Obituaries
Denver & Miami County, IN Obituaries
William David “Dave” Dawalt
Jan 16, 2025
Arrangements are pending for Dave Dawalt, 81, Twelve Mile, Indiana, who passed away unexpectedly at 3:16 a.m. on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Parkview North Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne. A complete obituary with service details will be announced Friday, January 17th. From the staff of McClain Funeral Home, our heartfelt condolences are with the family of Dave, especially...
Sharlene Fay Coahran
Jan 11, 2025
Sharlene Fay Coahran
October 3, 1963 to January 11, 2025
After struggling with illness for many years, Shar (as she preferred to be known) passed from this world keeping true to the joy of the Lord in her life.
Shar was born October 3, 1963 to William and Shirley (Trimmer) Stults. She attended Argos Community Schools, graduating in 1982. Shar lived most of her...
Anita Sonafrank
Jan 7, 2025
Anita Marie Sonafrank, 48, Macy, Indiana, passed away at 4:12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 7, 2024, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.
Born February 12, 1976, in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of Harry Leroy Rice and Ann Loree (Chick) Rice Vaughn.
She was married to Joe Sonafrank, Macy, with whom she had her two beloved children, Gregory Michael Sonafrank, Macy; and...
John William Wilson
Jan 6, 2025
John William Wilson, 88, Macy, Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at Peabody Retirement Home, North Manchester.
Born May 29, 1936, in Lewisburg, Indiana, he was the son of William Madison and Sara Berniece (Taggart) Wilson. On June 9, 1957, at the Denver Baptist Church, he was married to Gloria Kay Miller, and she preceded him in death on...
William R. Townsend
Dec 26, 2024
William R. “Bill” Townsend, 82, passed away on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born June 2, 1942, in Powell County, Kentucky, he was the son of Troy and Ila Mae (Starnes) Townsend. On July 3, 1961, in Mexico, Indiana, he was married to Judith Ann Nearon, and she survives.
He was a retired railroader for C&O Railroad/CSX....
Brandon Michael Boyd-Ogle
Dec 25, 2024
Brandon Michael Boyd-Ogle, 31, Kokomo, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, in Kokomo, Indiana.
Born December 12, 1993, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Nicole and Toby Ogle.
He was a 2012 graduate of Peru High School. He enjoyed disc golfing, being outdoors, fast cars, American muscle cars, and his beloved 2002 Chevrolet Camero. He loved hanging...
Darren F. Pegg
Dec 12, 2024
Darren F. Pegg 61, passed away at 2:30 P.M. Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Auburn Village, Auburn, Indiana.
He was born on December 9, 1963 in Peru, Indiana, the son of Frank and Ruth (Longstreth) Pegg. Darren was a 1981 graduate of North Miami High School and had worked as a roofer and as a truck driver. In his spare time,...
David Wesley Wadman
Dec 10, 2024
David Wesley Wadman 80, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 2:48 A.M. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana, Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born on November 23, 1944 in New Castle, Indiana, the son of Wesley W. and Sally (Messick) Wadman. He served with the United States Army during the Vietnam War, receiving numerous citations for his service in...
Mary Gervase Mygrant
Dec 7, 2024
Mary Gervase Mygrant 93, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 3:42 P.M. Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru, Indiana.
She was born on March 8, 1931 in Loree, Indiana, the daughter of Claude Z. and N. Alice (LeMasters) Anderson. She graduated from Clay Township High School in 1949. On September 30, 1951 in Mexico, Indiana, she married Elbert...
Sharon A. Bockover
Dec 4, 2024
Sharon A. Bockover 64, Twelve Mile, Indiana, passed away at 12:25 P.M. Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Stillwater Hospice Home in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born on April 10, 1960 in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Arthur and Betty (Floyd) Harper. On September 28, 1980 in Twelve Mile, Indiana, she married Kevin Bockover and he survives.
Sharon was a homemaker and...
Mary Elizabeth Correll
Nov 28, 2024
Mary Elizabeth Correll, 72, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 2:27 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 29, 2024, at Stillwater Hospice, Ft. Wayne.
Born on April 12, 1952 in Winchester, Kentucky, she was the daughter of Rodney Rose and Rachel P. (Hanks) Wilburn. On November 2, 1968, in Peru, Indiana, she was married to Terry Lee Correll, and he preceded her...
First Lady Diane Harris
Nov 17, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the homegoing of First Lady Diane Harris, who peacefully departed this life on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 3:13 a.m. Diane was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and spiritual leader whose life reflected her unwavering faith in God and her unconditional love for her family and community.
First Lady was...
Diana Kay Greer
Nov 4, 2024
Diana Kay Greer, 77, formerly of Peru, Indiana, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Monday, November 4, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born August 10, 1947, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of William Robert Chaplin and Jeanette Susan “Butch” Hunter Chaplin Robinson. On June 12, 1976, she was married to Richard Lee Greer, and he preceded her in...
Rick D. Kline
Oct 30, 2024
Rick D. Kline, 69, passed away at his home in Wabash on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Born June 14, 1955, he was the son of Frank and Betty (Dunn) Kline.
Rick was retired after 34 years of working as the Assistant Sexton at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Rick’s favorite thing to do was ride his Harley. He said he felt free and alive when...
Jason Michael Maxwell
Oct 27, 2024
Jason Michael Maxwell, 47, Peru, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his residence.
Born June 26, 1977, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Dave Maxwell and Connie M. (Jones) Doran.
Jason was a 1995 graduate of Logansport High School. He worked for several years at Smithfield in Peru. He enjoyed spending time at a beach, disc golfing,...
Donna Bell (Richter) Carvey
Oct 23, 2024
Donna Bell (Richter) Carvey, 93, Macy, Indiana, passed away on 12:55 a.m. on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.
Born on November 9, 1930, in Fulton, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Paul and Jennie Andereen (Gundrum) Richter. On January 29, 1950, at the Fulton Baptist Temple, she was married to Lester Dee Carvey, and...
Austin Hunter
Oct 22, 2024
Austin Hunter, 24, Peru, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his residence.
Born February 12, 2000, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of John F. Davy and the late Jennifer R. Hunter.
Austin was a graduate of North Miami High School. He liked to play guitar and video games, and enjoyed working at his job.
Survivors include...
Keith Wade Heckathorn
Oct 21, 2024
Keith Wade Heckathorn, 54, Macy, passed away at 12:15 p.m. on Monday, October 21, 2024, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.
Born July 17, 1970, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Phillip Arthur, Sr. and Shirley Marie (Morris) Heckathorn. On May 15, 2015, he was married to Janita Lynne (Floyd) Burkhardt, and she survives.
Keith was a truck driver and cowboy. His...
Lois R. Hann
Oct 19, 2024
Lois R. Hann, 98, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 12:29 a.m. on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru.
Born December 24, 1925, in Twelve Mile, Indiana, she was the daughter of Dayton Gabriel Staller and Alta Marie Wilson Staller. On July 25, 1949, she was married to Billy Dean “Bill” Hann, and he preceded her in death...
Frederick Eugene Ammerman, Jr.
Sep 18, 2024
Frederick Eugene Ammerman Jr., affectionately known as "Freddie," was born on November 15, 1953, in Denver, Indiana, and passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, in Peru, Indiana. He was the beloved son of Frederick Ammerman, Sr. and G. Sue (Dickerhoff) Ammerman.
Freddie was a devoted father to Shawna Ann Ammerman, Lisa Gayle Ammerman, Leroy Frederick Ammerman, and Brett Allen DePoy....
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