All Obituaries

David Lapierre, age 85, Logansport, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Sunday, March 8, 2026, at St. Mary's Health Center in Lafayette.  Arrangements are pending.

Terry Dixson, 71, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026. After 3-years of declining health, L20 peacefully closed his eyes and relinquished his post to the Lord.  Terry was born on November 30, 1954, the son of Cecil and Deloris (Atherton) Dixson. He will be remembered for his stories, his humor, service to his community, and the love for his family. His legend will live on in the many lives he touched. Terry accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at the age of 12 when he was ...

Judith "Judy" A. McNarny, age 87, formerly of Logansport, passed away Monday afternoon, March 2, 2026, in Bonita Springs, Florida, where she currently resided. A native of Indianapolis, Judy spent several years in Kankakee, Illinois; Beverly and Wilmette in Chicago, Illinois; and more than 40 years in Logansport, Indiana. Judy was a graduate of Lawrence Central High School and Indiana University with a B.S. in Business Education and minor in English. She earned a M.S. in Guidance ...

Robert Joseph Smith, age 79, North Manchester, formerly of rural Cass County, passed away peacefully at 9:15 p.m. Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Peabody Retirement Community in North Manchester. A 1964 graduate of Logansport High School, Bob was drafted into the United States Army following graduation. During military service his body was seriously burned, resulting in early, honorable discharge. Despite his injury, Bob was an incredibly proud Army veteran. Throughout his life he was an ...

Judith Kay Corcoran, born May 20, 1950, to James L. and Luella M. Corcoran, passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Judith devoted her life to those she loved most. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Corcoran Bice, Kelly Corcoran Jones, and stepdaughter, Letha Cranson. Her legacy continues through her grandchildren: Shade and Sage Henderson, Kreyl Hall, Jakeb McClure, Grace Bice, Shana Good, Shayla Callaway, Ty ...

Ted Carl Petkovich, 89, Logansport, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 14, 2026.  Ted was born on February 28, 1936, in Capari, Macedonia. He immigrated to America in 1953 and married his wife Menka in 1965.   They had two children, Nick and Steve.  He was a long-life member of Sts. Peter and Paul Macedonian Church.  He was a tool and die/cutter grind maker over 50 years.  He worked at Logan Machine, Modine, and retired from ...

After four days’ hospitalization Thomas Barnes Kniesly died 2-10-2026 at Mishawaka’s St. Joseph Medical Center with family and friends at his side. Tom had the good fortune to live in Culver, residing on the shore of Little Lake Maxinkuckee (aka “Lost Lake"), a short walk to the Barnes Family Cottage on Lake Maxinkuckee’s west shoreline. Born 9-30-1952 in Logansport, IN to Virginia and Forest “Red” Kniesly, Tom joined siblings Kathy and John at ...

Halvin Clements, age 70, Burnettsville, passed away Sunday February 8, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was born on December 10, 1955, to the late Harold and Doris (Talbert). In his early years he helped on his family farm and showed horses. He was employed by the TP&W Railroad until a motorcycle accident changed the course of his life. Following the accident, Halvin continued to work as a farmhand, lending his time and talents to the Mennen and Suiter family farms. On January 23, ...

NEW, UPDATED ARRANGEMENTS A celebration of Kim’s life will be from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Saturday, February 28th, at LIFE GATE CHURCH.   Kimberly Sue Willis Crist, Denver, Indiana, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, in her residence. Born in Logansport on July 12, 1961, she was the daughter of Donald Joseph Willis and Nancy Jo Nelson Willis. Her mother and step-father, Nancy Fiscel and Joseph Fiscel, survive. Her father, Donald, is deceased. She was married September 15, ...

Allen K. Schmidt, age 84, Logansport, passed away Monday, January 26th, in Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Per his request, burial will be private in Mount Hope Cemetery. Surviving: wife, Gail; daughters, Carrie & Kathy