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Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana

Carol L. Crist

Carol L. Crist

Aug 8, 2025

Carol L. Crist, 65 of Galveston formally of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 8, 2025 at her home.

Arrangements are pending.

Larry W. Nipper

Larry W. Nipper

Aug 8, 2025

Larry W. Nipper, 79, of Logansport, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 8, 2025.

Born on December 30, 1945, in Tipton, Indiana, Larry was the son of Orville and Orlean (DeWitt) Nipper. A man of many talents and a great sense of humor, Larry found joy in life's simple pleasures. He was known for his knack for fixing...

Thomas L. Gohn

Thomas L. Gohn

Aug 8, 2025

Thomas L. Gohn, Sr., 79, of Logansport passed away August 8, 2025 at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born in Jackson City, Michigan on June 14, 1946.  Thomas lived in Logansport his entire life. He enjoyed fishing and going to the casino.

He is survived by his daughters: Crystal Gangloff (Ralph) of Royal Center, Misty Noel of Logansport,...

Barbara L. Ulbricht

Barbara L. Ulbricht

Aug 7, 2025

Barbara Lee Ulbricht (Dillender) joined her husband of 64 years, Bobby Glenn Ulbricht in heaven on August 7, 2025.

She was born on September 20, 1938 in Evansville, IN. She was co-owner of Querry-Ulbricht funeral home for 36 years. She worked in additional professions as a Bank Teller and hair stylist. She traveled across the country with her husband on their...

Rick L. Wilson

Rick L. Wilson

Aug 4, 2025

Rick L. Wilson, 65 of Logansport passed away at 8:30 a.m., Monday, August 4, 2025 at Community Howard Hospital in Kokomo.

Arrangements are pending.

Marie T. Brugh

Marie T. Brugh

Aug 2, 2025

Marie Theresa Brugh, 87 of Logansport passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025. The Lord took her into His arms as she passed.

She was on born May 14, 1938, in Providence, Rhode Island.  

Marie was the life of every gathering—known for her unmistakable, infectious laugh that could brighten any room and instantly let you know she was there.

Marie was a...

Loretta Nowak

Loretta Nowak

Jul 31, 2025

Loretta Nowak, 83 of Royal Center left her Earthly body behind on Thursday, July 31, 2025.

Loretta was born in Tennessee on October 11, 1941 to James and Ina (Mullins) Richardson.

She was a 1959 Francesville High School graduate.

Loretta was a retired CNA.

She was an avid seamstress and made many beautiful quilts for loved ones throughout the years. Loretta enjoyed gardening in...

Patrick Lee "Bulldog" Watts

Patrick Lee "Bulldog" Watts

Jul 18, 2025

Patrick Lee "Bulldog" Watts, born on February 13, 1985, in Texas, passed away tragically on July 19, 2025, following a motorcycle accident in Kentucky. His life was marked by both hardship and triumph, and through it all, he remained a fierce, loyal, and loving soul who never gave up.

Bulldog’s journey wasn’t always easy. He faced more than his fair share...

Joseph E. Knouff

Joseph E. Knouff

Jul 16, 2025

Joseph E. Knouff, 62 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.

Born on January 3, 1963 in Rensselaer, he was the son of Bernard and Frances (Kuhn) Knouff.

He was a Winamac High School graduate.

Joe was a proud U.S. Army veteran.

He was employed at Rochester Metal Products. Joe was a lifetime member of the V.F.W., United Steel Workers and...

Henry "Hank" J. Hoelscher

Henry "Hank" J. Hoelscher

Jul 13, 2025

Henry “Hank” J. Hoelscher, 82 of Winamac passed away at 1:08 p.m., Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. 

He was born December 12, 1942 on the family dairy farm near Yorkshire, Ohio to the late Clem and Mary (Greishop) Hoelscher. 

He was a 1960 graduate of Minster High School. Hank was a U.S. Army veteran and served 6 years in...

Marion L. Feidner

Marion L. Feidner

Jul 12, 2025

Marion L. Feidner, 77 of Kewanna passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025 in Kewanna.

Born on January 20, 1948 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Harley and Thelma (Holloway) Feidner.

