Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
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.
Her full obituary will soon follow.
Eugene C. Tooke, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Eugene C. Tooke, Jr., 82 of Logansport passed away at 10:01 a.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on April 20, 1943, in North Tonawanda, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene C. Tooke, Sr. and Dorothy A. Biehl. Gene was a U.S. Army veteran. He formerly worked for Sierra Research in...
Mary Lou Thomas
Mar 29, 2026
Mary Lou Thomas, 92, of Winamac passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Neil I. Pankow and Addie A. (Compton) Pankow on November 2, 1933.
She married Ralph Thomas on July 6, 1951. Mary Lou was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who cared deeply for her family. As a...
Harry L. Heater
Mar 26, 2026
Harry L. Heater, 89, of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born January 12, 1937, in Logansport, he was the son of the late William and Beatrice (Daily) Heater. Harry was raised in the Catholic faith and attended St. Joseph Catholic Church and School. He later graduated from Logansport High School in 1955.
Following...
Michael R. Laing
Mar 21, 2026
Michael R. Laing, 91, of Norman, OK, passed away peacefully after finishing his race strong and went to be with our Lord at 10:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Brookdale Assisted Living Home in Maryville, TN.
Born on January 31, 1935 in Logansport, IN, as the son of the late Harry and Julia (Marter) Laing. He is a 1953 graduate...
Harry R. Steele
Mar 14, 2026
Harry R. Steele, 86 of Winamac, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, March 14, 2026, at home.
Born on May 30, 1939, in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Albert and Alice Marie (Smith) Steele.
Harry was a proud U.S. Navy veteran where he served aboard the U.S.S. Philip.
On December 16, 1994, he married Sharon Tolley, she survives.
He was...
Mark A. Shedrow
Mar 6, 2026
Mark A. Shedrow, 73, of Winamac passed away on Friday morning, March 6, 2026 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1951 and raised in Medaryville. Mark married Sandra (Balcunas) Shedrow and she passed away April 17, 2023.
Mark was a welder for Galbreath Manufacturing for many years and helped a local farmer. Mark was known to...
Patricia "Patti" Ploss
Mar 5, 2026
Patricia “Patti” Ploss, 62 of Star City passed away unexpectedly at 8:06 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2026 at Parkview Logansport Hospital.
Born on June 19, 1963 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy (Stoner) Cornell.
On July 11, 1998 she married Anthony “Tony” Ploss.
Patti was currently working at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. She enjoyed caring...
David M. Yoder, Jr.
Mar 2, 2026
David M. Yoder, Jr., 73 of Logansport passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at Chase Center in Logansport.
Born on April 5, 1952 at Bent waters Air Force Base in England, he was the son of the late David M. Yoder, Sr. and Mary Louise (Arone) Yoder.
David was a 1970 Logansport High School graduate. David loved school and later received...
Jessica M. Tomlinson
Feb 24, 2026
Jessica M. Tomlinson, 21, of Kokomo passed away tragically on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 in Kokomo.
Born on September 10, 2004 in Cleburne, Texas, she was the daughter of Cassamdra Lynn Edick and Randall Scott Kistler.
Jessica was very artistic who enjoyed interpretive dance, free hand drawing, theatrical make-up and helping others with sign language.
She is survived by her one-month-old daughter, Harper...
Michael A. Moore
Feb 22, 2026
Michael A. Moore, 66 of Logansport passed away at 7:26 p.m., Sunday, February 22, 2026, at home.
Born on February 13, 1960, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Donald and Josephine “JoJo” (Scagnoli) Moore.
Mike formerly worked for Steinberger Construction and Todal Fence in Logansport.
He enjoyed NHRA Racing and riding motorcycles.
Survivors include his brother, Donnie Moore (Susan Bowman) of...
Billy Lee Patterson
Feb 20, 2026
Billy L. Patterson, 89, of Logansport passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. He was born to the late Clarence L. Patterson and Leona (Hinkle) Patterson on April 11, 1936 in Walton.
He proudly served in the United States Army. Billy was a member of the Logansport VFW Post 3790 and American Legion Post 418.
Billy was an avid outdoorsman and loved...
Debra S. Smith
Feb 15, 2026
Debra S. Smith, 72 of Logansport passed away at 12:20 p.m., Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home.
Born on June 19, 1953, in Syracuse, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Norma (Klopenstein) Matthews.
Deb retired from Four County in Logansport. She enjoyed gardening, taking care of her flowers and crafts.
Survivors include her children, Shawna Baugh (Robert) of Kokomo and...
Karrell "K" DuBois
Feb 15, 2026
Karrell “K” DuBois, 89, of Star City passed away at home peacefully on February 15, 2026. He was born on September 5, 1936 to the late Clyde Dubois and Tressa (Wiler) DuBois in Mishawaka.
“K’” married the love of his life, Dawn Samuels on May 11, 1957 in South Bend. He loved fishing and nature. He also was an avid Chicago...
Carl R. Sell
Feb 13, 2026
Carl R. Sell, 87 of Logansport passed away at 6:00 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on May 4, 1938 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Walter and Ruth (Roller) Sell.
He was a 1956 Royal Center High School graduate where he excelled in Track and Field. Carl was a U.S. Army...
Kathryn "Kathy" L. Ackerman
Feb 13, 2026
Kathryn “Kathy” Ackerman, 89 of Grass Creek passed away peacefully at 3:42 a.m., Friday, February 13, 2026 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
Born on February 25, 1936 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Kersey) Brown.
She was a 1954 Winamac High School graduate.
On May 13, 1967 she married Leamon “Lum” Ackerman. He preceded her in...
Carolyn "Kay" S. Hardy
Feb 9, 2026
Carolyn “Kay” Sue Hardy, 82, of Logansport passed away at 4:18 a.m., Monday, February 9, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on June 17, 1943 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Jennie (Miller) Simpson.
She was a 1961 Royal Center High School graduate.
On June 23, 1963 she married Paul R. Hardy. He preceded her in...
Judy E. Gallaher
Feb 5, 2026
Judy E. Gallaher, 83 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at home.
Born on August 28, 1942 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Edith (Mays) Fry.
Judy was a Winamac High School graduate.
She retired from Federal Mogul at Leiters Ford. Judy was a member of Winamac First United Methodist Church where she played...
Clarence R. "Russ" Warner, Jr.
Feb 5, 2026
Clarence R. “Russ” Warner, Jr., 64, of Plymouth passed away on February 5, 2026 at Saint Joseph Health System Plymouth Medical Center. He was born on November 10, 1961 to the late Clarence R. Warner, Sr. and Judy (Dewitt) Warner.
Russ was a faithful man, a multiskilled tradesman and carpenter who founded and owned Reliable Enterprise LLC. His passion for woodwork...
Raymond T. Schultz
Feb 4, 2026
Raymond T. Schultz, 69 of Medaryville went to his heavenly home at 11:23 a.m., Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at Memorial Hospital in South Bend.
Born on December 21, 1956 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Edward and Ruth (Earle) Schultz.
Raymond was a West Central High School graduate.
On April 6, 1991 he married Joan L. Peters, she survives.
In his...
