Ronald Joseph Adair -  (35)
  May 11, 1939 - Mar 25, 1975  (Calif.)
   
   The following information received October 2, 2002, from Patricia White Watson:
   "Since I was married to Ronald Joseph Adair, class of 1957, I think I can give you some info that is more accurate:

   Born May 11, 1939
   Died March 25, 1975 in car crash with wife in California

   Ron and Patricia Ann White (Watson) (Class of '58) married in June 1958.  They had two children, Eric, who also died in California car crash with fiancée on his 28th birthday, July 26, 1987, and Jeffrey who lives in Barcelona and has a son, Eric.
   Ron and Pat divorced in 1963; Ron married Paula (from Bloomington) in 1963; they moved to the Los Angeles area and had a son, Christopher, who also has a son. They divorced, and Ron married for a third time, to Kathleen Roberts of California; no children.
   Ron had just completed his thesis work and received his Ph.D. in Child Psychology from UCLA Berkley, and was a professor in childhood education at Grossmount College at the time of his death.
   Ron's sisters, Carolyn and Marsha live in the New Orleans area, and brother, Michael, resides in Indiana.

All the best,
Patricia White Watson "                 Back to Top of Page

Sharon L Beattie Ness -  (67)
  Feb 7, 1939 - Sept 3, 2006  (Logansport)
   
   Services for Sharon L. Ness, 67, Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Kroeger Funeral Home.
   She died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
   Born Feb. 7, 1939, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Charles and Gertrude Wichman Beattie.
   Sharon had been employed for many years at Woodlawn Center.
   Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Lynne Ness, Logansport; daughters and sons-in-law, Monica and George Stephenson, and Cindy and Tim Miller, all of Logansport; sisters and brother-in-law, Darlene and Steve Martin, Fulton, and Delores Musselman, Logansport; grandchildren, Joe Ness, Tyler Ness, Monika Ness, Andrew Stephenson, Benjamin Stephenson, Phillip Stephenson and Noah Miller; and a number of nieces and nephews.
   Two brothers, Gerald Beattie and Chuck Beattie, and one grandson, Christopher Stephenson, preceded in death.
   The Rev. Keith Schreffler will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
   Friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the Logansport Parks Department Minor League Baseball Program, c/o Jan Fawley, 1212 Riverside Drive, Logansport IN 46947. (1-6-07)  Back to Top of Page

   Ronald L Beck - (59)
  May 31, 1939 - Oct 26, 1998  (Logansport)

    Services for Ronald L. Beck, 59, of 409 Greenlawn Drive, will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel.
Mr. Beck died at 5:40 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, 1998, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
    Born May 31, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Robert and Garnett Willis Beck.  On Aug. 2, 1956, in Logansport, he was married to Cynthia C. Moyer, who survives.
    Mr. Beck was the owner and operator of Becks Transfer for 27 years.
    Also, surviving are two daughters, Donna Hermance and her husband, Greg, and Debby Holmes and her husband, Dave, all of Logansport; two brothers, Charles Beck and he wife, Kathy, Glendale, Ariz., and Keith Beck and his wife, Becky, Thomasville, Ga.; four grandchildren, Adrienne Hermance and Jessica, Alex and Collin Holmes; his mother-in-law, Melba Geyer, Logansport; one sister-in-law, Jane Martin and her husband, Dick, Galveston; and several nieces and nephews.
    One sister preceded in death.
    Pastor Bruce Vernon will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. today in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home. (6-24-09)
Source: Pharos-Tribune: October 28, 1998.           Back to Top of Page

Jill Billman Shumann - (57)
  Oct 27, 1939 - Apr 22, 1997 (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

  Jill Billman Shumann died of liver cancer in April, 1997, in the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.  She and her husband, Bill, lived in Memphis for many years.  She had two sons and one daughter.
   She had an undergraduate degree from the University of Kentucky and a Master of Fine Arts degree in painting from the University of Memphis (1988).    She was a member of Artist Link in Memphis and had paintings exhibited in various juried art shows throughout the mid-south U.S.  Her work also is found in private collections in the U.S. and in Scotland, England and Mexico.
   As recently as 1997, Jill's only surviving sister, Barbara Burkhart, and a brother, Lionel Billman, were living in Logansport. - Alice Jo Gear Sturdivant
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Weldon B Bleiler - (68)
  July 14, 1939 - Aug 17, 2007 (Las Vegas, Nev.)

  Word has been received that Weldon passed away, but little information is available.   He was an actor and had small parts in many different TV shows including WKRP IN CINCINNATI and ???.  His last residence was listed as Simi Valley in Ventura County, California. (3-25-08)

     If you have concrete information to share, please send it on to Barb Davis Dingeldein so that it can be placed here.
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Eleanor Kay Burch Metzger
     ???? - Dec 23, 1984 (44)

   Eleanor Kay Burch Metzger died from injuries suffered in an automobile accident near Longmont, Colorado on December 23, 1984.  She and her husband Jack were on their way to a Christmas party when their vehicle was struck by another car.  Jack was seriously injured, but survived the accident.
     Kay was born to Earl and Marie Burch. Her father owned a small grocery store in Logansport across Broadway from Logansport High School known as "Burch's".  She graduated from LHS with the class of 1957.
     At the time of her death, Kay had been married for some years to Jack Metzger.  Previously she was married for years to Gayle Sherman, so some might recall her as Kay Sherman.
     Kay was mostly a stay-at-home mom and spent much of her time and effort working with her favorite endeavor of a Christian Singles Group which she founded.  It has been reported that it was the largest of its kind in the nation during those years.  She was also a member of the Longmont Christian Church.
     Survivors at the time of her death included: her father Earl Burch; her husband Jack Metzger; three daughters, Kathy (Mark) ?? of Brighton, Ill., Karrie (David) ?? of Nashville, Tenn., and Jill, at home; a brother Robert (Bob) Earl Burch; two granddaughters.
     Burial was held at Valhalla Memory Gardens in Bloomington, Indiana. (10-22-08)
                                    The above information was provided by Kay's brother Bob in 2008.    

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Joe Burgess

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Ivor Dale Burrough - (60)
  May 31, 1939 - Sept 5, 1999  (Marion, Ind.)

    MARION - Services for Ivor Dale Burrough, 60, of 1509 W. Third St., Marion, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday in Mount Olive United Methodist Church.
    He died at 5:38 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 1999, in his residence.
    Born May 31, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Ivor Chriswell and Elsie Carter Burkholder Burrough.  He was married Aug. 28, 1960, to Diana Neumann, who survives.
Mr. Burrough had lived in Marion since 1973.  He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America program for 48 years, including holding the office of District Executive of the Meshigomeshia District from 1992-1998.  He received numerous scouting awards including the Eagle Scout, Silver Beaver, God & Country, Scouts Training, Commissioners Key, Professional Award, District of Merit and the James E. West Fellows awards , as well as belonging to the Order of the Arrow.
    He received the Sagamore of the Wabash designation this pat April. A participant in the Marion Easter Pageant since 1966, he was also president of the Marion North Rotary Club.  He was a member of Mount Olive United Methodist Church and the Promise Keepers. Mr. Burrough was an avid golfer.
    Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Marc and Kelly Burrough, Carmel; his mother, Elsie Burkholder, Marion, and one grandson, Cris Burrough.
    The Rev. Doug Barton will officiate at the services
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America and the Mount Olive United Methodist Church, 2015N 300W, Marion.
    Needham-Storey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  (8-5-09, provided by Tom Castaldi)

    His grave is in Mt Hope Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana.
    (His son Marc passed away January 7, 2004).

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Tommy Lee Corcoran, Sr - (70)
  June 6, 1938 - October 14, 2008  (Indianapolis, Ind.)

