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Emil George Rocheford

Emil George Rocheford

May 18, 2019

Emil G. Rocheford, 81, of Bunker Hill, passed away on May 18, 2019 with his loving wife and son by his side. Emil was born on Feb. 22, 1938 in Worcester, MA to the late Emil Sr. and Esther Rocheford.

Emil is retired Senior Master Sergeant, 26 years before retiring at Grissom AFB. His specialty was Radio...

Henry Jesse Mcvay

Henry Jesse Mcvay

May 10, 2019

Henry Jesse McVay Jr., 58, of Peru, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019 with his loving wife by his side. Jesse was born on May 12, 1960 in Eustis FL to Henry Jesse McVay Sr. and Joan Hobdy, both survive.

Jesse is a 1979 graduate of Peru High School. He loved fishing, hunting and spending time...

Ronald Clayton Jones

Ronald Clayton Jones

May 9, 2019

Ronald C. Jones, 63, of Peru, passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. He was born February 18, 1956 in Peru, to the late Clay and Alberta (Boyer) Jones.

Ron was a 1975 graduate of North Miami High School and later attended Ivy Tech and studied Automotive Technology. Ron really enjoyed...

Margaret "Peggy" (Moder)  Boudreau

Margaret "Peggy" (Moder) Boudreau

May 3, 2019

Margaret Grace “Peggy” (Moder) Boudreau, 72, was born on February 28, 1947 in Duluth, Minnesota, to the late Shirley Hanna Brown, and Richard Robert Moder. Peggy passed away on May 3, 2019 in Portage, IN as the result of an automobile accident.

Peggy is survived by the love of her life, David H. Boudreau, her children; Dawn...

Kyle Clemans

Kyle Clemans

Apr 16, 2019

Kyle Clemans, 28, of Peru, passed away in the early morning hours of April 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Logansport on Jan. 19, 1991 to Richard and Barbara (Clemans) Dix.

Kyle really enjoyed skateboarding, video games, movies, drawing (anime), playing with kids and spending time with friends and family.

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Jane Ellen (Saylor)  Wolf

Jane Ellen (Saylor) Wolf

Apr 5, 2019

Jane E. Wolf, 70, of Peru, passed away in the early morning of Friday, April 5, 2019 at Parkview Regional Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Jane was born on September 28, 1948 in Peru to the late, Norman and Luella (Richardson) Saylor. On August 24, 1968 she married the love of her life, Bobby Wolf and he survives.

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William H (Bill)  Latta

William H (Bill) Latta

Mar 23, 2019

William H. Latta 68, passed away peacefully at his residence  on March 23rd.  He was born October 31, 1950 to the late Ralph H. Latta and Violet L. Latta.

He graduated from Peru High School in 1969 and in that same year married his high school sweetheart, Rose Winningham.  They were married 26 years and together had...

Dennis Kevin (Denny)  Williams

Dennis Kevin (Denny) Williams

Mar 17, 2019

Dennis K. (Denny) Williams, 55, of Peru, passed away on March 17, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 22, 1963 in Peru to Delbert and Beulah (Sparks) Williams.

Denny was a 1982 graduate of Peru High School. After graduation he was employed at United Technology before enlisting in the U.S. Army, where he served from...

Frank Edward Gilbert

Frank Edward Gilbert

Mar 16, 2019

Frank Edward Gilbert, 73, Peru, passed away at 4:05 p.m. on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

Born July 6, 1945, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son Francis “Bud” Gilbert and Laura Inez Townsend Gilbert.  On April 8, 1972, the 99th day of the year, he was married to Kristen M....

Hattie Constance Fay Gardner

Hattie Constance Fay Gardner

Mar 11, 2019

Hattie Constance Fay Gardner, 6 months, of Peru, passed away on March 11, 2018. She was born on September 26, 2019 to loving parents Kristine Gardner and Christopher Dean.

