Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Joan M. Bendel
Apr 21, 2025
Joan M. Bendel, 81 of Winamac, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
Born on January 24, 1944, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Jeanette (Krauss) Johnsen.
On June 3, 1961, she married Wilbur Ed Bendel. He preceded her in death on June 16,1990.
Joan enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with...
Nancy S. Rife
Apr 21, 2025
Nancy S. Rife, 70 of Winamac passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends.
Born June, 29 1954 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Carl Alberts Jr. and Shirley Alberts (Schroeder).
Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others. She graduated from the Parkview-Methodist School of...
Janece P. Herrold
Apr 19, 2025
Janece Rouch Herrold, 94, peacefully passed away at her home in Grass Creek, surrounded by loving family members, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Born September 28, 1930, to Irene and Lester Rouch, Janece was a lifelong resident of Grass Creek.
She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1948, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester University in 1956, and earned her Master’s...
Michael "Whistle" Schwartz
Apr 14, 2025
Michael “Whistle” Schwartz, 66 of Winamac passed away at 3:31 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on April 2, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bernard and Phyllis (Bartgen) Schwartz.
Whistle was a farm hand, handy man and a jack of all trades. Whistle never liked to be in the...
Betty J. Sullivan
Apr 13, 2025
Betty Jane Sullivan, 92 of Windermere, Florida passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Orlando, Florida.
Born on March 6, 1933, in Wilson Island, Florida, she was the daughter of the late George and Sarah (Fields) Bronson.
On September 27, 1954, she married Dr. James. Sullivan. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2013.
Betty graduated in...
Eugene John Perfetto
Apr 11, 2025
Eugene John Perfetto, 99 of Logansport passed away at 4:56 a.m., Friday, April 11, 2025 at home.
Born December 26, 1925 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Louis and Florence (Donato) Perfetto.
He was a WWII veteran having served in the U.S. Army-Air Corp as a radio and radar mechanic and was stationed at Tempelhof during the occupation of...
Shanna Mae "Becky" Young
Apr 8, 2025
Shanna Mae “Becky” Young, 54 of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Born on November 21, 1970 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Loyal and Mary Ann (Bowsher) Good, Jr.
She was a 1989 West Central High School graduate.
Becky was a homemaker who was a proud mom and nana. She enjoyed volunteering...
Shawn M. Black
Apr 6, 2025
Shawn “Bear” Black, 41, of Logansport passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025.
Born on November 23, 1983, in Logansport, he was the son of Tim and Teresa (Birnell)
Black.
He was a 2002 Pioneer High School graduate where he also wrestled.
Shawn loved to fish and swim. He loved fireworks and creating things. His favorite
pastime was coaching and playing baseball and softball with...
Emily A. Brown
Apr 3, 2025
Emily A. Brown, 90 of Knox passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Plymouth.
Born on October 24, 1934 in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Calvin and Rosa Nelle (Manes) MacLain.
She was a Kewanna High School graduate.
Emily was a homemaker and was an avid Cubs fan.
Survivors include her children, Harold Sutton, Jr....
Roxie J. Thomas
Mar 27, 2025
Roxie J. Thomas, 89, of Rochester died peacefully in her home surrounded by family and friends on Thursday, March 27, 2025. She was born to the late Murray Liston and Elizabeth (Timmons) Liston on April 1, 1935 in Frankfort, Indiana.
She graduated from Frankfort High School with the class of 1953 and married Edgar M. Thomas on December 25, 1953. They...
Ruth E Cook
Mar 27, 2025
Ruth E. Cook, 77, of Logansport passed away on March 27, 2025. She was born on April 25, 1947 to the late Charles E. and Betty Murray in Logansport.
She married Jessie Cook and they shared 63 wonderful years together. During those years Ruth became known as a Mother to many. She and Jessie had six children of their own and...
Thomas H Brenner
Mar 27, 2025
Thomas H. Brenner, 87, of Logansport passed away Thursday, March 27, 2025. He was born to the late Lawrence and Helen Brenner on May 6, 1937 in Logansport.
He graduated with the class of 1955 from Logansport High School. Thomas attended Purdue University and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1957-1963. He was a lifetime member of All Saints...
Kenith Adam Blickenstaff
Mar 19, 2025
Kenith Adam Blickenstaff, 50 of Royal Center passed away at 3:31 a.m., Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on August 6, 1974 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Frederick and Rita Janet (Shoaf) Blickenstaff.
He was a 1993 Pioneer High School graduate.
Adam was a truck driver for M&G Trucking. He grew up attending Bell...
Larry E. Maroney
Mar 17, 2025
Larry E. Maroney, 90, of Lucerne passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Born on January 21, 1935, in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Sylvester and Hilda (Stookey) Maroney.
He was a 1955 graduate of Metea High School.
On June 29, 1956, he married Carole J. Shaffer who survives.
Larry was a lifelong farmer, who raised...
Paul Miller
Mar 15, 2025
Paul Richard Miller, 56, of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 15, 2025. He was born on March 16, 1968 in Napa, California to Larry and Beverly (Strasser) Miller.
Paul was a 1986 graduate of Winamac High School and earned his degree in education from Ball State University. He was director of sales at Standard Industrial Supply in Winamac.
On December...
Stanley L. Gerard
Mar 14, 2025
Stanley L. Gerard, 73 of Logansport passed away on Friday, March 14, 2025, at Hickory Creek of Peru.
Born on February 8, 1952, in Monon, he was the son of the late Russell and Blanch (Baer) Gerard.
Stanley attended Pioneer High School.
He was employed at Schwerman Trucking as a truck driver and later in life took up junking and mechanical work.
Stanley enjoyed...
Elizabeth "Beth" Weller
Mar 12, 2025
Elizabeth “Beth” Weller, 99 of Lebanon, Ohio formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 3:06 a.m., Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Optimized Senior Living and Memory Care in Lebanon, Ohio.
Born on December 27, 1925 in Kewanna, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Lelia (Leasure) Tomlinson.
She was a 1943 graduate and valedictorian of Kewanna High School.
On September 4,...
Rosalie Klotz
Mar 11, 2025
Rosalie Klotz, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, in her hometown of Logansport, IN, at the age of 93. Born on November 9, 1931, to Donald C. Thomas and Maud M. Thomas, Rosalie's life was dedicated to her family, and her many passions.
Rosalie's journey began in Logansport, where she grew up surrounded by the love of her parents and...
Kenneth R. Frye
Mar 11, 2025
Kenneth R. Frye, 74 of Burnettsville passed away at 12:40 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at home.
He was born on May 27, 1950 in Mishawaka.
Ken was a 1969 Pioneer High School graduate.
He formerly worked at Wilson Foods, Kauffman Engineering, Saylors Candy, Pioneer School Corporation and the Royal Center Locker Plant.
Ken was a member of Caley Global Methodist Church and he...
Merna M. Daily
Mar 11, 2025
Merna M. Daily, 91 of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 6:55 a.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
Born on June 12, 1933 in Carmel, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Mildred (Johnson) Willoughby.
On September 3, 1959 she married Darl C. Daily. He preceded her in death on June 6, 2012.
Merna was a lifelong...
