Obituaries

Feb 16, 2017

Arthur Wayne Wilmoth, 80, North Manchester, a poet and author of several books (unpublished), passed away on February 16, 2017, at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester, Indiana.  He was lovingly attended by his long-time friend, Dorothy Bumbaugh, who oversaw his care in recent years.  Mr. Wilmoth was a resident of North Manchester since 2013, where he developed friends in...

Feb 11, 2017

Marian P. Meyer, 78, Peru, passed away at 1:45 p.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at Hamilton Trace, Fishers, Indiana.

Born January 1, 1939, in Quincy, Illinois, she was the daughter of David and Hilma Holmes Sheer.  She was married to Ronald R. Meyer, and he preceded her in death on December 6, 2002.

Marian...

Feb 7, 2017

Linda Lou Vitello Freant, 64, Denver, Indiana, passed away Tuesday morning, February 7, 2017, at her residence, following a long battle with Pulmonary Fibrosis.

She was born on May 20, 1952, in Logansport, Indiana, the daughter of Lawrence and Betty Rance Vitello.  She worked in several different manufacturing companies and was a member of the Mexico Baptist...

Feb 6, 2017

Phillip Arthur Heckathorn, 74, Macy, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2017.

Born November 11, 1942, in Chili, Indiana, he was the son of Eddie E. and Lorraine P. Robidoux Heckathorn.  On December 9, 1963, he was married to the former Shirley M. Morris, who survives.

Mr. Heckathorn was a logger all of his life...

Jan 30, 2017

Ellen Louise Eaker, 71, Galveston, passed away at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, January 30, 2017, at her residence.

Born April 28, 1945, in Morehouse, Missouri, she was the daughter of Wilburn Sparrell and Lucille Brown Payne.  On April 20, 1963, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was married to Earnest Gene Eaker, and he survives.

Ellen was...

Jan 10, 2017

William R. Hayes, Jr., 76, Peru, passed away at 1:43 p.m. on Tuesday, January 10, 2017, at Community Howard Regional Hospital, Kokomo.

Born May 25, 1940, in Greenville, Tennessee, he was the son of  William R. Hayes, Sr. and Isabelle Wright Hayes.  He was married to Aurora Cantu on March  9, 1964, in Kokomo, Indiana, and she...

Jan 2, 2017

David A. Walker, 61, of Denver, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on January 2, 2017.

David was born on April 14, 1955 in Peru, Indiana, one of five children born to Louis “Gene” and Gertrude (Gearhart) Walker.  He was a graduate of North Miami High School.  He worked at the Chili Elevator for 25 years and recently worked...

Jan 1, 2017

Robert L. “Pops” Lane, 69, Deedsville, passed away at 1:13 p.m. on Sunday, January 1, 2017, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born December 17, 1947, in Edenton, North Carolina, he was the son of William Ernest and Pauline Cannady Lane.  On September 24, 1966, he was married to Marcia Kay Glassburn, and she preceded him in death...

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...