Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

Dec 24, 2024

Mark Eric Huffman, 60, of South Bend, went to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Beacon Memorial Hospital, in South Bend. Mark was born on April 24, 1964, in Wabash. He was the son of the late Robert Huffman, and Judith (Morecraft) Pherson, who survives.

A 1983 graduate of Maconaquah...

Nov 23, 2024

Shawn Patrick Freeman, 50, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home in Wabash. Shawn was born on August 19, 1974, to the late Ronald and Virginia Freeman, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shawn had worked as a handy man most of his life and worked for several different companies. Shawn...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Dean" Williamson, 51,  beloved father, brother, son and grandfather, who left us peacefully on November 19, 2024 at home.

Dean was born on July 30, 1973 in Peru, Indiana, and he lived a life full of adventure, love, and kindness.

Dean was a...

Oct 1, 2024

Linda (Claybaugh) Cyphers, 75, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on October 31, 1948, in Argos, Indiana, to the late Harold and Donna (Dinsmore) Claybaugh.

In 1986 Linda married Brock Cyphers in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, who survives.

Linda graduated from Peru High School. After graduation...

Sep 11, 2024

Sherry L. McAllister, 75, of Peru, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Sherry was born on February 11, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington, to the late James Carl McAllister and Betty Mae Goff.

Sherry worked several different construction jobs, where she would build bridges and assist in the overall engineering projects. In...

Aug 27, 2024

James R. Milroy, 78, of Peru Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27th 2024 at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Jim was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 24th 1946 and was the son of James A. Milroy and Helen (Fry) Milroy.

On May 28th 1967 he married his one and...

Aug 2, 2024

Steve Allen Swango, 59, of Peru passed away on Friday August 2nd , 2024, in his Peru home, blissfully in his sleep.

Steve was born on June 19, 1965, to the late Joe and Clara Swango. He was born and raised in the Peru area. He worked for Woodcrest Manufacturing for more than twenty years and did...

Jul 13, 2024

Rene Warner Jr, 66, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Rene was born on June 17, 1958, to the late Rene Warner Sr., and Naomi (Wichert) Warner, in Michigan.

Rene graduated from Maconaquah High School. Rene attended Indiana University and quickly began his career as a registered nurse. Eventually Rene retired...

Jul 12, 2024

Judith Love (Tillett) Phelps, 92, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Restoracy of Carmel. Judith was born on December 12, 1931, in Peru, to the late Paul and Mabel (Miller) Tillett.

Judith graduated from Peru High School and later went on to attend Franklin Colege where she...

Jul 12, 2024

Paul Francis Stanton, 89, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Paul was born on July 16, 1934, to the late Lyman and Hilda (Shauman) Stanton, in Peru.

Paul graduated from Peru High School in 1952 and from Indiana State Teachers College in 1956 with his bachelor’s degree in education,...

Jun 29, 2024

Bobby Sumpter, 78, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Kindred Hospital in Indianapolis. Bobby was born on June 24, 1946, in Muncie, to the late Robert and Rose (Copeland) Sumpter.

Bobby married the love of his life Mary (Brown) Sumpter who survives. They just celebrated over 45 years of marriage together.

Jun 23, 2024

Ronald “Ronnie” Sykes, 72, passed away peacefully at home, on Sunday, June 23, 2024. Ronnie was born in Peru, on May 21,1952, to the late Milford Burney and Mary Vance.

Ronnie graduated from Peru High School. After graduating, Ronnie worked at Redmon’s in Peru where he dedicated over 25 years of service to. In his free time...

Jun 15, 2024

Sun Ye (Yun) Bryant, 75, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 15, 2024, to be with the Lord, at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Sun was born in Korea on June 16, 1949.

On July 14, 1974, Sun married the love of her life, Jerry L. Bryant, who survives.

Sun worked at W.C Redmon...

May 15, 2024

Eric J. Brumbaugh, 55, of Peru, Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Eric was born on January 2, 1969, to Wayne Brumbaugh and Mary (Pesicka) Hays.

On May 11, 2012, Eric married the love of his life Jaclynn (Wright) Brumbaugh, who survives.

Eric attended Peru High School...

Apr 29, 2024

Walter Alan Miller, 74, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 while surrounded by his wife and sons. Walt was born on January 3, 1950 to John A. Miller and Helen “Jean” (Comer) Miller in Peru, Indiana. He was a 1968 graduate of Peru High School and a 1970 graduate of the Ray Vogue School of Photography...

Apr 24, 2024

Paula Louise (Ormsbee) Nelson, 61, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Paula was born to the late Paul and Nona (Dickinson) Ormsbee on November 24, 1962, in Cottage Grove Oregon.

Paula attended North Eugene High School where she met the love of her life John Nelson. John and Paula were together for 43...

Apr 18, 2024

Mae Kathleen (Cross) Petroski, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Mae was born on August 31, 1933, to the late George and Corral (Buckley) Cross, in Michigan.

Mae married the love of her life Eugene Petroski, and they spent over thirty years together....

Apr 5, 2024

Judith Ann Acord of Peru, Indiana, passed peacefully in her sleep early Friday, April 5, of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81. She was born to Ralph and Eula Ryan in Kokomo, IN, on October 15, 1942, and married the love of her life, Norman Lee Acord, on December 31, 1958.

Judy enjoyed...

Mar 31, 2024

Wilma Jean (Bolton) Spears, 88, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Wilma was born to the late Walter Bolton and Nola Messamore on September 23, 1935, in Clinton, Tennessee. Wilma married the love of her life Thomas Spears Sr, who precede her in death.

In her free...

Mar 15, 2024

Carol J. (Dalton) Easterday, 68, of Peru, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2024, at Duke’s Memorial Hospital. Carol was born to the late Tyson and MaryJane (Thompson) Tyson on January 3, 1956, in Peru.

Carol married the love of her life Kevin Easterday, who survives.

Carol worked at North Miami High School for several...