Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

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...

Mar 13, 2024

September Dawn Conaway, 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Kokomo, IN.

She was born on February 6, 1982 to Randy and her best friend/mom, Debra (Richards) Conaway in Kokomo, IN. She attended Kokomo High School.

In her free time, September had a passion for nature, especially sitting in the sun....

Mar 12, 2024

Sandra Jean (Sandy) Jarvis passed away peacefully and went to heaven on March 12, 2024.  She lived in Peru, IN with her husband, Ralph, who survives.

Sandy was born on May 22nd, 1947 in New Palestine, IN and was the daughter of George Henry, Sr. and Hilda (Kemper) Kleiman.  She graduated from New...

Mar 12, 2024

Max Jay Pitts, 83, of Amboy “Red Bridge”, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Still Water Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Max was born to the late Gene and June (Fish) Pitts in Peru, Indiana on November 1, 1940.  On March 9, 1963, Max married the love of his life...

Mar 11, 2024

Jeff Sweeney, 59, of Peru, resided in Indianapolis, IN, recently moved to Englewood, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Englewood, FL.  He was born on February 4, 1965 to the late John Wayne and Wendy Sweeney.

He graduated from Peru High School in 1983.  He played golf and was a member of the cheerleading...

Mar 10, 2024

Mason Riley Holland “Tayda-Pup”,  27, of Marion, passed away at his home on March 10, 2024.

He was born on December 20, 1996 at 8:23 a.m.  He has gone on to greener pastures.  He leaves behind a gaping hole in everyone’s heart.

Mason was currently working for his dad at QC out of Wabash, IN. ...

Mar 10, 2024

James Allen Dill, 68, of Marion, passed away peacefully at his home on March 10, 2024.

He was born on April 30, 1953, to the late James Allen Haynes and Shirley (Baker) Haynes.

James is survived by his loving son; Jason (Tonya Cole), grandchildren; Anastasi Dill, Jason Christopher Dill and Jacob Toby Dill.

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Mar 1, 2024

John Thomas Ryan, 90, Peru, passed away on Friday, March 1st, 2024, at his home - exactly where he wanted to be.

John was born November 14, 1933, to Leo and Bessie Wise Ryan in Kokomo, Indiana where he lived until he started Junior High School.  He was raised by his mother Bessie and graduated...

Feb 16, 2024

Michael David Mullett, 58, of Peru, passed away at his home on February 16, 2024. Michael was born to David and Cathy (Mitchell) Mullett, on October 13, 1965, in Peru.

Michael graduated from Peru High School, and quickly began working as security for several companies.

In his free time Michael enjoyed working on his computers,...