All Obituaries

Dakota “Cody” James Jackson 32, of Peru passed away surrounded by his loved ones on Thursday May 28, 2026 at Lutheran Hospital of Fort Wayne, Indiana Cody was born on December 27,1993 in Peru, Indiana to Deborah (Smith) Burney and Herman Jackson. Cody was disabled due to a prior car accident. Cody was the type of person who wore his heart on his sleeve. He would try to help anyone he could. He loved learning and reading, especially about psychology. He enjoyed listening to all ...

William Wesley Lawson Jr. (Bill), 82, of Kokomo passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 27, 1943 to the late William Wesley Lawson Sr. and Maria Carmella (Cesarano) Lawson. Bill married Roxanne Richardson and she survives. He retired from Chrysler after 36 years and his favorite pastime was working out at the gym 5 days a week. In addition to his wife, Bill is survived by his children; Terry (Tina) ...

John R. Madden Sr., 67, of Peru passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at Parkview Huntington Memorial Hospital. He was born in London, Kentucky on January 6, 1959 to Wilmer and Edith (Joseph) Madden. John married Barb Madden in 1990 and she preceded him in death in 2021. He started working as a truck driver in 1987 and worked for over 35 years driving truck. John was a huge cat lover and probably rescued several hundred over the course of his life. He enjoyed traveling the state with his ...

Julie Ann (Hawkins) Corbit, 66, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at her grandson’s residence. She was born February 15, 1960 in Kokomo, Indiana to Larry Lee Hawkins and Jannie Kay (McKinney) Witt. Julie attended Haworth High School. She enjoyed cooking and throughout her life worked at numerous restaurants, including Hacienda for many years. She dearly loved the classical Hollywood Era and Golden Age of Glamour. Free spirited and nostalgic all in one. Julie ...

Betty Jean Reavis, age 96, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:40pm. She passed away peacefully at The Waters of Peru. She was born May 1, 1930 to Lula J. (Herst) Colglazier and Elmer Colglazier who preceded her in death. She married Arthur Lee Reavis in 1954 who also preceded her in death. Surviving is one daughter, Brenda Helton of Peru, one granddaughter, Tamuala J. Hyden, 3 great grandchildren, also friends: Michael Smith, Sandy Miller, and ...

Roger “Ropey” Ross entered into eternal peace Wednesday, May 6, 2026 after a short stay at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru, Indiana. Roger is survived by his children Kelly (Tony) Sisk, Mark (Becky) Ross, and stepson Randy Blair.  Grandchildren include Dustin (Sarah) Sisk, Jeromy (Simone) Sisk, Madison Ross and Matt and Corey Blair, honorary grandchildren Amanda Rairigh and Alisha Clark. Sister Angie (Bill) King. Nieces and nephews Carla and Cheryl Ross, Clint, Daniel, ...

Randy Dee Rose, 60, of Peru passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on April 28, 2026. He was born on November 25, 1965, in Peru, Indiana to Arthur D. and Judy Rose. Randy graduated from Peru High School in 1984. He proudly worked at Ford Meter Box for 32 years as a toolmaker and assistant supervisor. He was known for his dance moves, love of music, contagious personality and smile. He loved the Lord, his Harley, his hot rod, being outside, his bulldog, Sturgis, but most of ...

Larry Hensell, 87, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2026, at Blair Ridge Health Center. Larry was born on August 12, 1938, in Denver, Indiana, to A.D. and Pauline Hensell. On June 27, 1964, he married the love of his life, Martha (Garland) Hensell, with whom he shared a lifetime of devotion and partnership. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Navy for four years. He then dedicated 28½ years to the Peru Fire Department, where he became a ...

Alice Elaine Overly, age 79, entered into the presence of her Lord & Savior on April 23, 2026. She passed away peacefully at The Waters of Peru. Alice was born October 29, 1946 to Howard & Leota Soule who preceded her in death. On January 12, 1969, she was married to David Overly who preceded her in death as well. Alice went back to high school in her late 20’s to get her diploma. She was so proud of this accomplishment. Alice loved playing the guitar. She had her ...

Samuel “Sam” Dale Gardner, 70, of Royal Center passed away at his residence on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. He was born in Peru, Indiana on May 16, 1955 to the late Dale Leon and Dorothea Harriet (Hollenback) Gardner. Sam married Tracey “Jean” Deeter and they shared 37 loving years of marriage before his passing. Sam worked as a heavy equipment operator. In his free time, he enjoyed racing anything with wheels, but was especially drawn to race car driving. Sam ...