Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Ronald "Scott" Hamman
Jun 5, 2024
Ronald "Scott" Hamman, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend to many, passed away on June 5, 2024, at the age of 65 in Melbourne, FL . Born on November 1, 1958, in Rochester, IN to Ron and Carole Hamman, Ronald touched the lives of many with his jovial spirit and kindness.
Known affectionately as Scott or Scotty to his...
Ralph "Pete" Christiansen
Jun 3, 2024
Ralph “Pete” Christiansen, age 78 of Lucerne, stubbornly passed away at 8:12 a.m., Monday, June 3, 2024 at Chase Center.
Born on July 10, 1945 in Lucerne, he was the son of the late Elmer and Betty (Smith) Christiansen. Survivors included his wife and high school sweetheart of 60 years, Gloria (Hardy) Christiansen of Lucerne, his three hardworking sons, Troy Christiansen,...
Loma Lou Collins
May 31, 2024
Loma Lou (Warfield) Collins, 94, of Kewanna, Indiana passed away at 4:40 a.m. on May 31, 2024 at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 7, 1930 to Ned R. and Retha (Irven) Warfield in Kewanna, Indiana. On June 18th, 1950 she married the love of her life Joseph O. Collins and he preceded her in death on...
Carol A. Hoffman
May 27, 2024
Carol A. Hoffman, 77, peacefully passed away at 6:07 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2024 at Woodbridge Health Campus. Her full obituary will soon follow.
Russell E. French
May 24, 2024
Russell E. French, 64, of Winamac passed away at 9:00 p.m., Friday, May 24, 2024 at home.Born on January 18, 1960 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Jerald and Nancy (Ingram) French.He was a 1978 Kewanna High School graduate.Russell was a former member of Kewanna Union Twp Fire Department and retired from BraunAbility in Winamac in 2019.Survivors include...
Melinda Callaghan
May 23, 2024
Melinda L. (Weaver) Callaghan, 65, of Logansport , Indiana passed awayMay 23, 2024. After a short battle with cancer, she died in her home surrounded by family. She was born on December 10, 1958 in Junction City, Kansas to the late William H. Weaver and Beverly R. (Curry) Weaver.She graduated from Winamac High School in 1977. Melinda resided inLogansport and worked at McDonalds,...
Nancy Keiser
May 12, 2024
Nancy Sue Keiser, 88, of Bloomington, Indiana, peacefully went to be with Jesus and reunited with loved ones, on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Gentry Park Senior Living. Born on February 19, 1936, in Huntington, Indiana, she was the firstborn of Eldon and Kathryn (Schultz) Hosler. Nancy was a 1954 graduate of Union Center High School, in Huntington county Indiana, where she...
Marvin D. Berkshire
May 12, 2024
Marvin D. Berkshire, 80 of Royal Center passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024 at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on May 23, 1943 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Clyde and Helen (Houser) Berkshire.
He was a 1963 Royal Center High School graduate.
On April 23, 1965 he married Wilma “Jean” Cosgray, she survives.
Marvin was a farmer and retired...
Lenin Enrique Navas Estrada
May 11, 2024
Lenin Enrique Navas Estrada, 57, of Galveston, Indiana passed away Saturday, May 11, 2024. As per family request, no funeral or memorial service will be held. Rans Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to assist the family.
Tammy L. Hill
May 10, 2024
Tammy L. Hill, 56, of South Bend, passed away May 10, 2024. She was born in South Bend, Indiana to William Ferrill and Linda (Brugel) Nowak.She attended Riley High School. She later received her diploma and degree from Ivy Tech Community College. Tammy always had a smile on her face and was outgoing. She worked with you children at Madison...
Gregory "Greg" W. Spencer
May 6, 2024
Gregory “Greg” W. Spencer, 68 of Royal Center passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on October 11, 1955 in Logansport, he was the son of the late William and Betty (Million) Spencer.
He was a 1973 Pioneer High School graduate.
On October 9, 1982 he married Peggy Nice, she survives.
Greg retired from Essroc in Logansport....
Gloria A. Rife
May 5, 2024
Gloria Ann (Miller) Rife passed away May 5, 2024 Sunday at Northwest Health-Porter. Gloria was born June 8, 1937, in Logansport, IN, to the late James and Pauline(Heater) Miller. On November 27, 1970 she married the love of her life JB Rife.
In 1952, at the age of 15, Gloria started work at Cliffs Steakhouse in Logansport. In 1954, she moved...
Margaret Killion
May 5, 2024
Margaret Killion went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2024. She was a patient of Aperion
Care in Peru. Margaret was born to Edward and Edith Bender on October 29,1930 in Logansport, IN. She
was one of six children, including Richard, Mary Ellen, Ruth, Edward, Jr. (all deceased) and Louis
Bender of Kokomo. She attended high school in Logansport and...
Richard S. Rude
May 4, 2024
Richard S. Rude, 79 of Royal Center passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on May 3, 1945 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Harold and Vivian (Stoner) Rude.
He was a Royal Center High School graduate.
Richard was a proud U.S. Army veteran where he served in the Vietnam War.
On June 23,...
Pat Jane Smith
May 2, 2024
Pat Crippen Smith, 75 of Kewanna passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at home.The only child of Leon and Sally (Wilson) Crippen. She always said they went for quality not quantity. She was quick witted and always knew what to say to comfort others and make them laugh. She married the love of her life Tim Smith on December...
Rachel A. Scheffer
May 1, 2024
Rachel A. Scheffer, 49 of Winamac passed away at 8:50 a.m., Tuesday, May 1, 2024 at home.
Born on March 16, 1975, she was the daughter of Harvey and Jane (Fisher) Scheffer.
She was a 1993 Winamac High School graduate.
Rachel enjoyed crafts, crocheting, cooking and woodburning art.
Survivors include her sons, Zach Markley (Shannon) of Michigan, Jacob Scheffer of Colorado and Harvey Wenglarz...
Richard Lawrence Funk
Apr 30, 2024
Richard Lawrence Funk, 87, of Royal Center passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at home.Born on March 22, 1937 in Cass County, he was the son of the late Hilbert Ivan and Eleanor (Winn) Funk.He was a 1955 Royal Center High School graduate.Richard was a U.S. Army veteran who served in France for two years.On July 5, 1958 he...
Lavona D. Poland
Apr 28, 2024
Lavona D. Poland, 84 of Marshall, Illinois passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the Marshall Rehabilitation Center.Services will be at 3:00 p.m., Friday May 3, 2024 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, 304 S. Chicago St. , Royal Center.Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Kistler Cemetery.Lavona's online...
William "Bill" Ellison
Apr 25, 2024
William “Bill” Ellison, 68 of Logansport passed into the arms of his Savior at home on April 25, 2024.
He was born in Winamac on September 2, 1955 to the late Buford Ellison and Margaret Ann Rinebarger.
He was married in 2014 to Mary Stewart and previously married to Pam Rogers who preceded him in death in 2013.
He honorably served in the...
Margaret Ann Willison
Apr 24, 2024
Margaret Ann (Shortis) Willison, 86 went to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, April24, 2024 at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana, surrounded by her entirefamily. She was just six weeks shy of her 87 th birthday. Margaret was born on June 6, 1937 inDetroit, Michigan to Cleo Francis (Gibson) Shortis and Arnold Anthony “Irish” Shortis.She grew up...
