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12/22/2025

12/21/2025

The magic of winter begins! On this first day of winter, what are you looking forward to the most about the season?

12/19/2025

Are the holidays looming large in front of you and causing you stress and worry? Grief is hard enough without adding external stresses and worries, so this holiday season, consider making a few tweaks to normal activities to help you maintain the balance between grief and joy. Check out this article for a few practical tips on reducing your Christmas stress during times of grief.

If you are grieving this holiday season, then you might be feeling a little extra stress and strain. Check out this article for a few ways to reduce stress.

12/17/2025

While Christmas is celebrated around the world, each country has its own special traditions. Discover how various nations celebrate the holiday in this article!

Discover Christmas traditions from Germany, Mexico, France, America, Spain and beyond.

12/13/2025

Did you know that today is the National Guard’s birthday? Founded in 1636 as a militia force to protect families, the National Guard has nearly 440,000 service members. Be sure to thank these brave men and women for their service today!

12/12/2025

Are you looking for ways to remember and honor lost loved ones this holiday season? Consider baking! Not only will you have sweet treats to share with family and friends, there are so many benefits to baking during a time of loss. Click to learn more!

Smell is closely tied to memory, so baking your loved one's favorite things is an excellent way to keep their memory alive. Learn more here!

12/12/2025

Demetre Allen Gano, 41 of Logansport passed away on November 28, 2025.
Born on February 5, 1984, in Hayti, Missouri to Leona M. Wilson.

Demetre attended Logansport High School and later earned his GED. Demetre was currently employed by Bechtol Construction and was working on the Mammoth Solar Project near Star City.

First and foremost – Demetre loved all 3 of his children.

Demetre really loved helping “Pops” work on vehicles. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, family gatherings & cookouts and listening to 80’s music. He loved people in general. Demetre was a sports fanatic: football - especially the Indianapolis Colts, basketball, and WWE wrestling were among his favorites.

Survivors include his mother, Leona M. Wilson. Daughter: Macy Seekell. Sons: Donovan Shaver (Mikayla) and Dallas Gano. Brothers: Michael Wilson (Ginger) and Harley Anglin (Jacqueline). Several nieces and nephews. Besties: Patricia Wickersham “Pooch” and Jessica “Jammer” Benn.

He was preceded in death by Rick “Pops” Wilson; Uncle John Wilson; Uncle Russell Gano; Aunt Sonya Roberts and Grandma Virginia Beaver.

Memorial contributions may be made to the family to assist Demetre’s family with his final expenses.

Demetre’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

Services will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2025 at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory Marocco Chapel, 119 East Market Street Logansport, Indiana. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

12/10/2025

If you love making your own decorations, this paper flower wreath is the perfect craft for you! Learn how to make your own in this step-by-step guide.

Learn how to make a paper flower wreath with paper craft expert Sarah Matthews. Get creative with Gathered today!

12/09/2025

David P. Nehring
July 22, 1973 — December 7, 2025
Camden

David P. Nehring, 52, of Camden passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at home.

Born on July 22, 1973 in Bloomington, he was the son of Darrel and Mary Ann (Bauman) Nehring.

David faced the challenge of Down’s Syndrome and related heart defects privately. He had a quiet reverence in All Saints Catholic Church.

He shared with classmates in special education under the leadership of Jenny Maxwell and Tia Turner. He graduated from Carroll High School in 1992.

David had been a Special Olympics athlete for eight years and was a magnet to the many people who knew him from school activities.

He enjoyed oldies and religious music, jigsaw puzzles, three point basketball shots and eating pizza.

Survivors include his mother, Mary Ann Barkey, sister, Juliette Nehring, brothers, Robert, Matthew, Lloyd, Vincent and Glenn Johnson and 34 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his father, Darrel.

A heartfelt thanks to our friends and family for many acts if Kindness during David’s life with us. We want to savor those good times and difficult moments in remembrance of a special person he was for 52 years. His family is spread across the country, and we are planning to gather for David’s Day when all can celebrate. Hugs to you.

Burial will be at St. Jacobs Catholic Cemetery in North Judson at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to All Saints Catholic Church.

Arrangements entrusted to Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Marocco Chapel. David’s online guestbook is available and condolences can be shared with the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.

12/07/2025

In the face of adversity, they stood strong. Today, on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we remember their courage and sacrifice.