Obituaries

Dec 26, 2021

John Nester Oleszkewycz, 67, Peru, passed away at 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his daughter's residence in Peru.

Born June 7, 1954, i Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Joseph Oleszkewycz and Olga “Lucy” Bojikowski Oleszkewycz.  He was married to Mildred Aline McPherson Oleszkewycz who preceded him in death.

Survivors...

Dec 19, 2021

Beverlea Joan Shoemaker, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Lafayette IN after a brief illness.

She was born July 28, 1930 in Peru to Lyman McGuire, Sr. and Grace (Shilling) McGuire.  She was a 1948 graduate of Jefferson Township High School in Mexico.  On December 16, 1953 she married Malcolm...

Dec 11, 2021

Raymond Hugh Mosley Jr. 26, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 11, 2021. He was born March 27,1995 to Teri Taylor and Raymond Mosley Sr.

Raymond graduated from Peru High School in 2014. He was a loving and compassionate man, the kind of guy that would give you the shirt off his back. Raymond loved, and he loved hard....

Dec 10, 2021

Janice D. Kling, 89, Peru, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Friday, December 10, 2021, at her residence.

Born July 6, 1932, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Gerald Byron and Ruth Beatrice (Stofer) Howell.  On January 21, 1953, she was married to Donald Alan Kling, who survives.

She was a lifelong member...

Dec 9, 2021

Dr. Stephen David Kessler, OD, 70, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021, at University of Colorado Anshutz Medical Center, Aurora, Colorado.

Born November 17, 1951, in Fullerton, California, he was the son of the late Joseph Morris and Naomi (Remais) Kessler.  On June 16, 1985, he married Donna M. Anderson, who survives along with their...

Dec 8, 2021

Patricia Joan (Dennany) Banner born during the midst of WWII on the 19th of February 1945 in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Passed away on the 8th of December 2021 in North Manchester, Indiana from a long battle of Cancer. Facing everyday with strength and courage.

Her mother, Charlotte Joan (Frisbie) Dennany, a young bride, newly married to Robert Dale...

Nov 30, 2021

Glenn Russell Conner, 75, Peru, passed away on Tuesday evening, November 30, 2021, at St. Vincent Hospital, Kokomo.

Born June 29, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Lawrence, Jr. and Harriette M. (Stoffer) Conner.  On July 21, 1968, at the Mexico Church of the Brethren, he was married to Donita M. Balsbaugh.

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Nov 27, 2021

Harrison Jackie “Jack” Ousley, 59, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Parkview Regional Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was born on March 13, 1962 to Obie and Martha Ousley. Jack graduated from Peru High School in 1980. He was a member of the U.S. military. He also was a member of the...

Nov 20, 2021

Wilma Jean Willard Tullis, 93, Macy, went to be with Jesus on November 20, 2021, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester, Indiana, with her daughter Mary at her side.

Born on January 28, 1928, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Mary Catherine Schamp Willard and Joshua Willard.  She was married to Richard Gene Tullis on December 21,...

Nov 20, 2021

David Lee Correll, 87, Logansport, passed away on Saturday afternoon, November 20, 2021, at Chase Center, Logansport.

Born August 13, 1934, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Elmer Ray, Sr., and Dorothy Marie (York) Correll.  On December 25, 1954, he was married to the former Myrtle Virginia Burton, and she survives.

David was...

Nov 17, 2021

Austin Michael Fletcher, 19, Peru, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his residence.

Born April 18, 2002, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Wesley Michael Fletcher and the former Amber Marie Fisher.

Austin attended North Miami High School and Peru High School, where he graduated in 2020. He was an...

Nov 3, 2021

Karen Sue (Spangler) Wideman, 62, Macy, passed away on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Montgomery County, Indiana.

Born July 20, 1959, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Alfa Eugene Spangler and Roberta Virginia Hollis Spangler.  On October 12, 1980, at the Macy Christian Church, in Macy, Indiana, she was married to Kevin Dale...

Nov 1, 2021

Paul Daniel Ulerick, age 63, Twelve Mile, passed away at 9:56 p.m. on  Monday, November 1, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne. Born March 28, 1958, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of the late Eulan D. Ulerick and Rose Hazel Murphy Ulerick. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Deborah Ulerick, Twelve Mile; daughter, Heather...

Oct 31, 2021

Joan Louise Cover, 99, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 12:27 a.m. on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, Indiana.

Born June 8, 1922, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Lawrence Claude Cover and Louise Clara Fietz Cover.  On January 31, 1943, at the Denver Baptist Church, she was married to Charles Robert...

Oct 29, 2021

Linda L. Mills, 71, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 29, 2021. She was born October 14, 1950, in Rochester, Indiana, the daughter of Leroy, Jr. and Margaret (Zartman) Mills. Linda graduated from North Miami High School in 1969 and attended Indiana University in pursuit of becoming a nurse, receiving her Bachelors Degree in 1973 and...

Oct 18, 2021

Dennis Lee Greer, 66, Denver, passed away at 2:10 a.m. on Monday, October 18, 2021, at his residence, surrounded by his family.

Born December 3, 1954, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Vaughn Edward and Florence Evelyn Murphy Greer.

He was a 1973 graduate of North Miami High School and was retired from...

Oct 17, 2021

JC Stamper, 65, Macy, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Born July 25, 1956, in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son of Chester Arthur and the Lora (Williams) Stamper.  On September 25, 2008, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Deanna L. Butler.

He was...

Oct 14, 2021

Jimmie F. Ritchie, 68, Macy, passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Born May 21, 1953, in Hazard, Kentucky, he was the son of Hershel and Beulah Mae (Smith) Ritchie.  On June 2, 1972, in Macy, Indiana, he was married to Phyllis Joan Slisher, and she survives.

He had...

Oct 13, 2021

Timothy Lee McCord, Peru, passed away at 8:47 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

Born February 7, 1961, in Indianapolis, Indiana, he was the son of Richard F. McCord and the former Mary L. Foutch.

Survivors include his children, Heather (Kevin) Berger; and Shannon (Chris) Butte,  and grandchildren, Talon Butte,...

Oct 12, 2021

Larry Dean Correll, 82, Peru, passed away at 8:27 a.m. on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

Born May 25, 1939, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Elmer Ray Correll, Jr., and the former Rachel Jane Hetzner. He was married to Joan Arlene See Correll, and Marcia Louise Ginn Correll, both preceded...