Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Leonard J. Evers

Feb 24, 2022

Leonard John Evers, 93, of rural Rochester passed away Thursday, February 24, 2022 at home in Union Twp.

Leonard was born on February 14, 1929 in Riverdale, Illinois to John L. and Clara (Radtke) Evers. Leonard was a 1947 graduate of Kewanna High School. On July 1, 1951, he married Nancy Jo Whiteside at the Kewanna Church...

Tim L. Carlson

Feb 21, 2022

Timothy “Tim” L. Carlson, 61, of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly at 8:01 p.m., Monday, February 21, 2022 at home.

Born on May 30, 1960 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Larry and Sharon (Corbett) Carlson.

He was a 1978 Kewanna High School graduate.

On July 6, 1985 he married Nancy...

Ruth E. (Norris) Cogdill

Feb 19, 2022

Ruth E. Cogdill, 92, of Kewanna passed away peacefully early Saturday, February 19, 2022 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on July 2, 1929 in Hammond, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Helen (Carstensen) Norris.

Ruth grew up in Hammond Indiana and graduated from Hammond High.

On June 5, 1948 she...

Paul Hardy

Feb 19, 2022

Paul Hardy, 78, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at home.

Born on April 25, 1943 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Donald Paul and Genevieve (Amthauer) Hardy.

On June 23, 1963 he married Carolyn “Kay” Simpson, she survives.

Paul was a retired truck driver.  He...

Skylar Orion Downs

Feb 18, 2022

Skylar Orion Downs, 26, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 18, 2022 in Logansport.

Born on April 7, 1995 in Logansport, he was the son of the Shane Downs and Jackie Ballard.

Skylar was formerly employed at Amelio’s in Logansport.

He enjoyed playing video games, taking walks, looking at the stars,...

Eugene R. Thomas

Feb 16, 2022

Eugene R. Thomas, 86, of Grass Creek passed away at 5:50 p.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on July 11, 1935 in Grass Creek, he was the son of the late Robert and Irene (Long) Thomas.

He was a 1953 Grass Creek High School graduate. He graduated from Purdue...

Douglas W. Baston

Feb 12, 2022

Douglas W. Baston, 62 of Logansport passed away at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, February 12, 2022 at his residence.

His obituary will be published soon.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel.

Harold D. Johnston, Sr.

Feb 4, 2022

Harold D. Johnston, Sr., 77, of Star City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 4, 2022 at his home.

Born on October 10, 1944 in Ora, Indiana he was the son of the late Donald and Nancy (Crabb) Johnston.

Harold retired from Winamac Coil Spring in Kewanna.  He also formerly worked at Wilson Foods in...

Frankie Glen Woodward

Jan 31, 2022

Frankie Glen Woodward, 66, of Logansport passed away at 3:55 a.m., Monday, January 31, 2022 at Riverwalk Village Healthcare Center.

Born on May 10, 1955 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he was the son of the late George and Frances (Evans) Woodward.

Frankie was a retired truck driver.

He was a member of ABATE...

Allen J. Fale

Jan 30, 2022

Allen “Al” Fale, 77, of Lucerne passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Community Regional Hospital in Kokomo.

Born on February 14, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late John and Marie (Rebrovich) Fale.

On August 3, 1985 he married Debra D. Sheets, she survives.  Al was a U.S. Army...

Dwayne "Tootie" Howard Jr.

Jan 28, 2022

Dwayne “Tootie” Howard, Jr., 41 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.

He was born on July 17, 1980 in Knox.

Tootie was formerly employed at S & S Precast in Winamac.

He enjoyed playing sports with his nephews and fishing.

Survivors include his parents,...

Bonita (Olson) Jensen

Jan 24, 2022

Bonita Jensen, 72, of Winamac passed away at 3:32 p.m., Monday, January 24, 2022 at her residence.

Born on April 7, 1949 in Winamac, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Leora (Hartwick) Olson.

Bonita formerly worked at Farm Bureau Co-op for 18 years, where she worked as Manager. She also formerly worked...

Marcus W. Savage

Jan 23, 2022

Marcus W. Savage, 46, of Logansport passed away at 9:15 p.m., Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Chase Center in Logansport.

There will be no services.

Bonnie L. Kumler

Jan 19, 2022

Bonnie L. Kumler, 54, of Logansport passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022 at the Camelot Care Center in Logansport.

Born on November 18, 1967 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Robert and Darla (McVay) Kumler.

Survivors include her parents, Robert and Darla Kumler of Rochester and brother, Chuck Kumler of Rochester.  She is...

Arlene Simpson

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....

Harry "Sonny" Small

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...

Loa L. (Fry) Baer

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...

Paul E. Tribbett

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...

Diana L Rogers

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...

Frank A. Hines Sr.

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...