All Obituaries

Charles Kirkland, 78, of Young America, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019 in his residence. Born on July 23, 1940 in South Bay, FL, he was the son to the late C.A. Kirkland and Evelyn Fisher. On May 23, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas he married Brenda Pettit who survives. Charles was self employed as a heating and air conditioning technician. He enjoyed camping, fishing,  taking everyone skiing, tubing, taking the boat for a ride, Texas BBQing for his family and cooking crawfish. He...

Janis D. Frantz, 77, of Logansport, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. God knew the world needed more smiles, a little more joy, and a lot more love when he created Janis. She was born on November 16, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Raikes) Preiser. She married Maurice Frantz, her sweetheart since junior high, on August 26, 1962 at the Otterbein EUB Church near Walton; Maurice survives. Janis graduated from Tipton Township High...

Gilbert Marvin DeWitt, age 90, of Logansport, passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at 7:20 am in Wesleyan Health Care Center of Marion, IN. Born March 20, 1929 in Royal Center, IN to the late Everett and Esta (Wieand) DeWitt. On December 12, 1958 in Star City, IN he married Judith Geisler who survives. Gilbert was a track inspector for Conrail Railroad for 34 years before retiring in May of 1983. He was also a Army Veteran of WW2. Other survivors include three sons, Derrick DeWitt, Peru; Brian...

Mary Ellen King, 85, of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo. Born October 5, 1933 in Harbor Springs, Michigan to the late Matthew Joseph and Henrietta (Derks) Doyle. On June 17, 1953 in Benton Harbor, Michigan she married Dr. Jay Max King who preceded in death April 14, 1991. Mary attended the Cross Wind United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Susie (Paul) Rexroth, Auburn, IN; three sons, Jay Doyle (Peggy)...

Robert E. Tribbett, 97 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on October 8, 1921 in Rockfield, Indiana, he is the son to the late Clarence and Mattie (Campbell) Tribbett. Bob was a 1939 graduate of Burnettsville High School. On June 27, 1942 in Cass County, he married Nellie L. Roller who preceded him in death on July 25, 2008. Bob served in the US Army, 832 Signal Service Corps, in Brisbane, Australia from September 1942 until November...

Natalie Ann Gotshall, 62 of Logansport, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, surrounded by her family, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on March 14, 1957 in Kokomo, Indiana, she is the daughter to the late Howard and Betty (Allen) Maudlin.  On November 23, 1977 in Walton, Indiana she married Stephen L. Gotshall who preceded in death on January 11, 2010. Natalie worked as a bus driver for Lewis Cass and the Southeastern School Corporations. Surviving are two sons, Shaun...

Vickie Lynn DeWitt, age 60, of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at 1:12 am surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1958 in Kokomo, IN to George and Blanche (Woodring) Stewart. On October 6, 1989 in Kokomo, IN she married Randy Joe DeWitt who survives. Vickie was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Other survivors include two daughters, Heather (James) Harrison, Logansport; April (Sean) Zartman, Logansport; mother, Blanche Stewart, Kokomo;...

Lisa Ann Spencer, 54 of Royal Center, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in Lafayette, Indiana. Born on November 30, 1964 in Logansport, she was the daughter to the late Frederick Leroy and Marjorie (Curtis) Hall.  On September 15, 1990 in Logansport, she married Mark W. Spencer who preceded in death on March 25, 2018. Lisa was a 1983 graduate of Pioneer High School and a member of the Logansport Church of the Heartland. Lisa enjoyed reading and her fur babies. She adored her...

Troy P. Mowery, 57 of Monticello, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in his residence. Born on May 19, 1961 in Logansport he was the son to the late Elbridge and Carol (Martin) Mowery. On January 16, 1998 in Logansport, he married Joey Hatch who survives. Troy worked as a machinist for Regal in Monticello. He was a 1979 graduate of Logansport High School. He enjoyed playing slow pitch softball and was proud to have been the only person ever to pitch a no hitter in the men’s state...

Donald W. Putnam, age 83, of Macy and formerly of Logansport, passed away Saturday April 27, 2019 at 10:00 pm in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport. Born November 21, 1935 in Akron, OH to the late John Grant and Mary N. (Parmeter) Winegardner Putnam. On February 3, 1953 in Logansport he married Etta Mae Miller who survives. Donald retired from Small Parts and had also worked at Carter Block and after retirement, Walmart. After retiring from Small Parts, Donald moved to Nyona Lake where he...