    Services for Tommy Lee Corcoran Sr., 70, Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, in Gundrum Funeral Home.
    He died at 12:10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2008, in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
    Born June 6, 1938, in Logansport, he was the son of Carl and Virginia Parsons Corcoran.  He was married Dec. 30, 1994, in Logansport, to Carol A. Bennett Crisman, who survives.
    Tommy retired in 2000 from the Carpenters Union.
    He attended Cross-Wind United Methodist Church and was a former modified midget racer for 40 years.  He enjoyed building street rods as a hobby.
    Also surviving are sons, Dennis Corcoran, Logansport, Ed Corcoran and wife, Ilona, Monticello, and Tommy Corcoran Jr., Logansport; mother, Virginia Corcoran, Logansport; sisters, Jerry Culp, Logansport, Rita Kochel and husband, John, Royal Center, and Betty Angle and husband, Don, Florida; stepson, Bryan Pownell, Bedford; stepdaughters, Debbie Campbell and husband, Brad, and Cheryl Howell and husband, Tim, all of Logansport; eight grandchildren, Brock Corcoran, Steven Corcoran, Karen Corcoran, Kyle Corcoran, Tommy Corcoran, Sheldon Corcoran, Katie Corcoran and Connor Corcoran; four stepgrandchildren, Zach Weatherwax, Brooke Campbell, Britteny Howell and Ciara Howell; one great-grandchild, Boston Corcoran; two stepgreat-grandchildren, Kali Ditto and Laci Leffert; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.
    Pastor Gary Lewis, Rev. William Art Maloney and Dave Brandt will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2008 at the funeral home. (10-17-08)
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Jean Ann Coulson Dailey - (67)
  Aug 22, 1939 - Jan 4, 2007  (Logansport, Ind.)

   Private services will be held for Jean Ann Dailey, 67, Logansport.
   She died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, 2007, in Chase Convalescent Center.
   Born Aug. 22, 1939, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Merle Coulson Sr. and Maxine Houston. She was married July 3, 1997, in Kokomo, to Louis Dailey, who preceded in death in January 1999.
   A 1957 graduate of Logansport High School, Jean was a homemaker.
   Surviving are her mother, Maxine Dinius, Tucson, Ariz.; a brother Merle (Sonny) Coulson Jr., husband of Vicky, Houston, Texas; half-brother, Mark Dinius, husband of Barbara, Valencia, Calif.; caretakers, Jim and Wilma, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
   Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park in Logansport.
   Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. (1-6-07)
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Shirley A. Culp Pepple - (64)
June 5, 1939 - Nov 19, 2003  (Monticello & W Lafayette, Ind.)

  Shirley A. Culp Pepple, 64, formerly of Monticello, died at 12:10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003, at 107 Woods Edge Court, West Lafayette.
  She was born on June 5, 1939, in Logansport.
  Mrs. Pepple worked for Culligan in Portland and Metzger Lumber in Delphi. She also owned a commercial cleaning service for 20 years.
  She was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Lafayette East Congregation and was an active volunteer as one of Jehovah's Witnesses.
  Survivors include a daughter, Monique L. Ordiway of West Lafayette; her father, Orville F. Culp of St. Cloud, Fla., eight sisters, Virginia Hartshorne of Morgantown, Bonnie Haug of Tampa, Fla., Shelby Parrett of Delphi, Norma Lewellen of Lucerne, Carolyn Landis of Logansport, Mary Kay Prough of Bluffton and Linda Sherry of Pettit, Pamela Sherry of Okeechobee, Fla.; and a brother, Steve Culp of Logansport.
  Memorial service 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 2003 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness Lafayette East Congregation with Gene Muston officiating. Preceded in death by her mother, Isabelle M. Carter, and a sister, Joy Madsen. Interment Spring Creek Cemetery, Logansport at a later date. Memorials may be made to Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness Lafayette East Congregation. Arrangements by Fisher-Voorhis-Draper Chapel, Monticello. (11-23-03)

Theodore E. Daniels Jr. - ( 63 )
 July 4, 1939 - Nov 16, 2002  (Logansport)

  Services for Theodore E. Daniels Jr., 63, of 925 Stanley St., will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
  He died at 9:34 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, 2002, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
  Born July 4, 1939, in Lafayette, he was the son of Theodore E. Sr. and Mildred Cain Daniels.
  Mr. Daniels was retired from Exide Battery Corporation.  He was a member of the Logansport Eagles Lodge No. 323 and the American Legion Post No. 60.
  A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served his country proudly.
  Surviving are one daughter, Shanna Daniels, Logansport; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Tad Daniels, Parker City, and Todd and Ellen Daniels, Marion; special friend, Carol Binney, Logansport; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Dick Ray, Logansport; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Pat Daniels, Logansport; five grandchildren, Rachel Daniels, Brianna Fleming, Bryce Fleming, Zachary Daniels and Lucas Daniels; and several nieces and nephews.
  One brother and one sister preceded in death.
  The Rev. William Art Maloney will officiate at the services.  Burial, with full military graveside rites, will be in Davis Cemetery, Burnettsville.
  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
  Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
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Alta Kay Davis Howell - ( 68 )
 July 2, 1939 - Mar 6, 2008  (Logansport)

     Private Services for Alta Kay [Davis] Howell, 68, of Logansport will be held at Marocco Funeral Chapel.
     She died at 6:23 p.m. Thursday March 6, 2008 at Logansport Memorial Hospital.     
     Born July 2, 1939, she was the daughter of Wilmer and Marjorie B. (Packard) Davis. On December 7, 1957 she married Richard Howell, Jr., he survives.
     A homemaker, Kay enjoyed reading and working in her garden.
     Survivors include her husband Richard, on son Timothy and Lisa Howell of Logansport, two daughters, Melinda Howell of Monticello and Lisa and Tim Kruger of Noblesville, one sister, Phyllis Scott of Ft. Myers, Fla, grandchildren, Taylor Howell, Bryce Kruger, Gabby Howell and Landen Howell.
     She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Ronald "Buzz" Davis.
     Online Condolences may be made to the Howell Family at www.maroccofc.com. (3-25-08)
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Janet Sue Fellers Hardin - ( 68 )
 June 26, 1939 - Aug 7, 2007  (Logansport)

     Services for Janet S. Hardin, 68, Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
     She died at 10:10 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007, in her residence.
     Born June 26, 1939, in Logansport, she was the daughter of David and Mildred M. Odom Fellers. She was married Aug. 24, 1958, in Logansport, to John D. Hardin, who survives.
     Janet was a former baker for D&R Fruit Market.
     She was a member of the Logansport Women’s Bowling League and was an avid Cubs fan.
     Janet loved gardening, baking, bingo, canning and spending time with family.
     Also surviving are two sons, David W. Hardin and wife, Vickie, and Richard L. Hardin and wife, Tammi, all of Logansport; a brother, Raymond L. Fellers and wife, Diana, Bruce Lake; two grandchildren, Richelle Hardin, Logansport, and Mitchell L. Hardin, Fort Riley, Kan.; two stepgrandchildren, Randy Alcorn and Megan Alcorn, Logansport; two great-grandchildren, Hope and Euriah Baker, Logansport.
     One brother, David E. Fellers, and one son, John D. Hardin Jr., preceded in death.
     Dr. Horace Smith will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery in Logansport.
     Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the Cass County Relay For Life.
     Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com  (8-22-07) 
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 James A Flory - (63)
  Nov 3, 1938 - Dec 29, 2001  (Logansport)

