Obituaries

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,...

Elvira Mae Cook

Elvira Mae Cook

Jul 8, 2024

Elvira Mae Cook, age 73, passed away Monday July 8, 2024, in Memorial Hospital.

Born July 20, 1950, in Logansport, IN to the late Elza Eldon and Mary Edna (Shaver) Emerson.

Elvira was a homemaker.

Survivors include one daughter, Sherrell Pope of Logansport, IN; one grandson, Ryan Adcock of Brentwood, TN and her former husband and longtime companion James Cook.

She was preceded in...

Janice L. Jenkins

Janice L. Jenkins

Jun 26, 2024

Janice L. Jenkins, 70, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Memorial Hospital in Logansport.

Born on July 22, 1953, in Santa Ana, California, Janice is the daughter of the late Richard and Wilda (Dunkel) Jenkins. She was a 1971 graduate of Lewis Cass High School. 

Janice had worked for Logan Stamping and Peters-Revington in Delphi. She had also worked...

Sally S. Mauck

Sally S. Mauck

Jun 26, 2024

Sally Sue Mauck, age 89, passed away at 8:13 am Wednesday June 26, 2024, in Miller’s Merry Manor.

Born March 14, 1935, in Union City, IN to the late Stanley L. and Winnifred V. (Hittle) Riegel. On July 7, 1957, in Union City, IN she married Randall L. Mauck who preceded in death on October 29, 2017.

Sally was a retired kindergarten...

Marty E. Pattengale

Marty E. Pattengale

Jun 24, 2024

Marty E. Pattengale, 79, of Logansport, passed away Monday, June 24, 2024, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East Hospital in Lafayette.

Born on August 8, 1944, in Colburn, Indiana, Marty is the son of the late Raymond Wiley Pattengale and Ida Mae (Smith) Pattengale. On July 14, 1965, Marty married Dian Lyn Wortley who preceded in death on Feb. 5, 1996. On...

Craig A. Freeman

Craig A. Freeman

Jun 23, 2024

Craig A. Freeman, 58, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, in his residence.

Born on April 24, 1966, in Kokomo, Craig is the son of Ralph Freeman and Evon (Wuelfing) Baber. On May 24, 1999, in Logansport, Craig married Delbee Ann Crist who survives.

Craig was a 1985 graduate of Logansport High School and had worked at Small Parts, Subaru, Wilson Foods...

Paula Ann Quillen

Paula Ann Quillen

Jun 21, 2024

Paula Ann Quillen, 73, of Deer Creek, passed away Friday, June 21, 2024, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.

Born on August 5, 1950, in Logansport, Paula is the daughter of the late Paul and Mary Edna (Snoke) Quillen. Paula worked as a secretary for Quillen Electric. Paula enjoyed Art, Poetry, fishing and spending time with family and friends.

Surviving Paula are...

Billy Gene Shanks

Billy Gene Shanks

Jun 18, 2024

Billy Gene Shanks ,98, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2024, at Cedar Creek in Logansport, IN.

Billy was born on May 24, 1926, to Arthur Leon Shanks and Clara Avanelle (Slagal) Shanks. On July 31, 1949, he married the love of his life, Virginia Meyer. Their marriage was a testament to enduring love and companionship until Virginia's passing on July...

Don R. Pugh

Don R. Pugh

Jun 12, 2024

Don R. Pugh, age 91, of Logansport, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday June 12, 2024.Born December 28, 1932, in Royal Center, IN to the late Berlin and Pearl (Swisher) Pugh. On May 14, 1955, in Royal Center, IN he married Donna DeWitt who preceded him in death on June 6, 2015. Prior to Donna’s passing they celebrated 60...

Carolyn L. Watson

Carolyn L. Watson

Jun 11, 2024

Carolyn L. Watson, age 74, of Burrows, passed away Tuesday June 11, 2024, in her residence.Born March 24, 1950, in Logansport to the late Tony and Julia M. (Gellinger) Pfaff. On May 23, 1970, she married John T. Watson who survives.Carolyn retired from Woodbridge Health Campus. She enjoyed fishing, gardening, flowers and hummingbird watching. She also enjoyed spending time with...

Judith Ann Reed

Judith Ann Reed

Jun 10, 2024

Judith Ann (Simmons) Reed passed away peacefully Monday, June 10, 2024, ending her battle with Parkinson’s Disease.Judy was born on March 19, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late Warren W. and Mary (Sowers) Simmons. Judy and her family moved to Fulton during her sophomore year of high school.Judy graduated from North Caston in 1963 and then started working...

Diana L. Winings

Diana L. Winings

May 31, 2024

Diana L. Winings, age 77, of Logansport, passed away Friday May 31, 2024, in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport.Born August 30, 1946, in Logansport to the late Robert Lee and Lorene A. (Smith) Dawson. On September 12, 1965, in Logansport she married Ronald A. Winings who preceded in death February 2, 2003.Diana was a homemaker and a member of Life...

George J. "Jerry" Harness

George J. "Jerry" Harness

May 27, 2024

George J. “Jerry” Harness, 84, of Walton, Indiana passed away in his residence on Monday, May 27, 2024, surrounded by his family.Born on May 7, 1940, in Deacon, Jerry is the son of the late Herbert E. and Violet Delight (Campbell) Harness. On August 31, 1974, in Walton, Jerry married Marcia A. Shaff who survives.Jerry retired as a truck driver...

Joann J. Sterrett

Joann J. Sterrett

May 26, 2024

Joann J. Sterrett, age 91, of Logansport, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, in Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis.Born June 2, 1932, in Logansport to the late Frank and Mary (Burgman) Murray. On June 21, 1952, in Logansport she married Zane L. Sterrett who preceded in death April 2, 1986.Joann was the former office manager of Marsh Supermarket.Survivors include two daughters,...

Lucille Reynolds

Lucille Reynolds

May 26, 2024

G. Lucille Reynolds, age 90, passed away Sunday May 26, 2024, in her residence. Born June 19, 1933, in North Vernon, IN to the late Kendrick Clay and Ida Mary (Nealis) Picklesimer. On Feb. 1, 1953, she married Donald Bortz Wilkerson who preceded in death Sept. 25, 2005. On October 13, 2007, she married Ernest Reynolds who preceded in death on...