All Obituaries

Jay E. Bowyer, 77 of Peru, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on January 9, 1943 in Cass County, Indiana, he is the son to the late J. Everett and V. Irene (Clem) Bowyer. On August 14, 1971 in Logansport, he married Sandra J. Justice who survives. Jay was a United States Army Veteran, a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, Murat Temple of Indianapolis, Logansport Shrine Club, former 3rd Wheel Patrol member, American Legion Post...

Martha Lee Phillips, 94, of Royal Center, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 in her residence. Born on September 26, 1925 in Royal Center, she is the daughter to the late Edward M. and Lillie (Hall) Shafer.  On May 15, 1943 in Royal Center, she married Robert L. Phillips Jr. who preceded her in death on July 23, 2007. Martha was a farmer’s wife, a loving mother and a fabulous homemaker. She attended the First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving is a daughter, Joey (Ronnie) Day of...

Donna Nadine Smith, age 87, of Walton, passed away Saturday July 4, 2020 at 3:15 am in Methodist Hospital of Indianapolis. Born April 3, 1933 in Cass County, IN to the late Darl and Avenell Mary (Cunningham) Stilwell. On December 30, 1951 in Monticello, IN she married Clare A. Swartz who preceded in death December 22, 1999. On March 7, 2008 in Logansport she married Walter J. “Junior” Smith Jr. who survives. Donna retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992, serving as Post...

Charles “Casey” Edward Jones, age 87, of Logansport, passed away at 10:25 pm Monday June 29, 2020 in his residence. Born on November 14, 1932 in Lucerne, IN to the late Charles E. and Mae (Powlen) Jones. On July 12, 1962 in Logansport, IN he married Mary Lou Graf who survives. Casey was a retired English teacher for the Caston School Corporation where he served for 38 years. He was an Army Veteran, member of Elk’s Lodge #66 and former driver’s education instructor....

Daniel G. Gregorich, 52, passed away Sunday June 28, 2020 in his residence. Born on September 4, 1967 in Des Plains, IL, he is the son of the late Daniel A. and Arlene C. (Pankowski) Gregorich. On December 28, 2018 in Royal Center, IN, Daniel married Maricel Cabanag who survives. Daniel was self employed and a Veteran of the U.S Army. Surviving along with wife Maricel is five daughters, Elizabeth (Blake) Mannies-Keiser, Royal Center, IN; Catherine Gregorich, New York; Julia (Brad...

Deloris  “Doc” A. Gordon, age 89, of Logansport, passed away peacefully on Saturday June 27, 2020  at 3:33 am in Millers Merry Manor of Logansport. She was born on October 2, 1930 in Logansport to the late Margaret Elpers. Deloris retired from the Logansport State Hospital where she worked in the Dietary Department. She had also worked at Franklin Elementary School as a noon aide and was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Deloris enjoyed reading, word search...

Donald M. Conrad, age 87, of Walton, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020 at 7:05 p.m. in St. Vincent’s Hospital of Indianapolis. Born March 23, 1933 in Cass County IN, he was the son of the late Ferdinand and Marie (Hubenthal) Conrad. On December 27, 1953 in Onward, IN he married Charlotte M. Price who preceded in death November 1, 2016. Don retired from Logan Machine after 47 years of service. He was a member of Onward Christian Church and was well known to never be without his...

Willa E. Smith, age 75, of Lucerne, passed away Wednesday June 24, 2020 at 8:53 pm in her residence. Born July 10, 1944 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willard and Edith (Smith) Gainer. On November 2, 1968 in Logansport she married Jerry R. Smith who survives. Willa was a retired hair stylist. One of Willa’s greatest joys was spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. Along with her husband, Jerry, Willa is survived by a daughter, Kelly...

Doris Marie Heishman, age 63, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at 9:15 PM in Aperion Care of Peru. Born April 7, 1957 in Logansport to Daniel Thomas and Bertha F. (Cappa) Powlen. Doris was a 1975 graduate of Logansport High School. She worked as a CPA and Controller for several companies including Carter Fuel Systems. She was passionate about rescuing cats and had several at various times. Survivors include her mother, Bertha Selders, Logansport; one brother, David Powlen...

Evelyn J. Hardy, 85, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport. Born on September 26, 1934 in Logansport, she is the daughter to the late Earl and Bessie (Galbreath) Robeson.  On July 6, 1957 in Logansport, she married Claude Hardy who preceded in death on November 6, 2008. Evelyn had work for RBM and was a homemaker. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren. She also cared dearly for animals, especially her cats. Evelyn is...