Obituaries

Apr 3, 2016

Michael Ray “Lightning” Wright, 61, Denver, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 3, 2016, while vacationing in Florida.

Born October 28, 1954, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Max Marr “Mick” and Maxine Alice Richardson Wright.  On March 4, 1978 in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Rebecca S. Lester, and she...

Mar 30, 2016

Beverly Jo Feltis Rensberger, 75, Rochester, Indiana, passed away on March 30, 2016, at her residence, after a long battle with Kidney Disease.

She was born on December 28, 1940, in Royal Center, Indiana, the daughter of Yale Marvin and Thale Mae Kistler Feltis.

Beverly retired from K-Mart Corporation and then worked ten years for...

Mar 24, 2016

Thomas Edward Norman, 65, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. Born October 27, 1950, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of David J. and Marjorie L. Nichols Norman. He was a graduate of North Miami High School, and he worked for many years at Creighton Brothers....

Mar 14, 2016

Carl Lee Scarlett, 40, Peru, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Born May 7, 1975, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of James Douglas and Irma Viola Barnes Scarlett.  On June 3, 2004, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Agnes Dee Murdock, and she survives.

He was...

Mar 10, 2016

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 17, 2016, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Phil Cruea officiating.  Burial will be in Greenlaw Cemetery, Mexico, Indiana.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home.

Feb 19, 2016

David Earl Snyder left his earthly home and entered his heavenly home at 7:15 p.m. on Friday, Feb 19, 2016, at Blair Ridge Health Campus, Peru, Indiana, with his family by his side.

David was born in South Bend, Indiana, on March 9, 1929, to the late Earl and Clara E. Fincher Snyder. The family moved to...

Feb 15, 2016

Rosetta C. Burns, 96, Ft. Wayne, passed away at 2:52 p.m. on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Kingston Care Center, Ft. Wayne.

Born December 13, 1919, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Orlie P. and Fern Griswald Black.  She was married in Peru, Indiana, to Max Burns on April 20, 1947, and he preceded her...

Feb 4, 2016

Darral Gene Peoples, 64, Macy, passed away at 8:46 a.m. on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born September 26, 1951, in Winnsboro, Louisiana, he was the son of Clarence Ray and Alma Lea Hawthorne Peoples.  He was married to the former Melanie Jane Townsend, and she survives.

Darral was retired from...

Feb 3, 2016

William L. Rockey, 73, Peru, passed away at 9:12 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis.

He was born in Logansport, Indiana, the son of William and Marguerite Yarian Rockey.  He was married to the former Peggy Fitzpatrick, and she survives.

He graduated from Peru High School in 1960.  Bill loved...

Jan 28, 2016

Ruby Leslie Spence Siders, 91, Mexico, went to be with her Maker and Redeemer at 3:39 a.m. on Thursday, January 28, 2016, at her residence. Born in White County on April 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Lydia Oberlander Leslie.  She married her childhood sweetheart, Delbert LeRoy Spence, and he preceded her in death.  ...

Jan 27, 2016

Eugene Anderson, 89, Logansport, passed away at 11:40 a.m. on Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at McKinney Place, Logansport. Born December 31, 1926, in Lexington, Kentucky, he was the son of William Richard and Minnie Belle Thompson Anderson.  On May 20, 1950, he was married to the former Jane Watson, and she survives. He was a member of Yorktown Road...

Jan 22, 2016

Mildred Eileen Buzbee, 88, a resident of Chase Center, Logansport, and formerly of Miami County, passed away at 12:12 a.m. Friday, January 22, 2016, at Chase Center.

Born July 14, 1927, in Miami County, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Everett and Alta Lee Martindale Ramer.

She was a member of Zion Chapel...

Jan 2, 2016

Dorothy June Butt, 85, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 10:55 A.M. Saturday, January 2, 2016, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, Indiana.

She was born on May 11, 1930, in Rinard, Illinois, the daughter of Earl and Rhoda (Butt) Pearce. On February 22, 1953, in Erie, Indiana, she married Kenneth M. Butt, and he survives.

Dorothy...

Dec 4, 2015

Marcella Angle, 97, died at her home near New Waverly, Indiana, at 11:45 a.m. on Friday morning, December 4, 2015, attended by her son.

Esther Marcella Bailey was born east of Peru, Indiana, on October 28, 1918, the daughter of the late Whitfield and Avice Reed Bailey.  After Mr. Bailey’s death in 1925, Mrs. Bailey took her...

Nov 25, 2015

James Bruce Lamb, 80, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 6:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born August 21, 1935, in in Amboy, Indiana, he was the son of Herman “Kasey” and Charlotte Waters Lamb.  On April 18, 1969, in Amboy, Indiana, he was married to the former Shirley Jean Gould, and...

Nov 21, 2015

Mary Lorene Weirick, 98, Peru, passed away at 5:40 a.m. Saturday, November 21, 2015, at her residence.

Born September 27, 1917, in Perry Township, Miami County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Elmer and Addie Glee Butt Fites.  On February 11, 1939, in the parsonage of the Gilead Methodist Church, she was married to Uriah “Sonny” Weirick,...

Nov 6, 2015

Pamela Kay Wentz, 64, Macy, passed away at 4:36 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born October 4, 1951, in Rochester, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Annie Damron Lewis.  On February 28, 1976, in Fulton County, Indiana, she was married to George Martin Wentz, and...

Oct 18, 2015

Marjorie Marie O’Connell, 88, Kokomo, formerly of Wabash County, passed away at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Wellbrooke of Kokomo.

Born August 30, 1927, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Steven and Ruth Cutshall Patkus.  On March 29, 1947, she was married to Claris Lee O’Connell, and he...

Oct 18, 2015

Larry Joe See, 73, Deedsville, passed away at 1:18 a.m. on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at Woodlawn Hospital, Macy.

Born July 18, 1942, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Harry Junior and Donnabelle Holcomb See.  On May 14, 1960, he was married to Pat L. Davis of Leiters Ford, Indiana,...

Oct 14, 2015

Arrangements are pending.