Obituaries

Jul 4, 2024

Karen A. Cadwallader, 82, Mexico, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at Community Howard Regional Medical Center, Kokomo, with her loving family at her side.

Born December 21, 1941, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Orlie and Florence (Kurz) Correll. On September 24, 1983, she married Charles F. “Chuck” Cadwallader, and he preceded her in death on...

Jul 1, 2024

J. Frances (Fisher) Hiers, 95, Bunker Hill, passed away at 1:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2025, at her residence. 

Born on September 4, 1928, in Bunker Hill, Indiana, she was the daughter of Paul H. and Velma M. (Clannin) Fisher. On December 5, 1952, she was married to Ira J. “Ike” Hiers, and he preceded her in death in 1984. 

Survivors...

Jun 25, 2024

Teresa Ruth Martinez, 77, a resident of Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, passed away at 11:15 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.

Born August 10, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, she was the oldest child of Wayne Leroy and Norma Jean (Longstreth) Warner, being survived by her four siblings, Nicki Wilson, Rochester; Jodi Warner, North Carolina; Tim (Lori) Warner, Colorado; and Melissa...

Jun 23, 2024

Nancy Ann (Swain) Truex, 71, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 7:50 a.m. on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at The Waters of Peru, Indiana.  

Born on October 6, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of Earnest C. and M. Charline (Hardman) Swain. On September 1, 1972, in LaFontaine, Indiana, she was married to Noble Charles Truex, and he survives....

Jun 22, 2024

Richard Allen Brown, 89, South Bend, IN passed away peacefully at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at Story Point Senior Living, Granger, Indiana. Born May 3, 1935, in Twelve Mile, Indiana, he was the son of Richard S. Brown and Effie (Swanson) Brown. Richard was dedicated to his family, an excellent teacher who loved nature and all things...

Jun 20, 2024

Donald Alan “Boco” Kling, 93, Peru, passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at Hickory Creek of Peru.  

Born November 18, 1930, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Osa Clymer and Angal Mary (Childers) Kling. On January 21, 1953, in Mexico, Indiana, he was married to Janice D. Howell, and she preceded him in death on December...

Jun 5, 2024

Kevin David Dillman, 66, formerly of Twelve Mile, Indiana, passed away at 4:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2024, at his residence in Logansport.

Born January 13, 1958, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Ronald Lee and Janet E. (Rhinebarger) Dillman.

He was a 1976 graduate of Caston High School.  Growing up on...

Jun 5, 2024

Jeffery Marlin Hill, 60, Denver, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru.

Born May 12, 1964, in Washington State, he was the son of Wayne Harvey and Monika Elisabeth (Schork) Hill.

Jeff was a graduate of North Miami High School.  Jeff worked at many places in the area.  ...

Jun 1, 2024

Forrest Jennings Kercher, 88, Macy, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his residence.

Born July 6, 1935, in Macy, Indiana, he was the only son of Ralph Theodore and Harriet Gertrude (Fishley) Kercher.  On April 21, 1963, in Akron, Indiana, he was married to Janet Marie Wilhelm, and she survives.

Forrest was a...

May 27, 2024

Tam’la “Tami” Lynn Miller, 66, Macy, Indiana, passed away at 11:28 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Born December 14, 1957, in Grand Haven, Michigan, she was the daughter of Jeannie Ann (Kamhout) Bright and Elmer Bright.  On June 26th 1976 in Middlebury Indiana, she was married to James R. Miller, and...

May 23, 2024

Mark P. Belanger 71, Twelve Mile, Indiana, passed away at 3:07 A.M. Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Franciscan Health, Lafayette, Indiana.

Mark was born on January 17, 1953, in North Adams, Massachusetts, the son of Paul J. and Virginia (Robson) Belanger. Mark worked as a licensed plumber for Swift Plumbing in Massachusetts, before coming to Indiana in...

May 15, 2024

Bonnie Marie Stout, Macy, passed away at 12:21 a.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born on May 19, 1942, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer Ray Correll, Jr., and the former Rachel Jane Hetzner.  On December 30, 1962, in Denver, Indiana, she was married to James O. Stout....

May 13, 2024

Kharl Xavier Marquis Rallings

Kharl Xavier Marquis Rallings was born November 21, 1993, In Chicago, Illinois to his parents Timothy Rallings of Kokomo In. and mother, Juanella Beavers of South Bend Indiana.

Kharl enjoyed life his way. He loved music, fast cars, snacks, and his family. He was employed at Dollar General and was a...

May 12, 2024

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Claris Ann (Tryon) Lesley Richie, 89, Peru, passed away at 10:49 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Parkview Hospital, Wabash.

Born July 13, 1934, in Miami County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Arthur Tryon and Dorotha E. (Robins) Guillaume.

Survivors include her daughter, Tamara Renee (Mike)...

May 7, 2024

Janice Miriam Murphy, 80, Denver, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 2:54 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru, as the final verse of Rock of Ages sang,

“While I draw this fleeting breath, When my eyes shall close in death, When I soar to worlds unknown, See Thee on Thy judgement throne,...

May 5, 2024

Marshon Kentay Burch was born December 24, 2002 to Rhonda Hall (Harrison) and Lashonion Burch in Chicago, Illinois.  He passed away on May 5, 2024, in Kokomo.

Marshon graduated from the Excel Center in Kokomo IN. Marshon was one of a kind unique in his own way. He was a Christmas eve baby born at home in...

May 2, 2024

James D. “Gander” Bellar, 78, Peru, passed away at 1:28 a.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo.

Born July 15, 1945, in Tennessee, he was the son of Mary Betty Burgess.  On August 20, 1972, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Harriett E. Townsend, and she preceded him in...

Apr 29, 2024

William Carter “Buzz” Deeds II, 66, Macy, IN, passed away at 6:15 a.m. on Monday, April 29, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital Fort Wayne. He was diagnosed with cancer in early 2017. Then in 2019, he was put into remission after taking treatments for his cancer. Thursday April 25, 2024, we then received the news his cancer had come back....

Apr 24, 2024

Willard Leon “Ink” Graham, 84, Winamac, formerly of Macy, passed away at 3:24 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

Born August 12, 1939, in Richland Township, Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Kenneth Walter and Lillie L. (Zartman) Graham.  On June 27, 1959, at the Mexico Church of the...

Apr 21, 2024

Billy Joe Tyler, 75, Converse, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Marion General Hospital.

Born September 30, 1946, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of John Tyler, Sr., and Helen (Glassburn) Tyler.

Growing up, Bill shared his childhood with siblings, John Melvin Tyler, California; Sharon Tyler, Peru; Debra Wheetley, Peru; and Sandy...