Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
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 I...
Marion L. Feidner
Jul 12, 2025
Marion L. Feidner, 77 of Kewanna passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Arrangements are pending.
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
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
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
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.
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, 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 a man who never...
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
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
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
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...
Catherine G. Searcy
Jun 2, 2025
Catherine G. Searcy, 78, of Logansport passed away June 2, 2025 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.
She was born to the late Arthur and Florence (Schlick) Lewellen on April 29, 1947 in Logansport.
Catherine worked at Gen Corp in Logansport. She enjoyed playing cards, flowers, gardening and being outdoors.
She will be missed dearly by many.
Catherine is survived by her daughter...
Maria Lynn Delon
Jun 1, 2025
Maria Lynn Delon passed away on June 1, 2025, at the age of 43, at Vitas Marias Hospice Center in Santa Ana, California, after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Born on November 22, 1981, in Lafayette, Indiana, Maria was the beloved daughter of Rick and Patti (Gerrard) Delon, growing up in Royal Center with a sassy, creative heart.
A...
Michelle "Mickie" Cline
May 29, 2025
Michelle "Mickie" Lee Cline, born on May 12, 1954, in Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was 71 years old.
Mickie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William "Bill" R. Cline; her daughter, Andrea Adair; and her parents, Bernard and LaVerne Wolf.
She is survived by her children: Brooke (Ron)...
Richard Howell, Jr.
May 28, 2025
Richard (“Dick”) Howell, Jr., 89, passed away peacefully at home on May 28, 2025.
Born on October 21, 1935, in Walton, Indiana. Richard was the son of Richard T. and Blanche
(Vore) Howell.
Richard was a 1953 graduate of Washington Township High School. After graduation, Richard
joined the U.S. Air Force Reserves. He then joined the U.S. Marine Corps and was stationed at
Camp Pendleton,...
Carl E. McDonald II
May 25, 2025
Carl E. McDonald, II, 37, of Walton passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at home.
Born on November 5, 1987, in Rensselaer, he was the son of Carl and Karen (Zeck) McDonald.
Carl enjoyed camping, fishing, magic the gathering cards and taking care of his guinea pig.
Survivors include his siblings, Donald Kaufman of Seymour, John Mize (Jaymee) of Logansport, Chuck McDonald...
Barbara A. Wright
May 23, 2025
Barbara A. Wright, 87 of Monticello passed away peacefully at 6:58 p.m., Friday, May 23, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Born on July 6, 1937 in White County, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Helen (Martin) Owens.
Barbara was a hard worker and took pride in her many roles within her community. Barbara retired from the Indiana...
Neva L. Fields
May 9, 2025
Neva Lee Fields, 87, of Kewanna, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025 at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Logansport. She was born on November 7, 1937 in Fulton County and was the daughter of the late Ermal and Nellie (Hendrickson) Riemenschneider. Neva was a 1955 graduate of Fulton High School.
On September 22, 1957, at the Fulton United Methodist Church, she...
Cara Berkshire
May 8, 2025
Cara Berkshire, 69, of Winamac passed away at her home on Thursday, May 8, 2025. She was born in Logansport on May 21, 1955 to Paul Quillen and Mary (Snoake) Quillen.
She married James Berkshire on February 20, 1982. Together they had two children.
Cara was employed at Pulaski Healthcare Center, Hickory Creek and Peak Community Services. She worked as an activity...
Marshall L. Poor
May 6, 2025
Marshall Lee “Butch” Poor, 84, of Winamac passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 7, 1941, to Harry and Geraldine “Trapp” Poor. He was the seventh of nine children.
In 1959, he began a 20-year career with the United States Army, serving in Italy, France, Germany, and 3 tours of Vietnam. While...
