Cass County Communication Network

Cass County Communication Network

Keith C. Ernest

Keith C. Ernest, 56 of Winamac passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 in Winamac. Born on March 2, 1970 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, he was the son of the late Arnold “Frenchie” and Elsie “Sandie” (Drake) Ernest. Keith…

Gillea J. Layer

Gillea J. Layer, 92 of Royal Center passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at Cedar Creek Assisted Living in Logansport. Born on August 19, 1934 in Delphi, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Esther (Martin) Nethercutt.…

Thomas W. “Wayne” Brugh

Thomas W. “Wayne” Brugh, 69, of Logansport, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at Franciscan Health in Lafayette. Born September 1, 1957, in Logansport, he was the son of Gene and Mary (Finton) Brugh. On December 24, 1985, in…

Brett Alan Perry

Brett Alan Perry, 53, Walton, Indiana, passed away peacefully and unexpectedly on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at home.  Born January 10, 1972, in Rensselaer, Indiana, he was the son of Marvin Perry, who survives. and the late Pauletta (Allen) Perry.…

Carol L. Hizer

Carol L. Hizer, 75 of Kewanna passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at home. Born on March 5, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late John and Betty (Wilkerson) Noble.  On April 4, 1976…

David Wandrei

David Lee Wandrei, 57, of Logansport, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. Born in Logansport, David was the son of the late Clarence “Fred” and Edith Wandrei-Campbell. He was a graduate of Covenant Christian High School and dedicated more…

Carolyn Sue (Wallace) Settlemyre

Carolyn Sue (Wallace) Settlemyre, 79, of Logansport, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Franciscan Health Lafayette. Born on November 5, 1946, in Charleston, West Virginia, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Lehman Wallace and Arlene (Brown) Rhodes.…

Mark Allen Trafny

Mark Allen Trafny, age 57, of Logansport, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 12, 2026, at Parkview Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mark was born on September 26, 1968, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John Phillip and Dolly Marie…

Phillip E. Molden

Phillip E. Molden, 67, of Logansport, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. He was born on February 26, 1959, the son of the late Robert L. and Lula B. (Smith) Molden. Phillip…

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IU Kokomo celebrates August 2026 graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo congratulates the 119 students who earned degrees in August 2026. The graduates represent 23 Indiana counties and two states. Those who earned degrees include: Alexandria Whitney Ann Gosnell, Bachelor of Science in Education Amboy                                                                                         …

Joseph Kitchel

Joseph M. Kitchel was the eldest son of Minnie and Victor Kitchel of Logansport, born March 22nd, 1938, into the large family tree of Daniel Christ Kitchel. Joe’s family was active in the Brethren Church. He graduated from Logansport High…

Nancy E. (Butler) Conwell

Nancy E. Conwell, 89, of Kokomo, went home to be with the Lord at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, September 8th 2026, at her home.  She was born May 17, 1937, in Kokomo, to Harry and Edna (Mumaw) Butler.  She married Richard…

Helen Louise Morgan

Helen Louise Morgan, 102, of Galveston, went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home.  She was born February 11, 1924, in Logansport, Indiana to Oliver and Ethel (Kline) Carey.  She married Eber G. Morgan…

Cass County area responders train for hazardous materials emergencies

LOGANSPORT, INDIANA – Responders from multiple agencies spent their Saturday participating in hands on training to be better prepared for propane emergencies. Participants included response personnel from Cass County Emergency Management Agency Logansport Fire Department, Cass County Fire District 1,…

Steven Eugene Cain

Steven E. Cain, 77, of Fairfield, Ohio, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, in Kettering Health Main Campus in Ohio. Born January 24, 1949, in Marion, Indiana, he was the son of the late Janet (Shaver) Bingle. Steve was a…

John Wesley Henry

John Wesley Henry, 94, Logansport, Indiana, passed away Friday morning, September 11, 2026, in Miller’s Merry Manor. . Born December 19, 1931, in Logansport, he was the son of the late George and Nannie (Handy) Henry. John was a graduate…

Stoney Ray Ellis

Stoney’s obituary was written with love by his family:  Stoney Ray Ellis went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 9, 2026. He passed at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with cancer. He was…

Douglas A. Dailey

Douglas A. Dailey, 74, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, in Logansport, Indiana. Born October 22, 1951, in Celina, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Paul N. and Lorene (Nelson) Dailey. Douglas graduated from Tipton High…