Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Jan 17, 2018

Tommy T. Parkevich, 91, of Logansport passed away at 9:21 a.m., Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born May 5, 1926 in Capari, Yugoslavia, he was the son of the late Todor Koloff and Strabra (Obenicoua) Parkevich.  He and his family came to the United States through Ellis Island in 1936 when Tommy...

Jan 16, 2018

Dr. Anna Marie Laing, 76, of Racine, Wisconsin formerly of Logansport passed away unexpectedly at 9:11 a.m., Tuesday, January 16, 2018 at Wuesthoff Medical Center in Rockledge, Florida.

Born on November 27, 1941 in Logansport, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Charles and Henrietta (Petrie) Laing.

Anna Marie was a 1960...

Jan 14, 2018

Kathleen L. Masunas, 66, of Kewanna passed away at 9:07 a.m., Sunday, January 14, 2018 at Life Care Center in Rochester.

Born on October 24, 1951 in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Cook) Masunas.

She was a 1970 Kewanna High School graduate.

Kathy was formerly employed...

Jan 13, 2018

Mary Katherine “Mary Kay” Williamson, 99, a lifelong Pulaski County resident passed away peacefully at 7:38 a.m., Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on October 20, 1918 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (Miller) Wiesjahn.

She was a 1937 Star City High School graduate.

Jan 12, 2018

William H. “Bill” Weaver, 83, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 1:35 a.m., Friday, January 12, 2018 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on June 17, 1934 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Clarence and Claris (Rogers) Weaver.

He was a 1952 Royal Center High School graduate.  Bill was...

Jan 5, 2018

Edith I. Mikesell, 74, of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 5:51p.m., Friday, January 5, 2018 at home surrounded by her family.

Born on January 5, 1944 in Deputy, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Robert William and Belle (Smith) Sage.

Edith retired from Rochester Metal Products where she worked for over 15 years. ...

Jan 1, 2018

James W. Custer, 82, of Logansport passed away at 9:55 p.m., Monday, January 1, 2018 at Chase Center.

Born on February 5, 1935 in Logansport he was the son of the late William and Marie (Buchholy) Custer.

James was a U.S. Army veteran and he retired from Federal Mogul in Logansport.  His nickname...

Dec 29, 2017

Luz “Lucy” Maria Tavarez, 44, of Walton passed away unexpectedly at 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 29, 2017.

Born on May 22, 1973 in Salinas, California, she was the daughter of Victor E. Tavarez and Magdalena Macias Tavarez.

Lucy was a customer service representative at Osram Sylvania in Westfield.  She was a member of...

Dec 18, 2017

Ernest “Ernie” D. Cree, 67, of Grand Rapids, Michigan formerly of Lucerne passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Metro Health Hospital in Grand Rapids.

Born October 19, 1950 in Logansport, he was the son of RG and Gail (Foutz) Cree.

Survivors include his daughter, Candice Drozdowski and her husband, Ed, Grandsons, Clayton, Cole and...

Dec 18, 2017

Betty L. Kistler, 90, of Bluffton formerly of Logansport passed away at 4:45 p.m., Monday, December 18, 2017 at Bluffton Regional Medical Center.

Born on July 19, 1927 in Jay County, she was the daughter of the late Percy R. and Nilah C. (Reynolds) Smith.

Betty graduated from Redkey High School.  On December 11, 1971...

Dec 16, 2017

Irene Mae Hizer Smith, 97, of Kewanna went to be with her Lord at 11:11 a.m., Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Wynnfield Crossing.where she resided for the last two years

Born on May 14, 1920 in Wayne Township of Fulton County where she lived her entire life.  She was one of six children born to Joseph Charles...

Dec 12, 2017

Richard L. Henry, Jr., 33, of Logansport passed away at 11:34 p.m., Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at The Hospice Home in Ft. Wayne.

Born on December 21, 1983 in Peru, he was the son of Richard L. Henry, Sr., and Gwinda Jo Gibson.

Richard was a mill operator at Anderson’s in Delphi.

Survivors...

Dec 11, 2017

Delores Irene “Dee” Cochran, 75, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 3:15 a.m., Monday, December 11, 2017 at her residence surrounded by her loving family after courageously battling breast cancer twice in four years.

Born on November 3, 1942 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Lecta (Page) Piercy.

Dee was...

Nov 26, 2017

Gerald D. Fields, 85, of Leiters Ford passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m., Sunday, November 16, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on May 13, 1932 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Josh and Dottie (Cowen) Fields.

He was a graduate of Aubbeenaubee High School.

Gerald...

Nov 25, 2017

Rose M. Gates, 83 of Apache Junction, Arizona and Royal Center, passed away on November 25, 2017 at Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa, Arizona. Born September 12, 1934 in Gilbert Plains, Canada, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Molly (Burtnak) Gingera. Arrangements are pending at Harrison-Metzger and Rans Funeral Home, Royal Center Chapel with Graveside...

Nov 21, 2017

Mildred L. Towe, 92, of Logansport passed away peacefully at 9:31 a.m., Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Born on February 3, 1925 in Island, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Lonie and Minnie Bray.

Mildred retired from the Logansport State Hospital where she worked in the laundry department.

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Nov 17, 2017

Ronnie G. Million, 80, of Logansport passed away at 2:35 p.m., Friday, November 17, 2017 at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born on July 27, 1937 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Charles and Gertrude (Rupe) Million.

Ronnie was a U.S. Army veteran.  He retired from Exide in Logansport.

He was a...

Nov 9, 2017

Lola Hollis Snavely, 90 of Flora, passed away peacefully at 1:15 p.m, Thursday, November 9, 2017 at her residence.

Born February 3, 1927 in Idaville, she was the daughter of the late Forrest and Wilma (Biddle) Weaver. On April 21, 1949, she married John Elmer Hollis. He preceded in death on September 28, 1959. She later married...

Nov 1, 2017

Juan M. Madrigal, 55, de Logansport falleció inesperadamente a las 7:00 p.m., Miércoles, 1 de Noviembre de 2017 en su residencia.

Nacido el 28 de Mayo de 1962 en Arroyuelos, Michoacán, México, era hijo de los difuntos Reynaldo y Altagracia (Espinoza) Madrigal. Juan era un contratista sindical jubilado en el que trabajó en Reith-Riley Compañía de Construcción...

Oct 13, 2017

Arlen D. Cross, 72, of Royal Center passed away at 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on December 12, 1944 in Evansville, he was the son of the late Ora and Geneva Cross.

On June 16, 1978 he married Rosa Rohrabaugh.  She preceded him in death on January...