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

James M. Campbell
Jun 16, 2013
James M. Campbell, 65, of Logansport formerly of Royal Center passed away at 4:05 a.m., Sunday, June 16, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospice in Indianapolis.
Born on October 5, 1947 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Doyle and Yvonne Campbell.
Jim was a retired special education teacher who formerly taught at...
Jack L. Shinn
Jun 13, 2013
Jack L. Shinn, 83, of Logansport passed away at 10:40 a.m., Thursday, June 13, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born on February 25, 1930 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Vernia and Elizabeth (Berkshire) Shinn. On June 14, 1952 he married JoAnn "Jennie" Scagnoli. She preceded him in death on...

Emaline Grace Wampler
Jun 10, 2013
Emaline Grace Wampler of Winamac was stillborn at 11:44 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2013 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital.
She is the daughter of Jason and Maggie (Hickle) Wampler both of Winamac.
In addition to her parents, Emaline is also survived by her sister, Elizabeth L. Wampler and brother, Ethan J. Wampler both at...

Darrell E. Edwards
Jun 9, 2013
Darrell E. Edwards, 65, of Peru passed away at 11:43 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Seton Specialty Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on July 11, 1947 in Deshler, Nebraska, he was the son of the late Ralph and Velda (Robison) Edwards.
Darrell was a union construction worker and a member of Local #103. He...
Ruth E. Lease
Jun 9, 2013
Ruth E. Lease, 85, of Lucerne passed away at 5:05 a.m., Sunday, June 9, 2013 at her residence.
Born on May 23, 1928 in Fulton County, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Vida (Collins) Mutchler. On November 27, 1968 she married Richard Lease. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1993.
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Walter Keith Hamel
Jun 9, 2013
Walter Keith Hamel, 88, of Logansport passed away at 5:55 a.m., Sunday, June 9, 2013 at Chase Center, after a five year battle with cancer.
Born on November 5, 1924 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Walter and Mabel C. Hamel.
Keith was formerly employed in maintenance at Chase Center for...
Linda L. Hendrickson
Jun 6, 2013
Linda L. Hendrickson, 65, of Logansport, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Thursday, June 6, 2013 at her residence.
Born on October 6, 1947 in Woodland, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Estle and Doris E. (Collins) Bailey.
Linda was formerly employed at TM Morris.
She enjoyed playing cards and bingo....

Beverly B. Fulks (Best) Austin
Jun 3, 2013
Beverly B. Fulks Best Austin, 86, of Lakeland, Florida formerly of Logansport passed away June 3, 2013. Born on March 31, 1927, near Monticello, she was the daughter of the late Emery and Opal Raider Fulks. On April 18, 1943, she married George E. Best, and after Georges death she...
Clifford E. Miller
May 29, 2013
Clifford E. Miller, 91, of Royal Center passed away at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Miller's Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on July 24, 1921 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late Clifford E. Miller, Sr. and Lois Elizabeth (Kistler) Miller Shank. On April 10, 1948 he married May Girton Welsh,...
James "Jim" H. Swartzell
May 28, 2013
James H. Jim Swartzell, 83, of Logansport passed away at 435 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2013 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. Born on February 20, 1930 in White County, he was the son of the late Clyde and Flora Abbott Swartzell. He was a 1948 Royal Center High...
Miguel Angel Esparza
May 19, 2013
Miguel Angel Esparza, 23, of Logansport died at 7:15 a.m. Sunday, May 19, 2013 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in rural Cass County.
Born on August 21, 1988 in Numaran, Michoacan, Mexico, he was the son of Samuel and Ernestina Estrella Esparza.
He was a farmhand in White County.
A...

Stephen R. Molden
May 18, 2013
Stephen R. Randy Molden, 62, of Logansport passed away at 745p.m., on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born on April 7, 1951 in Peru, he was the son of Robert and Lulu Smith Molden, Sr. He formerly worked for Federal Mogul in Logansport. There will...
Raymond J. Brewer
May 10, 2013
Raymond J. Brewer, 84, of Logansport passed away at 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2013 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
Born on September 14, 1928 in White County, he was the son of the late Ray and Dorothy (DeWitt) Brewer. On October 25, 1953 he married Marjorie Weaver who survives.
He served in the U.S....
Jerry J. Weese
May 9, 2013
Jerry J. Weese, 70, of Star City passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, May 9, 2013 at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo.
Born on October 1, 1942 in White County, he was the son of Edward and Dorothy (Logan) Weese.
Jerry had formerly worked for Nipsco for 12 years as a plant mechanic....
Michael S. Vore
May 7, 2013
Michael S. Vore, 15, of Logansport passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at his residence.
Born on November 19, 1997 in Logansport, he was the son of Jeremy A. Vore and Maria Shaver who survive.
Michael was a member of the Calvary Presbyterian Church Youth Group, and a member of the Logansport Eagles...
Carol M. Ingram
May 7, 2013
Carol M. Mama Ingram, 67 of Winamac, died at 416 p.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at her son, Richards residence in Francesville surrounded by her loving family. Born August 24, 1945 in LaPorte, she was the daughter of the late Edward Park and Margaret Katherine Fisher Wiles. On November 26,...

Daniel L. Sparks
May 4, 2013
Daniel L. Sparks, 60 of Winamac passed away Saturday, May 4, 2013 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on November 29, 1952 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Henry and Annabelle (Bitterling) Sparks.
He was a 1972 Winamac High School graduate. Dan was a retired brake inspector from Eaton Corporation...

Heidy Osburn
May 2, 2013
Heidy Osburn, 74, of Logansport passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at her residence. She was born on June 15, 1938 in Wiesbaden, Germany. Heidy formerly worked at Kauffman Engineering in Logansport. She will be greatly missed by her extended family Craig and Paula Vitello and their children, Tammy Hoy and Travis Vitello. She also enjoyed the care...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Smith Jr
Apr 30, 2013
Lawrence E. Larry Smith, Jr. 85, of Logansport, passed away at 503 p.m., Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born October 20, 1927 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Lawrence E. and Elsie Wilson Smith. On July 1, 1961, he married Virginia J. Foust,...
Dr. James J. Sullivan
Apr 24, 2013
Dr. James J. Sullivan, 84, of Thorntown, formerly of Royal Center passed away at 4:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2013 at Hoosier Village in Indianapolis.
Born June 4, 1928 in Royal Center, he was the son of the late James H. and Celestie (Cheever) Sullivan. On September 27, 1954, he married Betty Jane Bronson, she survives....