Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

Aug 29, 2025

Norma Jean Lorenc, 85, Peru, passed away on Friday, August 29, 2025. She was born on May 16, 1940, in Chicago, IL to the late Gilbert McGookin and Viola (Huber) Dershai.

Norma was raised in Chicago, upon graduation from High School she married the love of her life Eugene Lorenc (who she met when she was 10 and he was 13)...

Aug 25, 2025

Dr. Timothy Joe Hodgini, known to friends and family as "Tim," "Dr. Tim," "Timmy," and "Hodge," passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the age of 63 in Sebring, Florida. 

Born on March 11, 1962, to Thomas O. Hodgini and Betty P. Hodgini, Tim grew up in Peru, Indiana where he graduated from Maconaquah High School. After graduating from Ball...

Aug 20, 2025

Kenny Bedwell went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 8, 1941, in Bassfield, Mississippi, and moved with his family to Peru, Indiana, in 1953.

Kenny proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendleton, California, for four years. He...

Aug 5, 2025

Blake Matthew-Wayne Walsh, 23, of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, in Peru. Blake was born July 11, 2002, in Peru to John Walsh and Virginia (Hyde) Gibson.

Blake was currently working construction at Nice & Dry Renovations in Peru. In his free time, Blake’s favorite thing to do was spend as much time as he could with his...

Jul 30, 2025

Richard C. Leslie Jr, 76, of Peru passed away on July 30, 2025. Richard was born on April 10, 1949, in South Bend, Indiana, to the late Richard C. Leslie Sr. and Christine (Coop) Leslie.

Richard worked and retired from Mittler Supply. He also served as a Marine in the Military, where he earned a Good Conduct Medal & Vietnam Service...

Jul 29, 2025

Teresa “Teri” Jane (Douglass) Bales- Music, 65, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at Ascension. St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo. Teri was born on November 18, 1959, in Peru, to the late Donald E. Douglass and Nancy A. (Crawford) Bales.

Teri married Terrence “Terry” Music, and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Teri attended Maconaquah High School...

Jun 30, 2025

Robert “Bobby” Wilson Ellis, 71, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Robert was born on March 1, 1954, in Fort Knox, Kentucky, to the late Robert W. and Joyce F. (Spurr) Ellis.

Bobby worked as a car salesman in Peru for many years, the Miami County Prison, and later at...

Jun 17, 2025

Gene A. Jones, 61, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Gene was born on March 15, 1964, in Peru, to the late Larry and Marilyn (Lawson) Jones.

Gene married the love of his life Lisa Jones, who preceded him in death on March 10, 2020. They celebrated over 23 years together.

A...

May 8, 2025

Asie Harding, 93, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at Marion VA Medical Center. Asie was born on June 20, 1931 in Baxter, Tennessee to the late Bill and Clemmie (Herron) Harding.

Asie served in the Korean War for 4 years for the United States Army. In his free time Asie loved being outdoors and tending to...

Apr 30, 2025

Brent Lowe Bartholomew passed away on April 30, 2025 at his home in West Lafayette, Indiana with his wife, Tammy, at his bedside. Brent referred to her as his “angel”, and she was with him to the end of his almost 2 year battle with cancer.

Brent Bartholomew was born on May 22, 1952 in Peru, Indiana to Orla Bartholomew and...

Apr 28, 2025

Lucille (Drake) Phillips, 77, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, April 28, 2025. Lucille was born to the late Charles and Irene (Tackett) Drake on February 8, 1948, in Bolyn, Kentucky.

Lucille was a homemaker for many years where she helped raise her children. She loved spending as much time as she could with her family, especially her...

Apr 25, 2025

James Phillip Harding, 58, of Peru, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 25, 2025. James was born on September 26, 1966, in Wabash, to the late David and Lois (Wise) Harding.

James attended Peru High School. James had worked construction for several years. James had a passion for anything outdoors. He loved camping, fishing, and hunting. His...

Apr 21, 2025

 Larry Paul Kinzie, 73, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Larry was born to the late Gareth A. Kinzie and Rosa (Bronder) Kinzie, on March 25, 1952, in Peru. 

 On June 1, 1974, Larry married the love of his life Colleen Sue Bevington and she survives. 

 Larry graduated from Peru High...

Apr 8, 2025

Jane E. Jones, 59, of Peru, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Jane was born to the late Larry and Marilyn (Lawson) Jones in Peru, on August 27, 1965.

Jane graduated from Peru High School and later went on to study accounting at St. Joseph University. Jane also...

Feb 25, 2025

Tina Marie Adkins, 55, of Mexico, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Tina was born on May 26, 1969, in Peru, IN, to Donald E. and Cheryl (Conklin) Whittenberger.

Tina was an office manager at Vickery Tape & Label Co. in Peru for nearly 40 years. Tina was known to be...

Feb 12, 2025

David Harold Sanders, 61, of Peru, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. David was born to the late William and Nellie (Ellis) Sanders, in Vincennes Indiana.

David worked at Kokomo Grain where he was in the process of retiring after several years of service.

In his free time, David enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2025

Ellen (Astrup) Leedy, 70, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at The Waters of Peru. Ellen was born on January 28, 1955, in Peru, to the late Wallace and Jacqueline (Farnam) Astrup.

On July 2, 1987, Ellen married Jim Leedy, who survives.

Ellen was a graduate of Peru High School. She...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald " Gene" Whittenberger 79, of Mexico passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. Gene was born on November 8, 1945 in Peru to the late Donald D. and Maggie (Clemons) Whittenberger.  Gene married Cheryl (Conklin) Whittenberger, and they had 57 years together.

Gene was a 1964 graduate of North...

Jan 25, 2025

Jerry Gale Crowe, 65, of Wabash, passed away peacfully at home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Jerry was born on March 17, 1959, in Peru to Benny Crowe and Alice (Hayes) Slagal.

Jerry attended Southwood High School.

Jerry worked at Square D for several years. In his free time...

Jan 25, 2025

Etta Mae Hack, 86, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Etta was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Virgil and Rittie (Stapleton) Darrell, in Salt Lick Kentucky.  Etta married the love of her life Donald Hack, in Fulton, Indiana, and they had 68 years...