Obituaries

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.

Oct 4, 2015

Patsy A. Kline, 79, Plymouth, and formerly of Miami County, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2015, at her residence. Born March 28, 1936, in Plevna, Indiana, she was the daughter of Basil and Ada Marie Hostetler Wyrick.  She was married to Donald G. Kline on March 17, 1956, and he preceded her in death. Survivors include two...

Oct 4, 2015

Robert E. “Bob” Kline, 85, Mexico, passed away on Sunday morning, October 4, 2015, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born January 27, 1930 in Elwood, Indiana, he was the son of Herman and Bertha Lesley Kline.  On June 8, 1952, he was married to Marlene June Fitzpatrick, and she survives.

Bob had attended Jefferson Township...

Sep 29, 2015

Keith Allen Conrad, 64, Peru, passed away at 3:20 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29, 2015, at Community North Hospital, Indianapolis.

Born September 10, 1951, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of the late Oscar and Dorothy Mae Campbell Conrad.  He was married to Jane Ellen Stoner at the Mexico Church of the Brethren on August 11,...

Sep 22, 2015

Marilyn Jean Moon, 88, Logansport, passed away at 11:45 a.m. on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, at her daughter’s residence, near Frankfort.

Born September 7, 1927, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Matthew A. and Mary M. Schmidt Spencer.  On August 12, 1945, she was married to Verlin A. Moon, and he preceded her in death...

Sep 15, 2015

Doyle E. Kinley, 94, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2015, at Miller's Merry Manor, Peru, Indiana. Born February 9, 1921, in Denver, Indiana, he was the son of William Frederick and Florence Bowen Kinley. His first marriage was on April 5, 1942, in Denver, Indiana, to Maxine L. Walters, and she preceded in...

Sep 7, 2015

Roland Keith Overton, 87, Mexico, passed away at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, September 7, 2015, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, Indiana.

He was born on June 19, 1928, and grew up on a farm in Odon, Indiana, he was the son of Alonzo Mount and Effie Flinn Overton.  On October 21, 1950, in Washington, Indiana, he was...

Sep 3, 2015

Ty William Truax, 31, Peru, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

Born April 6, 1984, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Toni Y. Truax.

Ty worked at several restaurants in Peru over the years, including Harvey Hinklemeyers and Arbys.  He enjoyed cooking, collecting knives, and comics...

Aug 27, 2015

Janet Sue See, 71, Peru, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Born November 17, 1943, in Indiana, she was the daugher of John Raymond and Rowena Fern Robertson Judy.  On October 28, 1959, in Logansport, Indiana, she was married to Larry Warren See, and he survives.

She had worked...