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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.

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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...

Alberta Mae (Walton)  Wilson

Alberta Mae (Walton) Wilson

Jun 8, 2023

Alberta Mae (Walton) Wilson, otherwise known as “Ma”, “Down”, and “Butta Mae” made her debut into this life September 13, 1926 in Nettleton, Mississippi to the late Ananias and Nancy (White) Walton. She accepted Christ at an early age in Mississippi. She then married Richard L. Wilson on April 19th, 1979 and was one of many siblings. She later...

Lynda Faye Hillman

Lynda Faye Hillman

Jun 7, 2023

God escorted our angel home on June 7th, 2023.

Lynda Faye Hillman was born on March 2nd, 1950 to Barney Jernegan and Bettie (Allen) Hinton in Nettleton, Mississippi. She married Webster Hillman on April 28th, 1990.

Lynda graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors of Science in Social...

Eldon J. Drake

Eldon J. Drake

May 31, 2023

Eldon Drake, 67, passed away peacefully at 11:26 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Raclin House Center for Hospice Care in Mishawaka, IN.

Born on April 23, 1956 in Peru, he was the son of the late Charles L. Drake and Irene (Tackett) Drake.

Eldon made the most of everything, although life brought him many...

Nancy Kay Dillman

Nancy Kay Dillman

May 16, 2023

Mrs. Nancy Kay Dillman, 68, of Gallatin, TN, passed away on May 16, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 30, 1955, in Wabash, IN to the late Edward and Opal McColley. Nancy grew up in Roann, IN where she graduated Northfield High School in 1973. She met her husband, Tim Dillman, the love of...

Lois Briggs

Lois Briggs

May 10, 2023

Lois Marie Briggs, 72, of Kokomo passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2023 at the Waterford Place Health Campus in Kokomo. She was born May 17, 1950 in Worcester, MA to the late Charles R. Leno and Alice M. (Froberg) Leno. She was a certified switchboard operator for AT&T for several years. Lois enjoyed playing computer games, especially strategy games....

Bradley A. Zirkle

Bradley A. Zirkle

May 5, 2023

Bradley A. Zirkle passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at his home in Peru, IN at the age of 59. He was born October 1, 1963 to Eldo and Amaryllis “Susie” Sheneman Zirkle in Marion, Indiana.

Bradley was a small engine mechanic and loved working on cars, dirt bike riding and spending time with his...

Dale Henry Grundmeyer

Dale Henry Grundmeyer

Apr 29, 2023

Dale Grundmeyer, 79, Peru, passed away at home on April 29, 2023. He was born October 21, 1943 in Sleepy Eye, MN to Henry and Bernice Grundmeyer. Dale grew up in Sleepy Eye and graduated from Sleepy Eye High School in 1961. On March 18, 1972 he married Evie. They raised a son (Brian) and a daughter (Mary). They...

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