All Obituaries

James E. Dixon Jr, 86 of Surprise, Ariz., formerly of Canton, Ohio, and Logansport, passed away peacefully at 11:29 a.m. Wednesday Aug. 21, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born on August 10, 1933 in Chester Co., Pa., he was the son of the late James E. Dixon Sr. and L. Margaret (McCardell) Dixon Johnson. His father worked for the railroad, so he moved often as a child. His family moved to Logansport, Ind., where he graduated high school in 1951. Jim graduated from...

Heaven welcomed William D. Finks, 82, Logansport, on Wednesday, September 18, 2019, after battling PSP (Progressive Supranuclear Palsy) for the past few years.  Born in Logansport on November 5, 1936, he was the son of William C. and Loda (McVay) Finks. He was a 1954 graduate of Logansport High School. Bill loved his family life which began over 61 years ago when on January 24, 1958, in the Metea Baptist Church, Bill married the love of his life Janet E. (Frank), who survives. Bill...

David Chavez-Fajardo, 22, Logansport, died Monday in a farm accident in Marshall County. Born September 2, 1997, in Vicente Guerrero, Durango, Mexico, he was the son of Guadalupe Chavez and Maria Fajardo. His parents survive residing in Logansport. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Perla Chavez, Logansport, and several grandparents. David was employed at Tyson Foods and part-time at Legacy Dairy in Plymouth. He attended Logansport High School. Visitation will be...

Kenneth M. Alcorn, age 58, Logansport, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2019, in Memorial Hospital of South Bend. His life journey ended from complications of small cell lung cancer. Born December 12, 1960, in Logansport, he was the son of Fred Clayton Alcorn, Sr. and Shelby Randolph Alcorn. His father survives, residing in Logansport. On August 23, 1980, Ken was married to Cheryl McManus, who survives. Also surviving are a daughter, Misty May (William “Bill”) Moyer,...

Kenneth W. Stratton, age 71, Logansport, passed away at 6:58 a.m. on Friday, August 30, 2019, in Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne. Born December 12, 1947, in Logansport, he was the son of Raymond H. and Mary Ellen Gish Stratton. On August 5, 1967, he married Joy L. Wade, who preceded him in death November 17, 2012. A graduate of Logansport High School. Kenny retired from Essroc Cement Company. Surviving are a daughter, Jody K. Stratton and son, Thomas W. Stratton; sister, Barbara...

Michael Lee Franklin, age 48, Logansport, passed away unexpectedly at 9:50 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Born January 20, 1971, in Logansport, he was the son of Bonnie Short, who survives, residing in Logansport. His stepfather, Mike Schaeffer, preceded him in death. Also preceding in death were a son, Zachery Michael Franklin, and infant grandson, Cameron Franklin. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are a son, Dillan Matthew Franklin,...

Friends may pay their respects to Stephen and his family from 2:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 27th, at Kroeger Funeral Home. Stephen L. Ross, age 34, Logansport, passed away at approximately 4:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 22, 2019, in his residence. Born August 15, 1985, in Elkhart, he was the son of Dale and Joyce Reinholt Ross. His parents survive, residing in Monticello. Stephen was well-known and well-liked in the Logansport area for his musical abilities and generous heart. He...

Suzanne Jane O’Donnell, age 69, Fort Payne, Alabama, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2019, at the Gadsden Regional Medical Center. Born October 27, 1949, in Indiana, she was the daughter of John and Miriam Jones DeLora. She was married to Verne Thomas "Tom" O’Donnell, who preceded her in death in 2005. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at Kroeger Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, also at Kroeger...

Barbara J. Hanawalt, age 85, Logansport, went to be with the Lord at 1:12 a.m. on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, at WoodBridge Health Campus, Logansport. Born December 27, 1933, in Logansport, she was the daughter of Harold and Fern Corcoran Gibson. She was married to Harold Hanawalt, who preceded her in death on February 4, 1985. Barb had worked for over thirty years at General Tire Manufacturing. Following that she worked at Styles Unlimited. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. She...

Richard J. ‘Dick’ Delp, 68, Logansport, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019, in his residence. Born in Logansport on January 16, 1951, he was the son of William Jackson ‘Jack’ and Jean E. Rose Delp. On January 16, 1986, in Logansport, he was married to Beverly J. Sheridan, who survives. Before retiring from Martin’s Supermarket, Dick had been employed at General Tire for fifteen years and Alpha Industries for ten years. Dick enjoyed camping at their...