Obituaries

Mary Frances Yerkes

Mary Frances Yerkes

Nov 6, 2024

Mary Frances Yerkes, age 77, of Logansport, passed away on Wednesday November 6,2024, in her residence. She was born on March 8, 1947, in Logansport, Indiana to her loving parents Dallas Alvin and Amelia M. (Stoughton) Wise. On February 5, 1966, in Camden, Indiana Fran married her loving husband, Steven Lynn Yerkes, who survives. They were married for 58 years...

Sarah E. Gentry

Sarah E. Gentry

Nov 6, 2024

Sarah E. Gentry passed away on Wednesday November 6, 2024, in her daughter's home. She was born on October 19, 1935, in Fulton County to her loving parents John D. and Ruth B. (Werner) Eber. On October 6, 1957 in Fulton Baptist Church Sarah married James E. Gentry who preceded her in death on October 13, 2018.

Sarah graduated from Rochester...

Chevi Michael

Chevi Michael

Nov 4, 2024

My name is Chevi Michael but if you were to ask my parents. I'm Mooshy Roo and Chev Chev. They gave me the best nicknames! My parents came and got me in a snow storm that took 2 hours to get home. I set between my Dad and Mom in their chevy s10. My parents were teens when they took...

Herchel Allen Bolin

Herchel Allen Bolin

Nov 1, 2024

Herchel “Frog” Allen Bolin, age 68, passed away November 1, 2024, in his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born March 27, 1956, in Logansport to the late Herchel William and Barbara (Clemons) Bolin. Frog was married on January 30, 1993, in Buffalo, IN to Cynthia J. Marshall who survives.

Frog carried on the family business “Bolin Construction”, that his father...

Charles "Andy" Anderson Lail

Charles "Andy" Anderson Lail

Oct 28, 2024

Charles "Andy" Anderson Lail, age 56, of Logansport, passed away on Monday October 28, 2024, in his residence

Born September 19, 1968, in Hammond, IN, he was the son of Norman Lee and Lloyd Ellen (Tucker) Lail. 

Andy was an IT Professional. He enjoyed hiking, camping, computer games and was a voracious reader. 

Survivors include, child, Sophia "Felix" (Derek) Bryan of Taft, CA;...

Jeffrey Todd Meyer

Jeffrey Todd Meyer

Oct 27, 2024

Jeffrey Todd Meyer, age 53, of Monticello, passed away Sunday October 27, 2024, in his residence, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born February 11, 1971, in Indianapolis, IN. Jeff was a graduate of Frankfort High School and graduated from Purdue University with an engineering degree. He was employed by Chrysler in Kokomo. He was also involved with building houses, loved...

L. Virginia Marcellino

L. Virginia Marcellino

Oct 25, 2024

Virginia Marcellino passed away at Woodbridge Health Campus October 25, 2024. She was born at home on the family farm in Washington Township Carroll County Indiana to Edna Martin Yeager and Jesse Yeager on October 8, 1923. She graduated from Deer Creek High School. She attended Purdue University and graduated from Northwestern University receiving a degree in Physical Therapy. 

On December...

Anita Delight (Rodgers)  Conn

Anita Delight (Rodgers) Conn

Oct 24, 2024

Anita “Delight” Conn, 84, of Logansport, passed away, Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Millers Merry Manor. She was born October 24, 1940, in Logansport to Albert M. and Wilda A. (Davidson) Rodgers. She married Phillip Richard Conn on September 1, 1964, at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, and he survives.

Delight worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Memorial Hospital. She grew up at...

James L. Adkins

James L. Adkins

Oct 24, 2024

James L. Adkins, age 69, of Logansport, passed away at his residence on October 24, 2024.

He was born December 15, 1954, in Logansport, IN to the late Henry Adkins and Yvone (Parker) Chandler. On December 31, 2010, he married Debbie L. Bearden who survives.

James was a Safety Officer for Next Day Container. He was an avid pool player and loved...

Anita Kay Settlemyre

Anita Kay Settlemyre

Oct 22, 2024

Anita Kay Settlemyre, 77, of Logansport, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence. Anita was born on February 25, 1947, to the late Paul W. and Olive M. (Miller) Settlemyre. 

Anita graduated in 1965 from Logansport High School. From there she went on to work for Switches and later retired from Federal Mogul. 

