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Larry Fathauer Carmel, Indiana
Larry Lee Fathauer, 82, of Carmel, formerly of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
He was born to Irvin and Nola (Sides) Fathauer in Decatur, Illinois on January 12, 1941. Larry married Jeanette Warthen on June 5, 1965 and she survives.
Larry was a proud United States Air Force veteran. He dedicated 26 years of his life to the military where he worked as an air craft electrician. Later in life, Larry volunteered as a rigger for the Peru Circus. He also enjoyed doing jigsaw...
Larry Lee Fathauer, 82, of Carmel, formerly of Peru, passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023.
He was born to Irvin and Nola (Sides) Fathauer in Decatur, Illinois on January 12, 1941. Larry...
Dorothy Phillipy Greenfield, Indiana
Dorothy M. Phillipy, 101, of Greenfield, formerly of Peru, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Greenfield.
Born March 8, 1922, to George M. and Agnes L. (Shauman) Phillipy, she lived most of her life in Peru and Miami County. She attended Ridgeview School. Dorothy is perhaps best remembered as a long time waitress at the late-great Square Deal Café. Later she was employed at the Copper Kettle and Peru Community Schools.
Survivors include her three children; Ernest Samuel and wife,...
Dorothy M. Phillipy, 101, of Greenfield, formerly of Peru, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, in Greenfield.
Born March 8, 1922, to George M. and Agnes L. (Shauman) Phillipy, she lived most of...
Zalene Evonne Hawk
October 24, 1940 – December 4, 2023
Zalene E. Hawk found peace with her heavenly father on December 4, 2023 at Brickyard Sycamore Village in Kokomo, Indiana.
She was born on October 24, 1940 in Fulton, Indiana to James and Burness Reyburn. Zalene spent her life in Peru except for the last 3 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Shawn (Mike) Blackowiak, son, Erick (Lori) Hawk, granddaughter, Leslie (Bryce) Cline, grandson, Zachary McBride, step-grandson, Joseph...
Zalene Evonne Hawk
October 24, 1940 – December 4, 2023
Zalene E. Hawk found peace with her heavenly father on December 4, 2023 at Brickyard Sycamore Village in Kokomo, Indiana.
She was...
Crystal Swavey Peru, Indiana
Crystal Ann Swavey was born to Susan Carey and Ronald Yates Sr. on August 28, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She passed on December 3, 2023 at 12:20pm.
Crystal was a full-time stay at home mom and enjoyed taking care of people. Her favorite flowers were lilacs. She enjoyed coloring, word searches, and mentoring her children. She also loved cats.
Crystal was preceded in death by Robert Carey and Barbara Carey McDowell. Crystal will be lovingly remembered by her two kids, Keegan Swavey and...
Crystal Ann Swavey was born to Susan Carey and Ronald Yates Sr. on August 28, 1981 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She passed on December 3, 2023 at 12:20pm.
Crystal was a full-time stay at home mom and...
Peggy Butzin Peru, Indiana
Peggy O’Neal Butzin, 79, of Peru, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Nashville, Tennessee on November 29, 1944 to Robert Edward and Effie O’Neal (Clements) Curtis.
Peggy had a love for football. Her two favorite teams were the Indianapolis Colts and the Tennessee Titans. When they played each other, she always rooted for Tennessee. Peggy was also an avid NASCAR fan.
Peggy enjoyed...
Peggy O’Neal Butzin, 79, of Peru, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Nashville, Tennessee...
Neil Kunkle Peru
Neil C. Kunkle, 86, of Peru, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Neil was born on December 20. 1936 in Miami county to Gene and Berniece (Shank) Kunkle.
He was a proud 1954 graduate of Butler High School. He received a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1958 and a master’s degree from Ball State Teachers college. Neil taught Industrial Arts for 40 years In Hartford City, Peru Junior High, Northwestern High School, Haworth High...
Neil C. Kunkle, 86, of Peru, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne.
Neil was born on December 20. 1936 in Miami county to Gene and Berniece (Shank)...
Aliceann Allman Peru, Indiana
Aliceann E. Allman, 89, Peru, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Aliceann was born on November 23, 1934, in Peru, IN, to the late William and Lanora Reed.
Aliceann graduated from Peru High School in 1953. She retired after 22 ½ years from First Federal Savings & Loan. She was a member of First Christian Church for over 70 years, and a very active member of Beta Sigma Phi for 53 years. She resided in Peru her entire life until the last two years when she moved...
Aliceann E. Allman, 89, Peru, went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023. Aliceann was born on November 23, 1934, in Peru, IN, to the late William and Lanora Reed.
Aliceann graduated...
Sheryl Craig Las Vegas, Nevada
Sheryl Ann Craig
June 16th, 1950 - November 23rd, 2023
Mother to Deanna Short (Jeff), Glenda Mills (Dean), James Ellis (Andrene), and Nathan Smith (Michelle Albarran)
Grandmother to Troy, Kearstin, Ace, Jack, Alfonso, Brooke, Brian, Lacey, Karri, Kelli, Andrew, Alex, Lizzy and 14 great grand children.
Preceded by her mother and father John H. and Mary A. Craig, sisters Janet Schmidt and Donna Carpenter and grandson Cody Shane Reffitt.
Sheryl was a dedicated member of the...
Sheryl Ann Craig
June 16th, 1950 - November 23rd, 2023
Mother to Deanna Short (Jeff), Glenda Mills (Dean), James Ellis (Andrene), and Nathan Smith (Michelle Albarran)
Grandmother to Troy,...
Mary Wise Peru
Mary Katherine (Burke) Wise, 88, Peru, IN
Mary K. Wise was welcomed into the arms of the Lord at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Born on March 17, 1935, in Whitesburg, Kentucky, Mary was the daughter of Ida and Otis Burke. She married the love of her life, Millard L. ‘Shorty’ Wise, on August 11, 1967, who preceded her in joining the Lord in 1994.
Mary was a dedicated member of Liberty Gospel...
Mary Katherine (Burke) Wise, 88, Peru, IN
Mary K. Wise was welcomed into the arms of the Lord at 1:05 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at Fort Wayne Lutheran Hospital, surrounded by her...
Diana Prickett Peru, Indiana
Diana Sue “Susie” (Gustin) Prickett, 78, of Peru, passed away at her residence on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1945, in Peru, Indiana to Harold Clayton and Dorothy Jean (DuBois) Gustin. On October 14, 1962, Susie married Eldo Xen Prickett, at the First Christian Church in Peru. They celebrated 61 years of marriage in October.
She was employed at Delco electronics in Kokomo, for 30 years, retiring in 1999 from General Motors. She felt blessed for the...
Diana Sue “Susie” (Gustin) Prickett, 78, of Peru, passed away at her residence on Friday, November 17, 2023. She was born on February 9, 1945, in Peru, Indiana to Harold Clayton and...
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