All Obituaries

Paulette Marie Marthe Shilling, age ninety-nine, passed away peacefully at McKinney Place on May 18, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.   Born February 10, 1920 in Paris, France, she was the daughter of Paul Albert and Marie Charlotte Laudier, and was predeceased by her younger sister, Jacqueline.   Paulette met the love of her life, William (Bill) Shilling, an Indiana-native, while he was stationed in Dreux, France towards the end of World War II. A Master Sergeant with...

Everett “Babe” M. Gordon, 93 of Logansport, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019 at North Woods Village in Kokomo. Born on September 25, 1925 in Logansport, he is the son to the late Charles “Kelly” and Lillie (Eyman) Gordon.  On November 17, 1967 in Logansport he married Jayne Bowyer who survives. Babe retired from the United States Army on August 31, 1965 after serving his country for 23 years. After serving, he went on to be a truck driver for several...

Daniel F. Pickens, age 31, of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2019 in Kokomo, IN.   Born December 9, 1987 in Chicago, IL, he was the son of David D. and Linda (Dillon) Pickens, who survives and resides in Kokomo. On March 17, 2018 in Kokomo, IN, he married Pamela (Mabb) Pickens who also survives.   Daniel worked as a Construction Worker.   Other survivors include a daughter, Lillian Mae Pickens of Kokomo, IN; three sisters, Sarah (Stephen) Byrd of Kokomo,...

Charles Kirkland, 78, of Young America, passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019 in his residence. Born on July 23, 1940 in South Bay, FL, he was the son to the late C.A. Kirkland and Evelyn Fisher. On May 23, 1973 in Fort Worth, Texas he married Brenda Pettit who survives. Charles was self employed as a heating and air conditioning technician. He enjoyed camping, fishing,  taking everyone skiing, tubing, taking the boat for a ride, Texas BBQing for his family and cooking crawfish. He...

Janis D. Frantz, 77, of Logansport, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. God knew the world needed more smiles, a little more joy, and a lot more love when he created Janis. She was born on November 16, 1941 in Kokomo, Indiana to the late Paul and Elizabeth (Raikes) Preiser. She married Maurice Frantz, her sweetheart since junior high, on August 26, 1962 at the Otterbein EUB Church near Walton; Maurice survives. Janis graduated from Tipton Township High...

Gilbert Marvin DeWitt, age 90, of Logansport, passed away Friday May 10, 2019 at 7:20 am in Wesleyan Health Care Center of Marion, IN. Born March 20, 1929 in Royal Center, IN to the late Everett and Esta (Wieand) DeWitt. On December 12, 1958 in Star City, IN he married Judith Geisler who survives. Gilbert was a track inspector for Conrail Railroad for 34 years before retiring in May of 1983. He was also a Army Veteran of WW2. Other survivors include three sons, Derrick DeWitt, Peru; Brian...

Mary Ellen King, 85, of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 9, 2019 in St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo. Born October 5, 1933 in Harbor Springs, Michigan to the late Matthew Joseph and Henrietta (Derks) Doyle. On June 17, 1953 in Benton Harbor, Michigan she married Dr. Jay Max King who preceded in death April 14, 1991. Mary attended the Cross Wind United Methodist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include one daughter, Susie (Paul) Rexroth, Auburn, IN; three sons, Jay Doyle (Peggy)...

Robert E. Tribbett, 97 of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at Memorial Hospital in Logansport. Born on October 8, 1921 in Rockfield, Indiana, he is the son to the late Clarence and Mattie (Campbell) Tribbett. Bob was a 1939 graduate of Burnettsville High School. On June 27, 1942 in Cass County, he married Nellie L. Roller who preceded him in death on July 25, 2008. Bob served in the US Army, 832 Signal Service Corps, in Brisbane, Australia from September 1942 until November...

Natalie Ann Gotshall, 62 of Logansport, passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, surrounded by her family, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on March 14, 1957 in Kokomo, Indiana, she is the daughter to the late Howard and Betty (Allen) Maudlin.  On November 23, 1977 in Walton, Indiana she married Stephen L. Gotshall who preceded in death on January 11, 2010. Natalie worked as a bus driver for Lewis Cass and the Southeastern School Corporations. Surviving are two sons, Shaun...

Vickie Lynn DeWitt, age 60, of Logansport, passed away Thursday May 2, 2019 at 1:12 am surrounded by her family. She was born June 18, 1958 in Kokomo, IN to George and Blanche (Woodring) Stewart. On October 6, 1989 in Kokomo, IN she married Randy Joe DeWitt who survives. Vickie was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Other survivors include two daughters, Heather (James) Harrison, Logansport; April (Sean) Zartman, Logansport; mother, Blanche Stewart, Kokomo;...