Obituaries

Norman Lee Fisher

Nov 21, 2020

Norman Lee Fisher, 86, Peru, formerly of Denver, passed away at 9:03 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru.

Born March 15, 1934, in Denver, Indiana, he was the son of Floyd Emerson Fisher and Garnet Lucille Marburger Fisher.  On September 4, 1956, at the home of the late Rev. C.F. Golden, near...

Twyla Jane (Wray) Wray

Nov 19, 2020

Twyla Jane Wray, daughter of E. Wayne Wray and Donna (Metzger) Wray, was born on August 21, 1989.  She went to the arms of Jesus on November 19, 2020, at the age of 31 years, 2 months, and 29 days, after a short battle with COVID.  With her childlike faith, she understood the need for baptism and was baptized...

Josephine (Stepp) Clingler

Nov 19, 2020

Funeral services are pending for Josephine Clingler, 74, Akron, died Thursday, November 19, 2020, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

Arrangements are pending at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana.

Angela Jo Southerton

Nov 11, 2020

Angela Jo Southerton, 40, rural Denver, passed away at 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday, November 11, 2020, at her residence.

Born June 2, 1980, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter Diana Sue (McDonald) Middleton and Larry Wayne Southerton.

She attended North Miami High School, a member of the class of 1998, but graduated from Northfield...

Carolyn Louise (Sutton) Coffman

Nov 6, 2020

Carolyn Louise Sutton Coffman, 90, rural Macy, passed away at 9:45 A.M., Friday, November 6, 2020, at her residence.

Born June 26, 1930, in Cass County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Wayne and Fern (Morts) Sutton.  On June 26, 1949, she was married to Richard Coffman, and he preceded her in death on June 21, 2006.

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Rose Hazel (Murphy) Ulerick

Nov 2, 2020

Rose Hazel Ulerick, 100, Twelve Mile, Indiana, passed away at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, November 2, 2020, at McKinney Place, Logansport.

Born February 28, 1920, in Cass County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Daniel Murphy and the former Mary Crimmins.  On October 12, 1941, she was married to Eulan D. Ulerick, and he preceded her in...

Bernard Eugene Burns

Oct 12, 2020

Bernard Eugene Burns, 79, Macy, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020, at his residence.

Born December 6, 1940, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Robert Thomas and Cora Lillian (Scott) Burns.  On March 20, 1970, at the Perrysburg Baptist Church, he was married to Diane Marie Linn, and she survives.

He was...

Joyce Ellen (Dillman) Marburger

Oct 11, 2020

Joyce Ellen Dillman Marburger, 92, Peru, stepped into Glory at 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2020, at her residence. Born March 29, 1928, in Miami County, Indiana, she was the daughter of Vern M. and Dora E. (Wilson) Dillman.  On January 24, 1948, at the home of the late Rev. C.F. Golden, near Denver, Indiana, she was married...

Randy Ray Kline

Sep 29, 2020

Randy Ray Kline, 64, Peru, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020, at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Born August 6, 1956, in Warsaw, Indiana, he was the son of Frank D. Kline and Betty Jean Dunn Kline.  On July 24, 1998, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to the former Susan Jane Buckalew.

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Joseph Moran Fisher

Sep 28, 2020

Joseph Moran Fisher, 71, Peru, passed away on September 28, 2020 at the Mississinewa Campground.

Born July 20, 1949, in Moran, Michigan, he was the son of Francis C. “Pete,” Sr., and Phyllis Jean Fisher.  On June 7, 1969, in Peru, Indiana, he was married to Cindy Ann Hetzner.

Joseph was a member of the...

Trea L. (Vannatter) Wilbanks

Sep 15, 2020

Trea L. Wilbanks, 52, Wabash, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Vernon Health and Rehab, Wabash.

Born May 25, 1968, in Euclid, Ohio, she was the daughter of Johnnie Vannatter and the former Peggy King.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Parker; son, Michael Parker; sister, Tracey Vannatter; and...

Naomi Kessler

Sep 12, 2020

Shiva Information Thursday, September 17, 2020 ברוך דיין האמת Following the burial in California on Wednesday of Naomi Kessler, mother of Stephen Kessler (Donna Anderson), the family will share memories during the Beth Israel Center evening minyan on Thursday afternoon/evening.

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Elizabeth Ann (Guinn) Shultz

Sep 12, 2020

Elizabeth Ann Shultz, 80, formerly of Deedsville, Indiana, passed away at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2020, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born November 1, 1939, in Johnson City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Alvin Guinn and the former Irma Garland.  On September 29, 1957, in Peru, Indiana, she was married to Donald B. Shultz....

Dennis Eugene Flora

Sep 10, 2020

Dennis Eugene Flora, 79, rural Peru, passed away at 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his residence.

Born April 14, 1941, in Carroll County, Indiana, he was the son of Mose and Ruby (Skiles) Flora.  On November 3, 1962, he was married to Julia Kinzie, and she survives.

He graduated from Camden High...

Chrisann Renie (Hensler) Longstreet

Sep 9, 2020

Chrisann Renie Hensler Longstreet, 65, Noblesville, passed away at 6:50 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Born July 20, 1955, in Kokomo, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles and Donna Sommers Hensler.  On February 24, 2001, she married Richard Longstreet, and he survives.

Chrisann most recently worked...

Jerry Clay Willis

Sep 6, 2020

Jerry Clay Willis, 75, Peru, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, surrounded by his family.

Born November 1, 1944, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Kelly and Ivory Sparks Willis.  On August 11, 1962, in Peru, Indiana, at the Third Street Church of God, he was married to his childhood...

Nancy May Walker

Aug 25, 2020

Nancy May Walker, 72, Peru, passed away at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at her residence. Born May 4, 1947, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert and Mary Tyler Cox. For many years she worked as a cook at Track’s End Restaurant, retiring in 2009. Survivors include two children, William W. Walker, Jr. and  ...

Phillip Alan Leffel

Aug 22, 2020

Phillip Alan Leffel, 57, Rochester, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his residence. Born March 3, 1963 in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of William J. and Margaret E. Croft Leffel.  He was married to Tawna Clark, and together they had two sons.  On October 17, 1998 in Peru, Indiana, he was married to Cyndi...

Joyce L. (Brooks) Miller

Aug 17, 2020

Joyce L. Miller, 87, Peru, passed away on Monday morning, August 17, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Born January 20, 1933, in Roff, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Luther Brooks and the former Hazel Buchanan Brooks.  On April 9, 1955, in Lawton, Oklahoma, she was married to Elmer D. Miller, and he survives. Survivors include her husband...

Melvin Junior Latta

Aug 13, 2020

Melvin “Mel” Junior Latta, 76, Peru, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, August 13, 2020, at his residence.

Born November 24, 1943, in Logansport, Indiana, he was the son of Charles Vern and Lula Faye Arion Latta.  On September 4, 1965, in Logansport, Indiana, he was married to the love of his life, Judy Kay Baugh, and she...