All Obituaries

Mary Jane Ford, age 95, of Logansport, passed away Monday June 14, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor of Logansport. Mary was born November 2, 1925 in Logansport to the late Prince and Marie (Vernon) Rodman. On September 17, 1943 in Kokomo she married Paul Edison Ford who preceded on August 7, 1997. Mary was a homemaker and had previously worked at Kresge’s and Woolworth’s. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy Ford, Logansport; one son, James (Bonnie) Ford, Logansport;...

Curtis N. Hite, 57, of Flora, passed away Sunday, June 13, 2021 in his residence, surrounded by his family. Born October 9, 1963 in Logansport, Curtis was the son to the late Owen Gene and Marilyn (Walter) Hite. On April 30, 1993 in Logansport, Curtis married Lisa M. Bauman, who survives. Curtis was a heavy equipment operator working out of Operators Engineers Union Hall #103. Surviving along with wife Lisa is son, Brock Hite, Chesapeake, VA; two daughters, Suzanne M. Bauman, Peru, IN;...

Sandra Jane (Hipsher) Hulsizer, age 83, passed away June 12, 2021 at Logansport Memorial Hospital. She was born July 12, 1937 to the late Russell and Della (Hopper) Shepler. Her mother passed away a day after she was born and she was lovingly adopted by the late Ernest C. and Opal (Parker) Hipsher. She had been married to the late Ronald Deitrich with whom she had five children. On October 28, 1983 she married William M. Anderson and he preceded her in death on December 2, 1995.  On...

Sandra Oravsky, 76, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 at IU Health University Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on April 5, 1945, in Albany, New York, Sandra is the daughter to the late Harold and Estelle (Blackburn) Pearlman.  On October 21, 1976, in Carson City, Nevada, she married Kenneth J. Oravsky who survives. Sandra is a member of the New Life Alliance Church where she was a dedicated member of the church, especially during Operation Christmas Child every year....

Earl “Buck” L. Harmon, 61, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on August 15, 1959, in Logansport, he is the son to the late Robert and June (Baker) Harmon.  On December 20, 1993, in Logansport, he married Rebecca M. Wilson who survives. Buck had worked for Allen’s Corvette (currently Allen’s Stainless Exhaust) for over 35 years. Family was the most important thing to Buck, he adored his wife, daughters,...

Joshua W. Babb, 46, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in his residence. Born on November 9, 1974, in Logansport; he is the son to Terry Joseph Babb and Ann Rudicil. Joshua was a self-employed truck driver and worked for Gaumer’s Trucking Company. Joshua loved to fish and make his own fishing fly’s; he enjoyed camping, kayaking and just being outdoors. Joshua is survived by three sons, Quentin Miller of Indianapolis; Keaton (Kelsie Roe) Babb of Logansport; Carter...

Patty A. Leffert, age 67 of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 27, 2021 in her residence surrounded by her family. She was born May 21, 1954 in Logansport to the late Richard L. and Violet (Roberti) Dixon. Patty retired from Federal Mogul in 2011 after 39 years of service. Survivors include one daughter, Lindsay (Michael) Abel, Zionsville, IN; one son, Dennis Toops, Walton, IN; one sister, Diana (Ken) Robbins. Logansport; one brother, Larry (Cindy) Dixon, Lafayette; one granddaughter,...

Jacqueline “Jackie” Ann Hall, age 79, of Logansport, passed away Friday May 21, 2021 in Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne. Born January 15, 1942 in Frankfort, IN to the late John and Edna Mae (Cary) Byers. On January 4, 1980 in Logansport she married Michael “Mick” L. Hall who survives. Jackie retired from General Tire Company. She was a member of American Legion Post #60 Auxiliary, Moose Lodge and Eagles Lodge. Survivors include her husband Mick, two daughters,...

Danny L. Pickering, 68, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on September 13, 1952 in Logansport, he is the son to the late Wayne Lee and Helen (Wingler) Pickering.  Danny was an electrician and had worked for Engineering Aggregates and Central Paving. Danny was a United States Army Veteran and served during the Vietnam War. Surviving Danny are three sons, Nicholas Pickering of Walton; Tim (Leslie) Pickering of Flora; Michael...

Robert L. Day, 82, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo. Born on June 4, 1938 in Roya Center, he is the son to the late Virgil F. and Angeline (Vitello) Day. Virgil was killed in action in Iwo Jima, so Jack Sadler helped raise Robert since he was 7 years old.  Robert was a graduate of Logansport high school and married to Anna L. Roberts who survives. Bob was an upholsterer and owned Day’s Upholstery. Bob’s second...