Obituaries

Mark Karmel

Mark Karmel

Jan 17, 2017

Mark Joseph Karmel, 46, of Galveston passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Mark was born on December 1, 1970 in Toledo, Ohio to Joseph and Carol (Mertzke) Karmel. On July 31, 2005 in Valparaiso, Indiana he married Melanie C. Peda who survives. Mark was a 1989 graduate of St....

Debra Swartz

Debra Swartz

Jan 14, 2017

Debra Sue Swartz, 58, Logansport, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 14, 2017 in her residence surrounded by her family.

Born October 20, 1958 in Logansport to the late LeRoy W. and Carol Sue “Sherman” Russell. On December 17, 1977 in Logansport, IN she married Scott A. Swartz who survives.

Debra was a lifelong member...

Elizabeth Hardy

Elizabeth Hardy

Jan 12, 2017

Elizabeth A. Hardy, 68 of Logansport, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on February 29, 1948 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Charles E. and Anna L. (Starkey) Hardy. Elizabeth was a homemaker and a member of the V.F.W. Post #3790 Auxiliary

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Kathleen Ingmire

Kathleen Ingmire

Jan 9, 2017

Kathleen E. Ingmire, 66 of Logansport, passed away Monday, January 9, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

Born on December 29, 1950 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Alice (Alvin) Mohler and  Ed (Sue)Floyd.  On November 28, 1969, she married Earl L. Ingmire who survives.

Kathy graduated...

Rodney "Jr." Moss

Rodney "Jr." Moss

Jan 6, 2017

Rodney L. “Junior” Moss, 87 of Logansport, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at 1:57 PM in the Arbor at Logansport Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.

He was born August 26, 1929 in Cass County to the late Rodney L. Moss Sr. and Ruth Sharp. On Dec. 20, 1975 in Logansport he married Mary J. Oaks who...

John Penny

John Penny

Jan 6, 2017

John H. Penny Jr., 65, of Logansport, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on November 12, 1951 in Denison, TX, he was the son of the late John H. Penny Sr. and Mary Ellen (Woods) Martin.  On July 4, 2008 in Logansport, he married Jenny L. Putnam who survives. ...

Julia Strubbe (Fettig) (Nouwens)

Julia Strubbe (Fettig) (Nouwens)

Jan 2, 2017

Julia J. (Fettig) (Nouwens) Strubbe, 91 of Peru and formerly of Greenfield, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday evening , January 2, 2017 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru.

Born on September 26, 1925 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Edger Arthur and May Anna (Guthrie) Thompson. On December 13, 1942...

Francisca Paullus

Francisca Paullus

Dec 29, 2016

Francisca M. Paullus, 84 of Georgetown passed away Thursday, December 29, 2016 in her residence.

She was born on April 15, 1932 in Madrid, Spain. Francisca worked as a cook in the Cass County Jail. Francisca was an avid seamstress, quilter and an amazing homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, James G. Paullus; two stepdaughters, Shari...

Charles Todd

Charles Todd

Dec 29, 2016

Charles Todd, age 16, traveled over the Rainbow Bridge on December 29, 2016. He was the beloved feline pet of Darrell and Christina Todd.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they...

Sheila Collier

Sheila Collier

Dec 27, 2016

Sheila A. Collier, 51 of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2016 in the Cancer Treatment Center of America in Zion, IL.

Born on July 21, 1965 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Edward Rude and DeEtta Vanmeter who survive.  On May 31, 1986 in Adamsboro, Indiana she married Timothy A. Collier who also survives.

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Rosemary Hardt

Rosemary Hardt

Dec 26, 2016

Rosemary E. Hardt, 96, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Logansport, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 in her residence.

Born Dec. 20, 1920 in Denver, IN to the late Clinton T. and Jettie Harper Murphy. On February 25, 1939 in Denver, IN she married George E. Fahl who passed away on May 3, 1982. Her second...

Baby Girl Hedges

Baby Girl Hedges

Dec 23, 2016

Baby Girl Hedges, age 13, traveled over the Rainbow Bridge on December 23, 2016. Her human companions were Alan and Susan Hedges of Camden. Baby Girl  was a vibrant companion for many years and has given unconditional love to the Hedges. Baby Girl will be sadly missed  but never forgotten .

Just this side of heaven is...

Alton Brigance

Alton Brigance

Dec 23, 2016

Alton Calvin Brigance, 75, of Logansport, passed away Friday Dec. 23, 2016 in his residence.

Born May 9, 1941 in Finley, TN ,he was the son of the late Raymond and Jimmie (Brackin) Brigance.  In 1962 he married Joan Marks who preceded in death. On October 6, 2001 in Miami, IN he married Beulah Lorene Ailor (Powell)...

Charles Cain

Charles Cain

Dec 20, 2016

Charles Dean Cain, 54, of Logansport, passed away on December 20, 2016 in his residence.

Born May 22, 1962 in Logansport he was the son to Carl Dean and Jo Ann (Lovvorn) Cain.

Charles was a sanitation worker for Tyson Foods. He enjoyed Colts Football, video games, Fishing and NASCAR, especially Kasey Kahne. Charles was...

Iris Ruffner

Iris Ruffner

Dec 16, 2016

Iris Iva Ruffner, 91 of Logansport, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at the McKinney Place in Logansport. Born on December 8, 1925 in Pulaski, County, IN she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Effie (Clouse) Jones.  On April 24, 1949 in Logansport she married James F. Ruffner who preceded in death on October 20,...

Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson

Dec 16, 2016

Patricia Lou Johnson, 76 of Royal Center, passed away Friday, December 16, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on July 29, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Irwin and Norma (Musselman) Pufahl. On June 29, 1957 at Calvary Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Patricia married Carl Edward Johnson who survives. Patricia was...

Richard Hipsher

Richard Hipsher

Dec 15, 2016

Richard E. Hipsher, 84 of Logansport, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on May 21, 1932 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Clarence J. and Lenora E. (Schell) Hipsher. Dick was a retired lineman for LMU, where he worked for 35 years.

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June Dunbar

June Dunbar

Dec 14, 2016

June E. Dunbar, 94 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2016 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. Born on June 24, 1922 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late John and Lillian (Beall) Miller.  On January 6, 1940 in South Bend, IN, she married Wilbur L. “Skip” Dunbar who preceded in death March 21,...

David Bjick

David Bjick

Dec 12, 2016

David Bruce Bjick, 60 of Marion passed away December 12, 2016 at Marion General Hospital in Marion.

David is survived by three children, Steve Barlow, Portage, MI; Nichalos Bjick, Hubert, NC; and Nicolle Bjick-Cook, Avon, NY; and a sister, Joanne Bjick,Grand Haven, MI.

Cremation was entrusted to Gundrum Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Mary Mckee

Mary Mckee

Dec 8, 2016

Mary A. McKee, 102 of Logansport, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on April 23, 1914 in Sedalia, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Henry Harry and Addie Bell (Forlow) Lauchner. On April 23, 1935 in Flora, Indiana she married Gerald Ray McKee who preceded...