Rans Funeral Homes

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Obituaries

Richard S. Rude

Richard S. Rude, 79 of Royal Center passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on May 3, 1945 in Winamac, he was the son of the late Harold and Vivian (Stoner) Rude. He…

May 6, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education

Annual hooding ceremony celebrates Indiana University Kokomo’s 2024 graduate students

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo celebrated the hard work and dedication of its graduate students, honoring them in the annual master’s hooding ceremony held Friday (May 3) in Havens Auditorium. “We are delighted to celebrate the achievements of these…

May 6, 2024

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities’ steel pole project moves forward

The Logansport Utilities’ electric department has completed the engineering for the first section of the scheduled replacements of various aged wood pole lines with new steel poles. LU has also selected the engineering groups for the next two phases and…

May 6, 2024

Community, Press Release

Water service interruption tentatively scheduled May 6 or 7, 2024 in Logansport

Areas of North Street, 21st Street, and 22nd Street will have the water temporarily shut off as the water department and contractors complete a section of the water main replacement project between High Street and Broadway. The water service interruption…

May 5, 2024

Community, Press Release

Flags at half-staff Sunday, May 5, 2024 in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service

INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff statewide in honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service per President Joe Biden. Flags should be flown at half-staff from sunrise until sunset in Indiana…

May 4, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Annual recognition ceremony honors Indiana University Kokomo’s 2024 radiologic science graduates

KOKOMO, Ind. — The Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing and Allied Health Professions (SNAHP) celebrated the accomplishments of 11 graduates in the field of radiologic sciences at its annual pinning and recognition ceremony Thursday (May 2). Faculty, staff, friends…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Rachel A. Scheffer

Rachel A. Scheffer, 49 of Winamac passed away at 8:50 a.m., Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at home.A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Rans Funeral Homes‘ Royal Center…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Martha Ann Clark

Martha Ann Clark, 91, of Lake Bruce went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Pulaski Healthcare Center under hospice care. She was born to the late Kenneth and Marie (Sennett) McEwan on May 12,…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Pat Jane Smith

Pat Crippen Smith, 75 of Kewanna passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024 at home. The only child of Leon and Sally (Wilson) Crippen. She always said they went for quality not quantity. She was quick witted and always…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Janice “Jan” K. Robertson

Janice “Jan” K. Robertson, 81, of Galveston, passed away peacefully surrounded by her children Thursday, May 2, 2024, at her home. Jan was born September 9, 1942, in Kokomo to Clarence E. and Callie L. (Scott) Bookmiller. She married Larry…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Richard “Dick” M. Fisher

Richard “Dick” M. Fisher, 83, of Burrows, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 in his residence. Born on June 22, 1940 in Monticello, Indiana, Richard is the son of the late Murl and Mable (Cripe) Fisher. On February 23, 2002…

May 4, 2024

Community, Education, Press Release

Ivy Tech Kokomo Service Area raises $41,687 to support students and communities

More than $395,000 committed to Ivy Tech Day fund drive INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Ivy Tech Day – the annual statewide Day of Giving supporting the greatest and most immediate needs of students attending Indiana’s largest, open access postsecondary institution –…

May 4, 2024

Community, Education

NASA Skywatching Tips for May 2024, Images of the Day and Virtual Visit

Here are a few updates from our local Solar System Ambassador Pam Roller: NASA Skywatching Tips May 2024 Mars and Saturn tussle with the Moon, Mercury makes a brief a.m. appearance, East Coasters can see red giant star Antares emerge…

May 4, 2024

Obituaries

Dara Carpenter

Dara Carpenter, 101, Logansport, passed away early Friday morning, May 3, 2024, in Miller’s Merry Manor. Born March 18, 1923, in Champaign, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen (Ward) Draper. On June 30, 1939, in…

May 3, 2024

Community, Press Release

Cass County Community Foundation announces $70,000 match opportunity for Cass County Carousel through May 31, 2024.

The Cass County Community Foundation is excited to announce a new $1 for $1 match opportunity to support critically needed repairs at the Cass County Carousel. After months of studying options and trying to find alternative solutions, the Carousel board…

May 2, 2024

Community, Press Release

Logansport Utilities self-serve kiosk users could win $100 credits on utility account

Alongside Logansport Utilities’ launch of the new 24-hour, bill paying self- serve kiosk, the company will be awarding $100 worth of credit on three lucky utility customer’s accounts. Announced in February 2024, the self-serve kiosk installation was completed April 29,…

May 2, 2024

Community, Press Release

Emmaus Mission shelter receives $250,000 grant through Cass County Community Foundation fund

Mike Anderson was a well-known businessman and philanthropist in Cass County and northern Indiana. He was always open to listening to the needs of our community and helping where he could. Between his business awards and accolades as a community…

May 2, 2024

Achievements, Community, Education, Press Release

Future educators honored in annual recognition ceremony at Indiana University Kokomo

KOKOMO, Ind. — Thirty-six future educators were welcomed to the profession during the Indiana University Kokomo School of Education’s annual recognition ceremony Wednesday in Havens Auditorium. Dylan Weaver, earning his bachelor’s degree in secondary education and political science, called the night…

May 2, 2024

Obituaries

Lloyd “Scott” Knight

Lloyd “Scott” Knight, 52, of Logansport, passed away early Wednesday morning, May 1, 2024, at his home, following a courageous 9-year battle with Stage IV metastatic kidney cancer. Born October 10, 1971, in Logansport, he was the son of Lloyd…

May 2, 2024

Obituaries

Nancee K. Albin

Nancee K. Albin, 59, of Logansport, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Born on March 27, 1965, in Logansport, Nancee is the daughter of the late Dale and Sue (Danley) Albin. Nancee had formerly…

May 2, 2024