Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Esther Ann McMillen
Mar 16, 2024
Esther Ann (Wagner) McMillen, 90, of Logansport passed away at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, March16, 2024 in Logansport.She was a New Year’s Eve baby born on December 31, 1933 in Logansport, the sixth child ofWilliam “Bill” and Ursula (Crowe) Wagner.She attended St. Joseph elementary and middle school and was a 1952 Logansport HighSchool graduate.She met the love of her life, Donald...
Kay Hiner
Mar 15, 2024
Kay Hiner, 87, of Darien, Illinois formerly of Logansport passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, at Edwards Hospital in Naperville.
Born on March 9, 1937, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Cyril and Helen (Ridenour) Kumler.
Kay was a graduate of Logansport High School.
On November 10, 1962, she married Gary Hiner. He preceded her in death on October...
Francis R. Luey
Mar 12, 2024
Francis R. Luey, 90 of Logansport, passed away at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport after a short hospitalization He was the son of the late Russell and Florence (Burton) Luey, born May 27, 1933. Francis grew up on a hundred-year-old farm near Lucerne, IN. He aided his parents in farming and at...
Donald Guido Casalini
Mar 11, 2024
Donald Guido Casalini, age 86, passed away March 11, 2024 at McLeod Hospital in Little River, SC. Son of the late Guido Casalini and Mary Casalini of Logansport, IN. Don graduated from Logansport High School in 1955.
Don owned his own business, Cass Body Shop, for many years in Fort Wayne, IN. before moving to Florida where he owned his own...
James M. Stevens
Mar 8, 2024
James Monroe Stevens, 91, of Lucerne passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Born on March 3, 1933 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Wesley and Edna (Strong) Stevens.
He was a 1952 Lucerne High School graduate and was proud to have lead the county in points his senior year of the basketball...
Edith Marie Watkins Slentz
Mar 7, 2024
Edith Marie (Watkins) Slentz, 84 of Royal Center, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.
Born May 15, 1939 in Warren County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Jesse L. and L. Maxine (Scarlett) Watkins.
On January 25, 1959, she married the love of her life Walter E. Slentz.
Edith was an educator and...
Alice M. Stanton
Mar 2, 2024
Alice M. Stanton, 94, of Logansport passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at home surrounded by family.
Born on July 29, 1929 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd and Anna (Cohee) Seward.
She was a 1948 Deer Creek High School graduate.
On January 1, 1949 she married Clarence A. Stanton. He preceded her in death on February...
Dean E. Allen
Feb 27, 2024
Dean E. Allen, a resident of Star City, Indiana, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 78, at his vacation home on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Butternut, Wisconsin. He was born on March 23, 1945, and was the son of Ralph and Lena Allen, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife...
Michael W. Doty
Feb 26, 2024
Michael W. “Mike” Doty, 82 of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 10:44 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home.
Born on May 19, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Hunter) Doty. On October 23, 1965, he married Betty Jo Baldwin. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2019.
Mike graduated from Winamac...
Gay C. Miller
Feb 25, 2024
Gay C. Miller, 83, of Lake Cicott passed away at 9:19 a.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 25, 1940 in Lake Cicott, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Good) Watts.
Gay was a 1958 Royal Center High School graduate and she also graduated from Wrights Beauty College.
On May 30, 1959 she married...
Samantha R. Phifer Clark
Feb 25, 2024
Samantha R. Phifer Clark, 48, of Winamac formerly of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly at home.
Born on April 21, 1974 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Steven and Rhonda Nelson.
She was a Shelbyville high school graduate.
Samantha was a formerly employed as a waitress at Poblanos in Winamac. She enjoyed drawing, coloring, spending time her kids and mostly her granddaughter, Stormi.
Survivors...
Larry Rogers
Feb 21, 2024
Larry O. Rogers, 66, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 2:00 p.m, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home.
Born on March 14, 1957 in Rochester, he was the son of Merle and Carole (Brewer) Rogers.
He was a 1975 Pioneer High School graduate.
On February 14, 2015 he married Debra J. Morehouse, she survives.
Larry was a lifelong heavy equipment operator and mechanic....
Fafalene "Fluff" Jenkins
Feb 21, 2024
Fafalene “Fluff” Howard Jenkins, 86, of Winamac, IN, passed away February 21st, 2024 at Pulaski Healthcare Center. She was born September 20, 1937 to the late Homer and Edna Mae Howard. On April 29th, 1972 she married William T. Jenkins. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2024.
Fluff had a love for adventure. As a young girl, she would...
Paul E. Green
Feb 16, 2024
Paul E. Green, 67, of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family.
Born on December 11, 1956 in Logansport, he was the son of John Green and Norma (Culp) Lewellen.
He was a 1975 Pioneer High School graduate.
On December 5, 1976 he married Debra Floyd, she survives.
Paul retired from the Braun Corporation after 22...
William Kite, Jr.
Feb 16, 2024
William Kite, Jr., 76 of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 6:25 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024 at home.
Born on June 2, 1947 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late William and Wilma (Timmons) Kite.
He retired from ABC Metals in Logansport.
Per his wishes there will be no visitation or service.
Carl R. Ruble
Feb 5, 2024
Carl R. Ruble, 70, of Delphi formerly of Logansport passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at I.U. Arnet Hospital in Lafayette.
He was born on July 13, 1953 in Hammond and was the son of the late Milo and Mary (Craig) Ruble.
Carl was a retired Union Operator for Local #103 in Kokomo.
Survivors include special friends, Rick and De Stapelton and...
Beverly Jane Reynolds
Feb 3, 2024
Beverly J. Reynolds, 73, of Logansport passed away at 6:40 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on May 25, 1950 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Betty (DeWitt) Reynolds.
She was formerly employed at the Cass County Home for over 30 years. Beverly enjoyed puzzles and puzzle books.
Survivors include her sons,...
Karen S. Funk
Feb 3, 2024
Karen S. Funk, 79, of Kokomo passed away at 5:55 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Northwoods Village Healthcare Center in Kokomo.
Born on July 11, 1944 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Helen Campbell.
She was a 1962 Kokomo High School graduate.
Karen was a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed oil painting and gardening.
Survivors include her son,...
Jean C. Morphet
Jan 28, 2024
Jean C. Morphet, 91, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on January 16, 1933, in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Alice (Seybold) Hardy.
She was a 1951 Royal Center High School graduate. She attended Ball State.
On February 21, 1952, she married...
Lois Berry
Jan 26, 2024
Lois V. Berry, 90 of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on June 29, 1933 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Hoeflin) Schmaltz.
She was a 1951 Royal Center High School graduate.
On August 30, 1953 she married Wayne R. Berry, he preceded her in...
