View Mary Cunningham Peru Mary Elizabeth Cunningham, 89, passed away at 9:00 A.M. at Aperion Estates in Peru. Mary was born in Peru on January 6, 1930, the daughter of William and Elizabeth Hay Swartz Sr. She married Jack Cunningham on December 9, 1977 and he preceded her in death in 1999.   Mary retired from Square D in 1988.   Surviving is a stepdaughter, Rebecca (Alan) Burkhardt; step-grandsons, David Burkhardt, Jon Burkhardt, and Joseph Cunningham; and a step-great grandson, Lev…

View Cory Reed Cory Reed, 33, passed away in Ishpeming, Michigan on June 7, 2019 at 7:08 P.M. Cory was born on March 13, 1986, the son of Tobias “Toby” Reed and Tracy Barnett Gilbertson. He married Ashley Southerton on April 5, 2013 and she survives.   Surviving in addition to his wife, is a son, Caen Reed, his parents Toby Reed, Peru, and Tracy Gilbertson and her husband Kurt, Peru; sisters, Ayris Gilbertson and Erica Gilbertson; paternal grandparents, Ronald and Addie Reed, Peru; aunts…

View Kurt Schindler Peru Kurt A. Schindler, 52, of Peru passed away at his residence. Kurt was born in Dallas, Texas on March 13, 1967, the son of C. Wayne Schindler and Barbara Palmer Swing.   After leaving his television-writing career in Los Angeles, Kurt moved to Peru with his partner, Bill Crawford. There, he became an active member of the Ole Olsen Memorial Theatre as an actor, writer, and director. Most notably, he wrote and directed many Cole Porter revues for the annual Cole Por…

View Paul Cattorn Paul M. Cattorn Sr., 59, of Peru passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 9:51 A.M. at Dukes Memorial Hospital. Paul Cattorn Sr. was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on March 12, 1960, the son of Paul and Phyllis Cattorn. Paul married Valerie Rhymer and she preceded him in death.   Paul served in the United States Army as a paratrooper.   Surviving is his mother, Phyllis Marks and her husband Keith of Peru; sons, Jeremey Blankenship, Missouri, Justin Blankenship, Peru, Paul (…

View Ricardo Lopez Sweetser Beloved son and brother Ricardo “Ricky” Lopez, 52, of Sweetser, IN., passed away at 1:10 AM, Saturday, June 1, 2019, at his residence.  He was born in Marion, IN. on May 5, 1967, the son of Benjamin and Cutberta Aguilar Lopez.   Ricky lived his life with a great love of family and friends.  He was employed by Holloway Farms and was known for his smiles, hugs and positive outlook.  Ricky dearly loved his “old red truck”.   He is survived by….

View Angela Gebhart Angela K. Gebhart, 43, of Peru, passed away on May 22, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born in Peru on December 23, 1975, the daughter of William and Sara Ousley Gebhart. Angela was a 1994 graduate of Peru High School and was Assistant Manager at Subway. A silent hero, Angela has saved three lives by being an organ donor. Surviving are her father William Gebhart and his wife Margaret of Kokomo, mother Sara Brannum and her husband Brett of Peru, fiancé Eme…

View Billie Hoover Wednesday evening, the Lord said, “Billie, receive your rest” and Billie Hoover, 71, of Peru was gathered into her heavenly home. She was born in Peru, on December 17, 1947, the daughter of William and Hellen Maxine Lewis Wilson. Billie married William Hoover on June 19, 1965 and he survives. Billie and her husband, Bill, lovingly raised seven children. A woman of deep religious conviction, she was an active member of the Four Square Gospel Church where she loved working wi…

View Jean Vrooman Jean Campbell Vrooman, 98, formerly of Peru, passed away at 9:11 A.M., Thursday, May 23, 2019 at her daughter Kay home in Lakewood, OH. She was born in Peru on May 11, 1921, the daughter of Schuyler and Etta Louise Young Hiteshew. Jean married Floyd Campbell on November 8, 1939 and he preceded her in death on December 6, 1988. She then married Richard Vrooman on October 11, 1996 and he preceded her in death on July 29, 2008. Surviving are her children Larry Campbell and his …

