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Elzena Lou Wagner
On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Elzena Lou Wagner residing at Whitesburg Gardens in Huntsville, Alabama passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. She was born to the late Harry and Mary (Cain) Zody on 18 July 1933.
Elzena relocated from Peru Indiana to Fredericktown Ohio in the 1950s. She lived in Fredericktown for approximately twenty-three years. Elzena then relocated to Mansfield Ohio, and eventually to Huntsville Alabama in 2007. ...
Elzena Lou Wagner
On Sunday, January 19, 2020, Elzena Lou Wagner residing at Whitesburg Gardens in Huntsville, Alabama passed away at the age of 86 after a long illness. She was born to the...
Gene Winters, 75
Gene Leroy Winters had a kind heart, a determined spirit and a comedic spark. He loved bad puns and good storytelling but not as much as he loved his family. He was a teacher who believed in leading by example and taught his children the importance of compassion, perseverance, hard work, creativity and (last and most definitely least) diagramming sentences. He was known for pulling over to the side of the road to help wounded animals – and for sitting in tree stands...
Gene Winters, 75
Gene Leroy Winters had a kind heart, a determined spirit and a comedic spark. He loved bad puns and good storytelling but not as much as he loved his family. He was a teacher who...
Harriet Pauline Gehle, 81, of Peru, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
She was born in Peru, Indiana on September 5, 1938 to Mary and Acie Lawson. She married Wilbur Gehle on April 26, 1997. He preceded her in death on March 29, 2010.
She attended Oakdale Baptist Church in Peru, Indiana, where she was involved in teaching children’s church. She retired from the YMCA in Peru, where she ran the front desk. She enjoyed gardening,...
Harriet Pauline Gehle, 81, of Peru, Indiana went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.
She was born in Peru, Indiana on September 5, 1938 to Mary and Acie Lawson. She...
Joyce D. Yates, 82, of Peru, Indiana went to her eternal home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Joyce was born in Evanston, Illinois on September 2, 1937 to Ethel (Kaehler) and Edward Moorhouse. She graduated high school. She then got married and moved to Texas, Indiana, Greece, North Dakota, and then to Peru, Indiana, where she stayed. She was a member of Saint John’s Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the women’s auxiliary of the VFW, and she was very active in the...
Joyce D. Yates, 82, of Peru, Indiana went to her eternal home on Saturday, January 11, 2020.
Joyce was born in Evanston, Illinois on September 2, 1937 to Ethel (Kaehler) and Edward Moorhouse. She...
Dennis Andrew Golitko died unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
He was born on June 10, 1959 to Michael Golitko and Sophie Golitko in Brownsville, PA. He grew up in Vesta 6/Denbo, PA, and graduated from Beth Center High School in 1977. After graduation, he moved to Indiana to live with his brother, and would remain in Indiana for most of his life. He had worked at various companies, and was employed by Co-Tronics in Peru at the time of his death.
Dennis...
Dennis Andrew Golitko died unexpectedly in his sleep on Thursday, January 9, 2020.
He was born on June 10, 1959 to Michael Golitko and Sophie Golitko in Brownsville, PA. He grew up in Vesta...
Barbara Jo Knowlton, 72, of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born in Miami County on January 21, 1947 to Walter Murphy and Gertrude Bell (Grimes) Hurlock. She married Norman Knowlton on May 27, 1967. He survives. A homemaker, Barbara was a member of the First Assembly of God, a member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary, and greatly enjoyed her flower garden in the heart in the yard. She was a loving...
Barbara Jo Knowlton, 72, of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at St. Joseph Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
She was born in Miami County on January 21, 1947 to Walter Murphy and...
Margaret L. Sturch, 86, of Peru, passed away at 12:55am on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
She was born on March 1, 1933 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to William R. and Edna M. (McAdams) Ross. Prior to retirement, she was self-employed, owning and operating Personal Maintenance Company. She attended the Peru Church of the Brethren, and was a member of the American Business Women’s Association.
She is survived by her children: William K. Sturch (Julie) of Peru, Bruce L. Sturch (Susan)...
Margaret L. Sturch, 86, of Peru, passed away at 12:55am on Sunday, January 5, 2020.
She was born on March 1, 1933 in Bald Knob, Arkansas to William R. and Edna M. (McAdams) Ross. Prior to...
John Paul Grayson, 78, of Somerset, Indiana, departed his earthly life at 7:34am on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on February 4, 1941 to Paul B. and Claralee (Tatum) Grayson. He married Peggy Jo Study in 1964, and she survives. John graduated from New Albany High School in 1959. He served proudly in the United States Air Force, and retired as a conductor on the Norfolk & Southern Railroad. He was a member of the Woodlawn United...
John Paul Grayson, 78, of Somerset, Indiana, departed his earthly life at 7:34am on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
He was born in Winchester, Kentucky on February 4, 1941 to Paul B. and Claralee...
Orville Hansford Peru
Orville Hansford, 77, of Peru passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 17, 1942 to Jene and Laura (Bryant) Hansford. He married Polly (Bailey) Hansford on April 21, 1962. Orville was employed at Rock Industries for 33 years as a mechanic and retired from Local Union 103 as an equipment operator and mechanic. He is also a member of the Church of Christ. Orville enjoyed spending time outdoors and fishing.
He...
Orville Hansford, 77, of Peru passed away at his residence on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
He was born in Harlan, Kentucky on August 17, 1942 to Jene and Laura (Bryant) Hansford. He married...
Dory M. (Garrett) Puckett, 90, of Peru, passed away at 9pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 3, 1929 to Roland and Virgie Garrett. A homemaker and a widow, Dory is survived by her sons: Rob Meyers, Jay Meyers and Wren Meyers; as well as eight grandchildren.
No public services will be held.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
Dory M. (Garrett) Puckett, 90, of Peru, passed away at 9pm on Tuesday, December 31, 2019.
She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on May 3, 1929 to Roland and Virgie Garrett. A homemaker and a...
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