Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana

Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson
Jun 5, 2015
Thomas Joseph Robert Ferguson, 35 days, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Thomas was born on May 1, 2015 in Ft. Wayne. He was the son of Jonathan P. Ferguson and Michelle Booth.
He is survived by his parents, Jonathan and Michelle of Akron, one brother, Jonathan...
Eleanor Ricciardi
Jun 1, 2015
Eleanor (Elnora) McNamara Ricciardi
Eleanor was born on October 1, 1917 in Toledo, Ohio to Alma and James McNamara. She passed away on June 1, 2015 at the age of 97. She lived in Indiana and later in life she lived in Ohio, Kansas and California helping to raise her grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
She...
Jennie Mae Pufahl
May 30, 2015
Jennie Mae Pufahl, 97, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 1:45 a.m., Saturday, May 30, 2015 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on October 5, 1917 in Jefferson Twp in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late James and Jennie (Burgess) King. On June 15, 1935 she married Clarence “Stub” Pufahl. He preceded her in...

Shirley M. Wootten
May 27, 2015
Shirley M. Wootten, 86, of Logansport passed away at 11:40 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at her residence.
Born on June 8, 1929 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice (Daily) Heater. On July 15, 1948 she married Chester H. Wootten. He preceded her in death on June 4, 2012....
Dakota "Cody" James Nilson
May 26, 2015
Dakota James “Cody” Nilson, 17, of Fulton passed away at 11:23 p.m., Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Parkview Hospital in Ft. Wayne from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on March 20, 1998 in Logansport, he was the son of Doug J.O. Nilson and Rebecca Minniear.
Cody had just finished his Junior...
George D. Hendrickson
May 25, 2015
George D. Hendrickson, 86 of Grass Creek passed away at 9:00 a.m., Monday, May 25, 2015 at Woodlawn Hospital in Rochester.
Born on January 28, 1929 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Florance and Frances (Elliott) Hendrickson. On June 29, 1963 he married Marge N. Lloyd, she survives.
He was a...
Natasha N. Juniper
May 18, 2015
Natasha N. Juniper, 33 of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly at 8:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 11, 1981 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Dale and Lori (Williamson) Weaver.
Natasha was a 1999 Pioneer High School graduate and a graduate of St. Elizabeth Nursing School.
...Catherine Stewart
May 18, 2015
Catherine Stewart, 82 of Logansport passed away at 11:55 a.m., Monday, May 18, 2015 at Chase Center.
Born on January 19, 1933 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary (Rozzi) Graf.
Catherine was a 1946 graduate of St. Vincent School and a 1950 graduate of Logansport High School.
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Barbara J. Engle
May 16, 2015
Barbara J. Engle, 74, of Kewanna passed away at 1:52 p.m., Saturday, May 16, 2015 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on August 25, 1940 in Lebanon, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Anna Koopman.
She was the 1958 Valedictorian at Pittsboro High School.
On May 15, 1982...
Phyllis J. Weaver
May 14, 2015
Phyllis J. Weaver, 76, of Royal Center passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at 5:45 p.m., Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her residence.
Born on September 29, 1938 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Jennie (Davis) Bucks.
On December 2, 1956 she married Robert L. Weaver. He...
Karen R. (Woolington) Shank
May 12, 2015
Karen R. Shank, 52, of Winamac passed away at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Hickory Creek of Rochester.
Born February 14, 1963 in Rochester, she was the daughter of Donald L. and Doris E. (Walls) Woolington. On April 22, 2006, she married James N. Shank Jr., he survives.
Donald "Don" R Hibner
May 5, 2015
Donald R. “Don” Hibner, 77, of Kewanna, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at South Bend Memorial Hospital.
Born on August 19, 1937, in Elwood, Illinois, he was the son of the late Roy A. and Georgia (Miller) Hibner. On August 4, 1957, he married Etta E. Brown, she survives.
Don was a Regional...
Sylvia Ruth Shaffer
May 5, 2015
Sylvia Ruth Shaffer, 73, of Idaville passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 05, 2015 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on August 14, 1941 in Perry County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late James and Marie (Ridge) Farris.
Sylvia retired from the Housekeeping Department at the Logansport State Hospital. She enjoyed...
John J. Cappadora, Jr.
May 2, 2015
John J. Cappadora, Jr., 70, of Winamac passed away at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his residence.
Born on December 7, 1944 in Chicago, he was the son of the late John J., Sr. and June (Gore) Cappadora. On May 29, 1999, he married Kay Marie Lewis and she preceded him in death on March...
Grover H. Shidler
May 1, 2015
Grover Henry Shidler, 84, of Star City passed away at 5:00 a.m., Friday, May 1, 2015 at Pulaski Health Care Center.
Born October 5, 1930 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Grover Merl and Dora Ethel (Spencer) Shidler. On April 30, 1960, he married Doris Marie Banta.
Grover was a Star City...
Gregory C. Frain
Apr 30, 2015
Gregory C. Frain, 67, of Winamac passed away at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his residence after an extended illness.
Born on December 5, 1947 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Arlis Harold and Estella Lucille (Zellers) Frain.
He was a...
Catherine E. Dalton
Apr 26, 2015
Catherine E. “MiMi” Dalton, 90, of Logansport passed away at 8:30 p.m., Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on February 10, 1925 in Wabash County, she was the daughter of the late Glen and Pauline (Sparks) Eubank and the oldest of 4 siblings. On February 14, 1942 she married Everett L. Dalton. He preceded...
Harold H. Brown
Apr 20, 2015
Harold H. Brown, 86 of Kewanna passed away at 6:30 p.m., Monday, April 20, 2015 at his companion’s residence in Wheatfield.
Born on August 16, 1928 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Harry and Ferrell (Freeman) Brown. He married Rosamond Leiter in 1954 and she...
Wirt A. Rogers
Apr 10, 2015
Wirt A. Rogers, 97, of Logansport formerly of Lucerne passed away at 9:07 a.m., Friday, April 10, 2015 at Pleasant Escape Assisted Living in Logansport.
Born on October 22, 1917 in Barren County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clarence E. and Betty J. (Wheeler) Rogers. On April 17, 1945, he married Elma C. Pinder. ...

Orville F. Thomas
Apr 2, 2015
Orville F. Thomas, 90, of Strasburg, Colorado formerly of Grass Creek passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Prairie Creek Assisted Living Center in Strasburg.
Born on November 29, 1924 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Floyd and Leona (Sutton) Thomas. On May 14, 1944 he married Florence M. Ratcliff. She preceded him in...