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Rose Kinzie Peru
Rose M. Kinzie
Seamstress
Rosa (Rose) Kinzie, 96, passed away on December 4, 2018 at Wellbrook of Wabash. Rose was born on September 18, 1922 in Pleasanton, Texas, the daughter of the late John and Mary Bronder.
During WWII, Rose was one of the many "Rosie the Riveters" working at Lockheed in Dallas, Texas for the war effort. In Dallas she met the late Gareth Kinzie from Mexico, Indiana and they were married on December 21, 1944. Before the war ended, Rose also worked at the Tom...
Rose M. Kinzie
Seamstress
Rosa (Rose) Kinzie, 96, passed away on December 4, 2018 at Wellbrook of Wabash. Rose was born on September 18, 1922 in Pleasanton, Texas, the daughter of the late John...
Gerlene Caldwell Shackelford Peru
Gerlene F. Caldwell Shackelford, 82, of Peru passed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born in Powell County, Kentucky on April 17, 1936 to Rex and Delora (Rogers) Hatton. A homemaker, Gerlene was married to Verlon C. Caldwell Sr. He preceded her in death. She later married William Shackelford, who also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Peru Church of the Brethren.
She...
Gerlene F. Caldwell Shackelford, 82, of Peru passed into the loving arms of her savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
She was born in Powell County,...
Thomas Lennon Peru
Loving and devoted husband and father, Thomas T. Lennon, 85, of Peru, Indiana passed away at 5:02am on Monday, December 3, 2018.
He was born in Peru on September 28, 1933 to William Floyd and Ida Mae (Madlem) Lennon. He was a retired sheet metal worker/welder and a retired Civil Service Employee at Grissom Air Reserve Base. He also served in the United States Navy from 1952-1956 during the Korean Conflict. Thomas was a member of the First Church of the Brethren in...
Loving and devoted husband and father, Thomas T. Lennon, 85, of Peru, Indiana passed away at 5:02am on Monday, December 3, 2018.
He was born in Peru on September 28, 1933 to William Floyd and Ida...
Alice Bertha Bretz, 90, of Peru passed away at 5:16pm on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 1928 to Carl and Catherine (Praxmarer) Jaeger. She married Charles Bretz on March 3, 1951. Formerly a high school cook, Alice was a member of the United Church of Christ in Crystal Lake, Illinois, as well as the IOOF Rebekah and the Holiday Rambler RV Club.
She is survived by her husband Charles, as well as...
Alice Bertha Bretz, 90, of Peru passed away at 5:16pm on Thursday, November 29, 2018 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru.
She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 1928 to Carl and...
Donald Pier Jr. Miami
Donald C. Pier Jr., 78, of Miami, Indiana passed into eternity on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo.
He was born February 5, 1940 to Donald Cecil Pier Sr. and Genevieve (Marquis), who preceded him in death as well as an infant brother Wayne. He married Betty Lou Dye on March 6, 1960. Donald worked for the Plumber and Steamfitters Local 440 in Indianapolis. He was a journeyman plumber and retired after 42 years. He was a family man to his children, grandchildren,...
Donald C. Pier Jr., 78, of Miami, Indiana passed into eternity on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at St. Vincent Hospital of Kokomo.
He was born February 5, 1940 to Donald Cecil Pier Sr. and...
Betty Cattin Peru
Betty Cattin, 90, of Peru passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Autumn Ridge Nursing Home in Wabash, Indiana.
She was born in Miami County on October 30, 1928 to Jesse and Elsie Hight. She married Clyde J. Cattin on November 26, 1947, and he preceded her in death.
Betty is survived by her three children: Julie Walker and husband Larry of Denver, In; Jim Cattin and wife Janet of Maine; and John Cattin and wife Debbie of Colorado. Also surviving are grandchildren Jen...
Betty Cattin, 90, of Peru passed away on Thursday, November 22, 2018 at Autumn Ridge Nursing Home in Wabash, Indiana.
She was born in Miami County on October 30, 1928 to Jesse and Elsie...
Curtis Ramsey Peru
Curtis J. Ramsey, 89, Bunker Hill, died at 1:00 pm, Wednesday November 21, 2018 at home with his family surrounding him. He was born in Peru, Indiana on December 21, 1928 to Gilbert and Josephine (Clauve) Ramsey, and he graduated from Clay Township High School in Miami County in 1946. On September 4, 1948 he married Mary Marie Myers, who preceded him in death
Curtis was retired from Delco and farmed for many years. He was a member of the Miami United Methodist Church. He and Mary...
Curtis J. Ramsey, 89, Bunker Hill, died at 1:00 pm, Wednesday November 21, 2018 at home with his family surrounding him. He was born in Peru, Indiana on December 21, 1928 to Gilbert and Josephine...
David L. Norris, 75, of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 20, 2018 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.
He was born on September 4, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to Wendell and Helen (Parker) Norris. He retired from the accounts receivable department at AT&T.
David is survived by a sister-in-law Shari; brother Byron (Jamie) Norris of Peru; brother Ed (Susan) Norris of Trinadad, CO; brother Maynard Norris of Jackson, MI; and brother Dan (Karen) Norris of Philadelphia, PA. He...
David L. Norris, 75, of Orlando, Florida passed away on November 20, 2018 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru.
He was born on September 4, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to Wendell and Helen (Parker)...
Eric Gysin
February 21, 1956-November 17, 2018
Timothy Eric Gysin, 62 passed away at 11am on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Peru on February 21, 1956 and was adopted by by David H. Gysin and Ella Louise Gysin. Tim was married to Gabriella Higgins on July 14, 2017. She survives.
Tim was a 1974 Peru High School graduate and enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and anything outdoors. He loved his dog Sienna and enjoyed taking her for walks....
Eric Gysin
February 21, 1956-November 17, 2018
Timothy Eric Gysin, 62 passed away at 11am on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Peru on February 21,...
Joseph (“Joe”) John Waymire, 68, of Peru, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018 after a long battle with colon cancer.
He was born August 23, 1950 in Peru to Richard and Sylvia (Dague) Waymire. Joe was the youngest of six children. He married Linda Burton in 1973 in Mexico, Indiana. Time spent with family was the most important thing for Joe. He loved having meals at home and the table surrounded by family and friends. He was happiest...
Joseph (“Joe”) John Waymire, 68, of Peru, Indiana passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, November 17, 2018 after a long battle with colon cancer.
He was born August 23, 1950 in...
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