Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Larry P. Hood
Oct 11, 2026
If you have known a really good man in your life you are indeed blessed. We lost one of those really good men October 11, 2026. Larry Paul Hood was born February 1936 to Walker and Lottie Hood and his older brother, Jack. He grew up trapping mink, playing on a farm and getting into mischief. After high school he...
Alice L. Ulm
Oct 10, 2026
Alice L. Ulm, 75 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 7:27 p.m., Saturday, October 10, 2026 at home.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at our Winamac Chapel.
Private graveside services will be at Pulaski Presbyterian Cemetery in Pulaski.
Her full obituary will soon be available.
Vivian B. King
Oct 6, 2026
Vivan B. King, 84 of Rochester passed away on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at Life Care Center of Rochester.
Born on June 27, 1942 in Marshtown, she was the daughter of the late Walter and (Frances (Thiel) Freels.
Vivian was a 1961 Grass Creek High School graduate.
She retired from Lau Industries in Rochester after 35 years of service.
Survivors include her son, Stephen...
Richard L. Roller
Oct 6, 2026
Richard Loren Roller, 88, of Royal Center, Indiana died at 8:25 am on October 6, 2026 at Cedar Creek in Logansport, Indiana.
Richard was born on April 22, 1938, in Burnettsville to Ruth (McVay) and Harold “Woody” Roller. He graduated from Burnettsville High School in 1956 where he played basketball, was a member of the Future Farmers of America and left...
Stephen C. Martin
Oct 5, 2026
Steven C. Martin, 86 of Francesville passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at White Oaks Health Campus in Monticello.
Born on September 28, 1940 he was the son of the late Stephen and Mildred (Cook) Martin.
Steve was a retired school teacher and chemist.
There will be no visitation or service.
Cremation will take place Indiana Central Crematory owned and operated by Rans...
Janet S. Arnold
Oct 4, 2026
If you have ever had dinner at Bull Shippers in Logansport on a Friday night, then you probably knew Janet Arnold. It was one of her favorite places to go, not only for the food, but to be able to spend time talking with the other customers and the staff. Janet S. Arnold of Logansport, Indiana passed away on Sunday...
Shane W. Denny
Sep 28, 2026
Shane William Denny, 48, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on September 28, 2026, surrounded by his daughters, mother, and sister. Shane was born June 7, 1978, in Logansport, Indiana, to Roscoe “Rocky” Denny and Judy (Denny) Nies.
Shane had a free and wild spirit and was happiest outdoors. He loved riding his motorcycle—his “wind therapy”—as well as mushroom...
Blair Jacob Patchett
Sep 25, 2026
Blair Jacob Patchett, 45 of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Born on February 10, 1981, in Kokomo, the son of Deborah (Schmidt) Patchett and the late Gary Patchett.
Blair graduated from Kokomo High School in 1999 participating in baseball, football and academics. He attended Butler University starting as a freshman on the football team until an...
Keith C. Ernest
Sep 16, 2026
Keith C. Ernest, 56 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Winamac.
Born on March 2, 1970 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he was the son of the late Arnold “Frenchie” and Elsie “Sandie” (Drake) Ernest.
Keith was formerly employed at Braunability in Winamac for about 12 years.
On April 14, 2018 he married Donnetta L. Grandstaff, she survives.
Keith enjoyed...
Gillea J. Layer
Sep 16, 2026
Gillea J. Layer, 92 of Royal Center passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Logansport.
Born on August 19, 1934 in Delphi, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Martin) Nethercutt.
She was a 1952 Burnettsville High School graduate.
On October 25, 1952 she married Henry Everett Layer. He preceded her in death on...
Carol L. Hizer
Sep 10, 2026
Carol L. Hizer, 75 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home.
Born on March 5, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Wilkerson) Noble. On April 4, 1976 she married Joseph I. Hizer, he survives.
Carol was a homemaker and farmwife. She also was a former school teacher and had...
Connie L. Barnett
Sep 6, 2026
Connie L. Barnett, 77 of Lafayette formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 12:59 a.m., Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Majestic Care of Lafayette.
Born on October 9, 1948 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Minniear) Foster.
On May 9, 1998 she married Kenneth Barnett, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2005.
Connie worked...
Kimberly L. Stratton
Aug 29, 2026
Kimberly L. Stratton 65, of Logansport, passed away August 29, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She will be privately laid to rest at Ever Rest Memorial Park. Kimberly's online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Nolan K. Liming
Aug 28, 2026
Nolan K. Liming, 66, of Lucerne passed away unexpectedly at 1:24 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.
Born on September 24, 1959, in Logansport, he was the son of George and Marie (Felker) Liming.
He was a 1978 Pioneer High School graduate.
Nolan was a carpenter for many years working in construction. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing,...
Mary Ann Gustin
Aug 26, 2026
Mary Ann Gustin nee Maschino, age 98 of Logansport, Indiana passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was at home with her son and caregiver Archie L. Gustin.
Born at home on her beloved father’s farm on July 4, 1928 in Spencer Township, Jennings County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and...
David B. Swartz
Aug 20, 2026
David B. Swartz, 66 of Walton passed away at 4:55 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on September 12, 1959, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Clare and Nadine (Stilwell) Swartz. He was a 1978 Lewis Cass High School graduate. On July 14, 1984, he married Shaunita Pugh, she survives.
David retired...
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,...