     Services for James A. Flory, 63, 536N Private Road 575E, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 2, 2002, in Gundrum Funeral Home.
     He died at 2:37 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, in St. Vincent's Hospital, Indianapolis.
     Born Nov. 3, 1938, in Logansport, he was the son of Byron and Mildred Walker Flory. On Aug. 21, 1964, in Logansport, he was married to Judith A. Snyder, who survives.
     In 1997, he retired from Northern Indiana Public Service Company after 26 1/2 years. He continued to work for Flory Plumbing after retiring. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing. He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
     Also surviving are one son, Brian K. Graf and his wife, Crickett, Logansport; two daughters, Elizabeth A. McCullum and her husband, Scott, Logansport, and Lisa C. Brugh and her husband, Tim, McCordsville; two brothers, Joe Flory and his wife, Jeanann, Logansport, and David Flory and his wife, Marlene, Oxford Junction, Iowa; one sister, Ellen Childress, Los Gatos, Calif.; seven grandchildren, JayeDee, Randy, Brandi, Renate, Nathan, Nick and Tara; three great-grandchildren, Briana, Christain, and Isiaha; and several nieces and nephews.
     One brother, Gene Flory, preceded in death.
     The Rev. Donald L. Ruhl will officiate at the services. Burial, with full military graveside rites, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.
     Memorial contributions may be made to Cass County Heart Association. (12-10-03)                 Back to Top of Page

Frederick D Foreman -  (37)
  Apr 5, 1939 - July 9, 1976  (Ft Wayne, Ind.)

    Frederick D. Foreman, 37, formerly of Logansport, died Friday in Parkview Memorial Hospital, Fort Wayne, after an extended illness. He resided at 2423 Pleasant Ave in that city.
    The son of Amelia M. Fouts and the late Leonard E. Foreman, he was employed by the Sloan Funeral Home in Fort Wayne.
    He was a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist and the Scottish Rite in Fort Wayne and the local Tipton Masonic Lodge.
    Surviving are the wife, Shirley; the mother, Amelia Fouts, 420 Montgomery St.; a brother, William, 334 High St.; three nephews and two uncles, Floyd Forman and Carl Rumell, of Logansport.
    Christian Science services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the C.M. Sloan Funeral Home, 1327 N. Wells St., Fort Wayne. Burial and graveside rites will be at 1 p.m. at the Center EUB Cemetery, Cass County.   (Submitted by Tom Castaldi April 15, 2008) (4-23-08)                 Back to Top of Page

Claudette Mary Forker Peters - (62)
 April 27, 1939 - Feb. 18, 2002 (Kokomo, Ind.)

  Services for Claudette Mary Peters, 62, of 1172N 725W, will be held at 10 a.m. Friday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
  She died at 9 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
  Born April 27, 1939, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Albert and Dorothy Zellers Forker. On Sept. 25, 1965, in Logansport, she was married to Robert Lewis Peters, who survives.
  She was a homemaker and a member of Eagles Lodge #323 Ladies Auxiliary, Grace Fellowship Church and American Legion Post #60 Ladies Auxiliary.
  Also surviving are three sons, Wayne Fry, Logansport, Michael Fry, Logansport, and Ricky Lee Peters and his wife, Heather, Lake Cicott; four daughters, Pamela Johnson, Wisconsin, Rashelle Ponchaud and her husband, Gary, Cascade, Wis., Drenda Murphy, Peru, and Sherri L. Young, Logansport; two sisters, Patricia Daniels and her husband, William, Logansport, and Jackie Sue Fultz, Logansport; two brothers, John Jackson Forker and his wife, Helen, Brooksville, Fla., and Ronald L. See, Peru; one brother-in-law, Ronald J. Fry, Logansport; 14 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
  One son, Ricky Dale, one brother, Albert "Skip," and one sister, Alberta "Fronzie," preceded in death.
  The Rev. William Art Maloney and the Rev. Rex Grant will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery.
  Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
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 Bryan G Graham (Rev) - (68)
   April 21, 1939 - Nov. 11, 2007 (Ignacio, CO)

    The Rev. Bryan G. Graham from Ignacio, Colo., was tragically killed in a car accident on Nov. 11, at the age of 68.
    Mr. Graham was born to Harry and Louva (Fields) Graham in Brighton, on April 21, 1939.
    He served as pastor in Unity Church, primarily in Florida, South Dakota and Colorado.
    He married Margaret Graham. The marriage later ended in divorce. On Nov. 30, 1968, he married Myrna Powell in Halifax, Va. The marriage ended in divorce. Finally, he married Freda Marion, which also ended in divorce.
    His family said Mr. Graham had a great love for mountains and nature and enjoyed hiking and camping. He was an active member of the Unity in Spirit Church. He will be deeply missed by family and friends alike.
    Mr. Graham was preceded in death by his son, Mark Graham.
    He is survived by his daughter, Katherine Graham of Charlotte, N.C.; son, Kevin (Graham) Fait of Eagan, Minn.; sister, Glenda Lewin of Huntington Beach, Calif.; a brother, Barton Graham of Pine City, N.Y.; half brother, George Graham of Oakfield, N.Y.; a half sister, Ellen Waukon of Bryceville, Wis. He was a devoted grandfather to Jasmine and Kayla Fait of Eagan, Minn.
    A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Leatherwood Christian Church in Bedford. Ferguson-Lee Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The National Wildlife Fund, c/o Memorials 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190. (4-23-08)
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From the Herald Newspaper:

     An Ignacio man died this week in a single-car accident while driving on a mountain road northeast of Silverton.
     Bryan Graham, 68, drove over a 300-foot-high embankment, said Melody Skinner, an administrative assistant with the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. Graham was ejected, and the car broke into three pieces.
     The accident occurred either Sunday or Monday on Maggie Gulch Road (San Juan County Road 23), Skinner said. Graham called his daughter about 1 p.m. Sunday to say he was going to Silverton.
     The accident scene was found by a mountain biker who lives in Silverton. Graham drove over a sheet of ice that was visible but very slick, said Colorado State Patrol Cpl. Jared Rapp, who investigated the accident.
     "Even if (roads are) not posted closed, it's still treacherous driving," Rapp said.
     Skinner warned residents and visitors that the roads around Silverton may have ice that is difficult to navigate. Usually the roads are covered with snow this time of year, she said, but the warm weather has created random ice patches that melt and refreeze during the day.
     "A lot of our roads appear to be dry," Skinner said, "but then when you get into shady spots, there's ice. We have serious ice conditions, even if you think it looks like summer up here." (4-23-08)                 Back to Top of Page

James D Green

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Madonna Rose Guckien Wright Bernier - (60)
  Feb 22, 1939 - Dec 31, 1999 (Burlington, Vt.)

  Madonna of Burlington, Vt., a retired Burlington businesswoman, died on Friday Dec. 31, 1999 after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She died peacefully in her home surrounded by family.
   Madonna, the daughter of Agnes and William Guckien was born in Logansport, Indiana, where she was raised on a family farm. She attended Logansport High School (Class of 1957) and Indiana University (1957 - 1959), where she was a member of the Alpha Phi sorority. With her former husband, Gordon Wright, she opened her first Vermont retail store, Decorative Things, in January 1969.  This store was followed by two successful retail stores in the Burlington area, Jewelry and Things, and Crabtree & Evelyn.  Madonna was also one of the original owners of Mother Nature's Natural Foods. Madonna was a risk taker with a quick wit and a wonderful sense of humor.  She dashed in and out of hearts of people in a way that made her friendship such a gift.
  Active in the community, Madonna was a trustee of Burlington College.
  Gardening, travelling, family and friends brought her the most joy.
  She is survived by her husband, Arthur Bernier, by her son, Zachary Wright and his family, daughter-in-law Kim Wright and granddaughters Hazel and Olivia; by her daughter, Anastasia Wells, and son-in-law Christopher Wells; by her step children, Arthur and Jayne Bernier, James Bernier, Chris and Karen Bernier, Leslie and Michael Leary, Helen and Carl Chiasson, Stephanie Bernier and Richard Yirikian and by 10 stepgrandchildren.
  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday January 3, 2000 at 9:30 AM in St. John Vianney Church, S. Burlington, Vt.  Interment will be in the Bernier lot in Mount Adnah Cemetery, Annisquam, Mass. at 3:30 PM on Monday.
   Visiting hours are Sunday 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home, 71 S. Union St., Burlington, VT.  Those interested in making a gift in her name are requested to make a donation to Catholic Relief Services (www.catholicrelief.org, 800-235-2772) 

