Cass, Fulton, and Pulaski County, IN. Obituaries

Feb 10, 2023

Inés Cuartas Miller of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, passed from this earthly existence peacefully in her home at 2 AM on Friday, February 10, 2023.  She was with her husband and caregiver, Ronald V. Miller, Sr.

The youngest of 11 siblings, Inés came into this world on June 27, 1934, in the town of Armero, Tolima, Colombia, to...

Feb 8, 2023

Scott Patchett, 52 of Kokomo, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Majestic Care in Ft. Wayne after a courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease.

Born on June 16, 1970 in Kokomo, he was the son of Gary and Deborah (Schmidt) Patchett.

Scott played football at Tennessee State University and Montana State University prior to receiving...

Feb 8, 2023

Amor Armani Ridgway, 46 days of Logansport, passed away at 3:35 p.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Women’s Hospital.

Born on December 24, 2022 in Indianapolis, he was the son of Billy Joe Ridgway, III and Jade Barragen-Bueno of Logansport.

Survivors include his parents, a sister, Ayleen Barragan-Bueno, brother, Angelo Barragan-Scott,...

Feb 7, 2023

Francis C. Bell, 78, of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 7:50 a.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family.

Born on August 17, 1944 in South Bend, he was the son of the late Tyrus and Frances (Zauss) Bell.

He was a 1965 Logansport High School graduate.

Francis was a...

Jan 30, 2023

Betty J. Shorter, 80, of Winamac passed away peacefully at 6:45 p.m., Monday, January 30, 2023 at Hickory Creek of Winamac.

Born on May 26, 1942 in Monticello, she was the daughter of the late Merle and Wanetta (Allen) Ezra.

She was a 1960 Winamac High School graduate.

On November 5, 1960 she...

Jan 27, 2023

Nancy Maughmer, 78, Royal Center, Indiana passed away at 11:05 p.m., January 27, 2023 at her home. Born November 28, 1944 in Royal Center, she was the daughter of the late Mary Kessler and Floyd Joseph/Liz Joseph. On January 4, 1980 she married Tom Maughmer. Together they raised their kids Missy Clark, Royal Center and Stacey/Cameron Richter of Carmel....

Jan 26, 2023

Steven M. Reed, 68 of Logansport passed away peacefully at 12:45 a.m., Thursday, January 26, 2023 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. Born on April 30, 1954 in Peru, he was the son of the late Edward and Marlene (Brower) Reed. He was a 1972 Logansport High School graduate and a U.S. Army veteran. On July 18, 1981 he...

Jan 23, 2023

Ronnie L. King, 60, of Logansport passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Logansport.

He was born in Kokomo on October 27, 1962.

Ronnie was a U.S. Army veteran.

He was currently employed at MPI Corporation and enjoyed doing construction work on the side.  Ronnie loved hunting, fishing, and collecting comic...

Jan 21, 2023

Donna Rogers Anderson, 90, of Logansport passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Millers Merry Manor.

Born on October 4, 1932 in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Ethel (Hunter) Collins, Sr.

Donna retired from RBM after 29 years.  She was a member of the Cross at the Crossroads Church...

Jan 20, 2023

Renata (Wimmer) Weller, 99, of Kewanna passed away at 10:25 p.m., Friday, January 20, 2023 at Woodlawn Hospital.

Born on April 7, 1923 in Munich, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Maximilian and Josephine (Heidemeyer) Wimmer.  Growing up in Freising, Germany, Renata spent her childhood hiking in the forest, picking poppies and bachelor buttons alongside...

Jan 20, 2023

Janice K. Sterrett, 74, of Logansport passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.

Born on March 29, 1948 in Ludington, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Alex and Mary (Cook) Masunas.

On February 7, 1982 she married Lee Sterrett.  He preceded her in death on February 9, 2006.

Jan 17, 2023

Larry Jay Schwartz, 58, of Winamac, IN passed away surrounded by his family and friends at home, after a long battle with cancer on January 17, 2023. Larry was born on September 19, 1964 in Knox, IN to the late Bernard and Phyllis Bartgen Schwartz.

Larry started driving different types of trucks when he was 14 with...

Jan 13, 2023

Ethel A. Stanley Robinson, 97, of Kokomo formerly of Royal Center passed away peacefully at 6:58 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2023 at the Bloom at Kokomo.

Born on September 11, 1925 in White County, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Cordelia (Hall) Crissinger.

She was a Royal Center High School graduate.

Jan 8, 2023

James D. Passereni, Sr., 79 of Logansport, passed away at 8:04 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Woodbridge Health Campus.

Born on October 26, 1943 in Logansport, he was the son of the late Anthony “Dean” and Mary W. (Davis) Passereni.

He was a graduate of Logansport High School, Class of 1961.

On...

Jan 4, 2023

William “Bill” Conran, 78, of Kewanna formerly of Monterey passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at home.

Born on December 19, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan, he was the son of the late William H. Conran Sr. and Mary (Cook) Conran Masunas.

He attended Kewanna High School.

Bill worked many years in...

Jan 4, 2023

Mary Louise (Lou) Kesling was the fourth born child of Mary L. (Petrie) Marocco and Floyd L. Marocco. She was born on October 27,1934.

Mary Lou was a lifelong member of All Saints Catholic Church, formerly known as St. Joseph's. She graduated from St. Joseph‘s Grade School in 1948 and from Logansport High School with the class...

Jan 3, 2023

Gavin R. Johnson loving son, awesome brother, joyful grandson, nice nephew, caring cousin and faithful friend died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at his grandfather’s residence in Monticello.

Born on July 3, 2002 in Illinois, he was the son of Brian Johnson and Desiree Chvatal. Gavin is a 2020 Carroll High School graduate and had participated on...

Dec 31, 2022

Donald Patrick Carte, 52, of Kokomo passed away peacefully at 12:50 a.m., Saturday, December 31, 2022 at home.

Born on January 21, 1970 at home in Indianapolis, he was the son of the late James Donald and Mary Jo (Glisson) Carte.

He formerly worked in the maintenance department at Walnut Creek Apartments in Kokomo.  Patrick...

Dec 24, 2022

Roy E. Briney, 68 of Kewanna passed away peacefully at 5:30 a.m., Saturday, December 24, 2022 in Kewanna.

Born on February 21, 1954 in Rochester, he was the son of the late Cecil Raymond and Priscilla Pauline (Parman) Briney.

He was a graduate of Kewanna High School, Class of 1972.

Roy worked for...

Dec 22, 2022

Jason Manns, 48, of Royal Center passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 22, 2022.

He was born on January 1, 1974 in Monticello.

Jason currently was employed at Northwind Farms near Kewanna for the past several years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Survivors include...