OBITUARIES

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Janet Marlene Ealy

Janet Marlene Ealy

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...

Michael Mattice

Michael Mattice

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...

Zachary (Zach) Mckain

Zachary (Zach) Mckain

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...

Michael Robert Rorvik

Michael Robert Rorvik

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...

Christina Ann Holtrey

Christina Ann Holtrey

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...

John Stewart Rogers

John Stewart Rogers

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...

Richard Sparks

Richard Sparks

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....

Monica K. Hann

Monica K. Hann

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....

Evelyn Kunczt

Evelyn Kunczt

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...

Maxine J. Black

Maxine J. Black

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....

Raymond E. Koons

Raymond E. Koons

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. ...

William C. Bruce

William C. Bruce

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...

Carol E. (Burton)  Bitzel

Carol E. (Burton) Bitzel

Oct 20, 2023

Carol E. Bitzel, 80, of Wabash a wife, mother and Christian went to be with the Lord at 8:05 a.m., Friday, October 20, 2023 at the Waters of Wabash East in Wabash.

Born on July 16, 1943 in French Lick, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Rosemary (Jones) Burton.

She was a...

Kimberly Ann Lund

Kimberly Ann Lund

Oct 16, 2023

Kimberly Ann Scott-Lund, 64, of Peru passed away at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 16, 2023 at home.

Born on November 5, 1958 in Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada, she was the daughter of the  late William and Joan (Waugh) Scott.

She spent her career as a nurse and specializing in the care of Alzheimer patients.

...

Vivian (Sparks)  Townsend

Vivian (Sparks) Townsend

Oct 6, 2023

Vivian (Sparks) Townsend, 88, of Peru, IN, passed away on October 6, 2023, at The Waters of Peru. She was born on June 17, 1935, in Patsey, KY, to the late Buddie Sparks and Nannie (Rodgers) Sparks. Vivian later met and married her husband, George Townsend, and they enjoyed many years by each other’s sides. Vivian also had many...

Floyd "Wolfie" E. Wolfe

Floyd "Wolfie" E. Wolfe

Sep 19, 2023

Floyd “Wolfie” E. Wolfe, 72, of Peru, IN, passed away on September 19, 2023, at Blair Ridge Health in Peru. He was born on May 4, 1951, in Detroit, MI, to the late Floyd P. Wolfe and Catherine (Smith) Wolfe. After completing his education, Floyd worked for many years as a boilermaker for Bryan Steam. He also was a...

Rosalie K. (Conrad)  Clark

Rosalie K. (Conrad) Clark

Aug 25, 2023

Rosalie K. (Conrad) Clark, 69, of Kokomo, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on August 24, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1954, in Logansport, IN to the late Bob Davis, Sr. and Peggy (Conrad) Davis-Viney. She worked for many years as a home health care private provider and enjoyed being able to offer care and compassion...

Edgardo Luis Sanchez Rivera

Edgardo Luis Sanchez Rivera

Aug 4, 2023

Edgardo Luis Sanchez Rivera, 35, of Peru passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 4, 2023 from injuries sustained in an ATV accident in Logansport.

Funeral Services will be held in Puerto Rico.

Rosemary J. Shanks

Rosemary J. Shanks

Jul 16, 2023

Rosemary J. Johnson, Shanks, born June 7, 1934 to, Birdie and Nellie Newell. Passed July 16, 2023. Mother of four children, Monty K. Johnson, deceased: Collier L. Johnson, Peru, Indiana: Michelle J. Black, Peru, Indiana; and Michael D. Johnson, Nokomis, Florida. She had seven grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Rosemary had a great life, which included singing with several jazz...

Charles Jarnigan

Charles Jarnigan

Jul 15, 2023

Charles E. Jarnigan, 71, of Peru, IN, passed away at his home on July 15, 2023. He was born on September 11, 1951, in Nettleton, MS, to the late Cornelius Jarnigan and Alberta Mae (Walton)  Wilson. After completing his education, graduating from Peru High School, Charles had a strong work ethic, working for many years on the railroad as...

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