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Doris Gunter Johns - (55)
  Oct 17, 1939 - Mar 29, 1995

    The following information provided by Jerry Dingeldein (7-16-04)

    Doris Irene GUNTER Johns, born Oct. 27, 1939, in Bluffton, Ind.  I checked birth records at the county clerk's office to learn that she is the person you have some info on, as per memorials page comment/question.
    She married Charles Keith Johns, on April 18, 1960 in Cass County.  Charles was born in Lafayette, Ind.  Her father was Jesse Lee Gunter and her mom was Dorothy Irene Snodgrass.
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Roy Ben Handy - (67)  
   Jan 11, 1938 - Feb 20, 2005

    The following information provided by Jerry Dingeldein (4-24-08)

    Gallatin, Tenn. - Services for Roy Ben Handy, 67, of Castalian Springs, were held Wednesday in the chapel of Newby Funeral Home.  He died Sunday, Feb.20, 2005, in Hartsville Medical Center.
    Born Jan. 11, 1938, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Herbert J. and Mary Elizabeth Haddix Handy.
    Surviving are two sons, Roy Ben Handy Jr., Christchurch, New Zealand, and Gary Handy and his wife, Chris, Crawfordsville; three daughters, Kim Hammock and her husband, Timmy, Hartsville, Deborah Crowden and her husband, George, Castalian Springs, and Deidre Girton and her husband Doug, Francesville; three brothers, James Eugene Handy and his wife Ester, Kokomo, Paul Thomas Handy and his wife Nancy, Logansport, and James Handy and his wife Marie, Logansport; and one sister. Lucille Ponce, Hammond.
   His parents; one brother, George Harvey Handy; and one sister, Elizabeth Friskee, preceded in death.
   Brother Darrel Braswell officiated at the services. Burial was in summer Memorial Gardens.  (9-4-08)(9-4-08)
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S. Rex Harris - (70)  
   November 20, 1938 - Aug 4, 2009

    Services for S. Rex Harris, 70, Walton, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
    He died at 6:35 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, in Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport.
    Born Nov. 20, 1938, in Smithville, Tenn., DeKalb County, he was the son of Thomas Walter and Odell Parsley Harris.  He was married Feb. 14, 1960, in Camden, to Jean Sprinkle, who survives.
    Rex was a member of the Lutheran Church.  He was a 1957 graduate of Logansport High School. While in high school, he participated in track, basketball and football.  In basketball he was voted most valuable player his senior year and was all state in football.  He attended Indiana University in Bloomington, where he participated on the football team.
    From 1960-1966 he served as a deputy on the Cass County Sheriff’s Department, and in 1966 he was elected sheriff, making him the youngest sheriff ever elected in county history.  From 1967-1974 Rex served as Ssheriff and he and his family lived in the sheriff’s residence at the county jail and his wife Jean served as jail matron.  From 1974 until 2005 Rex had been an insurance agent with Farm Bureau Insurance.  From 1986-1993 Rex served as chairman of the Cass County Democratic Party and had also served on the election board.  From 2002- present, Rex served on the board of directors of France Park and Recreation.  From 2002- present, Rex served on the board of directors of the Logansport Memorial Hospital.  In December of 2002 Rex received the John Tipton Award, which is the highest award presented by the county.
    Rex was a former youth league baseball and football coach, he was also a former adult 4-H Leader of the Horse and Pony Club.  He was a member of the Logansport Exchange Club, Eagles Lodge 323 and Elks Lodge 66.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports, politics, riding horses and helping others.
    He participated in local community events with his draft mules and horses in such parades as the Iron Horse parade, Light Up Logansport parade, Royal Center’s Pioneer Days parade, Twelve Mile’s Fourth of July Celebration parade, Galveston Day’s parade, Walton’s Small Town Christmas parade, Delphi’s Canal Days parade, and Kokomo’s Haynes Apperson Festival parade.  He provided wagon and buggy rides for weddings, family reunions, and other events.  He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, telling stories and reminiscing.
    Also surviving are daughter, Kellie Whitcomb, Logansport; son, Jeffrey Harris and wife Dawn, Dublin, Ohio; sisters, Jerry Zoubul, Indianapolis, Judy Frame and husband John, Fort Worth, Texas, and Nancy Samuels and husband Norman, Logansport; brothers, Bruce Harris and wife Dee, Logansport, Harold Harris and wife Elsie, Adamsboro, Ralph Harris, Illinois, Grant Harris and wife Cinda, Fort Wayne, Steve Harris and wife Sue, and Ted Shriver, all of Logansport; granddaughter, Megan Whitcomb; and grandsons, Arrick Harris and Alax Harris.
    He was preceded in death by two sisters, Fredia Couch and Frankie Seehase.
    Pastor Sharon Walker will officiate. Burial will be in Walton IOOF Cemetery in Walton.
    Friends may call from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the Glaucoma Association.
    Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com.  (8-5-09)
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James L Henry - (48)
    ??, 1939 - June 16 or 17, 1988

        Jim married Helen Sue on June 6, 1964.  Sue died in 2001. Both are buried at Mt Hope Cemetery in Logansport, Indiana.

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James M Huffman - (63)
    Jan 14, 1939 - May 4, 2002 (Greendale, Wisc)

This from Barb Dingeldein on May 8th:
     Jim Huffman passed away Saturday, May 4, 2002.   He is survived by his wife Judy McCart, who was also a member of our class.
     For anyone wishing to send a card to Judy, her address is: 5876 Riverside
Drive, Greendale, WI 53129

Huffman, James M.
Publication Date: May 6, 2002   from: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
     Of Greendale, age 63 years.  May 4, 2002. Beloved husband of Judith (nee McCart). Dear father of Amy (Arnell) Gregorski and James Eric (Elizabeth) Huffman. Grandpa of Andrew, Alan and Sarah. Brother of Marilyn (William) Gerrard.
     He was a member of Greendale JCs.  Vice President of Door-O-Matic where he was an Industrial Designer for panic exit hardware.  James was also President of World Wide Parts, and a member of the Irish Setter Club of America.
     Visitation will be held on Sat. May 11, at 10 AM. at Larsen Brothers Funeral Home (15250 W. National Ave.) with a memorial service at 10:30 AM.
     If desired memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association.

