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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Joseph "Joe" L. Finster
Apr 18, 2023
Joseph Lamonte Finster of Bunker Hill passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at Ascension St. Vincent in Kokomo, IN at the age of 79.
He was born June 15, 1943 to the late Verlin Joseph “VJ” Finster and Imogene (Thompson) Finster. Joseph was preceded in death by his daughter, Jenny Tomlinson and his sister, Connie...
June G. Shultz
Mar 16, 2023
June G. Shultz, 71, of Peru passed away at 1:41 a.m., Thursday, March 16, 2023 at the Waters of Peru.
Born on July 30. 1951 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late James and Mary (Durham) Shultz Horner.
June retired from Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
Survivors include her brother, Carle...
Jeffrey "Jeff" Wayne Patrick
Feb 18, 2023
Jeffrey Wayne Patrick, 45, of Peru passed away Saturday, February 18, 2023 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital. He was born April 1, 1977 in Bardstown, KY to Granvil and Nellie (Culver) Patrick. He was united in marriage to Courtney Hoover August 19, 2017. She survives of the home in Peru. Jeff enjoyed playing darts and pool, watching football and Star...
Kendall Paul Vaughn
Feb 15, 2023
Kendall Paul Vaughn passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne at the age of 44 with his wife and sister by his side. He was born May 6, 1978 to Kevan Vaughn and Cheri (Welch) Sorenson. He was a proud member of the United States Army serving in the 1st Battalion 293d Infantry 76th...
Pamela Lynn (Eyman) Townsend
Feb 3, 2023
Pamela “Pam” Lynn Townsend, 62, of Peru, IN, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. She was born July 2, 1960 in Logansport, IN, to her parents, Jack Eyman and Joann Helvie. After completing her education, Pamela worked for many years in upholstery and as a seamstress for Classico.
She later...
