Obituaries

Sandra Mae (Childers) Berkshire

Sandra Mae (Childers) Berkshire

Jun 28, 2025

Sandra Mae (Childers) Berkshire ,74, of Camden passed away on June 28, 2025, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette.

She was born July 19, 1950, in Jeffersonville, IN to the late Samuel and Sally (Price) Childers. On March 1, 1969, in Royal Center, IN she married Richard A. Berkshire, who preceded her in death August 24, 2019

Sandra worked as the head cook...

James Frederick Mayhill

James Frederick Mayhill

Jun 26, 2025

James Frederick Mayhill, age 89, of Logansport, passed away Thursday June 26, 2025, in Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born July 1, 1935, in Cass County, IN he was the son of the late Frederick Walter and Lottie Gertrude (Bussard) Mayhill. On July 4, 1954, in Anoka, IN he married Ruth Esther (Alber) who survives.

Jim was a retired farmer. He had also worked...

Phyllis Ann Layman

Phyllis Ann Layman

Jun 20, 2025

Phyllis Ann Layman, 91, of Logansport, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025.

Born on December 30, 1933, in Metea, IN, Phyllis was the daughter to the late Harlan and Susie (Evans) Powers.

Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother whose life was shaped by faith, family and a tireless work ethic.

On April 14, 1957, in Metea, IN, she married...

Dean M. Johnson

Dean M. Johnson

Jun 17, 2025

Dean M. Johnson, 90, Logansport, passed away peacefully, in the early morning of Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born May 31, 1935, in Yankton, South Dakota to the late Milton E. and Evelyn (Smith) Johnson. He married Priscilla Ann Arett on December 14, 1957, in St. Olaf Lutheran Church in Austin, MN.

In 1968, Dean and Priscilla moved to...

Lynne E. Stephenson

Lynne E. Stephenson

Jun 10, 2025

     Lynne E. Stephenson, 66, Peru, Indiana, died in Ft. Wayne on June 10, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Lucille B. (Spitznogle) Stephenson and was one of eight siblings.

      She attended St. Joseph Catholic grade school and graduated from Lewis Cass Jr-Sr High School, class of 1977. She...

Eugene Francis Lewellen

Eugene Francis Lewellen

Jun 7, 2025

Eugene Francis Lewellen, age 82, of Logansport, passed away June 7, 2025, at Cedar Creek of Logansport.

Born December 10, 1942, in Logansport to the late Arthur and Florence (Schlick) Lewellen.

Gene retired from Delco as a machinist and was a veteran of the United States Army, where he was stationed in Korea during the in the Vietnam War. As a child...

Lisa Kay Roller

Lisa Kay Roller

Jun 6, 2025

Lisa Kay Roller, 58, of Logansport, passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at St. Vincent Ascension Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on January 3, 1967, in Logansport to Edward Rivard and Betty Hunt. She married Everett Roller on September 10, 1988, and he survives.

Lisa worked at TM Morris for a while. But her passion and love was taking care...

Elijah "Sandy" Glen Dalton

Elijah "Sandy" Glen Dalton

Jun 1, 2025

Elijah (Sandy) Glen Dalton, age 80, of Logansport, passed away Sunday June1, 2025 in Franciscan Health East of Lafayette.

Sandy was born on February 18,1945 in Marion, Indiana to the late Everett and Catherine (Eubank) Dalton of Logansport. Sandy graduated from Logansport High School in1963 where he played football and ran track. Sandy joined the US Navy in September 1963. He...

Mary Jane Eber

Mary Jane Eber

Jun 1, 2025

Mary Jane Eber, age 81, of Rochester, passed away at 9:34 am Sunday June 1, 2025, in her residence.

Born April 11, 1944, in Rochester, IN to George and Virginia C. (Waltz) Thompson. On September 5, 1964, in Rochester she married Robert Eugene “Bob” Eber, who survives.

Mary Jane retired as the office manager of the Purdue Extension office for Fulton County...

Delbee Ann Freeman

Delbee Ann Freeman

May 24, 2025

Delbee Ann Freeman, age 55, of Logansport, passed away Saturday May 24, 2025, in Logansport Memorial Hospital ER.

Born October 24, 1969, in Monticello, IN to the late William and Carol (Miller) Crist. On May 24, 1999, in Logansport she married Craig A. Freeman who preceded in death June 23, 2024.

Delbee was the general manager of Family Dollar in Logansport. She...

