Obituaries

Brandon Akers

Brandon Akers

Sep 28, 2024

Brandon Akers, 54, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Brandon was born on August 13, 1970, in Hammond, Indiana to Randall L. Akers and Paula (Taylor) Churchill. He was a brick mason for Ziolkowski Construction. Brandon was also a graduate from Portage High School in Portage, Indiana.

He is survived by three daughters, Taylor R....

Darlene Joan Gates

Darlene Joan Gates

Sep 23, 2024

Darlene Joan Gates, 91, of Kewanna, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at Life Care Center in Rochester. She was born in New Waverly on September 5, 1933, to Daniel and Sylvia (Spurgeon) Wilson. On December 1, 1961, she married Gilbert “Jim” Gates. He preceded her in passing on February 24, 2023.

Darlene enjoyed her sports. She enjoyed watching Colts football,...

Mable Jean Kile

Mable Jean Kile

Sep 23, 2024

Mable Jean Kile, age 95, of Logansport, passed away Sunday September 22, 2024, at 11:20 pm in her residence.

Born on August 18, 1929, in Lewisburg, IN to the late Manuel and Catherine (Stewer) Baker. On December 15, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN she married Leo Harry Kile who preceded in death on June 25, 2000.

Survivors include three daughters, Mary (Darrell)...

Roger "Ole" Boe

Roger "Ole" Boe

Sep 20, 2024

On April 2nd, 1948, in the town of Fergus Falls in rural Minnesota, Grace (Raatz) Boe, age 42, and Ervin Boe, age 47, welcomed their fourth child into the world. His mother chose the strong name of Roger Harold for their beloved son. His father liked the idea of a certain Scandinavian name for his son and soon declared, “I’m...

Russell "Ike" G. Gordon

Russell "Ike" G. Gordon

Sep 18, 2024

Russell G. “Ike” Gordon, age 94, passed away at 2:30 am Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024, in his residence.

Born June 1, 1930, in Indianapolis, IN to the late William Russell and Nellie (Beeler) Gordon. On November 19, 1950, in Logansport he married Betty Lou (Hile) who survives. They were blessed to have been married for 73 years.

Ike retired from Rockwell International/...

James K. Cook

James K. Cook

Sep 17, 2024

James K. Cook, age 77, of Logansport, passed away at his residence on September 17, 2024.

Born June 21, 1947, in Bardstown, KY.  He was the son of the late Francis Arnold Cook and Elsie Virginia Carrier.

James was a former head of security at the Logansport State Hospital.

Survivors include his daughter, Sherrell Pope of Logansport, IN; and one grandson, Ryan Adcock...

Kennith L. Malott

Kennith L. Malott

Sep 14, 2024

Kennith L. “Red” Malott, 66, of Logansport, passed away in Fort Wayne, IN on Saturday, September 14, 2024.

Born December 24, 1957, in Logansport, Kennith was the son to the late Cecil J. Jr. and Phyllis (Vore) Malott.

Kennith worked for Gordon Myers Construction. He had also worked at Superior Auto Parts. Kennith was a Marine Veteran and was always helping someone....

Troy L. Newell

Troy L. Newell

Sep 14, 2024

Troy L. Newell, 92, of Royal Center, passed away Saturday September 14, 2024, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.

Born April 28, 1932, in Bristol Virginia, she was the daughter to the late Charles Baker and Nancy (Murray) Black.

Troy was the former owner of T-Bone and T-Roy’s in Royal Center.

Surviving is one daughter, Judy Moore, Logansport; one son, Jeff Blount, Royal...

Betty Jane O'Brien

Betty Jane O'Brien

Sep 5, 2024

Betty Jane O’Brien, age 93, of Logansport, passed away Thursday September 5, 2024, in Miller Merry Manor.

Born October 15, 1930, in Logansport to the late Harry and Pauline (Hess) Todd. On November 27, 1948, in Logansport Betty married Carol O’Brien who preceded her in death on October 20, 2017.

Betty was a former Communications Operator for Logansport State Hospital.

Survivors include one...

Alice L. Rothermel

Alice L. Rothermel

Sep 4, 2024

Alice Gorrell Rothermel

Alice, 87 of Lucerne, IN passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 1:23am at her residence.

Alice was born September 8, 1936 at the family farm in Grabill, IN. She was the seventh child born to Daisy and Doy Haifley Gorrell. After graduating from Harlan High School in 1954 Alice enrolled in nurses training at Parkview Hospital. She became...

