Obituaries

Marilyn Hubenthal

Marilyn Hubenthal

Jan 7, 2025

Marilyn Hubenthal, 99, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the Waterford Nursing Home in Kokomo, Indiana. 

Marilyn was born to Merrill and Lois Bevington in Logansport, Indiana on April 29, 1925. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Charles. She is survived by her three children, James (Carolyn) Hubenthal, Mary (Gene) Stang, Charles D. (Yoshiko)...

Alfred Dennis Peck

Alfred Dennis Peck

Jan 4, 2025

Alfred Dennis Peck, age 71, of Logansport, passed away Saturday Jan. 4, 2025, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.

Born November 8, 1953, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Donald A. and Ann (Scarvaci) Peck 

Al was the former minister for Center Chapel First Brethren Church, Peru and previously served as Pastor for Clarksville Missionary Church in Pennsylvania. He was a graduate...

Randy Emerson Alcorn

Randy Emerson Alcorn

Jan 2, 2025

Randy Emerson Alcorn, age 59, of Logansport, passed away Thursday Jan. 2, 2025, in his residence.

Born March 24, 1965, in Logansport, IN to the late Fred C. and Shelby (Randolph) Alcorn. On September 3, 1999, in Brown County, IN he married Rhonetta L. Rouch who survives.

Randy was a truck driver. He was an avid woodworker and enjoyed being outside, especially...

Phyllis "Phyl Jo" Jo Richard

Phyllis "Phyl Jo" Jo Richard

Jan 2, 2025

Phyllis Jo "Phyl Jo" Richard, 90, of Mesa, AZ, passed away on January 2, 2025, in Mesa, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 16, 1934, in Logansport, IN, to the late Arnold and Grace Hufford.

Phyl Jo was a cherished member of her community, having been an active participant in the Eagles and Moose organizations. She held...

Linda Lee Pickens

Linda Lee Pickens

Dec 30, 2024

Linda Lee Pickens, age 65, of Kokomo, passed away Monday Dec. 30, 2024, in Ascension St. Vincent of Kokomo.

Born August 6, 1959, in Peru, IN she was the daughter to the late Leonard and Mary E. (Glosser) Dillon. On October 8, 1978, in Kokomo, IN she married David D. Pickens who survives.

Linda enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her...

Betty Lou (Hile) Gordon

Betty Lou (Hile) Gordon

Dec 25, 2024

Betty Lou Gordon, age 95, of Logansport, joined her Lord and Savior on Christmas Day, December 25, 2024.

Born October 18, 1929, in Carroll County, IN to the late Lester Ralph and Minnie Esteline (Caldwell) Hile. On November 19, 1950, in Logansport she married Russell G. “Ike” Gordon who preceded her in death on September 18, 2024. They were blessed with...

Karen A. Barnes

Karen A. Barnes

Dec 23, 2024

Karen A. Barnes, age 81, of Logansport, passed away Monday Dec. 23, 2024, in her residence.

Born February 22, 1943, in Logansport to Ralph Fergus and Phyllis Margaret (Marvin) Jameson. On September 18, 1978, in Logansport Karen married Donald E. Barnes Jr. who preceded in death on November 15, 2009.

Karen was a former secretary for Baldwin Accounting. She had also previously...

Phyllis Jane (Shanks) Beeler

Phyllis Jane (Shanks) Beeler

Dec 19, 2024

Phyllis Jane Beeler, age 95, of Logansport, passed away Thursday evening, Dec. 19, 2024, at Cedar Creek of Logansport.

Born May 30, 1929, in Logansport to Arthur Leon and Clara Avanelle (Slagal) Shanks. On March 2, 1952 in Logansport Phyllis married Roy Beeler who preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 2022, after nearly 70 years of marriage.

Phyllis was a former...

Janet Claire Obenchain

Janet Claire Obenchain

Dec 16, 2024

Janet Claire Obenchain, 91, of Logansport, passed away Monday December 16, 2024, in Monticello Healthcare, Monticello.

Born November 5, 1933, in Logansport, she was the daughter to the late Glen and Hazel (Williams) Obenchain.

Janet was a retired Medical Records Administrator in the Health Care Industry. She enjoyed gardening and socializing with friends at McDonalds.

Survivors include one son, Bob (Rita) DeWitt, Monticello,...

David Leroy Hardy

David Leroy Hardy

Dec 14, 2024

David Leroy Hardy, 72, of Monticello, passed away Saturday December 14, 2024, in Monticello.

Born June 16, 1952, in Logansport, David was the son of the late John and Eleanor (Weiland) Hardy.

Survivors include one brother, William A. Hardy, Camden; one sister, Susie (Bill) Dyke, Camden; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

Preceded in death, along with David’s parents, is one...

