Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

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,...

Feb 9, 2024

Janet Marlene (Allman) Ealy, 87, of Peru, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2024, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. Janet was born on February 9, 1937, to the late Harry and Juanita (Smith) Allman, in Peru.

On May 12, 2000, Janet married Harold Ealy, who preceded her in death on February 14, 2016.

Janet graduated from...

Jan 22, 2024

Michael Mattice of Peru, 74, passed away January 22, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital. He was born on December 14, 1949 to the late Maurice Edmund and Betty (Bock) Mattice, Mike graduated from Rochester High School, class of 1968.

Michael drove the school bus for Maconaquah School Corporation for over 30 years. He specifically...

Jan 16, 2024

Zachary McKain, lovingly known as “Zach,” left our world on January 16, 2024, at the age of 36. Born on May 7, 1987, to Carla de Vries and Doug McKain in Kokomo, Indiana, Zach’s zest for life and mischievous spirit brought smiles to the faces of all who knew him.

Zach graduated High School with the class...

Jan 13, 2024

Michael Robert Rorvik, 59, of Peru, IN,  passed away peacefully at home, on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Michael was born to Stanley Rorvik and Gladys (Mustad) Garza- Cantu, on July 4, 1964, in Glasgow, Montana.

Michael graduated from Interlake High School in Bellevue, WA. After graduation, Michael served in the United States Marine Corps. Michael was the...

Jan 5, 2024

Christina Ann Holtrey, 38, of Lafontaine, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at 11:20 pm. Christina was born on September 23, 1985 in Bluffton, IN, to George and Lori (McMahan) Holtrey.

Christina graduated from Huntington High School. Christina was a member of Christ The King Episcopal Church. In her free time she...

Dec 17, 2023

John Stewart, 63, of Peru, passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. John was born to the late John Rogers and Treva May (Johnson) Cunningham on February 25, 1960, in Peru.

John graduated from Maconaquah High School and later served in the United States Army. After leaving the Army, John went...

Nov 24, 2023

Richard “Rick” Sparks, 73, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on November 24, 2023. Rick was born to the late Woodrow Sparks and Imogene Palma on November 8, 1950, in Covington Kentucky.

On October 22, 1993, Rick married Patricia (Mize) Sparks, who preceded him in death in 2020. Rick Graduated from Peru High School in 1969....

Nov 22, 2023

Monica Kathleen (Bales) Hann, 65, of Peru, passed away at home at 2:29 a.m., Wednesday, November 22, 2023.  She was born on September 14, 1958 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Millie Bales.

Monica graduated from Peru High School and later joined the United States Navy.  She also was employed with Dr....

Nov 20, 2023

Evelyn (Baudaillier) Kunczt, 81, of Peru passed away peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Evelyn was born to the late Louis and Eva Baudaillier on March 1, 1942, in Bridgeport, Ohio.

Evelyn graduated from Bridgeport High School in Ohio. After graduation, Evelyn went on to work with the FBI as a...

Nov 10, 2023

Maxine J. Black, 90, of Peru passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023 at home.

Born on March 8, 1933 in Comanche County, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. and Nellie (Baldwin) Bragg.

In July, 1951 she married the late Kenneth Black.

Maxine retired as a volunteer for St....

Oct 27, 2023

Raymond E. Koons, 78 of Peru passed away peacefully at 12:45 p.m., Friday, October 27, 2023 surrounded by family.

Born on June 15, 1945 in Illinois, he was the son of the late Grethel and Edith (Talbert) Koons.

On July 25, 1965 he married Janet Struckman, she survives.

Raymond retired from Square D. ...

Oct 25, 2023

William Craig Bruce 68, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Born on October 18, 1955 in Chicago, he was the son of the late William and Lucile (Worboys) Bruce.

He retired from Matthew-Warren in Logansport where he worked in the maintenance department. Craig had a child-like faith and...