     CHURCH AND CHAPEL FUNERAL SERVICE Serving the Huffman Family Milwaukee. 262-827-0659 Waukesha 262-549-0659, Online obit, Condolences, Directions www.churchandchapel.com                 Back to Top of Page

Lewis Allan Irvin, MD - (55)
  Aug 29, 1939 - Nov 28, 1994

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Charles E. 'Buzzy' Iles III - (63)
 Aug 14, 1939 - May 8, 2003 (Logansport)

    A Funeral Mass for Charles E. "Buzzy" Iles III, 63, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in All Saints Catholic Church.
    Mr. Iles died at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 2003, at Logansport Memorial Hospital.
    Born Aug. 14, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Charles E. Jr., who died July 7, 1991, and Geneva Frances LaTourrette Iles, who died March 7, 2003.
    He was a 1953 graduate of St. Joseph School and a 1957 graduate of Logansport High School.  A member of the LHS varsity football team, Mr. Iles played for Indiana University's football team in 1962.
    Throughout his 25-year career as a teacher at Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis, he was awarded the honor of making the best impression on students on five occasions.  He also served as assistant coach for the eighth-grade football team and the eighth-grade girls' and boys' track teams.
    Mr. Iles was a captain in the United States Air Force for 8 years, serving in the Vietnam War.
    He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and belonged to the Logansport Eagles.  And, he enjoyed Blue Chips Excursions, IU basketball and all other sports and was very fond of his great-nieces and great-nephews.
    Surviving are one sister, Carole Jane Palmer, Monticello; two nephews, Steven Towe, Indianapolis, and John Iles and his wife Diana, Logansport; tthree great-nieces, Rachel Iles, Olivia Iles, and Ariel Iles, all of Logansport; one great-nephew, Wesley Iles, Logansport; and one cousin, Herb Campbell, Monticello.
    Father Philip Haslinger will officate at the Funeral Mass. Burial, with military rites, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in Marocco Funeral Chapel, where a scripture service will be held at 4:30 p.m.
    Memorial contributions may be made to All Saints School.  (5-11-03)
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Sally Mary E Jones - (68)
  Apr 28, 1939 - Apr 12, 2008

    Services for Sally Mary E. Jones, 68, formerly of Logansport, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Mount Hope Cemetery Chapel.
    She died at 8:45 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 2008, in Hancock Regional Hospital, Greenfield.
    Born April 28, 1939, in Monticello, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Florence Rue Jones.
    Sally had lived in Indianapolis for 40 years, and had retired from her own courier business in Indianapolis, Express It Courier. She currently had been a school bus driver for special needs children for the Brookville School Corporation.
    She was a graduate of Logansport High School and Kentucky Barber College.
    Sally was a member of Anoka United Methodist Church, and she loved her toy poodle, “Scooter.”
    Surviving are sister, Sue Jones, formerly of Logansport, now living in Choctaw, Ark.; and a dear friend, Sue Kidd.
    The Rev. Jim Abbott will officiate.
    Visitation will be private.
    Memorial contributions may be made to Anoka United Methodist Church.
    Kroeger Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
    Condolences and personal remembrances may be left online at www.kroegerfuneralhome.com (4-23-08)
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Larry Justice

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William Alan Killion - (67)

  Dec 18, 1939 - Sep 21, 2008

     Services for William Alan Killion, 68, Prince's Lakes, formerly of Logansport, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Long Funeral Home in Edinburgh, Indiana.  He passed away Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, in his residence.
     Mr. Killion was born in Logansport, Indiana, on December 18, 1939, to William A Killion and Althea Passwater Killion.  He was a 1957 graduate of Logansport High School and attended Indiana State College.  His wife Diane died in 2006 or 2007.  He was previously married and divorced to Carolyn Hopper.
     He was employed most of his life in the wholesale and retail electrical business, having worked at David’s in Logansport years ago.  He was a retired member of the National Guard.
     Alan, as he was known, is survived by his father, who is hospitalized in Indiana; a sister Erin (Larry) Fager of Hendersonville, Tennessee; one son, Tony (Norma) of Fairfax Station, Virginia; two daughters, Heather (Reed) Dworski of Columbia, Maryland; Aimee (Ron) Carter of Knoxville, Tennessee; a step-son and step-daughter; six grandchildren and two nieces.
     Services are to be held at Long Funeral Home, Edinburgh, Indiana, at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2008.  Interment will be held at a later date at a cemetery in the Edinburgh area. (9-26-08)

     This information was provided by Alan’s ex-wife Carolyn Hopper Killion on 9-25-08, since no official obituary was available.
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Susan Klein Tomlinson

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   "Sue was the first of our class to pass away. She never enjoyed a class reunion with us nor we with her and for that we have always been saddened."   Comment from Tom Castaldi...  

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Ruth Louise Kline Kasch - (65)
   Feb 9, 1939 - July 28, 2004 (Logansport)

    Services for Ruth Louise Kasch, 65, of Logansport, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
    She died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, 2004, in Chase Center.
    Born Feb. 9, 1939, in Cass County, she was the daughter of Elmer A. and Mary Widner Kline.  She was married June 8, 1958, at the Wheatland Avenue United Methodist Church to Joseph L. Kasch, who survives.
    In 2000, Mrs. Kasch retired from Hoosier 103, where she had worked as office manager.
    She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion Auxiliaries.
    She enjoyed playing cards and bingo and also enjoyed needlepoint and spending time with her grandchildren.
    Also surviving are her mother; one daughter, Diana Bagley, Logansport; one son, David Kasch, Logansport; and two grandsons, Brent Bagley and Dane Miller.
    Her father; one son, Donald A. Kasch; and one brother, Elmer A. Kline Jr., preceded in death.
    Pastor Scott Ellison will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral chapel.
    Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.

   **The following information from Barb Davis Dingeldein the evening of July 28, 2004:
       Ruth Kasch died this evening, Wed., July 28, 2004.  That's all I know for now.  Maybe they'll have it in the paper tomorrow, or Friday's.  She's been a friend for 51 years.  Susie Parker Whallon, Avis Moss Sallee, Evie Baer Byers and I had visited Ruth this afternoon and knew it would be today or tomorrow as hospice had told the family.  We five played cards once a month for many years, and have lost a close friend who will be greatly missed.   Barb (7-28-04)
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Carl B Leedy - (60)
  Oct 30, 1939 - June 29, 2000  (Vt.)

   ESSEX JUNCTION, Vt. -- Carl B. Leedy, 60, of 12 Southview Road, Essex Junction, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2000, at his home following a battle with cancer.
   He was born in Logansport on Oct. 30, 1939, the son of the late Clyde and Kathryn Baker Leedy.
   Carl graduated from Logansport High School in 1957 and received a degree in civil engineering from Purdue University. For the last 15 years he had worked for S.T. Griswold Company.
   Carl enjoyed his camp on Newark Pond, as well as hunting, fishing and snowmobiling with family and friends. He was president of the Newark EZ Riders Snowmobile Club.
   The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Chris Nunnink and the staff at Vermont Center of Cancer Medicine for all the wonderful care they gave Carl.
   He is survived by his wife of 39 years, JoAnn Hill Leedy of Essex Junction; two sons, Eric of Essex Center and Stephen and his wife Leslie, and grandsons Bill and Bryan, all of Bakersfield, Vt.; a brother, Clark, of Reno, Nev.; a brother-in-law, John Hill and his wife, Pat, of Indianapolis; and his mother-in-law, Eileen Hill of Indianapolis.
   Services were held Wednesday, July 5, 2000, in the Ready Funeral Chapel, 68 Pinecrest Drive, Essex Junction. Interment followed in Fairview Cemetery.
   Contributions may be made in Carl's memory to Hospice of the Champlain Valley, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446, and the American Cancer Society.

