Obituaries

Elsie M. Sheagley

Elsie M. Sheagley

Aug 1, 2023

Elsie M. (Coffing) Sheagley, 92, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on September 7, 1930, in Fulton County, Indiana, Elsie is the daughter of the late Samuel J. and Mildred (Holloway) Coffing.  Elsie had spent her life caring for people as a registered nurse.

Surviving her is a brother, Samuel (Lois)...

Georgie Dean Murray

Georgie Dean Murray

Jul 29, 2023

Georgie Dean Hart Murray passed away July 29, 2023.  She was born on 12/4/1943 in Woodbine, Kentucky, the second child of Margaret (Harris) Hart and Herschel Elden Hart.  In 1961, Georgie graduated  from Logansport High School and shortly afterwards, married the love of her life, Jerry Wayne Binney.   The couple immediately moved to Hawaii where Jerry was stationed with...

Mary Ann Bowman

Mary Ann Bowman

Jul 24, 2023

Mary Ann Bowman, 94, of New Waverly, passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at McKinney Place in Logansport.

Born on April 4, 1929, in Knoxville, TN, Mary Ann is the daughter of the late John and Ada (Metalbarger) Clapp.  On October 19, 1952, in Waldron, IN Mary Ann married Herbert D. Bowman who survives.

Mary ann was a graduate of...

Larry D. Slusser

Larry D. Slusser

Jul 22, 2023

Larry D. Slusser, 77, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on September 1, 1945, in Logansport, Larry is the son of the late Jerome “Joe” and Anna Marie (Sailors) Slusser.  Larry served his country in the Army Reserves and was a lifelong farmer who took pride in his work.

Larry was...

Gary A. Settlemyre

Gary A. Settlemyre

Jul 21, 2023

Gary A. Settlemyre, age 80, of Logansport, passed away Friday July 21, 2023, in Franciscan Health East in Lafayette, IN.

Born July 3, 1943, in Logansport to the late Paul W. and Olive (Miller) Settlemyre.

Gary retired from Chrysler and enjoyed being a self-proclaimed mechanic.

Survivors include two daughters, Brenda (Lannie) Ryan, Summitville, IN; Holly Tenhundfeld, Cincinnati, OH; one son,...

Keith "Shorty" Alan Woodruff

Keith "Shorty" Alan Woodruff

Jul 18, 2023

Keith Alan “Shorty” Woodruff, 61, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at the St. Vincent Heart Center of Indianapolis.

Born on August 25, 1961, in Logansport, Shorty is the son of the late Franklin W. Woodruff and was raised by Edna (Brewer) and Gordon “Jug” DeHaven.  Shorty’s longtime companion for over 20 years is Julie Nagel and she...

Paddy Fawley

Paddy Fawley

Jul 17, 2023

 

“Paddy” Fawley

Paddy Fawley crossed the Rainbow Bridge at her home in Logansport IN surrounded with music and the love of her entire family…Janet Fawley, Ben Fawley, Sam Fawley, and Alise Hazelett.  Paddy was born on March 28, 2015, and passed on July 17, 2023.   

Paddy never knew a stranger. She was always full of life and love....

Robert Dale Gottschall

Robert Dale Gottschall

Jul 17, 2023

Robert D. Gottschall, 57, of Young America, passed away Monday, July 17, 2023, in his residence.Born on August 1, 1965, in Peru, Indiana, Robert is the son of the late Quentin Gottschall and Janice (Rossman) Hartbarger.  On October 31, 2008, in Logansport, Robert married Debra Elaine Bookmiller who survives.Robert was a journeyman for Humphrey Printing.Surviving along with his wife Debra,...

Faith Abigail Bennett

Faith Abigail Bennett

Jul 15, 2023

Faith Abigail Bennett, 22, of Elmer, NJ, formerly of Peru, passed away Saturday, July 15, 2023, at Inspira Medical Center in Elmer, NJ.

Born on June 26, 2001, in Peru, she is the daughter of Tony Bennett and the late Melody Ann Childers.

Faith was born with spina bifida, but never let that slow her down.  She enjoyed playing softball,...

Vicki Mow

Vicki Mow

Jul 10, 2023

Vicki Lane Mow, 69, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2023, in Kokomo, IN.

She fought through years of Parkinson’s Disease related symptoms and can now rest peacefully.

Born and raised in Logansport, IN, she graduated from Logansport High School and spent her working years caring for others at Camelot...

Gerald "Gerry" Cummins

Gerald "Gerry" Cummins

Jul 6, 2023

Gerald S. Cummins, 64, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023, at St. Vincent Seton Specialty Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on October 3, 1958, in Rochester, Gerald is the son of the late William Ray and Elizabeth (Batker) Cummins.  Gerry married Darla J. Becker who survives.

Gerald worked in IT for Bank of America...

Ruth Ann Yantis

Ruth Ann Yantis

Jul 5, 2023

Ruth Ann (Michael, Cowell) Yantis, 79, of Logansport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

Mrs. Yantis was born July 26, 1943, to the late Robert and Helen M. (Follette) Michael. Her first husband, Don Cowell, was killed in an automobile accident. She married Ben Yantis on April...

Jr Cavanaugh

Jr Cavanaugh

Jun 30, 2023

Lawrence V. Cavanaugh Jr.  “JR”, 42, of Logansport, passed away, after a long battle with obesity hypoventilation syndrome on Friday, June 30, 2023, at Howard Community Hospital in Kokomo.

Born on October 1, 1980, in Logansport, JR is the son of Lawrence V. Cavanaugh Sr. and Shaunita (Altice) Cavanaugh.  JR was a 1999 graduate...

Marjorie Hartleroad

Marjorie Hartleroad

Jun 26, 2023

Marjorie Ellen Hartleroad, age 97, of Logansport, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023, at Chase Center in Logansport.

Born October 24, 1925, in Marshall County, IN, Marjorie is the daughter to the late Walter Rea and Ada May (Johnston) Medbourn. On January 19, 1946, in Cass County, IN, she married Wayne E. Hartleroad,...

Michael Stephenson

Michael Stephenson

Jun 22, 2023

Michael E. Stephenson, 65, of Walton, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2023, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on November 4, 1957, in Logansport, Mike is the son of the late William Reign and Lucille (Spitznogle) Stephenson.  On November 4, 2014, in Logansport, Mike married Andrew Vinson who survives.

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Phillip Blackburn

Phillip Blackburn

Jun 4, 2023

Phillip L. Blackburn, a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Phillip was born on June 30, 1944, in Rochester, Indiana, to William Blackburn and Margaret (Pottenger) Blackburn.

On October 3, 1981, Phillip married the love...

Jeane Trinen

Jeane Trinen

May 24, 2023

Jeane A. Trinen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2023, at the age of 95. She was born on April 14, 1928, in Logansport, Indiana, to John and Marjorie (Musser) Girton. Jeane's passing comes less than a year after the loss of her loving husband, Wilbur H. Trinen, who passed away on...

Jack Hughart

Jack Hughart

May 21, 2023

Jack A. Hughart, 67, of Logansport passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023, in his residence.

Jack was recently diagnosed with stage 3 liver cancer.  Things took a quick turn for the worse in only a matter of weeks. Jack was one of the sweetest guys around. He loved to paint, garden and the Los Angeles Chargers! If...

Thomas Walters

Thomas Walters

May 20, 2023

Thomas C. Walters, 80, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 in his residence.

Born on April 28, 1943 in Logansport, Thomas is the son of the late Cecil Melvin Walters and Inez (Turner) Walters.  He was married to Ellen Walters who preceded in death in 2021.

Thomas was...

Betty Rentschler

Betty Rentschler

May 11, 2023

Betty Catherine Rentschler, 97, of Rochester, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on August 7, 1925, in Fulton County, Indiana, Betty is the daughter of the late Thomas and Gracie (Lowe) Sanders.  On April 24, 1943, Betty married Howard C. Rentschler, they were married for 77 years...