Indiana Department of Health

Indiana Department of Health

First probable case of monkeypox identified in Indiana

INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials announced today that the first probable case of monkeypox in Indiana in 2022 has been identified. No further information about the patient will be released due to privacy concerns. Initial testing was completed at the Indiana…

Everett “Sam” Sutton

Everett Samuel “Sam” or affectionally known as “Bill” Sutton, 89, of Walton, passed away at 8:59 a.m. Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, at Parkview Hospital in Wabash.  He was born October 23, 1932, in Leona Mines, VA to Charles W. and Lorena…

Cooper Joseph Theodore Mummert

Cooper Joseph Theodore Mummert, 7 months of Galveston, passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, June 12, 2022, at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo.  He was born November 11, 2021, to Rhiannon Sanders and Alexander Mummert. Cooper brought joy to everyone he…

Isac J. Collins

Isac J. Collins, 20 of Peru, passed away unexpectedly at his residence, June 12, 2022. On December 12, 2001, in Logansport, Isac was born to Kimberly Eldridge (Todd). Isac was employed at Smithfield and formerly of Walmart. He enjoyed computer…

Wilbur H. Trinen

Wilbur H. Trinen, 99, of Logansport, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at the McKinney Place in Logansport. Born on January 15, 1923, in Schereville, Indiana, Wilbur is the son of the late Charles John and Teresa Rose (Shumacher) Trinen. …

Nickolas Richard Rodriguez

Nickolas Richard Rodriguez, 32, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022. Born on July 19, 1989, in Hollywood, Florida, he is the son of Melissa Rodriguez who survives. Nickolas worked as a line cook for Applebees in Logansport. He…

Jodie R. (Huddleston) Wagner

Jodie R. Wagner, 90, of Logansport, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Logansport. Born on January 28, 1932, in Silver Point, Tennessee, Jodie is the daughter to the late Walter and Irene (Jones) Huddleston.  On January 28, 1950, in…

Betty J. (Wagoner) McQuinn

Betty J. McQuinn, 87, of Logansport, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, in her residence. Born on February 16, 1935, in Rochester, IN, she is the daughter to the late Robert Wagoner who passed away when Betty was young. She…

Michael L. Brown

Michael L. Brown, age 45, Logansport, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 10, 2022, in his residence. Born November 30, 1976, in Logansport, he was the son of Frederick L. and Linda Stubblefield Brown. Surviving are his mother, Linda Brown,…

Cass County EMA receives grant from Duke Energy Foundation

ABOVE: Rocky Buffum, Cass County EMA Director, presents certificate of appreciation to Kevin Johnston, Duke Energy. Photo provided. Cass County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) looks forward to providing more free training programs to area first responders thanks to the help…

Bob G. Yockey

Bob G. Yockey, 83, of Galveston, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 27, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana, to Robert O. and Thelma (Long) Yockey, and raised on a small…

Duane D. Chapman

Duane D. Chapman, 52, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in his residence. Born on August 2, 1969, in Logansport and is the son of Darrell and Sherry (Grable) Chapman. Duane was a 1987 graduate of Caston High…

Meta Jane Nelson

Meta Jane Nelson, 97, of Logansport, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Logansport. Born on November 20, 1924, in Bethlehem Township, Meta Jane is the daughter to the late Charles and Grace (Sloop) Oliver.  On…

Ruben-Rolando RhyLee Mateo

Ruben-Rolando RhyLee Mateo was born on June 9th 2022, at 4:01 pm at St. Vincent’s Women’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He lived 51 minuets before passing at 4:52 pm, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his parents, Rolando and…

Marilyn J. Williams

Marilyn J. Williams, age 91, Logansport, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Memorial Hospital. Born December 29, 1930, in Litchfield, Illinois, she was the daughter of Ralph and Mary Keele. Marilyn was married to Clarence…