Keith J. Thompson
Mar 26, 2020
Keith J. Thompson, 81, of Peru, went home to be with the Lord early Thursday morning, March 26th at his home. He was born October 17, 1938 in Sheridan, Indiana to the late Howard N. and Dortha H. (Phillips) Thompson. He married Diane Jean Mattingly on May 27, 1977 at Eastlawn Wesleyan Church in Indianapolis and she...
Daniel Fisher
Mar 13, 2020
Danny Lee Fisher, 58, of Peru passed away peacefully at 2:03 p.m., Friday, March 13, 2020 in his home.
Born on September 6, 1961 in Peru, he was the son of James and Frieda (Deffner) Fisher, Jr.
He was a 1979 Peru High School graduate. He obtained an associate’s degree of Applied Science in industrial...
Lisa A. Jones
Mar 10, 2020
Lisa A. Jones, 52, of Peru, went home to be with the Lord Jesus at 2:27 p.m. Monday, March 10, 2020 at Visiting Nurse Hospice in Ft. Wayne after a courageous battle with Glioblastoma brain cancer. She was born July 1967 in Peru Indiana.
A North Miami High School graduate, Lisa pursued higher education at Vincennes University...
Patricia "Pat" Ann Sparks
Feb 27, 2020
Patricia Sparks, 77, of Peru passed peacefully at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2020 at her home after a short illness.
Patricia was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on January 17, 1943 to the late Delbert and Zelma Mize.
She was a 1960 graduate of Peru High School.
Pat started her own Beauty Salon...
Michael Duncan
Feb 18, 2020
Michael L. Duncan, 54, of Peru passed away at 7:16 p.m., Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.
Born on May 15, 1965 in Peru, he was the son of the late Thomas and Shirley Carol (Fultz) Duncan.
He was formerly employed at United Technology in Peru.
Mike enjoyed...
Grant C. "Mickey" Gamble Sr.
Feb 15, 2020
Reflections of a Life Well-Lived
While he was first and foremost, “Daddy” and “PawPaw,” most knew him as “Mickey.” He earned that name because his short stature resembled actor Mickey Rooney. But to others, he was known as “Dunk,” “Squarehead,” “Can Opener,” “Block” and “Camp Car Cook.” But to many, many others whether...
Carl B. Grimmett
Feb 12, 2020
Carl B. Grimmett, 78, of Peru passed away at 4:40 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital.
Born on February 25, 1941 in Webb, West Virginia, he was the son of the late James Roy and Ida (Spaulding) Grimmett.
Carl was a proud U.S. Navy veteran where he served aboard the U.S.S. Gearing.
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Harold Fred Hendrix
Feb 9, 2020
Harold F. Hendrix, 59, of Peru passed away at 10:45 a.m., Sunday, February 9, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family.
Born September 28, 1960 in Peru, he was the son of the late Dewey and Omie (Day) Hendrix.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
On October 2, 2009 he married Yvonne...
Marvin A. Tucker
Feb 9, 2020
Marvin A. Tucker, 88, of Peru, passed away at 3:32 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020 in Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Marvin was born March 6, 1931 in Kosciusko County Indiana to Joseph W. and Elizabeth Tucker.
Marvin graduated from Peru High School in 1950. He joined the United States Marines following High School to serve his...
Vivian I. (Clark) Hartleroad
Feb 6, 2020
Vivian I. Hartleroad, 93, of Peru, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2020 after a short stay at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Vivian was born on September 22, 1926, the daughter of George and Mabel Boyd Clark. She married Raymond “Bub” Hartleroad on June 8, 1946, and he preceded her in death.
Vivian was...
Beverly Sue (Ricker) Tyler
Jan 23, 2020
Beverly Sue Tyler, 83, of Peru, passed away at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born February 28, 1936 in Brook, Indiana to Clyde F. and Mary A. (Collier) Ricker.
Beverly was a homemaker and member of the Ladies of the Moose in Peru along with membership as a...
James R. Rockenbaugh
Jan 15, 2020
James “Jim” R. Rockenbaugh, 76, of Peru went to be with the Lord at 7:55 a.m. on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Blair Ridge Health Campus.
Jim was born in Peru, Indiana on August 2, 1943 to Sherll and Lily Rae White Rockenbaugh. Jim attended Erie Elementary School and graduated from Peru High School in 1961. He...
Patricia A. (Wood) Hopper
Jan 10, 2020
Patricia A. Hopper, 75, of Denver, passed away at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru at 7:55 a.m. Friday, January 10, 2020. She was born on March 31, 1944 in Wabash to the late Meredith and Mary Elizabeth Wood. She married Jeff Hopper on September 24, 1999 and he survives.
Patricia was a homemaker and enjoyed attending...
Cheryl Ann Crist
Jan 6, 2020
Cheryl Ann Crist, 67, of Peru passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at I.U. Medical Center in Indianapolis.
Born on March 5, 1952 in Warsaw, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Phyllis (Grindle) Holloway.
Cheryl was a graduate of North Miami High School and of Kokomo School of Practical Nursing.
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Maggie Ann Richardson
Dec 30, 2019
Maggie Ann Richardson, 76, of Peru, Indiana, went home to the Lord at 8:15 a.m. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born November 12, 1943 in Collins, GA to Shelton J. and Evie C. (Hadden) Martin. She was married to Jerry O. Richardson on Christmas Eve 1963 in Collins, GA.
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Arlen Brett Good
Dec 11, 2019
Arlen Brett Good, 49, of Peru, passed away at 11:44 a.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru. He was born May 29, 1970 in Peru, Indiana to Arlen B. Good and Carol (Rommelfanger) Jones.
Brett was a 1988 graduate of Peru High School. He enjoyed woodworking and building things with his hands.
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Helen L. (Hillman) Cleland
Dec 10, 2019
Helen L. Cleland, 98, of Peru passed away peacefully at 10:00 p.m., December 10, 2019 at Blair Ridge Health Campus. Born on May 4, 1921 in Logansport, she was the daughter of late William and Lillie (Nethercutt) Hillman. She married Willard Cleland on December 23, 1939 and he preceded her in death on August 3, 1992. She was a...
Lisa Ann (Taylor) Guse
Nov 14, 2019
Lisa Ann Guse, 54, of Peru, passed away peacefully on the morning of November 14, 2019 at her residence with her sister and daughter by her side.
She was born on January 1, 1965 in Peru to the late, Floyd Marvin and Marilyn (Stuber) Taylor. Lisa was a 1983 graduate of Maconaquah High School and a 1987...
Doris Annette (Lewis) Minns
Nov 10, 2019
Doris Annette Minns, 80, of Peru, peacefully passed away on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019.
She was born on Jan. 16, 1939 in Peru to the late Calbert and Florence Lewis.
She married Harold E. Minns Sr. on April 14, 1957. She was a homemaker and in her free time she loved doing crossword puzzles, watching...
Dearl Ashley
Oct 21, 2019
Dearl Ashley, 94, of Peru, passed away on the evening of October 21, 2019 with his loving family by his side at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. He was born on Feb. 10, 1925 in Clay City, Ky to the late Hearld and Sally (Willis) Ashley. On March 8, 1946 he married Betty McKinley and she preceded him in...
