Category Obituaries

Kent R. Hall

Kent R. Hall, 87, of Logansport, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Cedar Creek Nursing Home surrounded by his loved ones. Born March 15, 1939, in Logansport, to the late Ralph and Mable (Ping) Hall. He married Beverly…

Marlin Evan Kuns

KUNS – Elder Marlin Evan, son of Chester A. and Opal M. (Layman) Kuns, was born July 3, 1942, in a log cabin near Flora, IN. He peacefully passed away at his home in Twelve Mile, IN, on August 26,…

Sonja Lavonne Hanawalt

Sonja Lavonne Hanawalt, 88, Logansport, Indiana, went to be with Jesus Tuesday evening, August 25, 2026. Her passing was peaceful, something she had longed for as kidney disease made life harder. She missed her husband and her parents deeply and…

Charlotte Lee (Sinkiewicz) Buczkowski

Charlotte Lee (Sinkiewicz) Buczkowski, 83, formerly of Twelve Mile and South Bend, passed away at 6:25 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, where she had resided for the past few years. Born July 18, 1943,…

Maureen Louise (McKaig) Cook

Maureen Louise (McKaig) Cook, 80, rural Peru, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 19, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family. Born December 8, 1945, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Edward E. McKaig,…

Esther Ellen Justice

Esther E. Justice, 89, of Logansport, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Chase Center, surrounded by her loved ones. Born August 2, 1937, to the late Edward and Edith (Tomilson) Gunter. She married Charles L. Justice on September…

Terry Beltemacchi

Terry Beltemacchi, 80, departed from this world and was welcomed into the arms of our Lord on May 15, 2026 after passing peacefully at her residence in Watertown, WI. Terry hit the stage in Chicago on February 21, 1946, the…

William “Chuck” Charles Wertz

August 22, 2026, William C. Wertz (Chuck) passed away peacefully in his sleep at Mulberry Health where he has resided for the past 3 years.  Even though he suffered from Dementia he continued to entertain everyone with his humor and…

Lorita “Lori” Jane (Fickle) Kniesly

Lorita Jane “Lori” Kniesly, 84, of Green Valley, Arizona, formerly of Vero Beach, Florida and Kokomo, Indiana, passed away June 15, 2026, in Green Valley.  She was born August 4, 1941, in Galveston, Indiana to Joe and Josephine (Hicks) Fickle. …

Judy Jane Osborn

Judy Jane Osborn, 78 of Logansport, Indiana, passed away early Saturday, August 22, 2026, at Aperion Care in Peru, Indiana. Born February 25, 1948, she was the daughter of the late William W. Osborn and Inez L. (Shell) Osborn Bliss.…

Jeannette B. “Jean” Muhlethaler

Jeannette B. “Jean” Muhlethaler, 81, Logansport, Indiana, was surrounded by her loving family on Friday evening, August 21, 2026, when she passed from this life to the Heavenly Home Jesus had planned for her. Born September 23, 1944, in St.…

Diana Jo “Diney” (Cox) Ashcraft

Diana Jo “Diney” (Cox) Ashcraft, 63, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Chase Center, surrounded by her family following a long and courageous battle with kidney failure. Born November 23, 1962, in Logansport, she was…

Mark Alan Baker

Mark Alan Baker, age 77, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2026, in St. Elizabeth Healthcare Center of Delphi. Born March 10, 1949, in Logansport, IN to the late Russell A. and Martha Jean (Steffey) Baker. Mark was a…

William Paul Haner

William Paul Haner, age 84, of Logansport, passed away at 12:35 am on Friday August 21, 2026, in Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Born December 8, 1941, in Logansport to the Late Paul C. and Loretta M. (Adair) Haner. On February…

Judith Ann Lavanchy-Smith

Judith Ann Lavanchy-Smith, age 87, of Royal Center, passed away peacefully at her home at 5:57 pm Friday August 21, 2026. Born January 5, 1939, in Fairmount, IN to the late John Charles and Norma Louis (Nicholson) Peacock. On September…

Kathleen Marie (Bichl) Rostron

Kathleen Marie (Bichl) Rostron It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Kathleen Marie (Bichl) Rostron, known affectionately as Katy to all who loved her. Katy passed away on June 20th in Culver, Indiana. As we mourn…

Barbara J. Vail

Barbara Vail, 68, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away on August 18, 2026. She was born April 26, 1958, in Victorville, California, and made her home in Logansport for most of her life. Barbara had a gentle love for quilting and…

Nancy (Hauss) Lapierre

Nancy. J. Lapierre, age 84, Logansport, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, in Lafayette, where she currently resided.  Born October 2, 1941, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Fred and Dorothy Anderson Hauss. She was married to David…

Martin A. Hall

Marty Hall went to be with his Savior on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, and now he is playing in his own heavenly band. Born on August 17, 1963, in Logansport, to the late Martin D. and Patricia R. (Little) Hall.…

Kasen Tyler Schmidt

Kasen Tyler Schmidt, 19, of Logansport, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, in IU Methodist, Indianapolis. Born June 22, 2007, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Chelsey (Allen) Sommers and Kenny Schmidt. A 2025 graduate of Logansport…