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William Jacob (Bill) Lowe
September 01, 1926 - December 02, 2008
William Jacob "Bill" Lowe, 82, Lafayette, passed away at 3:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 2, 2008, in his home.
Born September 1, 1926, in Lebanon, he was the son of William Raymond and Mary Gladys (Harlan) Lowe.
He was married
to Betty J. (Killian) Lowe on September 1, 1955 in Battleground. She survives.
Bill was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Philippines during the Korean War. He was a recipient of the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, the Victory Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.
A diesel mechanic, Bill retired in 1991 from Vandiver Livestock where he had worked for 12 years. He had also worked for Park GMC, Freightliner, DeFouw's and his first job after the service, Hall Implement.
Bill was a member of the Zionsville United Methodist Church. He also belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 910 in Lebanon. During his spare time, he worked on lawn mowers. He especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Surviving with his wife are three daughters, Minda (Bert) Kelly, of Zionsville, Pauline Ping, of Lafayette, and Lori (Joel) Johannsen, of Dayton; one nephew, Daryl Killian, of Lafayette; three sisters, Mildred Boyland, of Mechanicsburg, Indiana, Josephine Clements and Joan Copeland, both of Lebanon; one brother, John Robert "Bob" Lowe, of Indianapolis; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, James Edward "Jim" Lowe.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, in Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mark Berg officiating. Burial, with military honors, will be in Concord cemetery.
Friends may call from 5 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, 2008, in Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel, Lafayette.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association for emphysema research, to the VFW, or to a favorite charity.
Sharon Roberts
March 22, 1963 - November 26, 2008
Former Lafayette resident Sharon D. Roberts, 45 years old, of Indianapolis, IN, died 5:29 a.m., Wednesday, November 26, 2008 in Wishard Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born March 22, 1963 in Lafayette, Indiana, she was the daughter of Marvin Marshall and Martha Rainbolt. She was married
to Dennis Roberts in 1998, who survives in Indianapolis.
She worked as a Nursing Assistant for Indiana Veterans Home.
Surviving with her parents is her husband, Dennis Roberts, Indianapolis and Sister, Sandra Marshall of New Richmond, IN.
She was preceded in death by son, Shiloh Job Roberts.
No visitation or services are being planned at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel, Lafayette.
David Joseph Tom
March 27, 1974 - December 15, 2008
David Joseph Tom, 34 years old of Lafayette, IN, died Monday, December 15, 2008 in Lafayette.
He was born March 27, 1974 in Omaha, NE, to Louis and Kathleen Tom.
He graduated from Papillion High School in Papillion, NE in 1991.
He worked as a laborer for Industrial Plating .
Surviving with his parents are a son, Dylan Tom of NE; 2 sisters, Teresa Spurgeon of Crawfordsville, IN and Vicky Frittro of Weston, NE; and a brother, Michael Tom of Omaha, NE.
There will be no services.
Samuel Porter
April 02, 1940 - December 04, 2008
Samuel L. “Sam” Porter, 68 years old of Lafayette, IN, died Thursday, December 4, 2008 in Home Hospital.
He was born April 2, 1940 in Attica, to the late Joseph and Lucile (Oswalt) Porter. He married
Edna Sue Lee on Oct. 15, 1980 in Lafayette. She survives.
He worked as a custodian for Purdue University and for Twin City Cab as a cab driver. He enjoyed singing and playing the piano.
Surviving with his wife is a sister, Eva Weaver of Lafayette.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Martha Steinbugh and 3 brothers, William, Gordan, and Joe Porter.
Friends will be received at the Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel, Lafayette on Wednesday, Dec. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m. Services will be held Thursday at 1pm at the funeral chapel with Rev. Joe Parks officiating.
Mary Gilsinger
February 12, 1913 - November 25, 2008
Mary Gilsinger, 95 of Logansport, passed away at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2008 in Miller's Merry Manor, Logansport.
Born February 12, 1913 in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harry and Sophia Rehwald Silberman. In 1942, in Logansport, she was married
to Russell Gilsinger, who preceded in death January 13, 1979.
For 35 years, Mary worked as a clerk at the former Graffiis Shoe Store in downtown Logansport. She then worked for Combs Shoe Store for 5 years before her retirement.
Mary was a member of St. James Lutheran Church where she was active in the Mary Martha Guild.
Surviving are cousin, Mabel Rehwald of Logansport, IN; sister-in-law Ethel Silberman, of Ocala, Florida; one brother-in-law John Gilsinger, of Logansport, several nieces and nephews, several great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Russell Gilsinger; three brothers, John, Paul and Louis Silberman; and two sisters, Helen Clow and Anna Silberman.
Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Marvin Hinkle officiating.
Friends will be received two hours prior to the service at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport.
Interment will follow in the Mount Hope cemetery, Logansport.
Contributions may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church.
Thomas A. Lewis
February 27, 1924 - November 30, 2008
Thomas A. Lewis, 84, Logansport, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 2008, in Chase Center.
Born February 27, 1924, in Logansport, he was the son of Jennings R. and Ruth Boatman Lewis.
Thomas graduated from Logansport High School in 1942. He then served in the United States Army's 542nd Airborne Automatic Weapons Detachment in U.S. and in Europe. Following VE day, he served with the 210th MP Co. at Theater General Board in Bad Nauheim, Germany where he was stationed until 1946.
He attended Biarritz American University in France, Purdue University and Marietta College. Thomas graduated from the Progressive School of Photography.
He worked as a locomotive fireman and engineer on the Pennsylvania Railroad, the Penn Central and Conrail. In 1979, following a highway accident, he was permanently disabled, ending his 31 year career with the railroad.
A member of the River of Life Christian Church, he was also a member of the Tipton Masonic Lodge No. 33 in Logansport, Royal Center Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jennings R. Lewis, and his mother, Ruth Boatman Lewis Stephens.
Funeral services will be held at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, in Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, with Rev. Frank Hibbard officiating. Interment will be in Mount Hope cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the River of Life Christian Church.
George E. Todd
April 02, 1942 - July 22, 2008
George E. Todd, 66 of Logansport, IN, went to be with his Lord at 6:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 2008, in Memorial Hospital.
Born April 2, 1942, in Windfall, Indiana, he was the son of Max and Lois Hannah Todd.
On April 8, 1964, he was married
to Loretta Baker, who preceded in death March 13, 1989. He was married
November 25, 1995, in Logansport, to Beverly Pope Monda, who survives.
In 1964, he graduated from Tri-State University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. George was the retired owner and president of S.U.S. Cast Products.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church; Logansport Rotary. George was currently serving as a board member on the Memorial Hospital Foundation and had been a past board member of the Logansport/Cass County Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Elks Lodge #66.
George enjoyed fishing, classic cars and spending time with his family and friends. George's love will live on as his final gift was that of being an organ donor.
Surviving with his wife are one son, Jeff Todd and his wife, Tammy, of Logansport; one daughter, Angela Hindman and her husband John, of Longmont, Colorado; five step-daughters, Dana Schau and her husband Charles, Kristin Roberts and her husband Wayne, Kerrie Bowman and her husband Michael, and Jody Timmer and her husband Scott, all of Grandville, Michigan, and Sara Monda and her fiance Damon Dorato, of Punta Gorda, Florida; one sister, Patricia Mock, of Kenesaw, Georgia; twenty grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and one granddaughter, Kassandra Marie Todd.
Friends will be received Friday, July 25th from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Fisher Funeral Chapel, Logansport, Indiana, and one hour prior to the services on Saturday at the church.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 26th, at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. William Shannon and Pastor Barry York officiating.
Interment will be at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, July 26th, in the Chesterfield cemetery, Chesterfield, Indiana.
Contributions may be made to the Kassandra Todd Memorial Fund in care of the Cass County Community Foundation. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home and the church.
John David (J.D.) Fisher
December 03, 1959 - April 08, 2009
Beloved Husband, Father, Son, Brother....Gone Too Soon...In Our Hearts Forever
John David "J.D." Fisher, 49, Logansport, died unexpectedly at 7:58 a.m. Wednesday April 8, 2009, in Johns Hopkins Medical Center, Baltimore, Maryland. On March 26th, he had neurosurgery which successfully removed a painful benign tumor inside his cervical spinal cord. However, he suffered a serious reaction to the anesthesia and pain medication which caused him to be very sick a few days after the surgery. He was just starting to feel better and arranging for transfer to the physical therapy unit when he died from a pulmonary embolism.
Born December 3, 1959, in Logansport, he was the cherished son of John Wakeland and Mary Elizabeth Kesling Fisher, who survive in Logansport. He was adored by his older sister, Patricia Ann Fisher. She survives in Monticello. J.D. grew up living above the family funeral home on West Market Street, During his teen years, he worked with his dad at the funeral home and their ambulance service. In 1978, he graduated from Logansport High School. In 1980, he graduated from Vincennes University with an Associates of Science degree in Funeral Service and returned to Logansport to continue his father's legacy of service to this community.
