Obituaries

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...

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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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...

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...

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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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....

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...

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...

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...

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  ...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 31, 2020

David Allen Schakel, 25, Rochester, passed away at 12:50 a.m. on Friday, July 31, 2020, at Lakeland Hospital, St. Joseph, Michigan.

David was born on May 12, 1995, in Rochester, Indiana.  He graduated from Caston High School in 2013. In his younger years, he enjoyed 4-wheelers, fishing, and hunting. He loved music, playing video games, and working...

Jul 28, 2020

David E. Murphy, 67, Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in the comfort of his home.

Born June 26, 1953, in Tipton, Indiana, he was the son of Gene and Judy A. (Imbler) Murphy.  On May 16, 1987, he was married to Cindy L. Murphy in the Chapel of the First Baptist Church,...

Jul 22, 2020

Paul A. Justice, Jr., “Pete,” 48, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on July 22, 2020, at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru, from complications of melanoma cancer.

Born on December 21, 1971, at St. Elizabeth Hospital, he was the son of Pamela J. Downs and Paul A. Justice, Sr. He had plans to marry his fiancé of five years,...

Jul 19, 2020

Kraig L. Kritz, age 64, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020.  Kraig was born in Richland Center, Wisconsin, on April 28, 1956, to Leo B. and Esther Baruth Kritz, who owned a farm in Wyoming Valley near Spring Green where he grew up until he moved to Jefferson to attend St. Coletta’s School for the Handicapped and the...

Jul 17, 2020

Miriam “Mert” Mae Butler, 78, Denver, passed away on Friday morning, July 17, 2020, at her residence.

Born September 28, 1941, in Denver, Indiana, she was the daughter of Floyd E. and Garnet L. Marburger Fisher.  On January 23, 1960, at the Denver Baptist Church, she was married to James E. Butler, and he preceded her in...

Jul 11, 2020

Leroy Willis Johnson, 73, Macy, Indiana, formerly of Nyona Lake and Tipton, passed away at 6:05 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2020, at his residence.

Born March 13, 1947, in Tompkinsville, Kentucky, he was the son of Luke and Helen Johnson.  On July 9, 1997, in Tipton, Indiana, he was married to the former Donna Charlene Gustason,...

Jun 30, 2020

Cory Lee Sheppard, 33, Kokomo, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at his residence.

He was born in Rochester, Indiana, on February 26, 1987.

Cory was a leader in the shipping department of Indiana Packers in Delphi, Indiana.

Cory is survived by his parents, Rex A. Sheppard, Wabash; Cathie Jean (Richard) Conley,...