Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

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. ...

Oct 24, 2021

Christopher D. Campbell, 45, of Peru formerly of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home.

Born on November 7, 1975 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Verlin and Barbara (Rice) Campbell.

Chris was a self employed contractor in home improvement and he enjoyed participating in Sleepy Hollow Hay...

Oct 24, 2021

Gary E. Hiner, 85, of Logansport passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home.

Born on September 29, 1936 in Peru, he was the son of the late Elb and Sarah (Barth) Hiner.

He was a Peru High School graduate.

On November 10, 1962,  he married Kay Kumler, she survives.

...

Oct 24, 2021

Aaron E. Baker, 57, of Logansport passed away at 8:20 p.m., Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home.

Born on December 25, 1963 in Logansport, he was the son of the Frederick and Carol (Hartman) Baker.

Aaron was a former CNA.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Moreno, father, Frederick Baker, mother, Carol Majewski and...

Oct 22, 2021

Randy D. Alma, 64, of Royal Center passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on January 22, 1957 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Robert and Dorothy (Hoover) Alma.

He was a 1975 Pioneer High School graduate.

On June 4, 1977 he married...

Oct 20, 2021

Mary F. Henry, 99, of Royal Center passed away at 8:25 p.m., Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born on April 14, 1922 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Hiram and Viva (Baughman) Harvey.

She was a 1940 Royal Center High School graduate.

On May 16, 1945...

Oct 19, 2021

Jonathan A. Brown, 83, of Logansport passed away at 7:43 p.m., Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born on September 7, 1938 in Ora, he was the son of the late Jonas and Stella (Emmel) Brown.

He was served his country proudly in the U.S. Army.

Jonathan was a Locksmith for...