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Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana

Francis "Fran" F. Schultz

Francis "Fran" F. Schultz

Jan 27, 2025

Francis “Fran” F. Schultz, 80, of Winamac, Indiana passed away on January 27, 2025. She was born to Walter Collins and Elsie (Dunn) Collins on June 26, 1944 in Brookland, Arkansas. Fran graduated from Bay High School. 

She loved sunsets, bowling, fishing, volleyball and softball. Fran was a member of the 600 Club, Michigan City Women’s Bowling Hall of Fame and...

James R. Robinson

James R. Robinson

Jan 24, 2025

James R. “Jim” Robinson, 83, of Royal Center passed away on Friday, January 24, 2025, at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on July 30, 1941, in Logansport, he was the son of the late James H. and Josephine (Burks) Robinson.

He was a 1959 Lucerne High School graduate.

On April 29, 1962, he married Karen Seward, she survives.

Jim was a 50 year member...

Charlotte M. Robbins

Charlotte M. Robbins

Jan 23, 2025

Charlotte M. (Warfield) Robbins, 88, of Kewanna, Indiana passed away 5:50 p.m. on January 23, 2025 at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. She was born August 16, 1936 to Ned R. and Retha (Irven) Warfield in Kewanna. On September 28, 1957 she married the love of her life Clarence W. Robbins and he preceded her in death on December...

Jan C. Ray

Jan C. Ray

Jan 23, 2025



 Jan C. Ray passed away peacefully at Monticello Healthcare on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Jan was born on April 3, 1937 to Lewis E. Ray, II and Wilda (Zook) Ray Campbell. He graduated from Royal Center High School in 1955. After he graduated, he took a short course in Agriculture from Purdue University.

He farmed for many years and then worked for...

Danny J. Watson

Danny J. Watson

Jan 20, 2025

Danny Jay Watson, 56, Lafayette, IN., originally from Logansport passed away Monday morning January 20, 2025. He was born on January 25, 1968 to Everon Watson and Peggy Hatch. 

Danny was a kindhearted man with an internal strength that saw him through a courageous battle against an autoimmune disease. Each day, he faced his challenges with quiet resilience. Danny had a...

Timothy C. Smith

Timothy C. Smith

Jan 19, 2025

Timothy Charles Smith, 72, of Grass Creek passed away Sunday morning January 19, 2025. He was born on August 27, 1952 to Maurice and Irene (Hizer) Smith.

Tim was married and shared a memorable and loving life with his late wife Pat (Crippen) Smith.

Tim had many talents and skills that blessed many in his life. He loved his family, farming, woodworking...

Gerald D. Hughes

Gerald D. Hughes

Jan 18, 2025

Gerald “Gary” Dean Hughes, 76 passed away at 3:51 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2025 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Kokomo surrounded by his wife, children and grandchildren.

He was born on August 18, 1948 in Lafayette to the late Marian Louisa Zeek Hughes Benson and the late Clarence Paul Hughes. In 1965 he married Diana Kay Heath. They later divorced and...

Kristine Ann Franklin

Kristine Ann Franklin

Jan 16, 2025

Kristine Ann (Wood) Franklin, 58 of Logansport died after a brief battle with breast cancer. She was born in Logansport Memorial Hospital on May 4, 1966 to Phillip and Carolyn (Larkin) Wood.

She was a graduate of Logansport High School.

On August 17, 2007 she married Matthew Franklin. Kris enjoyed spending time with her old friends and work friends when she resided...

Timothy R. Flora

Timothy R. Flora

Jan 14, 2025

Timothy R. Flora, 64, of Walton passed away January 14, 2025. He was born in Logansport on December 28, 1960 to the late Charles R. and Barbara J. (Wright) Flora. 

He graduated from Logansport High School with the class of 1979. Timothy drove a semi-trailer for trucking industries.

Timothy met and created many special memories with Candy Sparks and they married on...

Jeffery Allen Mitchell

Jeffery Allen Mitchell

Jan 12, 2025

Jeffery A. Mitchell, 67, of Winamac passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home.

Born on May 17, 1957 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Raymond and Irene(Pletka) Mitchell.

