Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
Keith C. Ernest
Sep 16, 2026
Keith C. Ernest, 56 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Winamac.
Born on March 2, 1970 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he was the son of the late Arnold “Frenchie” and Elsie “Sandie” (Drake) Ernest.
Keith was formerly employed at Braunability in Winamac for about 12 years.
On April 14, 2018 he married Donnetta L. Grandstaff, she survives.
Keith enjoyed...
Gillea J. Layer
Sep 16, 2026
Gillea J. Layer, 92 of Royal Center passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Logansport.
Born on August 19, 1934 in Delphi, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Martin) Nethercutt.
She was a 1952 Burnettsville High School graduate.
On October 25, 1952 she married Henry Everett Layer. He preceded her in death on...
Carol L. Hizer
Sep 10, 2026
Carol L. Hizer, 75 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home.
Born on March 5, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Wilkerson) Noble. On April 4, 1976 she married Joseph I. Hizer, he survives.
Carol was a homemaker and farmwife. She also was a former school teacher and had...
Connie L. Barnett
Sep 6, 2026
Connie L. Barnett, 77 of Lafayette formerly of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 12:59 a.m., Sunday, September 6, 2026 at Majestic Care of Lafayette.
Born on October 9, 1948 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Gerald and Dorothy (Minniear) Foster.
On May 9, 1998 she married Kenneth Barnett, Sr. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2005.
Connie worked...
Kimberly L. Stratton
Aug 29, 2026
Kimberly L. Stratton 65, of Logansport, passed away August 29, 2026 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She will be privately laid to rest at Ever Rest Memorial Park. Kimberly's online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.
Nolan K. Liming
Aug 28, 2026
Nolan K. Liming, 66, of Lucerne passed away unexpectedly at 1:24 a.m., Friday, August 28, 2026, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne.
Born on September 24, 1959, in Logansport, he was the son of George and Marie (Felker) Liming.
He was a 1978 Pioneer High School graduate.
Nolan was a carpenter for many years working in construction. He enjoyed woodworking, fishing,...
Mary Ann Gustin
Aug 26, 2026
Mary Ann Gustin nee Maschino, age 98 of Logansport, Indiana passed away peacefully at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. She was at home with her son and caregiver Archie L. Gustin.
Born at home on her beloved father’s farm on July 4, 1928 in Spencer Township, Jennings County, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Carl W. and...
David B. Swartz
Aug 20, 2026
David B. Swartz, 66 of Walton passed away at 4:55 p.m., Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
Born on September 12, 1959, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Clare and Nadine (Stilwell) Swartz. He was a 1978 Lewis Cass High School graduate. On July 14, 1984, he married Shaunita Pugh, she survives.
David retired...
Robert D. Austin
Aug 12, 2026
Robert “Bob” D. Austin, 78 of Logansport passed away on August 12, 2026 at Millers Merry Manor in Logansport, IN.
He was born on October 30, 1947, in Logansport, IN to Clifford and Virginia (Mayhew) Austin. He married Valerie Cook on September 18, 1966 at the Nazarene Church in Logansport, IN. They had celebrated 59 years of marriage.
Surviving is his wife...
Steve M. Jackson
Aug 10, 2026
Steve M. Jackson, 76 of Star City passed away at 12:42 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2026 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.
Born on October 4, 1949 in Carrollton, Georgia, he was the son of Hugh and Dora (Ellen) Jackson.
He was a U.S. Army veteran. Steve was a pioneer in the cable and communications industry.
Survivors include his wife, Judith Kay Foerg; daughters,...
Karen S. Kruger
Aug 8, 2026
Karen Sue Kruger, age 83, passed away on August 8, 2026, at Dujarie House at Holy Cross Village in Notre Dame, Indiana.
Karen was born February 27, 1943, to Mary Katherine (Wiesjahn) and Ernest Edward Williamson. She spent her formative years near Star City, attending Fairview Grade School and becoming a member of the first graduating class of the new Winamac...
Roberta M. Warren
Aug 8, 2026
On August 8, 2026, Roberta M. Warren’s prayers were answered as she passed peacefully to join her loved ones in Heaven.
Roberta was born May 19, 1934 in Medaryville to Frank and Lora (Hilton) Kirkwood. She graduated from Medaryville High School in 1952.
On March 8, 1953 she married David F. Warren and together they had 3 daughters, Sandra Capper of Indianapolis,...
Richard L. "Dick" Byers
Aug 8, 2026
Richard L. “Dick” Byers, 90 of Logansport passed away at 12:46 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2026 at Chase Center.
Born on February 20, 1936 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Fred and LaVera (Stroble) Byers.
Dick retired from Rockwell International. He was also a former Pastor at Stonebluff Church of Christ and was a farmer.
He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing...
Noemi Cowley
Aug 2, 2026
Noemi Cowley, 37 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 12:11 a.m., Sunday, August 2, 2026 at home surrounded by family.
Born on February 5, 1989 in Aguascalientes, Mexico, she was the daughter of Juan Serna and Maria Delara.
She was a North White High School graduate.
On November 04, 2016 she married Ryan Cowley, he survives.
Noemi was a former manager and server at...
Connie Lynn Brucker
Jul 26, 2026
Connie Lynn Brucker, 73, was born on October 18, 1952, to John and Shirley Ringen in Logansport, Indiana, and went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 26, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
Connie grew up on the family farm, where she spent her days riding her ornery pony, caring for the chickens, and enjoying countless shenanigans...
Morris D. Small
Jul 25, 2026
Morris D. Small, 81 of Logansport passed away at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, July 25, 2026 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Lafayette. Morris Dewayne Small was born October 2, 1944 in Logansport, Indiana to Raymond Small and Nellie Virginia (Replogle) Frye.
He was married to Linda (Marchal) Small on February 26th, 1966 in Royal Center, Indiana. A long time member of Shiloh...
Ralph E. Stayton
Jul 24, 2026
Ralph E. Stayton, age 94, passed peacefully at home on July 24, 2026. Born on February 20, 1932, to Fred and S.L. (Overmyer) Stayton, Ralph was a lifelong resident of the Leiters Ford community. He lived within a block of his birthplace his entire life, settling along the beautiful Tippecanoe River.
Ralph met and married the love of his life, Linda...
Jerry Pinder
Jul 18, 2026
Jerry Dean Pinder, 82, of Plymouth, passed away peacefully Saturday evening, July 18, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
He was born March 11, 1944 in Logansport to parents, the late Harold and Lora Fay (Koenig) Pinder. Jerry was a 1962 graduate of North Caston High School.
He served in the U.S. Army from 1963-1968 reaching the rank of SSG-E6. While stationed at...
Mary Ann Johnson
Jul 18, 2026
Mary Ann Johnson, 92 of Medaryville passed away at 3:53 p.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at I.U. Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on October 31, 1933, in Medaryville, she was the daughter of the late James and Mabel (Steele) Nicolas.
She retired from Kaiser Aluminum in 1997. Mary Ann was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, St. Henry’s Altar Rosary Society,...
Betty E. Carr
Jul 18, 2026
Betty E. Carr, 89 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 9:40 a.m., Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on April 10, 1937 in Ora, she was the daughter of the late Jonas and Stella (Emel) Brown.
On November 13, 1954 she married Argyle “Dean” Carr. He preceded her in death on March 23, 2015.
Betty retired from the...
