Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Russell Albert Wright
Feb 4, 2026
Russell Albert Wright, 72, of Logansport passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at Chase Center.
Born on November 4, 1953, in Ogden, Utah, he was the son of the late Leonard and Ada (Barney) Wright.
He graduated in 1971-72 at Bonneville High School in Ogden, UT
Russell met his wife Mary while roller skating and proceeded to knock her skates out from...
Lillian Parkevich
Jan 31, 2026
Lillian Parkevich, 70 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 4:22 a.m., Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport after a long illness.
Lillian was born in Logansport on November 14, 1955, to Maria Gorovski and Tommy Parkevich who have preceded her in death.
Lillian attended Logansport High School. She enjoyed many years at Camelot Care Center caring for the...
Donald W. "Buddy" Edwards
Jan 28, 2026
Donald W. “Buddy” Edwards, 79, of Logansport passed away on January 28, 2026 at Parkview Logansport Hospital. He was born on November 18, 1946 in Paoli, Indiana to the late Glenn W. and Ruby V. (Strange) Edwards.
He married Kathleen J. (Haring) Edwards on December 1, 1968.
Buddy was retired from the Railroad as a Car Inspector. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, murder...
Vala Leota Patty
Jan 24, 2026
Leota Patty, 85, passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor where she had resided for the past 3 ½ years.
Vala Leota Taylor was born on March 1, 1940; she was the daughter of Virgil and Vala (Gallaher) Taylor.
Leota graduated from Burnettsville High School in 1958. She married Leland Patty, the...
Patrick J. Clark
Jan 21, 2026
Patrick J. Clark, 76, of Rockfield passed away at Parkview Logansport Hospital on Wednesday, January 21, 2026. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 22, 1949 to the late Robert Clark and Mabel (Hill) Clark.
He was an avid mushroom hunter, and proud Vietnam Veteran. Patrick was a farmer at heart, he loved outdoors, he also enjoyed going to the...
Raymond J. Franko
Jan 11, 2026
Raymond J. Franko, 75, of Winamac passed away Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born on June, 25, 1950 in Chicago to Raymond W. and Mary C. (Kaminski) Franko.
On June 24, 1989 he married Kathy Schramm, she survives.
Raymond was a Boilermaker for U.S. Steel in Gary, and later served as a Deputy Sheriff for White County.
Raymond loved working outdoors and taking care...
Anita Sue Klinefelter
Jan 11, 2026
Anita Sue Klinefelter, 62 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at home.
Born on March 5, 1963 in Plymouth, she was the daughter of the late Loren and Alice (Murphy) Fox.
She was a Kewanna High School graduate.
Anita was a homemaker.
On June 24, 1995 she married Verlin Bo Klinefelter, he survives.
Anita loved taking care of her cats.
Survivors include...
Ronald D. Kistler
Jan 10, 2026
Ronald D. Kistler, 87 of Kokomo passed away at 3:09 p.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Community Hospital in Kokomo.
He was born on December 19, 1938 in Kewanna, he was the son of the late Harold Doyne and Dorothy (Appleman) Kistler.
Ron was a Royal Center High School graduate. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He retired from Chrysler in Kokomo.
Ron is...
Lois B. Remley
Jan 10, 2026
Lois B. Remley, 90, of Logansport passed away at 9:26 a.m., Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Chase Center.
Born on October 22, 1935, in Star City, she was the daughter of the late Warren and Blanche (Daily) Graffis.
She was a 1953 Royal Center High School graduate.
On December 14, 1957, she married Daniel E. Remley. He passed away on November 7, 2015.
Lois...
John J. Hizer
Jan 9, 2026
John Joseph Hizer 74, Kewanna, passed away after a short illness Friday, January 9, 2026 at Canterfield of Fort Myers, FL.
He was born August 21, 1951, in Rochester, IN to Lawrence J. Hizer and Dorothy (McLochlin) Hizer Warfield.
