Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 28, 2023

Arthur L. “Lester” Cassels, 92, of Peru passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at Duke’s Memorial Hospital in Peru.

He was born September 24, 1930 in Cairo, Georgia to the late Guy E. Cassels and Mary Ethel (Gwaltney) Cassels. He was married to Mabel Tackett for 37 years. She preceded him...

Jan 18, 2023

James Alan Kistler, 68, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

He was born on April 24, 1954 in Peru and was the son of the late Warren and Eileen (West) Kistler.

Jimmy was a proud U.S. Navy veteran.  He retired from Chrysler after 30 years of employment.

Jan 1, 2023

Steven Russell Dixon, 67, of Logansport passed away on Sunday, January 1, 2023, at Aperion Care in Peru.  Born on October 4, 1955, in Indiana, he was the son of the late Charles and Grace Lavon Dixon.

Steve enjoyed the outdoors and spending time camping, kayaking, and mushroom hunting every spring.  He was a lifelong collector of...

Dec 30, 2022

Barbara “Faye” Ramey, 80, of Peru gained her wings and went to be with the Lord at 2:38 p.m., Friday, December 30, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital.

Born on August 19, 1942, in Louellen, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Caleb and Stella (Caudill) Goodin. She attended Silver Creek High School in Southern Indiana.

Dec 28, 2022

André “Andy” Pierre McMillen, 52, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. Born on December 9, 1970, in San Antonio, TX, he was the son of George Thomas McMillen and Henriette (Cosquer) West. Andy was a graduate of Wabash High School and after completing his education, he worked for...

Dec 26, 2022

Willard Henry Conger, 83, of Nyona Lake passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022 at Brickyard Healthcare Center in Kokomo.

Born on June 25, 1939 in Peru, he was the son of the late George and Eva Mae (Bradshaw) Conger.

He was a Chili High School graduate.  Willard retired from C & O Railroad.  He...

Dec 18, 2022

Carol L. Carpenter, 43, of Peru passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.

Born on February 3, 1979 in Peru, she was the daughter of Lester and Peggy (Boyd) Burnett.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed listening to music and spending time with family and friends.

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Dec 14, 2022

Mary "Jody" Smith, 75, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2022 at home.

She was born on October 3, 1947 in Peru to the late Clarence Hall and Lanora "Tootie" Hall.

Jody was a housekeeper.

Survivors include her husband, Danny B. Smith of Peru, son, Thomas Jefferson Chick, III of Texas...

Dec 13, 2022

David A. Pack, 48, of Peru, passed away Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at his home.  He was born October 1, 1974, in Russellville, Arkansas to Brune T. Pack and Darlene (Johnson) Pack – Harness.  He was a 1994 Graduate of Maconaquah High School in Bunker Hill.  He later attended the Kokomo Area Career Center and received his computer drafting...

Dec 10, 2022

Don Edward Grover, Sr., 74 of Bunker Hill passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022 at home.

Born on June 17, 1948 in Mishawaka, he was the son of the late Richard and Helen (McKinney) Grover.

On February 5, 2005 he married Amber Greer, she survives.

Don enjoyed watching westerns especially John Wayne...

Nov 22, 2022

F. Joseph Farag, 59, of Peru passed away on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at home.

Born on June 2, 1963 in Cincinnati, Ohio he was the son of Dr. Rafik and Sandra (Hicks) Farag.

Joe was a magician and enjoyed practicing magic.

Survivors include his son, Alex Farag (Kandy) of Las Vegas, father,...

Nov 20, 2022

John D. Hann, 66, of Peru passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his residence.

Born on September 26, 1956 in Peru, he was the son of Billy D. and Lois (Staller) Hann.

He was a 1975 Maconaquah High School graduate.

John formerly owned and operated the west end B & K...