Luis "Louie" Antonio Santella

Luis "Louie" Antonio Santella

Dec 12, 2024

Luis “Louie” Antonio Santella, 61, of Logansport, IN and formerly of Buenos Aries Province of Argentina, passed away December 12, 2024.

Louie was born on August 12, 1963, to the late Luis Antonio Santella and Ramona Julia (Sarmiento) Santella in Lanus, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. 

He was a talented mechanic with keen autodidactic gifts. He could often be found working on his...

Evelyn (Jenny) M. Luxenberg

Evelyn (Jenny) M. Luxenberg

Dec 11, 2024

Evelyn (Jenny) Miller Luxenberg, 78, of Logansport, passed away on the 11th day of December 2024.

Born on September 3, 1946, in Baltimore, Maryland, Evelyn is the daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn (Hurley) Miller and wife of the late Dr. Edwin R. Luxenberg. Surviving are daughters, Amy (Bill) Christensen of Logansport; Robin (Jim) Petkovich of Greenwood; sons, Jeffrey (Sarah)...

Debra Elaine Gottschall

Debra Elaine Gottschall

Dec 11, 2024

Debra Elaine Gottschall, age 66, Young America, IN passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 11, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. 

She was born on February 4, 1958, in Kokomo, to the late Jack Bookmiller and Beulah (Osborn) Dutchess. Debra married the love of her life, Robert Dale Gottschall on October 31, 2008. He preceded her in death on July 17,...

Peggy Lee Daugherty

Peggy Lee Daugherty

Dec 10, 2024

Peggy Lee Daugherty, age 71, of Logansport, passed away peacefully at 4:35 pm Tuesday December 10, 2024, in her residence.

Born January 7, 1953, in Logansport, she was the oldest of four children born to the late Gerald Raymond and Nancy Sharlene (Edwards) Sisson

Peggy was a retired physical therapist for Camelot Care Center. She enjoyed fishing, writing and had a big...

Robert "Bob" John Pilles

Robert "Bob" John Pilles

Nov 21, 2024

Robert “Bob” John Pilles, age 70, of Logansport, passed away Thursday Nov. 21, 2024, in his home.

Born November 11, 1954, in Alsip, IL to the late John and Audrey (Tibbetts) Pilles.

Bob retired as a shift supervisor at Indiana Packers and had also worked at the Logansport State Hospital. He was a proud U.S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam War. He...

Shelby J. Ridenour

Shelby J. Ridenour

Nov 18, 2024

In Loving Memory of Shelby J. Ridenour

September 10, 1936 – November 18, 2024

Shelby J. Ridenour, 88, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November18, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor.

 Born on September 10, 1936, in Walton, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer H. and Mary Alice (Helvie) Burrous, who shaped her warm heartand steadfast devotion to family...

Christopher Weldon Vernon

Christopher Weldon Vernon

Nov 16, 2024

Christopher Weldon Vernon, 57, passed away Saturday November 16, 2024, as a result of an auto accident near Frankfort, IN.

Born May 30, 1967, in Logansport, Chris was the son to the late William “Bill” A. and Diane (Vaughan) Vernon.

Chris worked as an athletic trainer at Kokomo High School and was a former athletic trainer for Carmel High School, Dayton Dragons,...

Georgiann Pickens

Georgiann Pickens

Nov 14, 2024

Georgiann Pickens, age 91, of Lucerne, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024, at Winfield Crossing in Rochester, IN.

Born June 7, 1933, in Winamac, IN to the late Charles and Florence (Howard) Riemenschneider. On May 4, 1951, In Young America, Indiana Georgiann married her loving husband, Clifford D. Pickens who preceded in death August 7, 2009.

Georgiann retired after working for...

Cynthia Lou Cox Gentry

Cynthia Lou Cox Gentry

Nov 11, 2024

Cynthia Lou Cox Gentry, 95, died peacefully with family at her bedside on November 11, 2024, at her home in Logansport, Indiana.

She was born in Marion, Indiana, to Miles and Lena Rinehart. She was the eighth of nine children. On May 12, 1951, she was married to Melvin D. Cox until his death in 1981.

Cynthia graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University...

Spence Edward Vaughan

Spence Edward Vaughan

Nov 11, 2024

Spence Edward Vaughan, age 92, of Logansport, passed away Monday November 11, 2024, in his residence.

Born February 22, 1932, in Russellville, Arkansas to the late Elmer and Corrie (Balinger) Vaughan. On May 3, 1951, in Parkdale, Arkansas he married Pauline Bell who preceded in death on August 9, 2008.

Spence was the former owner and operator of Spence’s Body Shop in...

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