All Obituaries

Phyllis A. Pickens, age 80, Logansport, passed away at 4:37 p.m. on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born March 2, 1941, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Leonard and Anne Marie Gentile Ricci. Phyllis was married on August 5, 1961, in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, to Kennie Pickens, who preceded her in death on June 17, 2006. She had been employed at Garden City Supermarket. A member of All Saints Catholic Church (formerly of St....

We are deeply saddened to announce that Barbara Jean Havens (Wilson), age 86, formerly of Logansport, passed away peacefully in her sleep on November 5, 2021, due to cancer. She was born in Logansport to Ralph O. Wilson and Helen M. Wilson on March 10, 1935. Barbara resided in Spring, Texas after retiring from Indiana Bell, AT&T & Southwestern Bell. She started as a telephone operator and worked her way up to the Engineering Department and remained working there for 31 years. Once...

Roger James Storckman, age 89, formerly of Logansport, passed away on November 14, 2021, at Valley View Center in Goshen, New York.  He had resided there since 2011.  Roger is survived by his son, Erick Storckman and daughter-in-law, Jean Porter-Storckman (Warwick, New York); granddaughter, Annette Barbara and her husband, Mark Staufenberg (New York City); grandson, Carl Alex (Chandler, Arizona); and granddaughter, Natalie Jane (Washington, DC). He was preceded in death by his...

Longtime Logansport Berries #1 sports fan, Elmer J. Wood, age 97, Logansport, passed away at 2:51 p.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Memorial Hospital. Born August 5, 1924, in Galveston, Indiana, he was the son of Elmer W. and Gertrude Goldsberry Wood. He was married August 14, 1942, in Logansport, to Mishia M. Rhoades, who preceded him in death on October 11, 2006. He was married on August 5, 2011, to Carolyn 'Jayne' (Haley) Bell, who survives. Elmer was retired after 37...

To view Grandma B's Celebration of Life at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, go to http://www.kroegerfuneralhome.com/livestream Betty Jean DeWitt, lovingly known as “Grandma B”, age 87, Logansport, passed away peacefully at 4:33 a.m. on Monday, November 22, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born in Cass County on June 13, 1934, she was the daughter of John William Osa and Mary Yanda Gearhart. A graduate of Metea High School, Betty had been employed at RBM Manufacturing. She...

Janice Barbara Colford, lovingly known as Barbara to her family and friends, was called to her Heavenly home on November 18, 2021.  She was 90.  Her passing was peaceful, with family at her side.  Barbara was born in Lafayette, Indiana to George and Helen “Nellie” (Kessler) Byers on August 3, 1931.   She received a Bachelor’s degree from Indiana University, and a Master’s degree from Indiana University in Kokomo.  She...

 Carolyn R. Beauchamp, 80, peacefully entered eternity on November 17, 2021.  She was born on November 1, 1941, the daughter of John W. and Edna (Benner) Conn.  On May 2, 1980 Carolyn married Jack D. Beauchamp. Carolyn was a 1959 graduate of Logansport High School and attended International Business College in Fort Wayne.  She was a homemaker and then worked as a Teacher’s Aide in Logansport.  Later she was the Voter and Registration Deputy in the Cass...

Deloris "Dee" Wade, 90, of Logansport, passed away on Nov. 14, 2021. Dee was born August 20, 1931, in Chicago, to the late Doris and Lucille Lohning. She was a graduate of New Albany High School in Ohio. Dee worked as a realtor broker for over 40 years. Dee enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family. She loved her dogs Bella, Max and Wrigley. Surviving are daughter, Christy Wade; granddaughter, Mandy (Kevin) Mundy, great-grandchildren, Ashlyn and Gavin Mundy; and...

Maria D. Pearson, age 56, Logansport, passed away unexpectedly in her home on Saturday evening, November 6, 2021. Born December 12, 1964, in Crawfordsville, she was the daughter of Leonard and Mildred Wakefield White.  Maria was married in February of 1988 to Richard Pearson, who survives. She retired from Chromcraft Revington Douglas. Maria enjoyed reading, crocheting and watching "Days of Our Lives". She especially enjoyed attending her...

  Stella I. Pearson, 94, Logansport, passed away at 8:50 p.m. on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Miller’s Merry Manor. Born February 17, 1927, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Albert and Catherine Evilsizer Conrad. On July 24, 1944, in Logansport, she was married to Clarence E. Pearson, who preceded her in death on June 7, 1994. Stella retired in 1986 after twenty-five years of employment with the Joseph Herd Insurance Agency. She worked in “political jobs”...