Jeff was a self employed mechanic. He enjoyed working on things, attending the Power of the Past and spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his children, Jay Huff...

Charlie Ray Rogers

Charlie Ray Rogers

Jan 10, 2025

Charlie Ray Rogers, at 2 years of age, went to be with her Heavenly Father at 8:05 p.m., Friday, January 10, 2025 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis.

Born on February 15, 2022 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of Dustin and Ivee Rogers.

Charlie Ray loved the outdoors and was always going nonstop. She enjoyed riding dirt bikes, food of...

Barbara H. Collins

Barbara H. Collins

Jan 6, 2025

Barbara Collins, 78, of Winamac, passed away January 6, 2025. She was born to the late Louis and Rosaleen (Kelly) Hamilton on September 25, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan. 

Barbara attended Michigan State University and received a degree from Valparaiso University. 

She married Dennis G. Collins on July 14, 1979. They resided in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico from 1981-2009 where they attended the Union...

Al W. Buttice

Al W. Buttice

Jan 6, 2025

Al W. Buttice, 81, of Camden passed away Monday, January 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born to Joseph and Rose Buttice in Logansport, Indiana on May 30, 1943.He graduated with the Class of 1962 from Camden High School.Al married Charlotte Sue (Murphy) Buttice on October 3, 1964 in Camden. He worked for Matthew Warren...

James French

James French

Jan 6, 2025

James R. “Jim” French, 63 of Kewanna passed away at 1:42 a.m., Monday, January 6, 2025, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 29, 1961, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Jerald and Nancy (Ingram) French.

On August 1, 1981, he married Jan L. Nimz, she survives.

Jim retired from the U.S. Army after 35 years 11 months and 19...

Jane Kennell

Jane Kennell

Jan 5, 2025

Jane (Bagwell) Kennell, 91, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.

  Born on Oct 17, 1933, she was the daughter of Athel and Lelia Bagwell.

  She was a 1951 graduate of Logansport high school.

  On September 11, 1954, Jane married Frederic Mitchell Kennell, who preceded her in death March 21, 2014. 

 She...

Michael E. Davis

Michael E. Davis

Dec 31, 2024

Michael E. Davis, 70, formerly of Monticello passed away December 31, 2024 at Aperion Care of Peru.  He was born to Eugene M. and Dorothea (Strauch) Davis on June 12, 1954 in Logansport, Indiana. 

He graduated with the Class of 1974 from Lowell High School. He recently was able to attend his 50 year class reunion. Michael attended Ivy Tech College....

Karen L. McClung

Karen L. McClung

Dec 29, 2024

Karen Lea McClung, 83, of Winamac, Indiana, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at Pulaski County Health Care Center. She was born on March 8, 1941, to James and Sarah McClung and had a brother, Tom. Her parents and brother preceded her in death.

Karen’s life was defined by her love of learning, exploration, and service. She was a 1959...

Kelly S. Cadwallader

Kelly S. Cadwallader

Dec 25, 2024

Kelly S. Cadwallader was a caring wife, mother, “grammy”, sister, and friend. Kelly peacefully went home to be with Jesus on the holiest day of the year- December 25th- following a valiant battle with ALS.

 

Kelly graced this Earth on November 25, 1964, born in Logansport, Indiana to Phyllis & Dale Gibson. She married her high school sweetheart, Michael Cadwallader, in...

Ruth E. Swank

Ruth E. Swank

Dec 24, 2024

Ruth E. Swank, 83 of Logansport formerly of Lucerne passed at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Chase Center.

Born on March 8, 1941 in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late James and Mae (Blackburn) Swank.

She formerly worked at R.B.M., T.M. Morris and the Woodlawn Center. Ruth was a member of Indian Creek Christian Church and attended...

Robert E. Schultz

Robert E. Schultz

Dec 24, 2024

Robert E. Schultz, 90 of Francesville passed away at 10:25 a.m., Tuesday, December 24, 2024 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

Born on June 22, 1934 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Roy and Marguerite (Lebo) Schultz.

He was a 1952 Pulaski High School graduate.

He married Marcella Ann Hartwick in 1954 and she preceded him in death in 1957....

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