Karla Winegardner Kreighbaum

Last Updated on September 23, 2022 by Fisher Funeral Chapel

Karla Winegardner Kreighbaum, 62, Logansport, passed away at home, Thursday morning, September 15,2022, surrounded by her dear friends and family after an 8-year battle with cancer.

Born February 19, 1960, in Logansport, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Sr. and Wanda (Hopper) Winegardner.

Karla was a 1978 graduate of Logansport High School. She loved her classmates and enjoyed reunions. Karla was instrumental in keeping the teachers and alumni of Washington Elementary School in touch.

Karla was one who made friends easily. During the 70’s, Karla chose the CB handle “Sweet Honesty” meeting people from all over the area and helping lost travelers find their way long before GPS. 

 Throughout her life, Karla became friends with several famous people by going to conventions to meet stars of TV shows that were popular when she was young . She kept in contact with them over the years – always enjoying conversations with them, especially on her birthday with calls and texts from celebrities like Sissy from Family Affair, Dreama Denver -wife of Bob “Gilligan” Denver, Butch “Eddie Munster” Patrick, Alan and Merle Osmond and “Chips” Star, Erik Estrada.

A longtime member of the Cross at the Crossroads, Karla’s faith in Jesus Christ, her Savior, kept her strong. She knew this earthly life was temporary and Karla was Heaven-bound.

Survived by her daughters, Adrienne “Addie” (Curtis) Cox, and Amanda “Mandy” (Jason) Combs; four grandchildren, Jakson Combs, Axel Combs, Paxton Cox and Naacal Cox; her brother, Melvin Jr. (Cheri) Winegardner; and many, many friends.

She was preceded in death by one grandson, Bentley Scott Combs.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, at The Cross at the Crossroads, 1700 East Main St., Logansport, with Bishop Dr. Gregory Elkins officiating.

Karla will be laid to rest near her parents at St. John’s Cemetery in Clinton Township.

You may share memories and offer condolences on Karla’s Tribute Wall at www.fisherfuneralchapel.com.