Kay A. (Burgess) Weatherwax
Last Updated on November 11, 2026 by Cass County Communication Network
Kay A. Weatherwax, age 85, Logansport, passed away peacefully at 7:28 p.m. Monday, November 9, 2026, at WoodBridge Health Campus.
Born in Logansport on November 29, 1940, she was the daughter of Robert J. Burgess and Margaret Enyart Burgess.
She married Thomas Weatherwax on February 18, 1972, and he is surviving.
A 1958 graduate of Logansport High School, Kay worked in insurance for several years prior to being a legal secretary at the law firm of Miller, Tolbert & Wildman. Kay took pride in her work as a paralegal.
For six years she served as Chairman of the Cass County Republican Party. She supported her husband’s political endeavors with exceptional leadership and organizational skills.
A wonderful cook, Kay loved sharing meals with family and friends, and especially her loving Thomas.
She enjoyed spending time outdoors, reading a good book, and playing a lively game with friends and family.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, are sons, Steven (Jenny) Drye, David (Shannon) Drye, Kevin Weatherwax, Craig Weatherwax; daughters, Michelle Winters, Kristen (Harrison) Chauncey; and a sister, Susie Clark.
Also surviving are grandchildren, Tyler and Nikki Winters, Erica Dash, Maggie and Nate Crowder, Molly Drye, Zachary Weatherwax, Max Weatherwax, Skyler Coldiron, Randall and Sarah Cooper, Jordan Cooper, Olivia and Duke Caldwell, Logan Drye, Luke Drye (Alexyss Jackson), Kyle Drye, Breann Weatherwax (Ali Majbour); sixteen great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Preceding Kay in death were two brothers, Joey Burgess and Pat Burgess.
Kay was a devoted wife, loving sister, cherished mother, grandmother and great grandmother and dear friend. Her life was defined by faith, grace and love.
With a kind heart, a more quiet nature, and a timeless sense of style, she brought grace to everyday life.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7: 00 p.m. Thursday, November 12th, at Kroeger Funeral Home. An additional visitation period will be from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, also at the funeral home.
Rev. Dr. Dan Lute will conclude the visitation on Friday morning at the funeral home with a brief offering of prayer.
The Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. Friday at All Saints Catholic Church, where Kay was a member. Father Pierre Akola will be the celebrant.
Interment will follow in Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Following the interment service at Ever-Rest, family and friends will gather at the Logansport Golf Club. An invitation is extended to everyone for this reception.
Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints Catholic Church, Calvary Presbyterian Church or WoodBridge Health Campus. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
She will be greatly missed here on earth and thoroughly enjoyed in heaven.
Kroeger Funeral Home, 711 East Market Street, Logansport, is in charge of all arrangements. Messages of condolence may be expressed at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com.