©2000 The Pharos-Tribune. A Thomson Indiana Newspaper
---- Pharos-Tribune Obituaries - July 26, 2000
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Raymond G Lohning - (53)
  July 14, 1937 - November 15, 2000  (San Diego, CA)

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Joseph T Lombardi - (41)
  Dec 23, 1939 - Sept 17, 1981  (Logansport)

     Joseph T. Lombardi, 41, 518 W. Miami Ave., died Thursday, September 17, 1981, at 1:50 p.m. in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Lafayette.
     He was born in Logansport on Dec. 23, 1939, to John and Marianna Pasquale Lombardi.
     He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church.
     Surviving are a son, Todd, Elkhart; a daughter, Kathy Lombardi, Elkhart; six. brothers, Pasquale, Marathon, Fla.; John A., 504 Front St.; Donald, 1911 E. Broadway; Michael, 910 Bates St.; Jerry, 1120.Erie Ave.; and George, 406 W. Broadway; seven sisters, Mary Zeider, 1125 Erie Ave.; Joann Hile, Roanoke; Judith Hayes, Rt. 2; Pasqualine Beecher, Warsaw; Rosemarie Mohler, 819 Daisy St.; Louise Raderstorf, Bulverde, Tex.; and Delores Wolfe, 1126 Woodlawn Ave.; and one grandchild.
     Three sisters and a brother preceded him in death.  Services will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. in the St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church with the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating.  Burial will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery.
     Friends may call at the Kroeger Funeral Home Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. The rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (4-14-07)                 Back to Top of Page

Joseph David Loner - (68)
  Mar 4, 1939 - Aug 26, 2007  (Buffalo, Ind)

     Services for Joseph David Loner, 68, Buffalo, Ind., will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday in All Saints Catholic Church.
     He died at 10:20 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 26, 2007, in his residence.
     Born March 4, 1939, in Logansport, he was the oldest son of Joseph W. and Ruth M. Stewart Loner.  He was married on June 13, 1959, in St. Joseph’s Church, Logansport, to his childhood sweetheart, Patricia Lee Wolf, who survives.
     Mr. Loner attended grade school at St. Joseph’s and graduated in 1953. He was a 1957 graduate of Logansport High School, where he was a member of the National Honor Society.  He was a quarterback for the Logansport football team, where he was Most Valuable Player his freshman year, All North Central Conference his junior and senior years, All State Quarterback his junior and senior years, and High School All-American his junior and senior years.  He also was the “L” Club president, a member of the LHS baseball team and American Legion baseball team in Logansport.
     He was a 1962 graduate of the University of Detroit, Detroit, Mich., where he earned an AB degree in math.  He was a member of the football team, Titans, and was a member of the Titan Football Hall of Fame as well as a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
     He was a computer technician, data processing manager, consultant for Peat Marwich Mitchell, Indianapolis, and Arthur Andersen and also was CFO of L.S. Ayers.
     He had been a private math tutor for students in the Monticello area since 2002 and worked part time and played golf at Pond View Golf Course.
     Dave was a football coach for St. Lawrence Middle and Junior High School in the Indianapolis CYO League for 10 years. He also coached basketball for a few years.
     He attended All Saints Catholic Church in Logansport and Lady of the Lakes Church in Monticello.  He was a member of the Piscataway, N.J., Jaycees, the Indianapolis Downtown Lions Club, the Indianapolis Men’s Bible Study Fellowship for 10 years, and a member of the Monticello and Logansport Knights of Columbus.
     He enjoyed golf, woodworking, boating and flying.  Dave had his private pilot’s license with instrument and commercial ratings and loved to fly.
     Also surviving are two children, one daughter, Stacey Lee Patterson and her husband, Justin, Lawrenceville, Ga., and one son, David M. Loner, Buffalo; five grandchildren, Jerra Lee Loner, Joshua David Loner, Jacob Michael Loner, Cody Spitler and Joseph Michael Loner; and brothers and sisters, Paul, Jim, Tom, Mariel, Mark and Ann.
     His parents, one brother, Vinny Loner, and one sister, Angela Loner, preceded in death.
     Father Michael McKinney will officiate at the services.  Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
     Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m. Wednesday and from 8 a.m. until time of services Thursday in Marocco Funeral Chapel.  A Scripture service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral chapel.
     Memorial contributions may be made to the family and will be divided between Focus on the Family, Indianapolis CYO Sports Program and Food for the Poor.(8-28-07)
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Larry L Long - (66)
  February 8, 1939 - April 16, 2005  (Logansport)
     Services will be held at: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, 2005, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bill Shannon officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
     Visitation times are: 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 18, 2005, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m.
     Larry L. Long, 66, Logansport, died at 1:40 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2005, in his residence.
     Born February 8, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Robert A. and Mildred F. Whitmeyer Long.  On June 20, 1985, in Tennessee, he was married to Peggy M. Yeakley, who survives.
     Larry was the owner and president of Buck-Hilkert, Inc. in Loganpsort.  He joined Buck-Hilkert, Inc. in the fall of 1977.  In early 1988, he became the owner.
     Larry was past president of Logansport Jaycees, a member of the Logansport Cass Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Carousel Board and a past board member of the Logansport Economic Development Foundation, Inc.  He was a 50-year member of the First United Methodist Church, the Logansport Elks Lodge #66, Tipton Masonic Lodge #33, Logansport Shrine Club and the Scottish Rite.
      Surviving with his wife, Peggy M. Long, are four sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Arlene Long, Logansport, Matt and Tami Long, Granger, Mark and Mary Long, Lebanon, and Mitch and Steph Long, Logansport; one step-daughter, Kim Boster, Logansport; twelve grandchildren, Ryan Long, Logansport, Alyssa Layman, Logansport, Chelea Long, Logansport, Parker Long, Logansport, Ashley Long, Granger, Aaron Long, Granger, Dustin Long, Lebanon, Jacob Long, Lebanon, Christian Steuble, Logansport, Makinsey Long, Logansport, Evan Long, Logansport, and Emily Boster, Logansport and two sisters, Donna Wiechman, Logansport, and Nancy Layman and her husband, Don, of Logansport.  He was preceded in death by one brother, James Aaron Long, and one sister, Alma Franklin Kuszmaul. Memorial contributions may be made to the Guardian Angel Hospice and/or First United Methodist Church. (4-16-05)
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Raymond Lee Million - (63)
  July 28, 1938 - July 12, 2002 (Lake Placid, FL)

Raymond L. Million , 63, of Lake Placid, Fla., were already held as he died July 12th of cancer.   (This information from the Social Security Death Index.   If you can offer any more information, please let us know details.  ( 8-11-04)

No Obit found for death date of July 12, 2002 per Tom Casaldi (8-5-09)

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Harry Merland Noble - (56)
  June-13-1938 - July 9, 1994 (Indianapolis, IN)

    Merland died of complications following surgery in 1981 to replace a cancerous kidney.  A bad blood transfusion (this was prior to the blood supply being screened) was responsible for an infection of Hepatitis C.  His death occurred at the R. Roudebush Veterans Hospital in Indianapolis on July 9, 1994.  Merland was often ill from the time of the surgery until his death.
     While serving in the U.S. Army for five years, he was somehow poisoned and given a medical discharge and suffered severely from asthma.  Merland was a chef for many years until he was forced to take full disability because of his deteriorating health.
     A son John survives, from Merland's second marriage which ended in the 70s; as does his mother who now lives in Nevada, and a sister Ella Line (Bob) who also live in Nevada.  Merland's last love was murdered in Cincinnati, at which time he just seemed to give up on finding that special someone.
    A musician in high school, Merland continued to play his trombone in the Army Band; and took lessons from Dave Baker until he could no longer breathe properly.
     He is still dearly missed by his mother and sister.
     The Hertz-Thomas Funeral Home in Kankakee, Illinois, was in charge of the arrangements and cremation in 1994.
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Donald "John" O'Neill
?-?-?? - May 14, 2005

    Donald "John" O'Neill 65, of Indianapolis, passed away May 14, 2005. Mr. O'Neill was a recreational pilot and scuba diver.  
    He served in the U.S. Army and attended Wabash College.  He was a graduate of Indiana University and I.U. Law School.
    He is survived by his loving daughters, Johnna Montgomery & Taylor O'Neill; 5 grandchildren, Austin, A.J., & Ally Montgomery, Ashlyn Johnson, and Logan Wright; sister Joan Logan.  He was preceeded in death by his daughter, Shawn Wright; sons, Shea & Shane O'Neill; and grandson, Dalton Johnson.  
    Services will be private.  
    Memorial contributions. may be made to The Cat Haven or The Indianapolis Humane Society. (9-11-05)                 Back to Top of Page

