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Jennifer Lehman Peru
Jennifer Ann Lehman (Kern), 47, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord after a recent struggle with cancer, in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 15, 2019 at 1:33 am. Jennifer worked at Headstart at Elmwood where she worked in the cafeteria. She also attended the Church of Assembly of God, and had a strong faith in Lord.
Jennifer is survived by her three children: Brooke N. Randle, Kelly D. Lehman, Jaye W. Lehman, and two grandchildren: Mathew W. Pulley and Emily R. Kern (deceased), her...
Jennifer Ann Lehman (Kern), 47, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord after a recent struggle with cancer, in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 15, 2019 at 1:33 am. Jennifer worked at Headstart at...
Susan K. Elliott, 73, of Elkhart, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home at 10:48pm after her two year battle with cancer under the care of John Gilbert and the Center for Hospice Care.
She was born September 24, 1945, in Elkhart to Jeanette M. Hapner. She married Michael Elliott on June 23, 1970 in Clintwood, Virginia. They made their home in Logansport, Indiana in 1981. He preceded her in death, as did her longtime companion, Frankie Higgins, a great-grandchild, Benjamin Leon Meeks,...
Susan K. Elliott, 73, of Elkhart, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at her home at 10:48pm after her two year battle with cancer under the care of John Gilbert and the Center for Hospice Care.
She...
Janis M. Nance, 88, of Peru passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Autumn Ridge in Wabash, Indiana.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 6, 1930 to Edward and Margaret (Cohagen) Roche. She retired from Smith Brother’s Warehouse.
She is survived by her sons, Philip (Michelle) Nance of Peru, and Dale (Bobbie) Nance of Columbus, Ohio; as well as grandchildren: Erik Myers, Tyler Nance, Heather Kidwell, and Michele Nance; and great-grandchildren: Mitchel Myers, Megan Shepard,...
Janis M. Nance, 88, of Peru passed away on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at Autumn Ridge in Wabash, Indiana.
She was born in Columbus, Ohio on August 6, 1930 to Edward and Margaret (Cohagen) Roche. ...
Ralph Kerns Peru
Ralph Jeffrey Kerns, 74, of Peru, passed away peacefully at 7:43pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence, due to congestive heart failure.
He was born on March 31, 1945 in Portland, Oregon to Ralph L. and Etta (Boyd) Kerns. After graduating from Peru High School in 1964, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. Ralph served in the Navy from 1965-1969. He married Kristi (Benner) Kerns on April 15, 1966. She preceded him in death on September 4, 1999. They had two children together, Jeffrey and...
Ralph Jeffrey Kerns, 74, of Peru, passed away peacefully at 7:43pm on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at his residence, due to congestive heart failure.
He was born on March 31, 1945 in Portland, Oregon...
Willadean O'Neal Peru
Willadean O’Neal, 88, of Peru passed away just before 5pm on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Blair Ridge Health Campus, after a short illness.
She was born in Miami County on August 7, 1930 to Floyd and Irene (Cushman) Brown. She married Joseph L. O’Neal in 1949, and he preceded her in death on September 23, 1988. Willadean retired from Wabash Valley Bank, and was a member of the Peru Church of the Brethren.
She is survived by her children: Linda J. Balsbaugh (Kevin) of...
Willadean O’Neal, 88, of Peru passed away just before 5pm on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Blair Ridge Health Campus, after a short illness.
She was born in Miami County on August 7, 1930 to...
Beverly Jean Brown of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born on April 12, 1945 in Peru, Indiana. In her life, she would also relocate to Columbus, Indiana, South Bend, Indiana and Keavy, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by her parents; father Cecil D. Baublit and mother Evalina Baublit. She was also preceded in death by her elder brother, Cecil D. Baublit, Jr. and her husband, Thomas B. Brown. She is survived by her elder sister, Martha R. Clark. She is...
Beverly Jean Brown of Kendallville, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019. She was born on April 12, 1945 in Peru, Indiana. In her life, she would also relocate to Columbus, Indiana, South...
Lula King Peru
Lula Mae King
May 20, 1924 – March 20, 2019
Lula Mae King, 94, of Peru passed away at 10:15pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
She was born in Wabash County on May 20, 1924 to Frank E. Wise and Lulu Pearl (Johnson) Wise. She married Karl (Ernest) King on February 27, 1941 in Peru. They had six children: Karl E. King (deceased), Danny (Dianne) King of Pasadena, Texas, Edward (Jerry) (wife Ellen) King of Peru, Ronnie R. King (deceased),...
Lula Mae King
May 20, 1924 – March 20, 2019
Lula Mae King, 94, of Peru passed away at 10:15pm on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
She was born in Wabash...
Brentis R. Berkshire, 93, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Waterford Place Health Campus Legacy Unit in Kokomo .
He was born in Young America, Indiana on November 5, 1925 to Charles Daniel and Gwendolyn Reed Berkshire. He married the love of his life, Rosalie, on June 15, 1947. He was a World War II veteran having served in the South Pacific with the U.S. Navy. He attended Indiana University where he received both a bachelors and masters degree in education as...
Brentis R. Berkshire, 93, passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Waterford Place Health Campus Legacy Unit in Kokomo .
He was born in Young America, Indiana on November 5, 1925 to Charles...
Dennis Abbott Peru
Dennis W. Abbott went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 17, 2019 at his residence in Peru. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Peru, Indiana to Ada June and Ernie L. Abbott.
Dennis served a tour of duty in Vietnam from April 1968 through May 1969 and was a member of the 1st 52nd Infantry for which he earned the Purple Heart, The Bronze Star with Valor Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the Army Achievement Medal and the Combat infantry...
Dennis W. Abbott went to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 17, 2019 at his residence in Peru. He was born on July 9, 1947 in Peru, Indiana to Ada June and Ernie L. Abbott.
Dennis...
Donald Lees Bunker Hill
Donald Wayne Lees, 67, of Bunker Hill passed away at 6am on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 20, 1952 to Donald C. Lees and Eleanor (Moore) Meadows. Donald retired from Stella Cheese in Peru, and was a member of the Bunker Hill United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his son, Justin (Amanda) Lees, and grandchildren Spencer Lees and Bailee Lees, as well as his brothers, Charles (Lori) Lees and Tim (Candy)...
Donald Wayne Lees, 67, of Bunker Hill passed away at 6am on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 20, 1952 to Donald C....
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