Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

George E. Watts

Nov 4, 2023

 

George Edward Watts, 78, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 2:26 a.m., Saturday, November 4, 2023 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne.

Born on March 6, 1945 in Lake Cicott, he was the son of the late George Washington and Lena Ellen (Boocher) Watts. He had lived in the Logansport, Indiana, area most of his life.

George...

Patricia Jean (Collins) Hopper

Nov 1, 2023

Patricia Jean Collins Hopper, 92 years of age, passed away on Wednesday November 1, 2023, peacefully in her sleep in Indianapolis, IN. 

Pat grew up in Logansport, Indiana with her parents & her 11 brothers & sisters. In her 20's she married, and 5 children were born from this union. For most of her career she was a cook and...

Leroy E. Stout, Jr.

Oct 29, 2023

 

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beloved son, brother, father and grandfather, Leroy E. Stout Jr. He departed this world unexpectedly on Oct. 29th, 2023, in Lafayette, Indiana. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work and an endearing love for his family.

Born on September 3rd, 1967, he was the son of...

Eric Owen Merrill

Oct 28, 2023

Eric Owen Merrill, 53, of Logansport passed away October 28, 2023 in Logansport.

Born October 6, 1970 in South Bend, he was the son of Kenneth Owen Jr. and Annette Evon Merrill.

Private internment was held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport.

 

Brian Keith Hopper

Oct 27, 2023

Brian Keith Hopper passed away at the age of 63 on Friday, October 27, 2023, in Indianapolis, IN. Brian fought a long hard battle with lung cancer up until his very last breath. Brian grew up in Indianapolis attending Lawrence Elementary, school 68 and graduated from Tech High School. Brian joined the United States Army National Guard and later in life...

Mary (Firmani) Antonelli

Oct 27, 2023

Mary (Maria Antonia) Antonelli passed away peacefully on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Woodbridge Health Campus surrounded by family. She was born on July 31, 1926, in Logansport, IN, the third child of the late Joseph P. and Josephine (Ricci) Firmani. She attended St. Vincent de Paul elementary and middle schools and was a 1944 graduate of Logansport High...

Linda K. Ryan

Oct 25, 2023

Linda K. Ryan, 73 of Kewanna, formerly of Blue Island, Illinois, passed away at 8:48 a.m., Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Life Care Center of Rochester.

Born on May 10, 1950 in Blue Island, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Charlet (Harvey) Andersen. On September 13, 1986, she married Joseph P. “Joe” Ryan....

James Richard Gordon, Jr.

Oct 17, 2023

James Richard Gordon, Jr., 64, of Medaryville passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at home.

Born on January 14, 1959, in Lafayette, he was the son of James Gordon, Sr. and Lola J. Wyant.

He was a retired truck driver. James enjoyed fishing, woodworking, riding motorcylcles and had a passion for scuba diving.

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Timothy W. Long

Oct 9, 2023

Timothy W. Long, 50, of Medaryville passed away Monday, October 9, 2023 at Franciscan Health East Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on October 9, 1973 in Kankakee, Illinois, he was the son of Richard L. Long and Susan (Siefert) Frantzen.

Tim formerly worked at Galfab in Winamac. He also worked installing flooring and carpet. He enjoyed...

Kathleen M. (Czech) Kegarise

Oct 8, 2023

Kathleen M. Kegarise, 73, of Kewanna passed away at 9:48 a.m., Sunday, October 8, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester Healthcare Center. She was cared for in her home by her loving husband until her final two days when a lengthy illness necessitated her being moved.

Kathy was born on June 15, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois, she...

Marvin J. Good

Oct 4, 2023

Marvin Joe Good, 75, of Kewanna passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Northwood Village Healthcare Center in Kokomo.

Born on July 5, 1948 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Clement and Mildred (Phillips) Good.

He was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Marvin formerly worked for Wilson Foods in...

Darren E. Shafer

Oct 2, 2023

Darren E. Shafer, 61, of Kewanna passed away at 4:25 a.m., Monday, October 2, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.

Born on June 10, 1962 in Anderson, he was the son of the late Darrell and Judy (Davis) Shafer.

He was a graduate of Highland High School in Anderson.

Darren formerly owned and...

William "Bill" J. Stolz, Sr.

Sep 30, 2023

William John Stolz Sr. of Winamac, Indiana passed away on September 30, 2023 surrounded by family.

He was born in Midlothian, Illinois on May 8, 1938 to Robert and Josephine Stolz. He moved to Indiana in 2014 with his wife of 27 years, Joanne Stolz.  Together they have become a part of the Winamac community, as well...

Claudia D. Kearns

Sep 28, 2023

Claudia D. Kearns, 90, of Macy, Indiana passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family.

Born on February 15, 1933 in Highland County, Virginia, near Monterey. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Vergie (Fleisher) Carroll.

On January 26, 1952 she married Karl F. Kearns, the love of her life.

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Guadalupe "Lupe" Tijerina

Sep 21, 2023

Guadalupe “Lupe” Tijerina, 72, of Winamac passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on August 13, 1951 in San Benito, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Jose and Vicenta (Sanchez) Mendiola. Lupe moved to Indiana in 1966 with her family, she worked as a migrant worker harvesting various crops and...

Janice Elanor (Krathwohl) Lane

Sep 20, 2023

Janice Elanor Lane, a loving and optimistic woman known for her intelligence and nurturing spirit, passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023, in Fort Wayne, IN. Born to Rosalie and Don Krathwohl on January 31, 1961, in Logansport, IN, Janice was a beacon of light and love to all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Janice...

James E. Rausch

Sep 19, 2023

James E. Rausch, 76, of Star City passed away at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Rochester.

Per his wishes there will be no services.

Lesia G. Frazier

Sep 16, 2023

Lesia G. Frazier, 59, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 5:40 a.m., Saturday, September 16, 2023, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was born on May 12, 1964, in Logansport.

If you knew Lesia, you quickly knew her love for animals and her family. Lesia was a homemaker most of her life and enjoyed every minute...

Philip D. Snow

Sep 11, 2023

Philip D. Snow, age 73, Logansport, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 11, 2023 in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born April 14, 1950 to the late Lewis and Mary (Cunningham) Snow, Philip went on to graduate from Kokomo High School and retired from the Chrysler Transmission Plant in Kokomo.  A lifelong patriot, Philip proudly served in the...

Nicholas "Nic" Kasten

Sep 6, 2023

Nicholas “Nic” Kasten, 36 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 4:21 p.m., Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Northwest Healthcare Center in LaPorte surrounded by his family and loved ones.

He was born on August 18, 1987 in Logansport.

Nic graduated from Winamac Community School in 2006. He was blessed with his first son, Avi...