Melissa Jeanne Rodriguez

Melissa Jeanne Rodriguez

May 18, 2025

Melissa Jeanne Rodriguez, age 58, of Logansport, passed away Sunday May 18, 2025, in Logansport Memorial Hospital ER.

Born August 15, 1966, in Logansport to the late Richard and Margaret (Sturdivant) Ricks.

Melissa was a former cashier for Walmart and had also worked at the Logansport State Hospital.

Survivors include five sons, Taylor (Tayler Milliken) Rodriguez, Fort Wayne, IN; Sean Delrymple, Kokomo, IN;...

Michael R. Mason

Michael R. Mason

May 16, 2025

Michael R. Mason, age 72, of Logansport and formerly of Rochester, passed away Friday May 16, 2025, in Millers Merry Manor.

Born February 28, 1953, in England to John Robert and Jeri A. (Wainwright) Mason.

Michael was a retired Logansport Police Officer, holding the rank of Lieutenant. Mike had also worked for the Cass County Sheriff’s Dept., beginning his law enforcement career...

Bethanne (Schlegelmilch) York

Bethanne (Schlegelmilch) York

May 14, 2025

Bethanne (Schlegelmilch) York, 85, of Logansport, entered her heavenly home on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born December 14, 1939, to the late Robert S. and Elizabeth (Ross) Schlegelmilch. On September 22, 1963, in Logansport she married James “Jim” O. York who survives.

Bethanne ran her own Interior Design business, decorating houses and businesses for many years, making each...

Jean Alice Billiard

Jean Alice Billiard

May 11, 2025

Jean Alice Billiard, age 97, of Logansport, passed away Sunday May 11, 2025, in Millers Merry Manor.

Born September 13, 1927, in Cass County, IN to the late Edmund W. and Mary (Carpenter) Zimmerman. On March 29, 1947, in Logansport she married John “Jack” T. Billiard who preceded her in death on April 13, 1987.

Jean was a homemaker and a retired...

Sharon Ann Hughes

Sharon Ann Hughes

May 1, 2025

Sharon Ann Hughes, age 73, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2025, in her residence.

Born May 9, 1951, in Wabash, IN to the late Lawrene Harrison and Geraldine (Bergk) Murphy. On June 13, 1970, in Flora, IN she married John Wayne Hughes who survives.

Sharon was a former CMA at the Brethern Home in Flora. Sharon enjoyed flowers, crocheting and...

Leonor Viera

Leonor Viera

Apr 29, 2025

Leonor Viera age 75, of Logansport Indiana, died at 2:30 am April 29, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born July 1, 1949, in Caguas, Puerto Rico, to the late Manuel and Angelina (Velgara) Rosario.

Leonor was a Homemaker. She enjoyed walking, taking care of her plants, being with her family and talking to her sister on the phone every day. Leonor was a...

Mary Jane (Dryburg) Hay

Mary Jane (Dryburg) Hay

Apr 27, 2025

Mary Jane Dryburg Hay, 85, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 in Logansport.

Mary Jane was born March 21, 1940 in her home, a small coal mining town in Kimmelton, PA to William and Elizabeth (Berkebile) Dryburg.

On June 30, 1963 she married William R. Hay of Somerset, PA in Katner, PA, together they had three daughters, Jackie (Tom) Scherle, Jasper, IN;...

James Eric Layman

James Eric Layman

Apr 22, 2025

James E. Layman, age 64, of Burrows, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in his residence.

Born on April 12, 1961, in Lafayette, Indiana, he was the son Donald Daniel “D.D.” and Nancy Ann (Long) Layman.

James was a corrections officer. Jim enjoyed fishing and spending time with his grandchildren and family.

Survivors, include his mother Nancy Layman, son, Justin...

Marcia Kay Pear

Marcia Kay Pear

Apr 22, 2025

Marcia Kay Pear, age 79, of Logansport, passed away April 22, 2025, at St. Vincent Heart Center of Indiana in Indianapolis.

Born August 13, 1945, in Logansport, to the late Joseph and Marjorie (Jones) Mast. She graduated from Logansport High School in 1963. On October 9, 1965, she married William “Bill” E. Pear, and he survives.

Marcia had formerly worked at Ray’s...

Melvin Leon McAninch

Melvin Leon McAninch

Apr 20, 2025

Melvin Leon McAninch, age 87 of Burnettsville, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Easter Sunday.

Born September 23, 1937, in Red Bridge, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Lucille (Landis) McAninch. On June 28, 1959, Melvin married his wife of 65 years, Patrica J. Vernon, who survives.

Melvin retired as manager of Hicksgas of Flora after 42 years of service....