Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
Marie V. Riolo
Dec 18, 2024
Marie V. Riolo, 93 of Logansport passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in Indianapolis.
Born on October 31, 1931 in Abraham Utah she was the daughter of the late Marvin J Moody and Marie Thurmon.She was a 1949 Graduate of Delta High School in Delta, Utah. She attended the Latter-Day Saints Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah
On December 17,...
Marvin D. Franscoviak
Dec 15, 2024
Marvin D. Franscoviak, 74 of Logansport, passed away at 8:50 a.m., Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.
Born on February 26, 1950 in Francesville, he was the son of the late Bernard “Ted” and Maxine (Johnson) Franscoviak.
Marvin was an Indiana University Kokomo graduate where he received a Bachelor of Science degree.
On October 12, 1974 he married Sandra...
Darlene D. Wasson
Dec 10, 2024
Darlene D. Wasson, 54 of Peru passed away at 6:53 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2024
at home.
Born on January 25, 1970 in White County, she was the daughter of the late Mickey and
Judith (Woodruff) Brechbiel.
She was a Logansport High School graduate.
Dee was a homemaker and was an avid pool player.
Survivors include her daughters, Kayla Calvo (Vincent) and Andrea Smith,
grandchildren, Jayden and...
David W. Packard
Dec 9, 2024
David William Packard, 84 of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 9, 2024 at home.
Born on August 31, 1940 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Marvin and Alta (Kite) Packard.
He was a 1958 Delphi High School graduate.
David was a U.S. Navy veteran.
On January 12, 1969 he married Pennie Feltis, she survives.
David retired from Essroc after...
Kian M. Busard
Dec 8, 2024
Kian M. Busard, 61 of Logansport passed away at 3:02 p.m., Sunday, December 8, 2024 at I.U. Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on June 23, 1963 in Seymor, she was the daughter of Larry Sprague and Marlene Smith.
Kian was a Logansport High School graduate and a graduate of Indiana University Indianapolis where she received her nursing degree.
On November 16, 1996 she...
Linda L. Russell
Dec 7, 2024
Linda L. Russell, 65, of Royal Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on January 7, 1959, in Gary, Indiana, Linda was the cherished daughter of Bobby Roarke and Annis (Dunshee) Lavato. She dedicated many years of hard work and service before retiring from BraunAbility in Winamac.
A proud member of the Winamac Eagles, Linda’s...
Zachary D. Dunlap
Dec 5, 2024
Zachary D. Dunlap, 36, of Logansport, Indiana passed away unexpectedly December 5, 2024. He was born October 2, 1988 to John P. Dunlap and Julie M. (Carne) Dunlap in Sonora, California.
He spent most of his life where he was raised in Soulsbyville, California. Moving to Logansport in 2022.
Zachary loved his family and adored his nieces and nephews. He will be...
Jennifer Renee Hibner
Dec 4, 2024
Jennifer Renee Hibner, 48 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at home in Kewanna.
Jen was born on March 1, 1976 in Winamac, the daughter of Don and Etta Hibner.
A proud mother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend, she always lived by her own rules and was loyal to those she loved. Jen was a 1994 graduate of...
Donald Lee Campbell
Nov 30, 2024
Donald Lee Campbell, 99, of Royal Center, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Woodbridge Health Campus.
Don's life was a testament to hard work, love of family, and unwavering service to others. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Born on February 5, 1925, in Cass County, Indiana, to the late Ross and Pina (Spencer) Campbell,...
William Allen Kellems
Nov 29, 2024
William Allen Kellems, 53 of Star City passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 29, 2024.
Born on January 14, 1971 in Plymouth, he was the son of the late William Pete and Tessie Jean (Rose) Kellems.
He married Preachie Mayordomo on November 23, 2014, she survives.
William was a former Senior Technician at Braunability for 26 years. He enjoyed fishing, working on his...
Donnald W. Gambrel
Nov 29, 2024
Donnald W. Gambrel, 57, of Winamac, Indiana passed away November 29, 2024. He was born to James Charles and Phyllis (McAlister) Gambrel on August 14, 1967 in LaPorte, Indiana.
Donn was a Husband, Father, Papa, and Son. To some he was Gambie to others he was Dante’. He was also known as Pappa Donn and #68.
He played football for William Penn...
William "Wild Man" S. Fisher
Nov 28, 2024
William S. “Wild Man” Fisher, 74, of Winamac passed away at 6:12 p.m., Thursday, November 28, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Born on July 5, 1950 in Rochester. He was the son of the late Lloyd and Vonda (Vanscoyk) Fisher.
He was a 1968 Monterey High School graduate.
Bill was a U.S. Army veteran.
He retired from Lau Industries in Rochester after...
Phyllis Wall
Nov 20, 2024
Phyllis Jean Wall, 89, went to be with the Lord and her beloved husband on
November 20, 2024, at Chase Center Nursing Home. Previously she lived in her dream log home in Brown County.
Born on September 5, 1935 in Rockville, she was the daughter of Joe Jones and Rosemary & James Crisler. She married the love of her life, Vernon Wall,...
