Obituaries

Dec 28, 2016

Imogene Creek, 87, passed from this life on December 28, 2016, following an extended illness.  She was a treasure to everyone who knew her.

Imogene was born at home on the family farm on August 15, 1929, in Montgomery County, Indiana, to Chelsey and Edna Deeter Patton.  In her childhood, she frolicked with her bulldog, Buzz, fished...

Dec 27, 2016

James H. Murphy, 89, Peru, passed away at 9:40 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at his residence. Born on October 26, 1927, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Robert E. and Marjorie E. Swearingen Murphy.  He was married to Phyllis J. Cain on August 5, 1950, in Marion, Indiana, and she preceded in death on...

Dec 22, 2016

Paul Edward “Turtle” Sons, 48, passed away at 8:08 p.m. on Thursday, December 22, 2016, at his residence. Born February 13, 1968, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of the late Rita K. Green.  He was married to Stephanie Jean Sons, who preceded in death on January 19, 2007.  He was then married to Crystal Lee Roberts on...

Dec 16, 2016

Jerry Lynn Tigler, 70, Denver, passed away at 1:00 a.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at his residence. Born on February 15, 1946, in Fulton County, Indiana, he was the son of George W. and Alma M. Winegardner Tigler.  On August 16, 1968, in Roann, Indiana, he was married to Cindy Kay Judy, and she survives.

Jerry worked...

Dec 10, 2016

Donald Max Montgomery, 91, Peru, passed away at 7:59 a.m. Saturday, December 10, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born August 9, 1925, in Grass Creek, Indiana, he was the son of Everett Henry and Lena Pearl Kimbell Montgomery.  On March 21, 1944, in Grass Creek, Indiana, he was married to Betty Marie Montgomery, and she preceded...

Dec 6, 2016

Rev. Donald E. Ritchey, 86, North Manchester, formerly of Mexico, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 7:25 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Timbercrest Healthcare, North Manchester, where he had lived since 2007.

Born on June 14, 1930, in Palestine, Illinois, he was the son of Dolar C. and Lois Mary Teegarden Ritchey.  Don grew up in...

Nov 29, 2016

Brigitte H. Malott, 77, Peru, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, November 29, 2016, at her son’s residence in Peru.

She was born on May 4, 1939, in Germany.  She was married Jan. 24, 1963, in Berlin, Germany, to Dickie J. Malott, and he preceded her in death on September 12, 2000.

Survivors include six...

Nov 27, 2016

Judith Gail Williams, 72, Logansport, passed away at 12:05 a.m. Sunday, November 27, 2016, at Chase Center, Logansport. There will be no public services. McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.

Nov 22, 2016

George Martin Wentz, 74, Macy, passed away at 11:50 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2016.

He is survived by four children, Tracy L. Lewis, Rochester; Joe Ault, Perrysburg; Barbara Jimenez and husband Enrique, Macy; and Amber Bueno, Roann; and one sister, Carol.

There will be no public services.  Burial will be in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver.

Nov 20, 2016

Ardella Ruth Witmeyer-Berryman, 96, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, November 20, 2016, at Hickory Creek of Peru.

Born March 4, 1920, in Delphi, Indiana, she was the daughter of Henry and Sophia Weisenburger Hoover.  She was married to Ovid John Witmeyer, June 28, 1940, in Delphi, Indiana, and he preceded her in...

Nov 16, 2016

Cheyenne N. Patrick, 20, Bunker Hill, passed away at 2:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Born on September 4, 1996, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Mike and Shelly Warner and Beau Patrick.

She graduated from Christian Academy Home Schooling, enjoyed taking selfies, and spending time with her...

Nov 15, 2016

Florence Evelyn Murphy Greer, 94, Denver, passed away peacefully at Hickory Creek of Peru on Tuesday morning, November 15, 2016.

Florence was born on November 28, 1921, the only child of Clarence and Bertha (Gottschalk) Murphy.  Florence graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 1939 and married Vaughn Greer on November 27, 1941 at the home of...

Nov 11, 2016

Olive Ann See, 68, Wabash, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016, at Miller's Merry Manor East, Wabash.

Born June 16, 1948, she was the daughter of Frank Richard and Helen Virginia Hopper See.

Survivors include one sister, Susie J. DePoy, Logansport; and brother, Leslie Eugene Stover, Indianapolis.

A time of visitation with the...

Nov 1, 2016

Chester Elisha Miller, 78, Peru, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at his residence with his loving wife and daughter by his side.

Born November 26, 1937, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of John Quinter and Alice Louise Boatman Miller.  On August 3, 1958, at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church,...

Nov 1, 2016

Diane E. Imhoof, 66, Denver, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by immediate family, at 11:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospice, Indianapolis.

Born September 19, 1950, in Fort Wayne, IN, Diane was the daughter of George H. and Harriette L. Headford.

Diane is preceded in death by her father and by...

Oct 25, 2016

Hershel Ray Hammon, 48, Perrysburg, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at his residence.

Born March 26, 1968, in Elkhart, Indiana, he was the son of Stanley Marlin, Sr. and Vicki Louise Carter Hammon.  On April 12, 1986, in Delong, Indiana, he was married to Amy Lynn Brown, and she survives.

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Oct 8, 2016

Larry Gene Kotterman, 79, Denver, passed away at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016, at his residence.

Born October 16, 1936, in Macy, Indiana, he was the son of Leon and Nola Clingaman Kotterman.  On June 6, 1962, in North Manchester, Indiana, he was married to Judy Fouts, and she survives.

Larry was a...

Oct 6, 2016

Rebecca Sue Swanson, 56, Twelve Mile, passed away at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2016, at Woodlawn Hospital, Rochester.

Born July 27, 1960, in Monticello, Indiana, she was the daughter of Larry Gene and Shirley Ruth Eisert Martin.  On April 20, 1985, in Twelve Mile, Indiana, she was married to Jeffery David Swanson, and he survives....

Oct 1, 2016

Marvin H. Wheetley, 86, Peru, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2016, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Born December 1, 1929, in Searcy, Arkansas, he was the son of Johnny and Willie Dennis Wheetley.  On September 1, 1953, in Santa Fe, Indiana, he was married to Mary Elizabeth Soles, and she preceded him in death on May...

Sep 22, 2016

Larry Bert Mitchell, 79, Peru, passed away at 10:00 a.m. Thursday morning, September 22, 2016, at his residence.

Born March 7, 1937, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Arthur Glenn and Esther Louise Hartz Mitchell.  On September 10, 1960, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to Nancy Lou Noel who survives.

He was...