Obituaries
Denver & Miami County, IN Obituaries
Thomas Eldon Ogle, Sr.
Jan 30, 2025
Thomas Eldon Ogle, Sr., 72, Peru, Indiana, passed away 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Born December 25, 1952, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Russell Eldon and Helen Marie McClaran Ogle.
Tom graduated from North Miami High School. He enjoyed being a farmhand most of his life, working at Palmer’s, Providence Dairy,...
Rev. J. Robert Clark
Jan 28, 2025
Rev. J. Robert (Bob) Clark, 86, Peru, Indiana, whose love for all people shone brightly, passed away on January 28, 2025, in his home surrounded by the loving comfort of his family.
Born February 15, 1938, in Hillsdale, Michigan, to Paul and Marjorie (Barber) Clark, Bob grew up on a farm. Along with his two sisters, Nancy and Carole, he attended...
Mary Ann Crum O'Neal
Jan 22, 2025
Mary Ann Crum O’Neal, 94, of Denver, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, after a brief illness.
Mary Ann was born to Ervin and Annie (Tucker) Castleman on February 8, 1930, in Oak Grove, Louisiana, and grew up there with three sisters and two brothers. Mary Ann graduated from Oak Grove High School in 1947, and then studied at...
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Gruender
Jan 21, 2025
Elizabeth “Betty” Marie Gruender, 68, Peru, passed away at 10:17 p.m. on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash, Indiana.
Born March 3, 1956, in Waterville, Maine, she was the daughter of Carl Leroy and Audrey Elizabeth Orr Buker. In November 23, 1974, in Archer City, Texas, she was married Daniel David Gruender, her loving husband of fifty-one years.
Betty...
Carol Virginia (Hoover) Ogle
Jan 19, 2025
Carol Virginia Hoover Ogle, 90, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 7:20 p.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.
Born on March 12, 1934, in Carroll County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Arthur Raymond and Helen Virginia (Jackson) Hoover. She was married to Willis James Ogle, Jr., who survives.
Carol owned and operated a beauty salon in Denver...
Robin Elaine Gilman
Jan 17, 2025
Robin Elaine Gilman, 59, Peru, passed away on January 17, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Born December 8, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles Franklin Flitcraft, Sr., and Brenda (Clubs) Flitcraft. On February 28, 1988, she was married to Bobby Joe Gilman, and he survives.
Robin graduated from Arsenal Technical High School in Indianapolis. She loved...
William David “Dave” Dawalt
Jan 16, 2025
William David Dawalt, 81, Twelve Mile, stepped in to the loving arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ at 3:17 a.m. Thursday, January 16, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born October 31, 1943, he was the son of William Levi and Emma Mae (DeHaven) Dawalt of Macy, Indiana; he lived the hard working life of a farm boy until...
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...
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