John is survived by sister, Marcia Campbell of Miromar Lakes, Florida, brother, Cresswell (Lynn) Hizer of Indianapolis and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
He...
Janita Rose
Jan 8, 2026
Janita Rose, 70, of Cleveland, OH passed away at 6:31 p.m., Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Cleveland Clinic.
Born February 16, 1955 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Fredrick and Helen Spencer.
Survivors include her partner, Dennis Schade, children, Kenneth Spencer, Angela Long, and Frank Fourroux.
She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Janita's Graveside Service will...
Vada A. Berkshire
Jan 7, 2026
Vada A. Berkshire, 93 of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 6:37 a.m., Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at Astral at Franklin Healthcare in Franklin, Indiana.
Born on April 8, 1932 in Logansport, she was raised by her mother and stepfather, Mathline (Cooper) and Edgar Sloop.
She was a Royal Center High School graduate.
Vada worked for many years as a cook in the...
David L. Martin
Jan 6, 2026
David L. Martin, 74, of Monmouth, IL, formerly of Logansport, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, IL.
David was born August 21, 1951, in Monmouth. He is the son of Francis “Polly” and Mabel Irene (Bennett) Martin. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1969.
David married...
Cheryl L. Fox
Jan 3, 2026
Cheryl Lynn Fox (Dommer), age 72, passed away peacefully at her home in Star City on Saturday, January 3, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Cheryl was born on October 2, 1953, in Winamac, Indiana, to Henry and Louise Dommer, who preceded her in death. She lived a life rooted in family, faith, and genuine love for others.
She was united in marriage...
Scott Rohrabaugh
Jan 2, 2026
Kenneth Scott Rohrabaugh, 53 of Star City passed away at 5:32 a.m., Friday, January 2, 2026 at North Health Porter Hospital in Valparaiso.
Born on August 11, 1972 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Richard Rohrabaugh, Sr. and Vickie Baker Hayden.
Scott was formerly employed at Braunability and most recently was self-employed.
He enjoyed car shows, playing golf and watching...
Lara D. Stratton
Jan 2, 2026
Lara D. Stratton, 37, of Logansport passed away peacefully in her home at 12:13 p.m. on January 2, 2026. She was born in Logansport to Michael L. Stratton and Susan K. (Denny) Stratton on April 1, 1988.
Lara lived in Logansport all of her life. She was known to be a sparkle in everyone's life that she encountered. Lara loved music...
Colleen Hannon O'Connor
Dec 30, 2025
Colleen Hannon O’Connor age 96 died peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Aviva Living in Valparaiso, Indiana. Colleen was raised by Gladys and Michael Hannon on Chicago’s south side along with her siblings Joan and Jerry. She graduated from Our Lady of Loretto high school and briefly attended DePaul University. During a Bass Lake weekend get-away, she met and...
Sandra L. Dunn
Dec 30, 2025
Sandra L. “Babe” Dunn, 79 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at home.
Born on February 17, 1946 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Josiah and Mary (Smith) Scott.
On March 17, 1973 she married Sewell E. Dunn, he survives.
Sandra co-owned and operated Winamac Service Station for over 30 years.
She enjoyed playing Yahtzee,...
Ryan V. Povilaitis
Dec 24, 2025
Ryan V. Povilaitis, 36, unexpectedly passed on December 24, 2025, in Logansport.
He was born in South Jordan, Utah, on April 21, 1989, the son of Victor and Elizabeth (Partozoti) Povilaitis.
Ryan was 2007 graduate of Knox High School.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Afghanistan.
Ryan was a talented sketch artist, enjoyed cooking, gardening, and being a friend of...
Gary L. Miller
Dec 20, 2025
Gary L. Miller, 72 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at home.
Born on January 19, 1953 in Winamac, he was the son of the late James and Pearl Miller.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Many people will remember Gary as the former owner and operator of Millers Restaurant in Winamac, an establishment started by his parents. Gary...
