Obituaries

David Pickens

David Pickens

Jul 19, 2025

David D. Pickens, 65, of Kokomo, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2025, at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born April 24, 1960, in Logansport to Frank and Lillian (Wood) Pickens. He married Linda Dillon on October 8, 1978. She preceded him in passing on December 30, 2024.

He was a graduate of Northwestern High School. He earned his Bachelor...

Richard "Dick" L. Baker

Richard "Dick" L. Baker

Jul 18, 2025

Richard L. “Rick” Baker, age 81, of Logansport, passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, in Woodbridge Health Campus of Logansport.

Born January 11, 1944, in Logansport to the late Donald Baker and Evelyn (Wilson) Hartoin.

Rick retired from Verizon as a cable splicer after 35 years of service. He was an Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed riding his Harley...

Dennis Delano Kuritz

Dennis Delano Kuritz

Jul 15, 2025

Dennis Delano Kuritz, age 84, of Logansport, passed away at 4:27 pm Tuesday July 15, 2025, in North Woods Village of Kokomo.

Born November 5, 1940, in Rock Island, IL to the late Albert Anthony and Alice Marcelle (Barnes) Kuritz. On September 5, 1971, he married Nancy Elizabeth Bennett who survives.

Dennis was a retired fireman for the city of Logansport, serving...

Winston "Jammy" Smith

Winston "Jammy" Smith

Jul 14, 2025

Winston peacefully crossed over the rainbow bridge on July 14th surrounded by his mom, dad, and the greatest vet staff at Fouts Veterinary Clinic.

Winston will be remembered for loving the camera and being super photogenic and always wearing a bow tie or necktie, he had at least 30 different ones. 

Although he was 15, he still looked like a puppy. He...

Chiquita A. Zimmerman

Chiquita A. Zimmerman

Jul 9, 2025

Chiquita A. "Chick" Zimmerman, age 83, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday July 9, 2025, in Chase Center of Logansport.

Born February 13, 1942, in Logansport, IN to the late Russell and Leota (Sidell) Holloway. On March 23, 1961, she married Robert J. Zimmerman who survives.

Chiquita retired from T.M. Morris Manufacturing and had also worked at the RBM. She was a devoted...

Hollis "Fletch" Helms

Hollis "Fletch" Helms

Jul 9, 2025

Hollis “Fletch” Helms, age 98, of Logansport, passed away in his home on July 9, 2025, at 2:40 am.

Born November 16, 1926, in Cass County to the late Ross and Ruth (Winegardner) Helms. On February 18, 1950, in Mexico, IN he married Gladys E. Kidd who preceded him in death December 30, 2014.

Hollis was a retired from Select Seed Company,...

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...