Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Jul 23, 2014

Joseph William Haselby was born May 22, 1935, to Cloyne and Grace Haselby in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1957 with a BA in Political Science, and was a member of the championship swim team. He joined the Navy after graduating from college and became a fighter pilot, flying the F4 Phantom. He...

Jul 17, 2014

Florence C. Denny, 87, of Logansport, passed away at 2:51 p.m., Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Miller’s Merry Manor.

Born on April 23, 1927 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ava (Barnard) Mikels.

On September 10, 1960, Florence married Forrest “Ike” Denny who preceded her in death on...

Jul 7, 2014

Jack J. Becker, 82, of Winamac passed away at 1:25 p.m., Monday, July 7, 2014 at Hickory Creek Nursing Home in Winamac.

Born April 22, 1932 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Peter and Matilda (Moise) Becker. On November 25, 1959 he married Mary Catherine Fitz, who survives.

Jack worked for McMahon...

Jun 24, 2014

Rethel May Stevens, 79, of Lucerne passed away at 3:05 p.m., Tuesday, June 24, 2014 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on May 30, 1935 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Ruth (Roller) Sell.  On August 9, 1953 she married James Stevens at Shiloh Christian Church.

Rethel was...

Jun 23, 2014

Mona Lou Hackett, 65, of Kewanna, passed away Monday, June 23, 2014 at Hickory Creek of Rochester surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 9, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Phyllis (Poor) Galbreath.  In 1985, she married Chester L. Hackett.  He survives.

Jun 22, 2014

Gerald L. Rice, resident of Kewanna, age 58, passed away at 11:07 p.m, on Sunday, June 22, 2014. Jerry was sent to Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

He was born on February 15, 1956 in Logansport. He was the son of the late Orville L. and Darlene (Cox) Rice. On April 16,...

Jun 22, 2014

Lonnie Clay Powell, 95, of Logansport passed away at 5:24 p.m., Sunday, June 22, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on September 4, 1918 in Clay City, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William and Lena (Brandenburg) Powell.  On February 14, 1938 he married Nellie P. Bruce.  She preceded him in death...

Jun 11, 2014

Rosemary H. Marshall, 94 of Aurora, Illinois, formerly of Royal Center, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Jennings Terrace Healthcare Center in Aurora.

Born on February 5, 1920 in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of the late Leroy Ira and Hilma (Dicks) Hobbs.  On July 19, 1941, she married the late Rev. James E. Cheney. ...

Jun 7, 2014

Joe E. Marshall, 88, of Richmond formerly of Logansport passed away at 10:56 a.m., Saturday, June 7, 2014 at Reid Hospital in Richmond.

Born on June 12, 1925 in Williamsport, he was the son of the late Foster and Maude (Thorne) Marshall.  On August 15, 1971 he married Florence Love, she survives.

He...

Jun 7, 2014

Jerry Lee Wilson Jr., 60, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2014 at St. Luke’s Hospice Center in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

Born on June 24, 1953 in Logansport, he was the son on the late Jerry L. and Rita (McGrew) Wilson Seward.

He was a 1972 graduate of Logansport High School.

Jerry enjoyed...

Jun 6, 2014

Frederick L. Breckenridge, 88, of South Whitley formerly Lucerne went to be with the Lord at 11:35 a.m., Friday, June 6, 2014 at his daughter’s residence in South Whitley.

Born on December 2, 1925 in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late Frederick, Sr. and Amy (Lawrence) Breckenridge.    He grew up in Knightstown and...

Jun 2, 2014

Jackson E. Sherwood was stillborn on June 2, 2014 at 3:36 p.m., in Cass County at Memorial Hospital in Logansport, Indiana.  He was the son of Michael and Keisha (Magee) Sherwood of Peru, Indiana.

His maternal grandparents are John and Kelley Magee of Royal Center, IN and his paternal grandparents are Nancy Sherwood (and the late Gary...

Jun 1, 2014

Arlos C. Herrick, 78, of Winamac, passed away at 11:35 p.m., Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.

Born on December 14, 1935 in Francesville, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Mable (Freeman) Fisher. On December 10, 1956, she married Vernon L. Herrick.  He preceded her in death March 22, 2004.

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May 31, 2014

Larry Dean Berkshire, 69, of Royal Center passed away surrounded by his family at 4:15 p.m., Saturday at his sister’s residence.

Born on November 15, 1944 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Quincy and Violet (Kerns) Berkshire.

Larry was a 1963 Royal Center High School graduate.

Larry...

May 29, 2014

Robert J. Alma, 89, of Royal Center passed away at 1:50 p.m., Thursday, May 29, 2014 at St. Elizabeth Central Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on June 4, 1924 in White County, he was the son of the late William and Stella (Rutherford) Alma.  On July 22, 1944, he married Dorothy M. Hoover.  She preceded him...

May 27, 2014

Nathan Lee Cottrell, 31, of Chicago, formerly of Royal Center, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2014, in a work- related accident.

Born September 19, 1982, in Lafayette, Nathan was the son of Richard J. and Nancy M. (Davis) Cottrell.

Nathan was a 2001 Pioneer High School graduate where he was a member of the Pioneer...

May 25, 2014

Ethel “Gertie” Felker, 97, of Logansport passed away at 8:38 p.m., Sunday, May 25, 2014 at her residence.

Born on April 15, 1917 in Washington Township, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Edith (Funk) Wade.  On July 4, 1938 she married Ernest Felker.  He preceded her in death on March 5, 1992....

May 20, 2014

Infant Kiayah L. Johnson was stillborn at 12:09 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

She was the daughter of Treundon Johnson and Ashley Martin both of Logansport.  Other survivors include her sisters, Annariyah Reece, Alianna Davis, Adrianna Davis and Adalee Martin, grandparents, Tina Martin of Logansport, Stanley Jones and Mary...

May 20, 2014

Alvin J. Yoder, 77, of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 20, 2014 at his residence.

Born August 19, 1936 in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late John Y. and Elizabeth (Hostetler) Yoder.

He was U.S. Army Veteran.

Alvin was a retired farmer and truck driver.

He...

May 13, 2014

Francis C. LeDonne, 86, of Walton, passed away at 8:52 a.m., Tuesday, May 13, 2014 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 9, 1928 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Menonz and Mary (Riccardi) LeDonne.  On November 25, 1948 he married Imogene Petrie at St. Jospeh’s Catholic Church...