Obituaries

Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

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

Edith Marie Watkins Slentz

Edith Marie Watkins Slentz

Mar 7, 2024

Edith Marie (Watkins) Slentz, 84 of Royal Center, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 7, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

Born May 15, 1939 in Warren County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Jesse L. and L. Maxine (Scarlett) Watkins.

On January 25, 1959, she married the love of her life Walter E. Slentz.

Edith was an educator and...

Alice M. Stanton

Alice M. Stanton

Mar 2, 2024

Alice M. Stanton, 94, of Logansport passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Born on July 29, 1929 in Carroll County, she was the daughter of the late Cloyd and Anna (Cohee) Seward.

She was a 1948 Deer Creek High School graduate.

On January 1, 1949 she married Clarence A. Stanton.  He preceded her in death on February...

Dean E. Allen

Dean E. Allen

Feb 27, 2024

Dean E. Allen, a resident of Star City, Indiana, passed away on February 27, 2024, at the age of 78, at his vacation home on the Turtle Flambeau Flowage in Butternut, Wisconsin. He was born on March 23, 1945, and was the son of Ralph and Lena Allen, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife...

Michael W. Doty

Michael W. Doty

Feb 26, 2024

Michael W. “Mike” Doty, 82 of Kewanna, passed away peacefully at 10:44 p.m., Monday, February 26, 2024 at his home.

Born on May 19, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William and Ruth (Hunter) Doty. On October 23, 1965, he married Betty Jo Baldwin. She preceded him in death on April 28, 2019.

Mike graduated from Winamac...

Gay C. Miller

Gay C. Miller

Feb 25, 2024

Gay C. Miller, 83, of Lake Cicott passed away at 9:19 a.m., Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on June 25, 1940 in Lake Cicott, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Nellie (Good) Watts.

Gay was a 1958 Royal Center High School graduate and she also graduated from Wrights Beauty College.

On May 30, 1959 she married...

Samantha R. Phifer Clark

Samantha R. Phifer Clark

Feb 25, 2024

Samantha R. Phifer Clark, 48, of Winamac formerly of Kokomo passed away unexpectedly at home.

Born on April 21, 1974 in Winamac, she was the daughter of Steven and Rhonda Nelson.

She was a Shelbyville high school graduate.

Samantha was a formerly employed as a waitress at Poblanos in Winamac.  She enjoyed drawing, coloring, spending time her kids and mostly her granddaughter, Stormi.

Survivors...

Larry Rogers

Larry Rogers

Feb 21, 2024

Larry O. Rogers, 66, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 2:00 p.m, Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at home.

Born on March 14, 1957 in Rochester, he was the son of Merle and Carole (Brewer) Rogers.

He was a 1975 Pioneer High School graduate.

On February 14, 2015 he married Debra J. Morehouse, she survives.

Larry was a lifelong heavy equipment operator and mechanic....

Fafalene "Fluff" Jenkins

Fafalene "Fluff" Jenkins

Feb 21, 2024

Fafalene “Fluff” Howard Jenkins, 86, of Winamac, IN, passed away February 21st, 2024 at Pulaski Healthcare Center. She was born September 20, 1937 to the late Homer and Edna Mae Howard. On April 29th, 1972 she married William T. Jenkins. He preceded her in death on January 12, 2024.

Fluff had a love for adventure. As a young girl, she would...

Paul E. Green

Paul E. Green

Feb 16, 2024

Paul E. Green, 67, of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024 at home surrounded by family.

Born on December 11, 1956 in Logansport, he was the son of John Green and Norma (Culp) Lewellen.

He was a 1975 Pioneer High School graduate.

On December 5, 1976 he married Debra Floyd, she survives.

Paul retired from the Braun Corporation after 22...

William Kite, Jr.

William Kite, Jr.

Feb 16, 2024

William Kite, Jr., 76 of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 6:25 a.m., Friday, February 16, 2024 at home.

Born on June 2, 1947 in Lafayette, he was the son of the late William and Wilma (Timmons) Kite.

He retired from ABC Metals in Logansport.

Per his wishes there will be no visitation or service.

Carl R. Ruble

Carl R. Ruble

Feb 5, 2024

Carl R. Ruble, 70, of Delphi formerly of Logansport passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024 at I.U. Arnet Hospital in Lafayette.

He was born on July 13, 1953 in Hammond and was the son of the late Milo and Mary (Craig) Ruble.

Carl was a retired Union Operator for Local #103 in Kokomo.