Anita is survived by her son,...

Carl Dean Cain

Carl Dean Cain

Oct 13, 2024

Carl Dean Cain, 92, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at Aperion Care Kokomo. 

Carl was born January 31, 1932, in Peru, Indiana to the late James Robert Cain and Mary Mable (Lewis) Cain. He was a graduate of Peru High School where there after he enlisted into the United States Air Force. Carl retired as a Forward Air...

Shirley M. Settlemyre

Shirley M. Settlemyre

Sep 29, 2024

Shirley M. Settlemyre, 88, of Lafayette and formerly of Logansport, passed away Sunday September 29, 2024, in Lafayette, Indiana at 9:43 AM.

Shirley was born on February 25, 1936, IN Logansport, Indiana to the late Paul W. and Olive M. (Miller) Settlemyre. She was a retired nurse for St. Elizbeth Hospital and had also worked at Arnett Clinic. She was a...

Brandon Akers

Brandon Akers

Sep 28, 2024

Brandon Akers, 54, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Brandon was born on August 13, 1970, in Hammond, Indiana to Randall L. Akers and Paula (Taylor) Churchill. He was a brick mason for Ziolkowski Construction. Brandon was also a graduate from Portage High School in Portage, Indiana.

He is survived by three daughters, Taylor R....

Darlene Joan Gates

Darlene Joan Gates

Sep 23, 2024

Darlene Joan Gates, 91, of Kewanna, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Life Care Center in Rochester. She was born in New Waverly on September 5, 1933, to Daniel and Sylvia (Spurgeon) Wilson. On December 1, 1961, she married Gilbert “Jim” Gates. He preceded her in passing on February 24, 2023.

Darlene enjoyed her sports. She enjoyed watching Colts football,...

Mable Jean Kile

Mable Jean Kile

Sep 23, 2024

Mable Jean Kile, age 95, of Logansport, passed away Sunday September 22, 2024, at 11:20 pm in her residence.

Born on August 18, 1929, in Lewisburg, IN to the late Manuel and Catherine (Stewer) Baker. On December 15, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN she married Leo Harry Kile who preceded in death on June 25, 2000.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary (Darrell)...

Roger "Ole" Boe

Roger "Ole" Boe

Sep 20, 2024

On April 2nd, 1948, in the town of Fergus Falls in rural Minnesota, Grace (Raatz) Boe, age 42, and Ervin Boe, age 47, welcomed their fourth child into the world. His mother chose the strong name of Roger Harold for their beloved son. His father liked the idea of a certain Scandinavian name for his son and soon declared, “I’m...

Russell "Ike" G. Gordon

Russell "Ike" G. Gordon

Sep 18, 2024

Russell G. “Ike” Gordon, age 94, passed away at 2:30 am Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024, in his residence.

Born June 1, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Russell and Nellie (Beeler) Gordon. On November 19, 1950, in Logansport he married Betty Lou (Hile) who survives. They were blessed to have been married for 73 years.

Ike retired from Rockwell International/...

James K. Cook

James K. Cook

Sep 17, 2024

James K. Cook, age 77, of Logansport, passed away at his residence on September 17, 2024.

Born June 21, 1947, in Bardstown, KY.  He was the son of the late Francis Arnold Cook and Elsie Virginia Carrier.

James was a former head of security at the Logansport State Hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Sherrell Pope of Logansport, IN; and one grandson, Ryan Adcock...

Kennith L. Malott

Kennith L. Malott

Sep 14, 2024

Kennith L. “Red” Malott, 66, of Logansport, passed away in Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Born December 24, 1957, in Logansport, Kennith was the son to the late Cecil J. Jr. and Phyllis (Vore) Malott.

Kennith worked for Gordon Myers Construction. He had also worked at Superior Auto Parts. Kennith was a Marine Veteran and was always helping someone....

Troy L. Newell

Troy L. Newell

Sep 14, 2024

Troy L. Newell, 92, of Royal Center, passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.

Born April 28, 1932, in Bristol Virginia, she was the daughter to the late Charles Baker and Nancy (Murray) Black.

Troy was the former owner of T-Bone and T-Roy’s in Royal Center.

Surviving is one daughter, Judy Moore, Logansport; one son, Jeff Blount, Royal...