View Jane Lampkin Jane Ann Lampkin, 79, of Amboy, passed away at 9:50 P.M., Saturday May 18, 2019 at Aperion Care, Kokomo. Jane Ann was born in North Grove, IN, on July 8, 1939, the daughter of Wallace and Martha Mary Poor Dangerfield. Jane Ann married Frank G. Lampkin in Lebanon, VA on September 8, 1969 and he preceded her in death on October 3, 2018. Jane Ann was a 1957 graduate of Converse High School and a member of the North Grove Church. She was a manager for the Green Valley Grocers in…

View Morris Chism Morris “Dale” Chism has been rewarded his place in heaven. He died on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at Central Texas Medical Center, San Marcos, TX surrounded by his loved ones, while in San Marcos, TX for his grandson’s college commencement. Dale was born in Peru, on September 14, 1942, the son of Kelsie and Dora Lane Chism. He married his loving wife of 53 years, Diana McCutcheon in Denver, IN on September 26, 1965 and she survives. Dale was a 1960 graduate of Clay Township High….

View Michael Chandler Michael L. Chandler, 75, of Peru, IN, passed away after a courageous four-and-a-half-year battle with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma on Saturday, May 18, 2019. He passed away in his home surrounded by his loving family. Mike was born in Peru on May 27, 1943, the son of O. James Chandler Jr. and Charlotte (Monahan) Chandler. He married Kaye Saine, his high school sweetheart, at St. Charles Catholic Church on October 31, 1964; she survives. Mike was a 1961 graduate of Peru High Sc…

View Barbara Landers Barbara D. Landers, 89, of Angola, IN, passed away at 5:44 P.M., Sunday, May 5, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Wabash, IN, on February 25, 1930, the daughter of James and Mary Lewis Brooks. Surviving is a daughter, Sherry Fulk of Fremont. IN and sisters Katie Arender of Marion, IN and Marilee Ferrie of Ft. Smith, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother, John Brooks. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Friday, May 10, 2019 at Bond Cem…

View Robert Pier Robert P. Pier, 96, of Peru, passed away at 5:00 P.M., Thursday, May 2, 2019 at his residence. Bob was born in Miami County on January 10, 1923, the son of Clarence and Grace Engel Pier. He married Marlene Hahn on January 9, 1953 and she survives. Bob was a 1941 graduate of Bunker Hill High School, attended the Mexico Baptist Church and was a retired plumber. Throughout his long life, Bob demonstrated his compassion and gentleness to everyone he met. No one was a stranger, an…

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View Joseph Koontz Joseph Koontz, 80, of Peru passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Joseph was born in Peru on December 26, 1938, the son of Lloyd and Frances Koontz. He married Martha Hoover on May 16, 1959 and she survives. Joseph served in the United States Navy and operated Fashion Cleaners since May 10, 1983. He was an avid mushroom hunter and enjoyed fishing and antique shopping. In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his children, Terri (Mark) Kistler, L…

View Oscar Hall Peru Oscar S. Hall, 77, of Peru passed away at 9:35AM, Monday, April 22, 2019 at Autumn Ridge in Wabash, IN. Oscar was born in Winchester, KY on February 17, 1942, the son of Wm Shelby and Mary Hall. He married Nancy J. Hostetler in Mexico, IN on December 28, 1963.   Oscar graduated from Delphi High School and entered the US Army during the Vietnam era. He worked for Frito Lay and retired from Nickles Bakery. After his retirement, he worked at the Miami County Correctiona…

View Edward “Ned” North Edward W. “Ned” North, 77, formerly of Peru, passed away at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Five Star Residences of Noblesville, IN surrounded by loved ones.  Ned was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 28, 1941, the son of Edward Wesley North, Jr. and Lois Connally North.   Ned was a graduate of Peru High School and went on to a successful sales career. A horse lover, Ned bred and raised Egyptian Arabian Horses and attended horse shows throughout the count…

View Brian Steele Brian “Bud” Steele, 68, of Peru, passed away at 8:45 A.M., Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru, on January 5, 1951, the son of Willis “Bud” and Betty Whitney Steele. Bud married Cheryle A. Moyer on January 6, 1978 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2012. Bud was a 1970 graduate of Peru High School and a US Army Veteran. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Bryan Steam in 2013. Bud was a member of….

