Obituaries

May 20, 2014

Sharon L. Haynes, 70, Logansport, Passed away Tuesday May 20, 2014 in her residence. Born November 18, 1943 in Logansport, she was the daughter to the late William T. and Violet Doreen (Grindle) Kindig. Sharon retired from Logansport State Hospital and was also a member of the V.F.W. Post #3790 ladies auxiliary. She enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and spending time...

May 19, 2014

Carla J. ( VanVoorst) Griggs, 55, Logansport, Passed away at 7:25PM on Monday, May 19, 2014 in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Born August 13, 1958 in Monticello, IN, she was the daughter to Patsy Floyd VanVoorst and the late Jerry P. VanVoorst. Carla was married in Logansport on August 13, 1999 to Richard L. Griggs. She worked in Medical...

May 14, 2014

Betty Beatrice Clark Cotner lovingly called BB Slipped away to be with our Savior Wednesday. May 14 2014 after a long illness of strokes. She had a love of family, God and Life. BB lost the ability to talk so she hugged and kissed the hand of all she met, endearing her to her caregivers and the staff at Miller's...

May 14, 2014

Gerald W. Bechke, 58 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at his residence. Born on July 28, 1955 in Cleveland, Ohio, he was the son of the late John and Jennie (Camloh) Bechke. On June 28, 1976 in Logansport he married Connie S. Bebout who survives. Gerald worked as a correctional officer for the Cass County Jail. He...

May 11, 2014

Martin R. Zimmerman, 90, of Logansport, passed away at 2:50PM on May 11, 2014 in Millers Merry Manor, Logansport. Born May 24, 1923 in Cass County, IN, he was the son to the late Walter and Bell (Berkshire) Zimmerman. Martin was married on May 9, 1948 in Logansport, IN to Hazel L. Hults who survives. He retired from General Tire...

May 10, 2014

Daniel Heishman, 62, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2014 at the Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, IN. Born on August 21, 1951, he was the son of the late Edgar "Hammer" and Anna Rebecca (Leazenby) Heishman. Dan retired in 2013 from Logansport Municipal Utilities with over 39 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion...

May 8, 2014

Rosanne Garrison, 59, of Logansport passed away Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Chase Center in Logansport. Born August 10, 1954 in Morris, IL she was the daughter of Donald Eugene Garrison and Nadine Coffey. Rosanne was a cashier at Walmart until her recent illness. She was an avid Knitter, especially during her short illness. Rosie enjoyed spending time laughing and...

May 7, 2014

Mark J. Harness, 37, of Twelve Mile passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette, IN. Born on December 13, 1976 in Logansport, he was the son of James M. and Cinda L. (Moss) Harness. Mark was a Cattleman. He was a 4-H member for 10 years and took pride in grooming and showing his...

May 6, 2014

Mary "Joan" Combs, 79, of Logansport passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on May 31, 1934 in Sandborn, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Oren and Margaret Sarah (Crane) Page. On August 12, 1950 at Grace Fellowship Church in Logansport she married Roscoe "Jack" Combs who survives. Joan was a retired...

May 3, 2014

Jeffrey A. Ford, 60, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Memorial Hospital ER in Logansport. Born on October 6, 1953 in Logansport, he was the son of Paul E. and Mary Jane (Rodman) Ford. On April 4, 1986 in Logansport he married Carole D. Tucker who survives. Jeffrey was a parts manager for Braun Chrysler in Winamac....

Apr 27, 2014

Shirley A. Reason, age 74, of Kewanna, Indiana, died at 2:34 am Sunday, April 27, 2014 in her residence. Born July 9, 1939 in Cass County, IN, she was the daughter of the late Forrest "Bus" G. and Evelyn (Kingery) Saylors. On September 16, 1956 in Kewanna, IN, she married Carl M. "Bud" Reason who preceded in death July 26,...

Apr 23, 2014

Thomas Michael "Mike" Roller , age 61, of Logansport, Indiana, died at 2:00 pm Wednesday, April 23, 2014 in Memorial Hospital, Logansport, IN. Born May 21, 1952 in Logansport, IN, he was the son of Thomas Lee and Nila Jean (Centers) Roller. On January 1, 1971 in Logansport, IN, he married Deborah L. Coffin who survives. Mike had worked for...

Apr 21, 2014

Send Flowers Lyman Arthur King September 9, 1922 - April 21, 2014

Lyman Arthur "Bud" King, age 91, of Rochester, Indiana, died at 11:07 pm Monday, April 21, 2014 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born September 9, 1922 in Fulton County, IN, he was the son of the late Virgil and Fleetie (Crippen) King. On March...

Apr 20, 2014

Send Flowers Ayden Lee Simmons

March 25, 2014 - April 20, 2014

Ayden Lee Simmons , 26 days old, of Lafayette, Indiana, died at 6:20 am Sunday, April 20, 2014 in Peyton Manning Children's Hospital, Indianapolis, IN. Born March 25, 2014 in Lafayette, IN, he was the son of Thomas Lee Simmons and Jessica Marie Armstrong who...

Apr 17, 2014

Biography

Philip L. Widner Sr., age 58, of Peru, Indiana, died at 10:00 am Thursday, April 17, 2014 in Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, IN. Born January 14, 1956 in Lafayette, IN, he was the son of the late Harry and Jacquelyn Wortley (Jacoby) Widner. On May 9, 2008 in Monon, IN, he married Barbara R. Kelly who survives. Philip...

Apr 14, 2014

Violet “Doreen” Kindig, 93, passed away on April 14, 2014 at 8:11 am in Chase Center, Logansport. Born July 25, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ruth (Vernon) Grindle. Violet was married on November 9, 1938 in Peru, IN to the late William T. Kindig, who preceded in death March 26, 1980. She retired as Secretary-Treasurer...

Apr 13, 2014

Irene Mary Neubaum, 92, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2014 at 1:05PM in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo, IN. Born on April 6, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Angela Dubies. Irene was married on May 31, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Clarence Elmer Neubaum, who preceded in death on December 24, 1979. She retired as...

Apr 10, 2014

Howard O. Helvie, 95, of Logansport, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2014 in The Hospice Home of Fort Wayne. Born March 26 1919 in White County, IN, Howard was the son to the late Walter and Emma (Andrews) Helvie. He was married on November 5, 1938 in Burnettsville, IN to Clare V. Helvie, who preceded in death April 5,...

Apr 7, 2014

Melody Ann Childers, 44, Peru, passed away at her father’s home on Monday April 7, 2014 at 1:30AM. Born September 13, 1969, she was the daughter of Richard W. and Risa (Johnson) Nance. On June 30, 2012 she married Anthony J. Childers in rural Logansport. Melody was a homemaker. She enjoyed cross stitching and gatherings with family and friends. Surviving...

Apr 3, 2014

William "Bill" Mark Gallaher, 74 of Logansport, passed away at 10:58 PM Thursday, April 3, 2014 in his residence following an extended illness. Born on March 11, 1940 in Logansport, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Myers) Gallaher. In July of 1982, in Waukesha, Wisconsin he married Erika W. Septmacher who survives. Bill served in the...