Obituaries
Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna, Logansport and Winamac in Indiana
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.”
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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 June 2, 2025. Arrangements and an obituary are pending.
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.
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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...
Marsha A. Lucy
May 4, 2025
Marsha A. Lucy, 76 of Logansport passed away at 1:20 p.m., Sunday, May 4, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
Born on December 5, 1948, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Wanda (Smith) Collins.
On January 21, 1967, she married Edward M. Lucy, he survives.
She was a member of Crooked Creek Christian Church. Marsha was an...
Tracy L. Knackmus
Apr 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Tracy L. Knackmus of Logansport, Indiana, who passed away on April 30, 2025, at the age of 61, leaving to mourn family and friends. "Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened."Tracy was employed as an Inspector at EIS Fibercoating, Inc. In her past time Tracy enjoyed attending...
Madalyne Donahue
Apr 27, 2025
Madalyne Donahue, 88, of Logansport passed away at 2:40 a.m., Monday, April 27, 2025, at Miller’s Merry Manor.
Born on September 22, 1936, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine (Ricci) Firmani.
On June 2, 1956, she married Paul Donahue at St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Logansport.
She was a devoted wife and Mother. Madalyne enjoyed her family....
Lou Ann Firmani
Apr 23, 2025
Lou Ann Firmani, 69 of Logansport passed away at 7:05 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at home.
Born on December 21, 1955 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Martha (Bucks) Firmani.
She was employed at Peak Community Services in Logansport. Lou Ann enjoyed playing with her beads, looking at her cards, rock collecting, and spending time with...
William Russell Sauer, Jr.
Apr 22, 2025
William Russell Sauer, Jr., 50 of Kewanna, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at home surrounded by family.
Born on August 21, 1974 in Knox, he was the son of William Russell Sauer, Sr. and Bonnie Lou (Williams) Sauer.
He was currently employed at Cabinetworks in Culver where he had worked for the last several years.
William enjoyed racing, fishing and...
Joan M. Bendel
Apr 21, 2025
Joan M. Bendel, 81 of Winamac, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.
Born on January 24, 1944, in Chicago, she was the daughter of the late Karl and Jeanette (Krauss) Johnsen.
On June 3, 1961, she married Wilbur Ed Bendel. He preceded her in death on June 16,1990.
Joan enjoyed gardening, crocheting and spending time with...
Nancy S. Rife
Apr 21, 2025
Nancy S. Rife, 70 of Winamac passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025, at home surrounded by family and friends.
Born June, 29 1954 at the U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California, she was the daughter of the late Carl Alberts Jr. and Shirley Alberts (Schroeder).
Nancy dedicated her life to caring for others. She graduated from the Parkview-Methodist School of...
Janece P. Herrold
Apr 19, 2025
Janece Rouch Herrold, 94, peacefully passed away at her home in Grass Creek, surrounded by loving family members, on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Born September 28, 1930, to Irene and Lester Rouch, Janece was a lifelong resident of Grass Creek.
She graduated from Grass Creek High School in 1948, earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Manchester University in 1956, and earned her Master’s...
Michael "Whistle" Schwartz
Apr 14, 2025
Michael “Whistle” Schwartz, 66 of Winamac passed away at 3:31 a.m., Monday, April 14, 2025 at I.U. Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born on April 2, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bernard and Phyllis (Bartgen) Schwartz.
Whistle was a farm hand, handy man and a jack of all trades. Whistle never liked to be in the...
