All Obituaries

Etta Mae Putnam, age 84, passed away Sunday November 29, 2020 at Franciscan Hospital in Lafayette. She was born on October 24, 1936 in Logansport, IN to the late Frances and Ethel Miller. On February 3, 1953 she married Donald W. Putnam who preceded her in death on April 27, 2019. Etta had previously worked at Corral Supermarket, Switches, and T.M. Morris. She attended the Riverview Church of God. Etta enjoyed reading the Bible and listening to gospel music. She was a loving mother,...

JoLynn Palmerone, 65, of Logansport, passed away Friday, November 27, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Born on November 29, 1954 in Logansport, she is the daughter to the late Joseph and Betty (Waddups) Cooley.  JoLynn was a retired Avon Sales Rep. She graduated from Lewis Cass High School in 1973. Enjoyed listening to country music, hunting mushrooms and fishing. Surviving are two daughters, Brynn Goff of Peru, IN; Heather Palmerone of Jeffersonville, IN; sister, Jolene...

John E. Hinkle, 86, of Winamac, passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac. John was born on February 5, 1934 in Camden, Indiana and is the son to the late Thaddeus and Edna (Horn) Hinkle.  On July 2, 1966 in Knox, IN he married Betty M. Sutton who preceded him in death on October 11, 2010. John worked as a truck driver for DANA Corporation. He was a United States Army Veteran. John enjoyed watching Purdue Sports, Indy Car and NASCAR Racing. He...

Robert “Bob” G. Cree, 72, of Lucerne, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in his residence. Bob was born on September 17, 1948 in Logansport and is the son to the late R.G. and Gail (Foutz) Cree.  On May 1, 1971 in Kenny, Illinois, he married Catherine G. Blackhurst who survives. Bob is a 1966 graduate of Pioneer High School. After high school, he graduated from Lincoln Christian College and served in churches in Southern Illinois, Michigan and Indiana for 50 years. When...

Christopher J. Hillenberg, 21 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. He was born on November 19, 1998 and is the son to Jeremy and Clarissa (Camp) Hillenberg who survives. Christopher was fearless, he enjoyed camping, swimming and just being outdoors.  He also loved anything with a motor that went fast, he enjoyed being with his friends and listening to music. Christopher is survived by his parents, Jeremy and Clarissa Hillenberg, his birth father, Daniel Raisor, all...

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Tomas Junior Cervantes III, 17, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2020. Born on December 23, 2002 in Logansport, he was the son of Tomas Cervantes Cano II and Ashley Southerton. “Junior” graduated from Logansport High School and loved listening to music, playing soccer, camping, fishing and being outdoors.  He was following in his father’s footsteps and learning about construction and concrete work. Surviving are four sisters, Tayshawna Gearhart of...

Donald G. King, 66 of Rochester passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospice in Indianapolis after a year long battle with cancer. Don was born on April 11, 1954 in Rochester and is the son to the late Lyman Arthur and Helen (Rentschler) King.  On October 21, 1973 in the Fulton Baptist Temple, Don married Ellen A. Berry who survives. Don worked as the transportation director for the Rochester School Corporation but was well known for all the other “hats”...

Jerry L. Slusher, 83 of Logansport, passed way on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne. Jerry was born on October 3, 1937 in Walton, IN and is the son to the late Harold and Mary (Grandstaff) Slusher.  On August 8, 1959 he married Patricia L. Ebey who preceded him in death on July 9, 2011. Jerry was a co-owner and operator of Slushers Garage and Body Shop. Jerry was a United States Navy Veteran and a member of the Seabees. Jerry enjoyed...

  Gertrude Slusser, 97, of Francesville, formerly of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville. She was born on May 5, 1923 in Cass County, Indiana and was the daughter to the late Parker and Ruth (Sherman) Slusser. Gertrude was director of Child Evangelism for many years and lead several Good News Clubs.  She was a teacher for the Logansport Community School Corporation for 24 years, she retired in 1987. She was a...