Survivors include special friends, Rick and De Stapelton and...

Beverly Jane Reynolds

Beverly Jane Reynolds

Feb 3, 2024

Beverly J. Reynolds, 73, of Logansport passed away at 6:40 p.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis.

Born on May 25, 1950 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin and Betty (DeWitt) Reynolds.

She was formerly employed at the Cass County Home for over 30 years.  Beverly enjoyed puzzles and puzzle books.

Survivors include her sons,...

Karen S. Funk

Karen S. Funk

Feb 3, 2024

Karen S. Funk, 79, of Kokomo passed away at 5:55 a.m., Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Northwoods Village Healthcare Center in Kokomo.

Born on July 11, 1944 in Kokomo, she was the daughter of the late Robert Taylor and Helen Campbell.

She was a 1962 Kokomo High School graduate.

Karen was a lifelong homemaker.  She enjoyed oil painting and gardening.

Survivors include her son,...

Jean C. Morphet

Jean C. Morphet

Jan 28, 2024

Jean C. Morphet, 91, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 10:05 a.m., Sunday, January 28, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on January 16, 1933, in Cass County, she was the daughter of the late Herbert and Mary Alice (Seybold) Hardy.

She was a 1951 Royal Center High School graduate. She attended Ball State.

On February 21, 1952, she married...

Lois Berry

Lois Berry

Jan 26, 2024

Lois V. Berry, 90 of Royal Center passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on June 29, 1933 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances (Hoeflin) Schmaltz.

She was a 1951 Royal Center High School graduate.

On August 30, 1953 she married Wayne R. Berry, he preceded her in...

Madaline L. Sommers

Madaline L. Sommers

Jan 25, 2024

Madaline L. (Fisher) Sommers, 90 of Star City passed away peacefully at 4:35 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

Born on March 22, 1933 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Leal (Hall) Fisher.

On November 25, 1951 she married her high school sweetheart, Richard L. Sommers.  He preceded her in death on...

Allen Lee McCartney

Allen Lee McCartney

Jan 24, 2024

Allen Lee McCartney, 75, of Logansport passed away at 11:27 p.m., Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Chase Center.

Born on July 9, 1948, in Logansport, he was the son of the late Andrew and Margaret (Hammon) McCartney.

Allen formerly worked at Monon Trailer.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his daughters, Tamara Birnell of Logansport and Jennie Fry (Jessey)...

Mary McLeland

Mary McLeland

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Ann McLeland, 95, of Royal Center passed away at 12:52 a.m., Monday, January 22, 2024 at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born on July 6, 1928 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Bernadine (Minneman) Coleman.

She was a Royal Center High School graduate.

On October 9, 1948 she married Kenneth D. McLeland.  He preceded her in death in...

Charles "Charlie" W. Ralston

Charles "Charlie" W. Ralston

Jan 21, 2024

Charles “Charlie” W. Ralston, 85, of Walton passed away peacefully at 8:25 p.m., Sunday, January 21, 2024 at home.

Born on April 21, 1938 in Mexico, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Ira and Anna Mae (Herrod) Ralston.

He was a retried welder at Alloyed Custom Products in Delphi.  

Charlie enjoyed fishing, hunting, and singing country music.

Survivors include his wife,...

LuAnne Baer Graves

LuAnne Baer Graves

Jan 19, 2024

LuAnne Baer Graves, 64, of Logansport passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024 at her home.

Born on December 30, 1959 in Logansport, she was the daughter of Herbert and Barbara (Hershberger) Baer.

She was a former Residency Program Coordinator for 20+ years at the San Jacinto Methodist Hospital in Baytown, Texas.

LuAnne was a woman of many interests, especially when it involved...

About Rans Funeral Homes & Cremation Obituaries

Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory offer a collection of obituaries for Royal Center, Kewanna and Logansport in Indiana. With services throughout Cass and Fulton County, Indiana that are updated regularly. Find local Royal Center, Kewanna and Logansport, IN obituaries and join us in celebrating memories and honoring their lives and legacies.


Obituary Notifications

Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries that are posted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory website

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

GriefSteps Logo

365 Days of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss

A Year of Grief Support

Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.

Please wait

Verifying your email address

Please wait

Unsubscribing your email address

You have been unsubscribed

You will no longer receive messages from our email mailing list.

You have been subscribed

Your email address has successfully been added to our mailing list.

Something went wrong

There was an error verifying your email address. Please try again later, or re-subscribe.

Share by: