Obituaries

Mary Kathleen Helvie

Mary Kathleen Helvie

Sep 18, 2023

Mary Kathleen Helvie, age 94, passed away Monday September 18, 2023, at 2:07 pm in Chase Center of Logansport. Born August 17, 1929, in Monticello, KY to the late D.C. and Bonnie Marie (Kennedy) Abbott. On June 15, 1946, in Columbus, IN she married Everett J. Butler who preceded in death April 6, 1971. Her second marriage was on May 12,...

David L. Nihiser Jr.

David L. Nihiser Jr.

Sep 16, 2023

David L. Nihiser Jr., 91, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, in his residence surrounded by his family.

Born on February 3, 1932, in East Chicago, Indiana, David is the son of the late David L. Nihiser Sr. and Edna Mae (Wheeler) Nihiser.  On January 2, 1973, in the Bethel Temple Church in Logansport, he married Diana DeBarge...

Unborn Infant Memorial Service

Unborn Infant Memorial Service

Sep 15, 2023

 

A memorial service for 41 of Cass County’s unborn infants will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 14, 2023 in the Mt Hope Cemetery Chapel.

The loss of a pregnancy is a heartbreaking experience, especially for the child’s parents. Our thoughts and prayers are with those families who have experienced this loss over this past year.  We...

Dorothy M. Hults

Dorothy M. Hults

Sep 13, 2023

Dorothy M. Hults, 94, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday September 13, 2023, in Elkhart General Hospital, surrounded by family.Born September 8, 1929, in Logansport to the late Edward W. and Katherine (Hopper) Schreyer. On June 5, 1947, in Plymouth, IN she married Edsel Wilson Hults, who preceded her on January 5, 2020.Dorother retired from the R.B.M.Survivors include two sons, David...

Georgia A. Early

Georgia A. Early

Sep 10, 2023

Georgia A. Early, 80, of Twelve Mile, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on April 18, 1943, in Logansport, Georgia is the daughter of the late Billie Miller and lovingly raised by the late Robert and Margaret (Deitrich) Wolf.  On April 24, 1966, in Logansport, Georgia married Billy J. Early who survives.

Georgia...

Roy A. Hughes

Roy A. Hughes

Sep 10, 2023

Roy A. Hughes, 66, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023, in his residence.

Born on October 13, 1956, in Noblesville, IN, Roy is the son of the late Bruce Hughes and Eva Lucille (Moon) Frank.  On June 22, 2013, in Logansport, he married Karen Hughes who survives.

Roy had worked as a diesel technician. In his spare time,...

Darcas Zicafoose

Darcas Zicafoose

Sep 8, 2023

Darcas de-Voue Zicafoose, 85, of Logansport, passed away, surrounded by her family, on Friday, September 8, 2023, in her residence.

Born on May 13, 1938, in Logansport, Darcas is the daughter of the late Joseph and Bettia (Noble Burkhart.  On October 25, 1985, Darcas married Richard C. Zicafoose who survives.

Darcas retired in 2000 after 33 years of service as...

Annette Bunger

Annette Bunger

Sep 7, 2023

Annette Bunger, 65, of Logansport, passed away September 7, 2023, in her residence.Born July 20, 1958, in Logansport, she was the daughter to the late Jay F. and Chloie (Sherman) Feltis.Annette was a former employee of Elco Industries serving 27 years. She was very family oriented and enjoyed family gatherings.Surviving include two daughters, Dawn Marie Yerkes, Logansport; Angela Nethercutt, Logansport;...

Russell Arthur Menzie Sr.

Russell Arthur Menzie Sr.

Aug 29, 2023

Russell Arthur Menzie Sr., age 84, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at his home. 

Born on March 13, 1939, in Argos, IN to the late Elmer Arthur Menzie and Goldie Menzie.

Russell found his passion as a produce manager for Kroger’s, working at Warsaw, Columbia City and Rochester, before retiring from the Kroger’s store at Peru, IN....

John Robert Grant

John Robert Grant

Aug 29, 2023

John Robert Grant, 84, of Ft. Wayne, formerly of Logansport, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, at his residence in Fort Wayne.

Born on January 2, 1939, John was the beloved son of the late Ralph J. Grant and Virginia (Sanders) Grant. He grew up with a strong sense of family values, which he carried throughout his life. On...

