Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Diane E. Tesler

Aug 21, 2023

Professional painter and art teacher Diane Tesler died peacefully in her home in Kewanna, Indiana, in the company of family on August 21, 2023. Born Diane Elaine Becker on April 5, 1944, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she was the eldest of the four children of Helen Berg and Howard Becker. She spent her early childhood in Erie, Pennsylvania, until...

Carl T. Marcyjanik

Aug 17, 2023

Carl T. Marcyjanik, 86, of Monterey, IN., passed away at 10:30 p.m., Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac, IN.

Born on August 6, 1937, in East Chicago, IN., he was the son of the late Theodore and Martha (Rogala) Marcyjanik.

Carl was a U.S. Marine Corps veterans and he retired from...

Richard N. Pearson

Aug 16, 2023

Richard N. Pearson, 66, of Logansport passed away at 2:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at his residence. Born on August 5, 1957 in East Chicago, Indiana. He was the son of Lewis and Janetta (Dudley) Pearson. On February 12, 1988 he was married to Maria (White) Pearson, she preceded him in death. Richard formerly worked for 25 years...

Kevin S Minix

Aug 6, 2023

Kevin S. Minix, 60, of Winamac passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at home.

Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

Donald J. "Donnie" Reichel

Aug 6, 2023

Donald J. “Donnie” Reichel, 38, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at home.

Born on March 17, 1985 in Logansport, he was the son of Robert and Kathy (Keplinger) Reichel.

He was a member of the Indiana Laborers International Union #274 in Lafayette.

Donnie was an Indianapolis Colts and...

Ramon' Figueroa Mendez

Aug 6, 2023

Ramon Figueroa Mendez, 54, de Logansport falleció inesperadamente el Domingo, 6 de Agosto del 2023 en su casa.

Nació el 2 de Abril del 1969 en La Palma, Michoacan, Mexico, era hijo de Rogelio Figueroa Ortiz y Maria Isabel Mendez Aguilar.

Ramon estaba empleado en ABC Metals en Logansport.

Le sobreviven sus hijos,...

Bonnie (Deam) Ruhl

Aug 3, 2023

Bonnie (Deam) Ruhl, 89, of Star City, IN passed away on August 3, 2023 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac, Indiana, surrounded by family. Born April 28, 1934 to Ralph & Marcella Deam in Ft. Wayne, IN, she grew up in rural Decatur, IN. Bonnie had three younger siblings: Betty, Linda, & Margie. Bonnie married Dean Ruhl of...

Ivan M. Logan

Aug 1, 2023

Ivan M. Logan, 94, of Royal Center passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on May 27, 1929, in White County, he was the son of the late Mearl and Pearl (Hines) Logan.

He was a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong farmer.  Ivan also was formerly employed...

Phyllis D. (Frazier) Thomas

Jul 24, 2023

Phyllis D. Thomas, 85, of Grass Creek passed away at 5:30 a.m., Monday, July 24, 2023 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on June 29, 1938 in Marion, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Gertrude (Bridegroom) Frazier.

She was a 1956 Marion High School graduate and a 1957 graduate of Marion...

Alan F. Keiser

Jul 22, 2023

Alan F. Keiser, 54 of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 22, 2023 at his residence.

Born on July 14, 1969 in Gary, he was the son of the late Harold Keiser and Marlene (Zulegar) Childers.

He was a Knox High School graduate, Class of 88 rocks! Alan formerly worked at JSI Steel in Winamac....

Bessie Eastwood

Jul 17, 2023

Bessie “Patty” Eastwood, 76, of Kewanna passed away at 10:10 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2023 at her residence.

Born on November 2, 1947 in Carrolton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Leah Jane (Brailey) Reeves.

Patty enjoyed sewing and watching old westerns.

Survivors include her husband, Terry L. Eastwood...

Margaret A. (Correll) Ogden

Jul 15, 2023

Margaret A. Ogden, 59, of Logansport passed away at 3:30 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at home.

Born on May 31, 1964 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Delmar and Virginia (Packard) Correll.

On May 26, 1984 she married Jack A. Ogden, he survives.

She co owned and operated J...

Rose A. Korner

Jul 15, 2023

Rose A. Korner, 95, of Winamac passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at 6:24 a.m., Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on February 15, 1928 in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Winiarz) Storzek.

Rose started her career in accounting at Ryerson Steel in Chicago.  While...

Kevin L. Hinderlider

Jul 10, 2023

Kevin L. Hinderlider, 62, of Rochester passed away peacefully at 1:30 a.m., Monday, July 10, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Born on September 16, 1960 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Betty Lou (Peters) Hinderlider.

He was a 1978 Kewanna High School graduate.

On June 30, 1984,...

Norma Jean (Cohagan) Miller

Jul 5, 2023

Norma Jean Miller, 87, of Lucerne passed away at 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Born on March 15, 1936 in McLean County, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Laura (Phillips) Cohagan.

She was a Grass Creek High School graduate.

On September 4,...

Wade Bussert

Jul 4, 2023

Luther “Wade” Bussert, 65, of Kewanna passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 following a brief illness.

Born on May 31, 1958 in Medford, Wisconsin, he was a son of Harry and Shirley Ann (Ingram) Bussert.

Wade was a 1976 Kewanna High School graduate and he also attended Ancilla College.

He enjoyed gardening,...

Stephen J. Miller, Sr.

Jun 22, 2023

Stephen J. Miller Sr., 91 of Lucerne passed away peacefully at 6:00 a.m. at home.

Born on February 8, 1932, he was the son of the late August Leo and Agnes (Webber) Miller.

He was a proud U.S. Army veteran.

Stephen formerly worked at TM Morris for 25 years and retired from Essex...

Edward Lyons

Jun 13, 2023

Edward Lyons, 71 of Logansport passed away at 12:01 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.

He was born on June 17, 1951 in Logansport.

Private graveside services were held at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Logansport.

Arrangements were entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel, Logansport.

Ken Kumler

Jun 12, 2023

Ken Kumler, 79 of Logansport passed away at 3:45 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2023 at White Oak Health Campus in Monticello.

Born on June 14, 1943, he was the son of the late Cyril and Helen (Ridenour) Kumler.

Ken formerly owned and operated Bolin’s Donuts in Logansport.

Surviving is a nephew, Brice Hiner...

Donald J. Moore

Jun 5, 2023

Donald J. Moore, 89, of Logansport passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at 7:58 p.m., Monday, June 5, 2023 at home.

Born on November 23, 1933 in Logansport, he was the son of the late George and Gladys (English) Moore.

He was a Logansport High School graduate.

On May 22, 1954...