Susan Kay Wilburn

Susan Kay Wilburn

Aug 28, 2024

Susan K. Wilburn, 68, of Peru, Indiana passed away unexpectedly at her residence on August 28,2024.

 Susan was born March 6, 1956 to Esther McLay Sailors and lived in Peru all of her life. She retired from Progress Rail in 2017 after sixteen years with the company. Susan attended Peru High School.

 Susan is survived by her daughters, Carla Emerson of Peru, and Amy Johns...

Edwin E. "Sunnie" Lank

Edwin E. "Sunnie" Lank

Aug 28, 2024

Edwin E. “Sunnie” Lank, age 90, of Lucerne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024, in his home.

Born July 25, 1934, in Lafayette, IN to the late Edwin S. and Helen (Martin) Lank. On August 17, 1957, in Brookston, IN he married Patricia A. Woodruff who survives.

Sunnie was a retired truck driver, an Army Veteran and member of The...

Harry A. Roselle Jr.

Harry A. Roselle Jr.

Aug 25, 2024

Reverend Harry A. Roselle Jr., age 57, of Deer Creek, IN, passed away at his residence on Sunday August 25, 2024. 

Born January 15, 1967, in Manhattan, NY to the late Dr. Harry A. and Joan (Stewart) Roselle. 

Harry’s youth was molded by his love of running, his membership in church (Tenafly Presbyterian) and his family. Harry graduated from Tenafly high school...

Janine A. McMahan

Janine A. McMahan

Aug 24, 2024

Janine A. McMahan, age 71, of Logansport, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Cedar Creek in Logansport.

Born on April 20, 1953, in Logansport, Janine is the daughter of the late William and Julia (Gangloff) Barber. Janine had worked as a special attendant for the Logansport State Hospital.

Surviving Janine is a daughter, Samantha (Dave) Schmidt of Lakemoor, IL; son, Rob...

Robert E. Peconga Jr.

Robert E. Peconga Jr.

Aug 19, 2024

Robert E. Peconga Jr., age 77, of Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on August 19, 2024.

Born December 22, 1946 in Peru, IN to the late Dr. Robert E. and Shirley Jean (Hooven) Peconga.

Bob was a former loan officer for First National Bank of Logansport and had served in the United States Army. He was named Citizen of the week by former...

Steven A. Kistler

Steven A. Kistler

Aug 2, 2024

Steven A. Kistler, age 67, of Dayton, IN passed away at 7:01 pm Friday August 2, 2024, in his residence.

Born November 30, 1956, in Logansport to Keith Arnold and Janice L. (Schultz) Kistler.

Steven was a lifelong truck driver.

Survivors include his mother Janice L. Kistler, Dayton, IN: one daughter, Brandy Dailey, Kokomo, IN; three sisters, Colleen Kistler, Dayton, IN; Jolene (Bob)...

Sandra Sue Ford

Sandra Sue Ford

Jul 26, 2024

Sandra Sue Ford, age 67, of Logansport, passed away at 11:58 pm Friday July 26, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.

Sandy was born March 11, 1957, in Logansport, IN to the late Paul Edison and Mary (Rodman) Ford.

Sandy retired as a dispatcher for the Cass County Sheriff’s department. She had also worked at Wilson Foods and the Logansport State...

Wanda J. Lytle

Wanda J. Lytle

Jul 19, 2024

Wanda J. Lytle, age 80, of Monticello, passed away Friday July 19, 2024, at 11:43 pm in her residence.

Born August 29, 1943, in Logansport, IN to the late Paul Snyder and Julia M. (Gellinger) Lind. On February 27, 1988, in Burnettsville, IN she married Edward E. Lytle who survives.

Wanda was a former Loan Officer for the State Bank of Burnettsville....

Todd Allen Corn

Todd Allen Corn

Jul 17, 2024

Todd Allen Corn (57) of Logansport, went to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his family at home, at 1:00 am on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Herbert Lee and Betty Lou (Showley) Corn welcomed Todd into the world on November 14,1966, in Rochester, IN. Todd married his high school sweetheart, Rhonda Lynn Baldwin, on July 23, 1988, in Logansport.

A veteran of...

Sharon Elaine Stewart

Sharon Elaine Stewart

Jul 15, 2024

Sharon E. Stewart passed away at 9:45 pm Monday July 15, 2024, in her residence. 

Sharon was the youngest child of Gilbert H. and Lotta G. (Dowden) Allen. 

She was born June 21, 1938, in Terra Haute, IN. Sharon graduated from Logansport High School in 1956. She was married to Floyd N. Stewart on December 24, 1960, who passed away September 6,...

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