Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Arlene Simpson, 69, of Kewanna passed away at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, January 16, 2022 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

Born on June 13, 1952 in Pineville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late James and Ollie (Clark) Simpson.

Arlene formerly worked at Robinson’s in Rochester and also at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac....

Jan 12, 2022

Harry “Sonny” Small, 87, of Royal Center passed away at 6:22 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft.  Wayne.

Born on June 7, 1934 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Charles E. and Eileen (Mortor) Small.

He was a 1953 Royal Center High School graduate.

On...

Jan 6, 2022

Our world changed forever on Thursday, January 6th, 2022.  Our beloved mother, grandmother, and aunt, Loa L. (Fry) Baer, formerly of Royal Center, passed away peacefully at her residence in Valparaiso, Indiana.  She was 86 years young.  Loa was born to the late Ruth Leota (Nickels) and Harvey Allen Fry on February 14, 1935.  She graduated from Royal Center...

Jan 1, 2022

Longtime educator Paul Everett Tribbett, 86, peacefully passed away of renal failure in Peoria, AZ, on New Year’s Day 2022.

In a career spanning more than four decades and schools in four states, Paul served as a secondary school teacher in math, history, and physical education; coached basketball, track, and cross country; principal; athletic director; and coordinator...

Jan 1, 2022

Diana L. Rogers 68, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at her residence.

Born on February 10, 1953 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late James and Martha (Wilham) Walls.

She formerly worked at RBM, Switches, Super 8 and Roy Baldini’s Tree Service.

On September 1, 1990...

Dec 29, 2021

Frank A. Hines Sr., 71, of Winamac/Kewanna passed away at 9:52 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Chase Center in Logansport following a sudden illness.

Born on August 27, 1950 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Adam and Frances (Hurlburt) Hines.

Frank worked at Winamac Steel for over 20 years. In his...

Dec 25, 2021

Richard "Dick" L. Cosgray, 79, of Idaville, IN and The Villages, FL, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 25, 2021.

On February 20, 1942, he was born to Arthur G. Cosgray and Virginia M. (Weese) Cosgray Williams.  He married Nancy (Williams/Gritten) Cosgray on April 14, 1989.

Dick lived in...

Dec 17, 2021

Clyde R. Booth, 70, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2021 at home surrounded by family.

Born on December 31, 1950 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Carl and Lois (Black) Booth.

He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War.

Clyde retired...

Dec 10, 2021

Joan E. Ayersman, 82, of Star City passed away at 11:18 a.m., Friday, December 10, 2021 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on January 25, 1939 in Gary, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Kissinger) Hedges.

Joan formerly worked as the manager at Speedway the majority of her life.

She...

Dec 8, 2021

Daniel L. Smith, 70, of Burnettsville passed away at 11:14 a.m., Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on August 4, 1951 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Lawrence Smith and Mildred (Arnold) Wampler.

He was a 1969 Pioneer High School graduate.

On May 3,...

Dec 7, 2021

Brandie J. (Rance) McWherter, 48, of Logansport passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2021 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on October 8, 1973 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Teddy Joe Rance an Linda Gaby.

Brandie was a former CNA for Cardinal Services in Logansport.  She enjoyed camping “glamping”, taking care of...

Dec 4, 2021

David E. Brummitt, 52, of Logansport passed away on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Peru.

Born on December 16, 1968 in Newport News, Virginia, he was the son of the late Johnny Brummitt and Linda Fiedler.

He was a member of the class of 1987 at Logansport High School.

David enjoyed fishing and...

Dec 3, 2021

John T. Oehlert, 77, of Logansport passed away on Friday, December 3, 2021 at St. Vincent’ Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on September 19, 1944 in Houma, Louisiana, he was the son of the late John F. and Nettie (Shoemaker) Oehlert.

John was a U.S. Navy veteran.

He retired from Elco.  John enjoyed gun...

Dec 1, 2021

Rita M. (Reke) Ehase went to be with the Lord on Wednesday December 1, 2021 at 8:20 pm, at St. Vincent Hospital, after suffering a major stroke.

Born on April 10, 1942 in Dayton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Dawn (Hollman) Reke.

On April 16, 1966, she was married to...

Nov 28, 2021

Sherry Helvie, 74, of Columbia City, passed away on Sunday, November 28, 2021 at her residence.

Born on January 1, 1947 in Damriscotta, Maine, she was the daughter of Howard Leonard and Laura (Barter) Leonard. She was married to Gene Helvie in 1980. He preceded her in death on August 3, 2012.

Sherry was a...

Nov 19, 2021

A. May Miller, 97, of Royal Center passed away at 3:02 a.m., Friday, November 19, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on June 12, 1924 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Galen and Sylvia (Baker) Girton.

She was a 1942 Winamac High School graduate.

In March of 1944...

Nov 9, 2021

Judith J. Beckley, 86, of Royal Center passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.

Born on August 29, 1935 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Manford and Helen (Spitznogle) Leffert.

She was a 1953 Washington Township High School graduate.

On June 5, 1955 she married...

Nov 3, 2021

Frances A. Hoover, 85, of Star City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at home.

Born on February 25, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Hannah (Dunker) Smidler.

She was a Francesville High School graduate.

On July 30, 1955 she married Donald “Dink” Hoover. ...

Oct 27, 2021

Robert J. Campbell, 39, of Monticello formerly of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at his home.

Born on September 2, 1982 in Lafayette, he was the son of Alton “Al” Campbell and Vickie S. Delon.

Robert was a 2001 Pioneer High School graduate where he played football, basketball, and track....

Oct 25, 2021

Renate Montz, 81, of Kewanna passed away at her home on Monday, October 25, 2021.

She was born on July 5, 1940 in Freising, Germany to Wilhelm and Renata (Wimmer) Oberloher.  Renate moved with her mom from Germany to Kewanna in 1956, graduated from Kewanna High School and on September 23, 1960 she married Victor Alan Montz. ...