Donna M. Taylor

Donna M. Taylor

Aug 27, 2023

Donna M. Taylor, 67, of Walton, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on May 27, 1956, in Logansport, Donna is the daughter of the late Lysle and Carolyn (Copeland) Graves.  On April 20, 1994, in Logansport, Donna married Donald E. Taylor who survives.

Donna had worked as an attendant for the Logansport State...

Judith K. Foster

Judith K. Foster

Aug 24, 2023

Judith K. Foster, 82, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, in her residence.

Born on May 28, 1941, in Logansport, IN. Judy is the daughter of the late Clarence K. and Mabel A. (Enyart) James. On December 26, 1959 in Logansport, she married Ronald Lee Foster who preceded in death on June 24, 2021.

Judy owned and operated...

Marilyn E. Deniston

Marilyn E. Deniston

Aug 12, 2023

Marilyn E. Deniston, 99, of Walton, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023, in her residence.

Born on March 14, 1924, Marilyn is the daughter of the late Joe and Wanda (Lybrook) Williamson.  On December 1, 1946, Marilyn married James R. Deniston who preceded her in death on December 20, 2008.

Marilyn was a farmer’s wife and a member of the...

Randy J. Michael

Randy J. Michael

Aug 11, 2023

Randy J. Michael, 68, of Logansport, passed away Friday, August 11, 2023 in his residence.

Born on September 18, 1954 in Logansport, Randy is the son of the late Andrew J. and H. Lucille (Rice) Michael. Randy had worked for Bunge Corporation, he then became an electrician and served as the Building Commissioner for the City of Logansport and also...

Timmy D. Bolinger

Timmy D. Bolinger

Aug 10, 2023

Timmy D. Bolinger, 67, of Logansport, passed away Thursday August 10, 2023, in his residence.Born December 18, 1955, in Logansport to Abraham “Tom” L. and Mary B. (Viney) Bolinger. Tim retired from Small Parts Inc.Survivors include three sons, Timothy R. Bolinger, Indianapolis; Tommy Bolinger, Logansport; Jon Bolinger, Logansport; three daughters, Kristina (Nick) Cardinale, Kokomo; Lavinia (Josh) Gibson, Logansport; Melissa Bolinger, Logansport;...

Thomas R. Cole

Thomas R. Cole

Aug 9, 2023

Thomas R. Cole, 74, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at IU Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.Born on January 21, 1949, in Covington, Kentucky, Tom is the son of the late William Cole Sr. and Rutha (Turner) Cole. On April 13, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Tom married Gillea Myers who survives.Thomas was a 27.5 year Veteran of the...

Allen Eugene Slusser Jr.

Allen Eugene Slusser Jr.

Aug 9, 2023

Allen Eugene “Butch” Slusser Jr., 70, of Francesville, passed away Wednesday August 9, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.Born July 6, 1953, in Logansport to Allen Eugne Sr. & Dorothy (Kistler) Slusser.Allen was a former mechanic and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.Survivors include his mother, Dorothy Slusser, Francesville; two sisters, Susan Overton, Francesville; Rebecca (Paul) Hintz, Francesville;...

Shaunita L. Cavanaugh

Shaunita L. Cavanaugh

Aug 8, 2023

Shaunita L. Cavanaugh, 71, of Logansport, passed away at her daughter’s residence in Squaw Lake, MN on Tuesday August 8, 2023.Born December 15, 1951, in Logansport, IN to Keith Edward and Myra (DeHaven) Altice.Shaunita retired from Kaufman Industries and had also worked at Essex Inc. and was a former Candy Striper. She enjoyed bowling, the outdoors and social butterfly. Shaunita...

Teddy Lou Middleton

Teddy Lou Middleton

Aug 8, 2023

Teddy Lou Middleton, 85, of Twelve Mile, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East.  Born on June 27, 1938, in Crummies, Kentucky, she is the daughter of the late Ben C. and Bobbie (Swanson) Noe.  On March 12, 1954, in Jonesville, Virginia, she married Dickie Middleton Sr. who preceded in death on March 5, 2019.

Teddy...

Dorothy Jean Richter

Dorothy Jean Richter

Aug 8, 2023

Dorothy Jean Richter, 88, of Rochester, passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023, at Wynnfield Crossing in Rochester.

Born February 7, 1935, in Kewanna, IN to the late Elmer F. and Nola June (Burton) Douglass. On June 19, 1960, in Lucerne, IN she married Harry J. Richter who preceded in death on November 26, 2022.

Dorothy was a retired elementary school...