James E Paschen - (46)
  June 1, 1939 - Feb 17, 1986  (Logansport)

    James E. Paschen, 46, 427 Burlington Ave., died at 10:10 a.m. Monday. February 17, 1986, in Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
    He was born June 1, 1939, in Cass County, to Ellis F. and Lottie Baker Paschen.
    He was a truck driver for Ryder Truck Lines.  A veteran of the U.S. Army, he was also a member of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church.
    Surviving are a son, Jeffrey James Paschen, Bloomngton; three daughters, Laura Paschen, Linda Obergfelt and Debbie Smock, all of Fort Wayne; his mother, Lottie Paschen, 427 Burlington Ave.; and four grandchildren.
    Services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Fisher Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Tim Shapiro officiating. Burial will be in the Metea Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 2 to 9 p.m. today in the funeral chapel.  (6-24-09)
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Patricia Ann Pasquale Jones - (43)
  Dec 27, 1939 - Aug 19, 1983  (Logansport)

    Patricia A. Jones, 48, Rt. 3, died at 4:40 a.m. today at St. Joseph Memorial Hospital, Kokomo.
    She was born Dec. 27, 1939, in Logansport, to Antonio L. and Dorothy M. Bain Pasquale. They survive at 1317 Erie Ave. She was married to Dr. J. Carl Jones, who survives.
    She was a registered nurse 10 years at Logansport State Hospital and previously had been employed as an R.N. at the former St. Joseph Hospital. She received a B.S. degree from St. Francis College, Joliet, Ill., and an R.N. degree from Holy Cross Central Hospital, South Bend.
    She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic church, American Nursing Association, Indiana State Nursing Association, American Medical Auxiliary and Mental Health Association. She was a past president of Cass County Medical Auxiliary and a member of the Cass County Family 'Y' board of directors.
    Also surviving are a daughter, Laura Anne, Indianapolis; and three sons, Bruce, Indianapolis; Doug, Rhode Island; and Mark, Fort Wayne.
    Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, the Rev. Maurice Miller officiating. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery [Mt. Hope Cemetery, Logansport, Indiana].
    Friends may call after 2 p.m. Tuesday at Kroeger Funeral Home. There will be a scripture service at 8 p.m. Tuesday.
   Patty was the only child of Antonio L and ?? Pasquale.  She graduated from Holy Cross Nursing School in South Bend, Indiana, and worked as a Registered Nurse.  She married Dr. John Carl Jones; they had one daughter, Laura (Bart E) Archer.  (8-5-09 from Tom Castaldi)
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Sheila Jo Peterson Costello - (48)
  Jun 22, 1939 - June 15, 1988 

    Sheila Jo [Peterson] Costello, 48, of 2204 Wright St., died at 12:55 p.m. Wednesday in St. Joseph Hospital, Kokomo.
    She was born June 22, 1939, in Logansport to Alfred L. and Mary Pauline Moore Paterson.
    She retired in 1978 as a secretary at Jefferson School.
    She was a member of Main Street United Methodist Church.
    Surviving are a son, Robert Costello, Carol Stream, Ill.; three daughters, Ronda Penny, 2204 Wright St., Rene Costello, Indianapolis, and Rozalyn Costello;, Madison; a brother, Dr. Ronald Peterson, Plymouth; and a sister, Judy Gillum 1007 Sunset Dr.
    Services will b held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in Fisher Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. Rick Frahm officiating. Burial will be in Spring Creek Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral chapel. JUNE 15, 1988.  (8-5-09 from Tom Castaldi)

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Carl Wayne Pickens - (58)
  Mar 5, 1939 - Feb 5, 1998  (Ohio)

    FINDLAY, Ohio - Services for Carl W. Pickens, 58, of 107 Brown St., Benton Ridge, Ohio, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday in Coldren-Crates Funeral Home, 205 W. Sandusky St.
    Mr. Pickens died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998, at Blanchard Valley Regional Health Center.
Born March 5, 1939, in Cass County, he was the son of Herman and Martha Biggs Pickens.  On July 29, 1962, he was married to Lorena M. Anderson, who died March 26, 1990.
    A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he was a former employee of Whirlpool and a retired employee of Sears.
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church in Benton Ridge, Ohio.  He also was a member of Disabled American Veteran Buddy Chapter No. 43 and Blanchard Township Fire Department.
    Surviving are two daughters, Ann-Margaret Pickens, Tiffin, Ohio , and Kimberly Cates and her husband, James, Benton Ridge, Ohio; one brother, Kennie Pickens, Indiana; one half brother, Jim McLain, South Carolina; one sister, Carol Sample and her husband, Richard, Indiana, and three grandchildren.
    The Rev. Keith DuVemay will officiate at the services.  Burial with military graveside rites conducted by Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad, will be in Benton Ridge Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.
    Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.

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Mary L Raderstorf Powell - 

  **  Mary died in an auto accident on her way to work in Jeffersonville, Indiana, shortly after our 20th class reunion (in late 1977 or early 1978).  Karen Calloway Veach called to tell me of Mary's death at the time... Brenda Hoover Deel **
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 Raymond Dale Ristedt - (62)
  April 5, 1939 - Jan 7, 2002 (Ariz)

   Services for R. Dale Ristedt, 62, Mesa, Ariz., will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Lakeshore Mortuary, 1815 S. Dobson Road, Mesa, Ariz. 
   He died Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. 
   Surviving are his wife, Mary E. Ristedt.; two sons, Jeffrey and David; one sister, Carol DeWitt; two brothers, Vince and John; and eight grandchildren. 
   Inurnment will take place later at Green Acres Cemetery, Scottsdale, Ariz.
   Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. today in the mortuary. 
   Memorial contributions may be made any charity.
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Lynn Rivers Kukar

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  Grady Rogers - (56)
  May 10, 1939 - Mar 12, 1996

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Peggy June Rohrabaugh Livingston - (65)
  Nov 3, 1938 - July 10, 2004 (Logansport)

    Services for Peggy J. Livingston, 65, of 1217N 600E, will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
    She died at 5:14 a.m. Saturday, July 10, 2004, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
    Born Nov. 3, 1938, in Burrows, she was the daughter of Evard and Ocie Lowe Rohrabaugh. On Dec. 7, 1968, in Tennessee, she was married to Garrett R. Livingston Jr.
    Mrs. Livingston retired from Delco in 1999 and was employed at Wal-Mart in Logansport.
    Surviving are five daughters, Lynn Durham and her husband, Kenny, of Kokomo, and Nickola Kerschner, Blanche Beeman and her husband, Jeff, Kathy Yocum and her husband, Ovidio, and Rebecca Walls and her husband, Ryan, all of Logansport; one son, Chip Myers, of Indianapolis; one sister, Kay Randle and her husband, John, of Logansport; two brothers, Tom Rohrabaugh and his wife, Shirley, and Dick Rohrabaugh and his wife, Marana, all of Logansport; 18 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
    One son and one grandson preceded in death.
    The Rev. Bob Cree will officiate at the services. Burial will be in Bethel Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and one hour before services Tuesday in the funeral home.  (7-11-04)                 Back to Top of Page

Jerry L Roller - (30)
  May 9, 1939 - Jan 29, 2000

    GALVESTON - Services for Jerry L. Roller, 60, of Walton, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in Murray Funeral Home, Galveston Chapel.
    He died at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000, at his residence.
Born May 9, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Loral and
Gladys Yike Roller. On Sept. 8, 1961, in Logansport, he was married to Sharon R. McDaniel, who survises.
    He had been a machine bulder at Delphi Delco in Kokomo, where he was empoloyed since 1977.
    A 1957 graduate of Logansport High School, he served in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1963, then served in the reserves for four years.
    Mr. Roller enjoyed working in his machine shop at his home.  He and his son built 1 1/2 scale trains that you could actually ride.  They also built the tracks.
    He enjoyed going to steam and antique tractor shows.
Also surviving are one son, Brian Roller, Kokomo; one daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Jeff Marshall, Indianapolis; one sister, Bonnie Arion, Illinois; one brother, Ron Roller, Logansport; and several nieces and nephews.
    His parents preceded in death.
    Burial, with a military rites, will be in Walton IOOF Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home.
    Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity.
Source: Pharos Tribune: Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000.                 Back to Top of Page

Joseph Daniel Sabatini - (58)
  May 19, 1939 - Apr 30, 1998  (Miss.)

