Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Diana S. Miner
Nov 11, 2026
Diana S. Hughes Miner, 64 of Walton passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at home.
Arrangements are pending.
John D. Roberson
Nov 10, 2026
John D. Roberson, 75 of Kewanna formerly of Indianapolis passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2026 in Kewanna.
He was born on September 16, 2026 in Pontiac, Michigan and was the son of John G. and Glenavern (Mann) Roberson.
John was a retired butcher.
There will be no visitation or service.
Cremation will take place at Indiana Central Crematory owned and operated by Rans...
Linda J. Sharp Knapp
Nov 8, 2026
Linda J. (Sharp) Knapp, 69, a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, entered into eternal rest at 2:48 P.M. on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo, Indiana.
Linda was born on March 22, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, to the late Harry and Mildred (Murphy) Sharp.
A God-fearing woman, Linda's greatest purpose and joy in life was nurturing,...
John O. Lind
Nov 8, 2026
John Lind, 84 of Burnettsville passed away peacefully in Parkview Hospital Logansport.
Born on January 21, 1942 in Monticello IN. He was the son of the late Robert and Marilyn Lind.
A man defined by his extraordinary work ethic and love for the land, he spent his younger years balancing family and taking care of his farm along with holding down two...
James W. Adair, Sr.
Nov 3, 2026
James W. Adair, Sr., 70 of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at Woodbridge Health Campus.
Born on March 7, 1956 in Logansport, he was the son of the late William and Delores (Burns) Adair.
Jim was a retired machine operator. He enjoyed going to auctions, yard sales and playing cards.
Survivors include his children, Nickole Adair, Rossanna Adair and...
David L. Durkee
Nov 2, 2026
David L. Durkee, 71 of Rochester passed away peacefully at 9:16 a.m., Monday, November 2, 2026, at home surrounded by family.
Born on July 23, 1955, in Valparaiso, he was the son of the late Russell and Anna (Armstrong) Durkee.
He was a West Central High School graduate.
David was a lifelong farmer and truck driver. He was an avid Chicago Bears fan...
Edwina "Eddie" Ploss
Nov 2, 2026
Edwina L. “Eddie” Ploss, 89 of Star City passed away peacefully at 3:32 p.m., Monday, November 2, 2026 at Pulaski Healthcare in Winamac.
Born on May 30, 1937 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of the late Edwin Wall and Helen (Biddle) Beyer
She was a 1956 Winamac High School graduate.
On February 4, 1983 she married Richard Ploss, he survives.
Eddie was a...
Ronald E. Hamman
Oct 28, 2026
Ronald E. “Ronnie” Hamman, 93, of Kewanna, passed away at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital.
Born December 6, 1932, in Kewanna, Indiana, Ronnie was the youngest child of Herbert and Golda “Goldie” (Woolington) Hamman. A lifelong Kewanna resident, he never strayed far from the town he loved.
Ronnie was full of energy and always seemed...
Eric A. Tipton
Oct 22, 2026
Eric Alan Tipton, 81, of Fort Wayne, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2026, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
Eric was preceded in death by his parents Gerald and Virginia (Mathis) Tipton and sister Jan (Tipton) Lewis.
Eric is survived by his wife of 53 years Judith (Thews) Tipton of Fort Wayne, and his two sons Stacy Tipton of Fort...
Dorothy M. Dibbern
Oct 21, 2026
Dorothy M. Dibbern, 90 of Winamac passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at Parkview Haven in Francesville.
Born on September 21, 1936, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Jacob and Mary (Besse) Foerg.
She was a 1954 graduate of Pulaski High School.
On November 24, 1956, she married Gordon M. Dibbern. He preceded her in death on July...
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
On Saturday, October 10th, 2026, Alice L. Ulm, 75 of Winamac passed away peacefully after a sudden illness at the home of and under the care of her best friend and fellow nurse Janet, in Winamac, IN.
Born on March 17, 1951 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late James and Laura (Bowers) Ulm.
She was a long-time resident of...
Vivian B. King
Oct 6, 2026
Vivian 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...
