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James W. Custer

James W. Custer

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...

Luz "Lucy" Maria Tavarez

Luz "Lucy" Maria Tavarez

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...

Ernest "Ernie" D. Cree

Ernest "Ernie" D. Cree

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...

Betty L. (LaVine)  Kistler

Betty L. (LaVine) Kistler

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...

Irene Smith

Irene Smith

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...

Richard L. Henry, Jr.

Richard L. Henry, Jr.

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...

Delores "Dee" Irene Cochran

Delores "Dee" Irene Cochran

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...

Gerald D. Fields

Gerald D. Fields

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...

Rose M. Gates

Rose M. Gates

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...

Mildred L. Towe

Mildred L. Towe

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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Ronnie G. Million

Ronnie G. Million

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...

Lola Hollis Snavely

Lola Hollis Snavely

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...

Juan M. Madrigal

Juan M. Madrigal

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...

Arlen D. Cross

Arlen D. Cross

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...

Frank C. Ehase

Frank C. Ehase

Oct 12, 2017

Frank C. Ehase, 77, of Logansport went to be with the Lord at 3:00 a.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his residence.

Born on March 7, 1940 in Hammond, he was the son of the late Frank J. and Evelyn (Carlson) Ehase.

He was a 1958 Logansport High School graduate.

Frank served in...

Glen Ward

Glen Ward

Oct 8, 2017

Glen A. Ward, 77, of Thornhope passed away peacefully at 1:58 p.m., Sunday, October 8, 2017 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 24, 1940 in Dorothy, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Henry and Mamie (White) Ward.

Glen was a U.S. Army veteran.

On October...

Virginia M. Reinholt

Virginia M. Reinholt

Oct 7, 2017

Virginia M. Reinholt, 95, of Kewanna passed away at 3:04 p.m., Saturday, October 7, 2017 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born May 3, 1922 in Monterey, she was the daughter of the late Roy E. and Lottie (Hoover) Reinholt.

Virginia was a 1941 Kewanna High School graduate.

She retired from Logansport State...

David I. Domer

David I. Domer

Oct 5, 2017

David I. Domer, 77, of Delphi passed away at 1:30 a.m., Thursday, October 5, 2017 at his residence.

Born on March 9, 1940 in Martinsburg, West Virginia, he was the son of Charles and Katherine (Largent) Domer.

Survivors include his wife, Rebecca (Baumgardner) Domer, of Delphi, son , Jason Domer, of West Virginia, step-daughters, Stella...

Edith (Russo)  Myers

Edith (Russo) Myers

Oct 1, 2017

Edith (Russo) Myers, 90, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Edith was born to Mary (Perrone) and Joseph Russo in Logansport, Indiana on May 17, 1927 as the youngest of three boys and six girls.

Edith was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters as well...

Crystal Lynn Simons

Crystal Lynn Simons

Sep 21, 2017

Infant Crystal Lynn Simons , 38 days of Logansport passed away at 12:42 p.m., Thursday, September 21, 2017 at St. Vincent’s Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on August 14, 2017 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of  Brandon Miller and Kathy Simons.

In addition to her parents, she is also survived by her maternal grandparents,...

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