   Former Logansport resident Joseph Daniel Sabatini, 58, Memphis, Tenn., died at 11:45 p.m. Thursday, April 30, 1998, in Baptist Memorial Hospital, Southaven, Miss.
   Born May 19, 1939, in Chicago, he was the son of Frederick and Josephine Marocco Sabatini.  He was married to Sandra Rynearson, who survives.
   Mr. Sabatini was president of Beal Street Management Corp. in Memphis.
   He had also been personnel director for the city of Memphis from 1976 to 1982, had been personnel director of RCA Corp. in Monticello, and at one time worked for General Motors in Indianapolis (ed note: Allison Division of GM).
   He was a former member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Logansport, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
   Mr. Sabatini attended St. Vincent DePaul parochial school in Logansport, and was a 1957 graduate and class president of Logansport High School.  He was a 1961 graduate of Wabash College, where he was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity.  He played football in high school and college and achieved All State and All Conference honors.
   Also surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth Lees, St. Petersburg, Fla.; two sons, Frederick Sabatini, Denver, Colo., and Eric Sabatini, Memphis, Tenn; one brother Fred Sabatini, Logansport; one sister, Gloria Santucci, Warren, Ohio; and three grandchildren.
   Private services will be held, with Father Leo Haigerty officiating.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.
   There is no visitation.  Memorial contributions may be made to Alsac Foundation, St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Memphis, TN 38105.
   Arrangements are by Marocco Funeral Chapel.  (Obit provided by Tom Castaldi 8-5-09)
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Jerry L. Schnieb - (72)
  October 24, 1936 - January 21, 2009  (Indiana)

   Services for Jerry L. Schnieb, 72, Logansport, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Gundrum Funeral Home.
   He died at 11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009, in his residence.
   Born Oct. 24, 1936, in Camden, he was the son of Cloyd and Pearl Olive Highland Schnieb. He was married March 6, 1983, in Logansport, to Linda Pugh, who survives.
   Jerry was a John Deere mechanic for Grant Implement Co. He enjoyed Sunday football, fishing and camping.
   Also surviving are daughters, Kathy Combs and husband, Daryl, Alabama, Carol Hunt and husband, Todd, Georgia, Karyn Daily, Logansport, and Joyce Moss and companion, Dennis Harris, Kokomo; sons, Keith Cunningham and wife, Missy, Monticello, and Eric Schnieb and companion, Shelby Allen, Tennessee; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and sister, Susie Bonnell, Monticello.
   He was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Schnieb, and one sister, Peggy.
   The Rev. Scott Ellison will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery.
   Friends may call from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
   Memorials may be made to Guardian Angel Hospice.
   Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.gundrumfuneralhome.com  (6-24-09)
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Frederick J Schue, Jr - (64)
  May 17, 1939 - Dec 28, 2003  (Bull Shoals, Ark.)

     Fred J Schue, Jr died of a heart attack according to his brother. He previously had heart problems for many years.
     His wife Marianne and two children survive, FJ (Frederick John), and Debbie.  Also surviving are brother's Brian ('62) and Doug ('61.)
     Fred was retired from the education field and was a teacher in St. Louis, then a Headmaster at St. Louis Country Day for many years.
     Retiring to Bull Shoals Lake in Arkansas, Fred loved the lake and loved to fish. After his first heart attack, he no longer kept the fish he caught, but threw them back, saying he knew just how precious life was now.
     Fred's wishes were to be cremated with his ashes scattered over the lake he loved so much, Bull Shoals.
     Brother Brian provided this information and promises an official obituary before long. (4-23-04)                 Back to Top of Page

Thomas Short - (61)
  Aug 7, 1938 - Jan 1, 2000  (Logansport)

    Services for Thomas G. Short, 61, of 609 13th St, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in McCloskey-Hamilton-Gundrum Funeral Home.
    He died at 10:27 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000, in Logansport Memorial Hospital.
    Born Aug. 7, 1938, in Rockfield, he was the son of Venoy and Edith Locky Short. On Jan. 6, 1986, in Logansport, he was married to Patricia L. Cripe, who survives.
    He retired in 1987 from the Logansport Fire Department.
    He was a member of Logansport Eagles Lodge 323.
    Also surviving are two daughters, Tammy Miller and her husband, Tim, and Teresa Short, all of Logansport; two stepdaughters, Debra Hiester and her husband, John, Logansport, and Trisha McCarty and her hsuband, Eric, Clymers; one stepson, Chuck Hickey and his wife, Deb, Logansport; two sisters, Louise Short, Tennessee, and Sally Jones, Logansport; two brothers, Junior Short, Logansport, and Jack Short, Rochester; and four grandchildren, Brittany Lou Davis, Scott Hickey, Sara Hickey and Kayla Miller.
    Three sisters and one son preceded in death.
    The Rev. William Art Maloney will officiate at the services.  Burial will be in Ever-Rest Memorial Park Cemetery.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today in the funeral home, where an Eagles service will be conducted at 7 p.m.
Source: Pharos Tribune: January 3, 2000.  (6-24-09)                 Back to Top of Page

Richard L Smith - (68)
  Apr 5, 1939 - Aug 21, 2007  (Clearwater, FL)

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James Moss Thompson - (56)
  Jan 20, 1939 - Aug 16, 1995  (Westbaden Springs, Ind.)

    FRENCH LICK - James Moss Thompson, 56, West Baden, died at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday in Mitchell Manor Nursing Home, Mitchell.
    Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday in Brosmer-Drabing Funeral Home, with the Revs. Larry Williams and Paul Newton officiating.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. until the time of services Saturday in the funeral home. Aug. 16, 1995.  (obit provided by Tom Castaldi 8-5-09)
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Lyle Joseph "Joe" Trotter - (64)
  Feb 6, 1939 - Mar 1, 2003 (Logansport)

    Services for Lyle Joseph "Joe" Trotter, 64, Logansport, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Fisher Funeral Chapel.
    He died at 11:45 a.m. Saturday, March 1, 2003, in St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
    Born Feb. 6, 1939, in Logansport, he was the son of Lyle A. and Violet Lois Livingston Trotter. He was married April 18, 1964, Logansport to Vada Ball, who survives.
    A 1957 graduate of Logansport High School, Mr. Trotter served in the National Guard from 1956 to 1959 and in the U.S. Army from 1959 to 1962.
    He was the retired owner of Trotter Advertising Agency and Sign Service.
    Mr. Trotter was a member of the Logansport Eagles Aerie #323, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #3790 and American Legion Post #60.
    Also surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Angela Trotter, Hays, Kan.; and five grandsons, James Trotter, Anthony Trotter, Cody Trotter, Joseph Trotter and Tyler Trotter.
    Burial, with full military rites, will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Logansport.
    Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral chapel, where the Logansport Eagles Aerie # 323 will conduct services at 7:30 p.m.
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