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Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

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

Robert D. Austin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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