean was a former secretary at Kewanna Screen...
Erik F. Willy
Jul 12, 2026
Erik F. Willy, 88, of Logansport passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2026 at Rosewalk Village of Lafayette, IN.
Born on November 15, 1937 in Logansport, he was the son of the late John and Esther (Barrett) Willy.
Erik was an unforgettable, big-hearted, passionately creative, fun-loving soul with a forever great sense of humor. He was deeply grounded in family and friends....
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...
Cindy L. Howard
Jul 7, 2026
Cindy L. Howard, 57 of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2026 at home.
Born on January 25, 1969 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Charles and Patricia (Gunter) Howard.
She is survived by her mother, Patricia and one sister, Lori.
Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Charles and sister, Lisa Weaver.
She will be laid to rest next...
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
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
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
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...



