Walter Alan Miller, 74, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024 while surrounded by his wife and sons. Walt was born on January 3, 1950 to John A. Miller and Helen “Jean” (Comer) Miller in Peru, Indiana. He was a 1968 graduate of Peru High School and a 1970 graduate of the Ray Vogue School of Photography in Chicago, IL. On June 27, 1971, he married the love of his life, Carol (Patterson) Miller. They had three children, Matthew Miller of Peru, Timothy Miller of Brownsburg, and...

Paula Louise (Ormsbee) Nelson, 61, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Paula was born to the late Paul and Nona (Dickinson) Ormsbee on November 24, 1962, in Cottage Grove Oregon. Paula attended North Eugene High School where she met the love of her life John Nelson. John and Paula were together for 43 years, married for over 36 years. In her free time, Paula enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending every minute outdoors. Her most cherished past time she spent with...

Mae Kathleen (Cross) Petroski, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Mae was born on August 31, 1933, to the late George and Corral (Buckley) Cross, in Michigan. Mae married the love of her life Eugene Petroski, and they spent over thirty years together. She was a stay at home mom who raised three wonderful sons. In her free time Mae enjoyed fishing, and doing anything outdoors. If she wasn’t outside, she could be found playing...

Max Jay Pitts, 83, of Amboy “Red Bridge”, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Still Water Hospice in Fort Wayne, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family. Max was born to the late Gene and June (Fish) Pitts in Peru, Indiana on November 1, 1940.  On March 9, 1963, Max married the love of his life Velma (Allen) Pitts. Max graduated from Somerset High School in 1958 and was proud to say that he was a Somerset Shamrock. He was an avid basketball...

Judith Ann Acord of Peru, Indiana, passed peacefully in her sleep early Friday, April 5, of natural causes, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81. She was born to Ralph and Eula Ryan in Kokomo, IN, on October 15, 1942, and married the love of her life, Norman Lee Acord, on December 31, 1958. Judy enjoyed many hobbies and passions. She was talented at crafts, interior design, gardening, and sewing clothes for her family. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, ballroom dancing and...

Jeff Sweeney, 59, of Peru, resided in Indianapolis, IN, recently moved to Englewood, Florida, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024 in Englewood, FL.  He was born on February 4, 1965 to the late John Wayne and Wendy Sweeney.  He graduated from Peru High School in 1983.  He played golf and was a member of the cheerleading squad.  He also played football and along with his teammates, they took Peru to the semi state in 1982.  Jeff graduated from Indiana University,...

Wilma Jean (Bolton) Spears, 88, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Wilma was born to the late Walter Bolton and Nola Messamore on September 23, 1935, in Clinton, Tennessee. Wilma married the love of her life Thomas Spears Sr, who precede her in death. In her free time, she enjoyed watching game shows, mushroom hunting, and spending time outdoors. Her most cherished past time was spent with her friends and family. Surviving Wilma...

  September Dawn Conaway, 42, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Kokomo, IN. She was born on February 6, 1982 to Randy and her best friend/mom, Debra (Richards) Conaway in Kokomo, IN. She attended Kokomo High School. In her free time, September had a passion for nature, especially sitting in the sun. She was a lover of all animals and gave homes to many stray’s. Her most cherished past time she spent with her children. She was known for her stubbornness, and her...

Sandra Jean (Sandy) Jarvis passed away peacefully and went to heaven on March 12, 2024.  She lived in Peru, IN with her husband, Ralph, who survives. Sandy was born on May 22nd, 1947 in New Palestine, IN and was the daughter of George Henry, Sr. and Hilda (Kemper) Kleiman.  She graduated from New Palestine High School and Indiana University.  Sandy was dedicated to helping others in the field of social work and retired from the Kinsey Youth Center in Kokomo, IN.  Sandy...

Mason Riley Holland “Tayda-Pup”,  27, of Marion, passed away at his home on March 10, 2024. He was born on December 20, 1996 at 8:23 a.m.  He has gone on to greener pastures.  He leaves behind a gaping hole in everyone’s heart.  Mason was currently working for his dad at QC out of Wabash, IN.  He loved all things, fishing, ax throwing, camping, golf, any sport he could win at even if he had to cheat.  He loved spending time with family and...