She is survived by her parents, two brothers, Jordan Gardner-Crispen and Jaxsin Bender; maternal grandparents, Donna Schwingle and Paul Gardner; uncle, Maxwell Gardner; aunt, Nicole Gardner; special family...

James W Mcelheny

James W Mcelheny

Mar 5, 2019

James McElheny, 95, of Peru, passed away at Aperion Care on Grissom ARB on March 5, 2019.

He leaves behind a son, Jeff McElheny and a daughter, Barbara Kuhn.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

The family have requested that the services be private.

Doris J (Crist)  Spurgeon

Doris J (Crist) Spurgeon

Mar 4, 2019

Doris J. Spurgeon, 78, of Peru, passed away Monday, March 4, 2019 at Ft Wayne Lutheran Hospital. Doris was born on February 6, 1941 to the late Roy and Edith (Rausch) Crist.

Doris is survived by her two sons, Larry Gridley, Albany, GA and Lester (Jeannine) Gridley, Vine Grove, KY; three daughters, Linda (Ron) Craft, Argos, IN;...

Malinda Sharon (Fraley)  Sluder

Malinda Sharon (Fraley) Sluder

Feb 24, 2019

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Jimmy D Clark

Jimmy D Clark

Feb 9, 2019

Jimmy D. Clark, 78, of Peru, passed away on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Jimmy was born in Kingsport, TN to the late Charley N. and Juanita (Ward) Clark. On Dec. 23, 1958 in Gate City, Virginia he married the love of his life, Ann Marie Kennedy. In 1960 they moved to Peru.

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Dennis E (Denny)  Nealis

Dennis E (Denny) Nealis

Jan 23, 2019

Dennis (Denny) E. Nealis, 65, passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Vincent Hospital in Kokomo, IN.

Denny was born on June 24, 1953 in New Castle, IN to the late Orville Nealis, Jr & Charlotte (Marden) Nealis.  He graduated from Maconaquah High School in 1971. He then went on to earn an Associate degree...

Gregory T Ousley

Gregory T Ousley

Jan 22, 2019

Gregory Thomas Ousley, 29, of Peru, passed away on Jan. 22, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne surrounded by his loved ones. He was born to Ronald Ousley Sr. and the late Melissa Sue Hewitt.

Gregory loved to spend time with his family. He loved working with his hands, whether it be on electronics or automobiles....

Shelby Jean (Sloan)  Campbell

Shelby Jean (Sloan) Campbell

Jan 16, 2019

Shelby Jean Campbell, 63, of Peru, passed away on the morning of January 16, 2019 at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 26, 1955 in Martin, KY to the late Lougene and Edna (Hall) Hooks. She was a 1974 graduate of Wabash High School. On March 3, 1984 in Richvalley, IN...

Thomas D Terry

Thomas D Terry

Jan 11, 2019

Thomas D. Terry, 57, of Peru, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2018 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was born on Sept. 7, 1961 in Dayton, Ohio to Paul D. Terry and the late Barbara Ann (Clark) Shifflett.

He was a graduate of Peru High School class of 1979.  After graduation...

John Jacob (Johnny-O)  Olson

John Jacob (Johnny-O) Olson

Jan 4, 2019

John (Johnny-O) Jacob Olson, 57, passed away in Ft. Wayne on January 4, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. John was born on April 26, 1961 in Colorado to Raymond L. and Patricia A. (Ammel) Olson. John was one of nine children.

John graduated from Peru High School in 1979. John enjoyed music, cooking, spending time with...

Ricky Levon Graves

Ricky Levon Graves

Dec 28, 2018

Ricky “Rick” Graves was born on February 18th, 1956 to George Leonard Graves and Betty Isabelle (Rader) Graves. Rick passed away on December 28th, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends.

He is survived by his mother Betty Graves, as well as his two brothers Dennis Graves and Mike Graves. Rick shared his life with Mary Sparks...

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