Marion was a retired farmhand for Thistledown Farm owned by the Gladys Brunk Richards, Joseph and Thayle Richards and Douglas, Lisa, and Dana Richards families.

Marion was well known...

Carolyn A. Brink

Carolyn A. Brink

Jul 9, 2025

Carolyn A. Brink, 95 of Logansport passed away at 2:00 a.m., July 9, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on May 12, 1930 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late John and Genevieve (Minneman) Klein.

Carolyn was a Logansport High School graduate.

On June 16, 1951 she married Richard T. Brink. He preceded her in death on March 11,...

Loretta "Lori" Marie Rausch

Loretta "Lori" Marie Rausch

Jul 7, 2025

Loretta “Lori” Marie Rausch, 61, of Winamac, Indiana, left her earthly body on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Northwest Health Hospital in Porter, IN to join her mother, father, brothers, and other family and friends for a reunion so magnificent that she couldn’t refuse. 

She was born August 21,1963 in Winamac, Indiana to Wilbert H. and Madelyn H. Rausch into a...

Lawerence "Larry" Joseph Fleckenstein

Lawerence "Larry" Joseph Fleckenstein

Jul 5, 2025

Lawerence "Larry" Joseph Fleckenstein, 64, of Lafayette passed away at 2:35 p.m., Saturday, July 5, 2025 at I.U. Arnett Health in Lafayette.

Born on October 24, 1960 in Decatur, Illinois, he was the son of the late Joseph and Geraldine (Yonker) Fleckenstein.

He was a 1978 graduate of St. Teresa High School in Decatur, Illinois.

Larry retired from Newton Oil after 19 years...

Bessie Ann Kozma

Bessie Ann Kozma

Jul 3, 2025

Bessie Ann Kozma, 72 of Des Moines, Iowa formerly of Logansport passed away peacefully at 7:24 p.m., Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Born on October 23, 1952 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Robert Eugene and Goldie Mary (Emmer) Sullivan.

She was formerly employed in Administration with the Blood Bank of Iowa.

Bessie enjoyed spending time with family and friends. She...

Russell W. Fry, Sr.

Russell W. Fry, Sr.

Jun 26, 2025

Russell William Fry, Sr., a man of deep faith, quiet strength, and generous spirit, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 94.

Born on April 29, 1931 to Edgar and Adaleen Fry, Russell lived a life rooted in love—for God, for family, and for the simple pleasures of a good meal and a good glass of wine.

He was...

Dean Ruhl

Dean Ruhl

Jun 17, 2025

D. Dean Ruhl, 91, of Star City, IN peacefully passed away on June 17, 2025 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Logansport, Indiana, surrounded by family members.

Born October 30, 1933 to Benjamin Harrison & Alta Jane (Harrod) Ruhl in Ossian, IN, he grew up in rural Hoagland, IN.

Dean had 12 older siblings: Enos, an infant (died at birth), Olive, Bessie...

Anajean Peterson

Anajean Peterson

Jun 14, 2025

Anajean Peterson, 97 of Winamac passed away peacefully at 6:48 p.m., Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Pulaski Healthcare Center in Winamac.

Born on June 3, 1928 in Leiters Ford, she was the daughter of the late Jesse and Bessie (Shidaker) Young.

On June 30, 1948 she married Dean Peterson. He preceded her in death on December 26, 2008.

She formerly was employed at...

Donald R. Kegarise

Donald R. Kegarise

Jun 12, 2025

Donald R. Kegarise, 97, of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at 12:08am.

Don was born on June 7, 1928, in Frizzleburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Arthur and Sarah (Shaw) Kegarise. He was raised in New Castle, Pennsylvania, the second-youngest of twelve children and, in his words, was the “last man standing.”

From...

Barkliy Colyn Strus

Barkliy Colyn Strus

Jun 10, 2025

Barkliy Colyn Strus (Sparkles) was born June 26, 2010, and crossed over the rainbow bridge peacefully at home on June 10, 2025. Barkliy loved playing with his brother Mowgli Blu, chasing squirrels & rabbits, going on walks with his mom, visiting his Nana & Papaw, and enjoying his favorite treat “greenie beanies”. Barkliy was the most loyal best friend anyone...

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