View John Barron Peru John C. Barron, 91, Peru, passed away peacefully at 1:26PM, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Dukes Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was born on June 11, 1927 in Bunker Hill, the son of Cletus C. “Bill” and Margaret Demmit Barron. On June 10, 1951 he married Patricia Arland and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2010.   John was a 1945 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. He worked in the food industry, starting along side his father at Barron’s… John …

View Kevin Draving Kevin E. Draving, 56, of Peru, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru on January 26, 1963, the son of Weldon “Wimp” and Peggy Walden Draving. Kevin married Leah Wiley in Peoria, IN on May 18, 1991 and she survives. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Maconaquah High School and employed by Heraeus Electro-Nite Co. of Peru. An avid outdoorsman, Kevin enjoyed all aspects of the outdoor life, especially hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to h…

View Matthew Gustafson Indianapolis Matthew B. Gustafson, 52, of Indianapolis passed away at 6:40PM Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Peru on October 6, 1966 the son of Ronald and Carolee Parkman Gustafson.   Matthew was a 1985 graduate of Maconaquah High School and a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was employed as a sales consultant with Walmart.   Surviving is his father, Ronald Gustafson of Peru, a brother Christopher G…

View Carol Brothers Peru Carol Jeanette Brothers, 78, of Peru passed away at 10:20am Friday, March 22, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was born in Macomb, Illinois on December 16, 1940, the daughter of Dale Forrest and Grace Goin Fugate. She married Ed Gomes in 1959 and on June 3, 1990 she married the love of her life, David Ernest Brothers, and he survives.   Carol graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1958. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist …

View Ronnie Goodman Bunker Hill Ronnie R. Goodman, 55, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed away at 5:38PM, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 9, 1964 the son of William and Lillian Cunningham Goodman.   Ronnie was a graduate of Maconaquah High School and a retired Chrysler employee.   He is survived by his parents, Bill and Lillian Goodman, Bunker Hill, Indiana, a son, Matthew Goodman, Mufreesboro, Tennessee, a dau…

View Weldon Stuber Peru Weldon Worl Stuber June 10, 1968 – March 22, 2019 Weldon W. Stuber, 50, of rural Peru, passed away at Dukes Memorial Hospital at 6:37 PM on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born in Peru on June 10, 1968, the son of Elton A. and Jean A. Morris Stuber. Weldon died after a brief illness. He was our “little warrior” who fought many battles in his life. Weldon had Down’s Syndrome and faced many physical and mental challenges throughout his lifetime. He will be remembered for …

View Terry Anderson Peru Terry I. Anderson, 53, of Peru, passed away at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru on August 20, 1965, the son of Andy Irvin and Roberta Mooney Anderson. Terry was a 1984 graduate of Peru High School. He was a avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and Dale Earnhardt racing, but mostly, Terry loved to spend time with family and friends or just hanging out with his dog, Porky. Surviving are a sister Kerry (Bob) Mock of Peru, brothers David…

View Neal Givens Neal E. Givens, 70, of rural Kokomo, passed away at 4:56 P.M., Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo, IN. He was born in Peru on June 20, 1948, the son of Jack and Rexenne Gaunt Givens. Neal married Paula Bowland in Amboy on May 23, 1971 and she survives. Neal was a 1966 graduate of Peru High School and a Staff Sgt. E-6 US Army. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Neal was employed by Ind…

View Clarence Cobb, Jr., M.D. Clarence M. Cobb, Jr., M.D., was born in Chicago, IL, February 28, 1924 to Clarence Sr. and Rose (Nee Greener) Cobb. He graduated from Blue Island Community High School in 1942. He started a pre-med program at Morgan Park Junior College and enlisted in the Army Reserve November 1942 but wasn’t called to active service until June 1943. Clarence served with the Army in New Guinea and the Philippines. February 1946, he returned to the U.S. and was discharged. He res…