LHS Class of 1969

Dave Perrone

1 Dec 1950 -  24 Jan 1976

Lucretta Purdue

25 Jan 1951 - 07 Aug 2010

Lucretta R. Strauch, 59, of Lafayette, died at 3:11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at her residence.

Born Jan. 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Robert and LaVerne Rose Purdue. She was raised in the Logansport area, spent most of her high school years at Lewis Cass High School, and graduated from Logansport High School in 1969.

On July 18, 1970, she married Michael A. Strauch, and he survives. 

They raised their family in Lafayette.

Mrs. Strauch was a member of the Lafayette Country Club for 30 years, and was also an active member of both St. James and Grace Lutheran churches.

She enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling with her husband and friends, and cooking. She was an avid book club member.

Surviving with her husband are 3 children, Steven Strauch (wife: Bristel) of Lafayette, Eric Strauch (fiancee: Kari Dodge) of Fort Myers, Fla., and Adrienne Albregts (husband: Shane) of Austin, Texas; and a sister, Sharon Bridge of Logansport.

Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, Alexandria, Morgan and Adison Strauch. Lucretta was a loving mother, wife, sister and grandmother. Her greatest joys in life were her 3 children, as well as her 3 grandchildren.

Wes Rinehart

14 Aug 1949 - 23 Mar 1973

WINAMAC - The third Pulaski County traffic fatality of 1973 was recorded Friday in a three-car crash south of Winamac.

Dead on the scene was Wesley A Rinehart,  of Rt 2, Star City, a Logansport native.

Dr Charles Heinsen, Pulaski County Coroner, said death was due to a skull fracture, crushed chest and internal bleeding.

Rinehart was pinned under his car for 45 minutes before authorities were able to remove his body from the wreckage.

Officials said Rinehart was traveling north on U.S. 35, just south of Thornhope Rest Park at 3:50 pm when his car went left of center and clipped the left rear corner of the bed of a southbound truck driven by Donald Bair, 48, of Rt 1, Winamac.

Rinehart's auto then continued north in a southbound lane and struck a car driven by Franklin Hollis, 52, rt 1, Star City, head on.

Hollis is in good condition at Pulaski county Memorial Hospital with lacerations to his face, left arm and left foot and punctured lung.

A passenger in the Hollis vehicle, James Whitman, 31, Rt 2, Star City, was treated at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for facial wounds and released.

Rinehart' car was demolished. Damage to the Hollis vehicle was estimated at $2,000, while there was only $20 damage to Bair's truck.

Rinehart was born in Logansport, Aug 14, 1949, the son of Donald and Beverly Denbo Rinehart, 1503 Johnson St, city. He married Nancy L Davis Aug 15, 1970 in Logansport.

Employed  at Nelson Screw Products, Logansport,  Rinehart is a 1969 graduate of Logansport High School. He was a member of Burrows Presbyterian Church.

Survivors include his parent, his wife and one daughter, Dina Kay, at home.

Services will be at 1:30 pm, Monday at Harrison Garden Chapel, Royal Center, with the Rev Gorman Pritchett officiating. Burial will be in Star City IOOF Cemetery.

Friends may call at the funeral home after 1:30 pm Sunday.

John Charles Rhoades

27 APril 1951 - 04 March 2019

Indianapolis John Charles Rhoades, 67, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2019. 

He was born April 27, 1951 in Logansport, IN to the late John and Ruth Rhoades.

John loved the Rolling Stones and attended many of their concerts. John smiled a lot and had fun joking around with others, especially during the Christmas season. One of the best jokes he played was on his wife. She wanted a 6 carat diamond necklace, and being the joker that he was, he put six carrots on a piece of string and gave it to her.

Many cherished memories of John will live on with his family. He

was a good friend to his nephew Brad. They had many deep conversations about the world and how politically correct everything has become and how it is ruining the world. John once said, “One of these days, everything is going to be illegal.” Brad laughed at that statement. Many people were able to share laughter with John.

John was preceded in death by his parents; his adored wife; and his

step son, Larry Riddle. 

He is survived by his brother, Ron (Kelly) Rhoades of Pittsboro; sister, Bonnie Rogers of West Des Moines, IA; step son, Nathan (Melissa) West of Greenfield; sister in law, Terry (Tommy); close niece, Michelle (Brad) Jones of Indianapolis; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and sever al nieces and nephews.

Per John’s instructions, there will be no public services. Anyone

wishing to honor his memory may do so by making a memorial

contribution to the Humane Society of Indianapolis, 7929  Michigan Road Indianapolis, IN 46268