June G. Shultz, 71, of Peru passed away at 1:41 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Waters of Peru. Born on July 30. 1951 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Durham) Shultz Horner. June retired from Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. Survivors include her brother, Carle Peek of Arizona and nieces, Patsy Raber (Joe) of Peru and Sabrina Williamson (Brad) of Peru. June was very much loved and will be missed by her chosen family The Raber’s. She was also...

Kendall Paul Vaughn passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne at the age of 44 with his wife and sister by his side. He was born May 6, 1978 to Kevan Vaughn and Cheri (Welch) Sorenson. He was a proud member of the United States Army serving in the 1st Battalion 293d Infantry 76th Infantry BDE, “Charlie Rock” and 2D Battalion 54th Infantry “Echo Company” and as an Army Ranger at Ft. Lewis. His National Guard unit was the first unit...

Jeffrey Wayne Patrick, 45, of Peru passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1, 1977 in Bardstown, KY to Granvil and Nellie (Culver) Patrick. He was united in marriage to Courtney Hoover August 19, 2017. She survives of the home in Peru. Jeff enjoyed playing darts and pool, watching football and Star Wars and spending time with his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Granvil Patrick and brother, Dale...

Pamela “Pam” Lynn Townsend, 62, of Peru, IN, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 2, 1960 in Logansport, IN, to her parents, Jack Eyman and Joann Helvie. After completing her education, Pamela worked for many years in upholstery and as a seamstress for Classico.   She later met and married the love of her life, Scott Townsend and together they spent over 38 years by each other’s sides, overcoming whatever...

 Arthur L. “Lester” Cassels, 92, of Peru passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born September 24, 1930 in Cairo, Georgia to the late Guy E. Cassels and Mary Ethel (Gwaltney) Cassels. He was married to Mabel Tackett for 37 years. She preceded him in death in February 2001. He married Geneva “June” Combs in June 2011 and she preceded him in death in March 2021. Lester...

James Alan Kistler, 68, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Dukes Memorial Hospital.   He was born on April 24, 1954 in Peru and was the son of the late Warren and Eileen (West) Kistler. Jimmy was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.  He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of employment.   Jimmy enjoyed playing pool and riding his motorcyle. Survivors include numerous cousins and many friends. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Steven...

  André “Andy” Pierre McMillen, 52, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. Born on December 9, 1970, in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of George Thomas McMillen and Henriette (Cosquer) West. Andy was a graduate of Wabash High School and after completing his education, he worked for much of his life as a butcher, managing the meat departments for Marsh and later Meijer.  Andy also had many joys in life, he was a...

Barbara “Faye” Ramey, 80, of Peru gained her wings and went to be with the Lord at 2:38 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. Born on August 19, 1942, in Louellen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Caleb and Stella (Caudill) Goodin. She attended Silver Creek High School in Southern Indiana. She formerly was employed at General Tire and Heraeus Electronite.  Faye was a member of First Church of Christ in Peru and enjoyed attending...

Steven Russell Dixon, 67, of Logansport passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Aperion Care in Peru.  Born on October 4, 1955, in Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles and Grace Lavon Dixon. Steve enjoyed the outdoors and spending time camping, kayaking, and mushroom hunting every spring.  He was a lifelong collector of arrowheads. He was retired but previously was a longtime employee on the production line at Remington Seeds in Flora. Survivors include his daughters,...

Carol L. Carpenter, 43, of Peru passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Born on February 3, 1979 in Peru, she was the daughter of Lester and Peggy (Boyd) Burnett. She was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her husband, William Carpenter of Peru, children, Liliann Burnett, Alyssa Bell, Eli Carpenter, Bryce Carpenter, Christian Carpenter, and Noah Carpenter,  parents,...