Obituaries

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....

Coy Dwight Lane

Coy Dwight Lane

Apr 14, 2025

Coy Dwight Lane, age 89, of Logansport and formerly of Stockwell, IN, passed away Monday April 14, 2025, in Millers Merry Manor.

Born January 3, 1936, in Crawford County, IN to the late Roscoe and Mollie (King) Lane. On November 5, 1976, he married Linda L. (Nicewander) who preceded in death November 3, 2022.

Coy retired from Alcoa in 1986 after 30...

Linda L. Callaway

Linda L. Callaway

Apr 14, 2025

Linda L. Callaway, age 83, of Logansport, passed away Monday April 14, 2025, in Chase Center of Logansport.

Born November 30, 1941, in New Castle, IN to the late Frederick and Mary Ruth (Brown) Brown. On December 10, 1960, in New Castle, IN she married Frank W. Callaway Jr. who preceded in death April 7, 2025.

Linda was a homemaker. She was...

August Leon Hayden

August Leon Hayden

Apr 12, 2025

August “Auggie” Leon Hayden, 24, of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on April 12, 2025, at his residence.

Born on August 4, 2000, in Logansport, IN, to Ronald “Ronnie” Lee Hayden and Claudia Elaine (Lewis) Hayden. On February 4, 2023, in Las Vegas, NV Auggie married Cassidy Blake (Ward) Hayden.

Auggie was a 2019 graduate of Pioneer High School. After school, he went...

Carrie Ann March

Carrie Ann March

Apr 8, 2025

Carrie Ann March, age 47, of Logansport passed away on April 8, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, as the result of an auto accident. She was born December 6, 1977, in Phoenix, Arizona to Fredric “Kent” March and Cathy S. Pickens.

Carrie enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, Reba McIntire concerts, family gatherings and especially cookouts. She had...

Frank W. Callaway Jr.

Frank W. Callaway Jr.

Apr 7, 2025

Frank W. Callaway Jr., age 87, of Logansport, passed away on April 7, 2025, at Logansport Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Born October 2, 1937, in Augusta, Georgia to the late Frank W. Callaway Sr. and Reba Belle (Johnson) Callaway. On December 10, 1960, in New Castle, IN, Frank married Linda Brown who survives.

Frank, better known as “Grits” to his...

Christy Kay Overly

Christy Kay Overly

Apr 2, 2025

Christina Kay Overly, age 50, of Lafayette and formerly of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on April 2, 2025, at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on March 13, 1975, in Logansport to Thomas “Tommy” Collins Minniear and Karen Kay (Bailey) Pickard. On August 27, 1994, in Logansport Christina married Erik Michael Overly who survives.

Christy was a medical transcriptionist. She was a...

Jerry W. Sutton

Jerry W. Sutton

Mar 31, 2025

Jerry W. Sutton, age 73, of Logansport, passed away Monday March 31, 2025, in his residence.

Born July 20, 1951, in St. Charles, Virginia to the late Charles and Lorena (Farley) Sutton. On September 1, 1979, in Deer Creek, IN he married Jane A. Henry who survives.

Jerry had Retired from General Tire Company after 10 years of service. He has also...