On June 14, 1981, in First United Methodist Church, he was married
to Dawn Ellyn Sailors, who survives. J.D. and Dawn first met as toddlers in line to see Santa at a Masonic Lodge Christmas party. They were husband and wife, each other's best friend, loving parents as well as business partners working together every day for nearly 28 years.
In 1990, J.D. and Dawn purchased the family business and four years later broke ground for the new chapel on Chase Road. He poured his heart and soul into his profession. He wanted to give back to this community by providing a beautiful facility that would be a safe haven to grieving families. In 2003, he decided to expand in the growing Lafayette area by purchasing the former Landis-Loy Funeral Home, now known as Fisher-Loy Funeral Chapel. J.D. was very proud of his oldest son, Jonathan, when he graduated from mortuary college and became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 2006. He prepared Jonathan well, teaching him so much and allowing him to grow professionally. With three generations of funeral directors, carrying on his father's legacy was more than a job to J.D., it was a calling.
Over the years, he developed a special bond with the families he served. The loyalty and friendship from the families who called upon his services were priceless to him - more than words can describe - he considered it an honor to care for their loved ones. On behalf of his entire family, we thank our loyal patrons and ask for your continued support as we work to carry on his legacy.
J.D. loved children. In high school, he worked with special needs children and adults at Woodlawn, the State Hospital and Camelot with YARC through Wheatland Avenue United Methodist Church's youth program. When his wife taught school at Pioneer, he was always helpful in classroom projects and school events. He was instrumental in the Logansport Youth Soccer program in the early 90's and helped establish the soccer program at Sangralea Valley, coaching several teams through the years. He always enjoyed youth groups touring the funeral home on field trips and loved to chat with children attending visitations. He had been a member of the Cass County 4-H Council and was a supporter of Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Anything his children were involved in became his passion, too. He loved watching them in their sporting events, dance recitals, plays, scouting activities and 4-H livestock and dog shows. He was the best dad in the world and the loss is tremendous.
In addition to his oldest son, Jonathan David, he was the beloved father of Jacob Nathaniel, a senior at LHS; his princess, Sarah Michaela, a 6th grader; and Chase Donald, a 3rd grader, who was baptized on his J.D.'s 40th birthday. With dogs, Roxy and Donald, and a host of various pets and 4-H animals, their family life was never dull. Their home was always welcome to their children's friends, who also became a part of the family. He was "Uncle J.D." to his sister's children, niece Nicole Haycraft and her husband Zack, of Chicago, IL and Jarrett Stark and his wife Melissa, of Fairfax, VA and to the children of his brother-in-law Duane Sailors and his wife Lori ~ Morgan and Drew Sailors, all of Logansport. His great-niece, Kiera Stark, was born March 17th and visited him at the hospital.
Also surviving are his mother-in-law, Marjorie Sailors, of Logansport; several uncles and aunts, cousins and friends, including the staff of Fisher Funeral Chapel, who were not just employees but like family to him.
J.D. was a member of the First United Methodist Church, where he had served as a trustee. Over the years, he became friends with several local pastors and had many deep discussions about his faith, something that sustained him through his career and prepared him for his final days.
He was a Past Master of Tipton Masonic Lodge No. 33 and Past Master Counselor of the Order of DeMolay. He was a member of the Murat Shrine Club, Logansport Shrine Club, Indianapolis Valley of Scottish Rite, Logansport Rotary, Eagles Aerie No. 323, past president of Lions and also Evening Exchange Club, and past president of the Sangralea Valley Association. Professionally, he served as a District Director with the Indiana Funeral Directors Association for six years. He was recognized by the National Funeral Directors Association with its highest award, the Pursuit of Excellence "Golden Eagle."
He loved the out-of-doors and had gone on hunting trips to Canada, Michigan and Utah as well as an adventurous scout fishing trip to Boundary Waters. J.D. had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed starting the morning with the gang at McDonald's.
He was preceded in death by one son, Daniel Emerson Fisher; his father-in-law, Donald Sailors; his maternal grandparents, Fred and Anna Kesling; and his paternal grandparents, Fred and Margaret Fisher.
Visitation will be held from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, April 13, 2009, in Fisher Funeral Chapel where a Masonic Service will be held at 5:45 p.m. followed by a Shrine Processional.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2009, in Fisher Funeral Chapel with Revs. Bill Shannon, Douglas Mankell and Rick Woodall officiating.
Interment, officiated by Rev. Dr. Gregory Elkins, will be in Mount Hope cemetery, Logansport.
In lieu of an outpouring of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be best made with a memorial contribution to the Fisher Children Education Trust Fund in care of Logansport Savings Bank, 723 East Broadway, Logansport, IN 46947. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
