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Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

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

Donald A. Floyd

Donald A. Floyd

Jun 11, 2026

Donald A. Floyd, 67 of Royal Center passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis.

His full obituary will soon be available.

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr.

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr.

Jun 5, 2026

Franklin "Frank" Gross, Jr., age 56, of Tippy Shores, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2026.

Born on August 24, 1969, Frank grew up in the local area and graduated from Culver Community High School with the Class of 1988. Following high school, Frank proudly served his country as a veteran of the U.S. Army, a formative time that...

Michael A. Hall

Michael A. Hall

Jun 1, 2026

Michael A. “Mick” Hall, 81 of Logansport passed away at 4:36 p.m., Monday, June 1, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor.  He was born in Kokomo, he was the son of the late Herman Allen and Shirley Mae (Quinn) Hall.

Mick was a Kokomo High School graduate.  In January of 1980 he married Jackie Shepler.  She preceded him in death on May...

Michael J. Mills

Michael J. Mills

May 29, 2026

Michael J. Mills, 49 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 29, 2029.

Arrangements are pending.

Jean Osburn

Jean Osburn

May 27, 2026

Jean Osburn, 77 of Logansport passed away at 9:59 p.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at home surrounded by family. Born on March 6, 1949 in Log Mountain, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ben and Bessie (McNamara) Gibson.

Jean formerly worked at Wilson’s, Switches, RBM and operated in home childcare for many years. She was a thrifting queen who...

Martha Bryant

Martha Bryant

May 15, 2026

Martha Bryant, 94 of Auburn passed away at 5:50 a.m., Friday, May 15, 2026 at Betz Healthcare Center.

Born on October 26, 1931 in Grass Creek, she was the daughter of the late George and Irene (Swafford) Feidner.

She was a lifelong homemaker. 

Martha is survived by her children, Thomas Bryant, James Bryant and Michael Bryant and her half-sisters, Ruth, Sylvia, and Myrtle

She...

Angela Kaye Ward

Angela Kaye Ward

May 14, 2026

Angela Kaye (Prater) Ward passed away peacefully at her residence in Rochester, Indiana, on Thursday, May 14, 2026. She was born on August 16, 1971, in Wabash County, Indiana, to Leonard and Francis Mae (Hensley) Prater.

Angela married the love of her life, Earl Gene Ward, Jr., on May 23, 1998. Together, they shared nearly 22 years of marriage before his...

Jean E. Myers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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