Local obituaries for Riverview Funeral Home and Event Center

Apr 21, 2025

Larry Paul Kinzie, 73, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. Larry was born to the late Gareth A. Kinzie and Rosa (Bronder) Kinzie, on March 25, 1952, in Peru.

On June 1, 1974, Larry married the love of his life Colleen Sue...

Apr 8, 2025

Jane E. Jones, 59, of Peru, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Jane was born to the late Larry and Marilyn (Lawson) Jones in Peru, on August 27, 1965.

Jane graduated from Peru High School and later went on to study accounting at St. Joseph University. Jane also...

Feb 25, 2025

Tina Marie Adkins, 55, of Mexico, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Tina was born on May 26, 1969, in Peru, IN, to Donald E. and Cheryl (Conklin) Whittenberger.

Tina was an office manager at Vickery Tape & Label Co. in Peru for nearly 40 years. Tina was known to be...

Feb 12, 2025

David Harold Sanders, 61, of Peru, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. David was born to the late William and Nellie (Ellis) Sanders, in Vincennes Indiana.

David worked at Kokomo Grain where he was in the process of retiring after several years of service.

In his free time, David enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2025

Ellen (Astrup) Leedy, 70, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at The Waters of Peru. Ellen was born on January 28, 1955, in Peru, to the late Wallace and Jacqueline (Farnam) Astrup.

On July 2, 1987, Ellen married Jim Leedy, who survives.

Ellen was a graduate of Peru High School. She...

Feb 8, 2025

Donald " Gene" Whittenberger 79, of Mexico passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at his home. Gene was born on November 8, 1945 in Peru to the late Donald D. and Maggie (Clemons) Whittenberger.  Gene married Cheryl (Conklin) Whittenberger, and they had 57 years together.

Gene was a 1964 graduate of North...

Jan 25, 2025

Jerry Gale Crowe, 65, of Wabash, passed away peacfully at home on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Jerry was born on March 17, 1959, in Peru to Benny Crowe and Alice (Hayes) Slagal.

Jerry attended Southwood High School.

Jerry worked at Square D for several years. In his free time...

Jan 25, 2025

Etta Mae Hack, 86, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, January 25, 2025. Etta was born on September 15, 1938, to the late Virgil and Rittie (Stapleton) Darrell, in Salt Lick Kentucky.  Etta married the love of her life Donald Hack, in Fulton, Indiana, and they had 68 years...

Jan 18, 2025

Terry Lane Heavilon passed away January 18, 2025, after a courageous three-year fight against melanoma. Growing up in Jefferson, Indiana, he was born July 2, 1948, the son of Jim and Deloris Heavilon.

From his early childhood, Terry was interested in sports, favoring basketball the most. A 1966 graduate of Clinton Prairie High School, he...

Jan 7, 2025

Martha Ann (Wright) Day, 84, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. Martha was born on April 21, 1940, in Anderson, Indiana, to the late Walter and Vivian (Northcut) Wright.

Martha married Dean Day, and he preceded her in death in 1993.

Martha graduated from Anderson...

Dec 29, 2024

Troy Druckenmiller, 58, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Duke Memorial Hospital in Peru. Troy was born on December 12,1966, in Freemont Ohio, to the late Larry Druckenmiller, and Patsy (Miller) Druckenmiller who survives.

Troy graduated at Freemont High School in Ohio and enlisted in the United States...

Dec 24, 2024

Mark Eric Huffman, 60, of South Bend, went to be with Jesus, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Beacon Memorial Hospital, in South Bend. Mark was born on April 24, 1964, in Wabash. He was the son of the late Robert Huffman, and Judith (Morecraft) Pherson, who survives.

A 1983 graduate of Maconaquah...

Nov 23, 2024

Shawn Patrick Freeman, 50, of Wabash, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at his home in Wabash. Shawn was born on August 19, 1974, to the late Ronald and Virginia Freeman, in Jacksonville, Florida.

Shawn had worked as a handy man most of his life and worked for several different companies. Shawn...

Nov 19, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert "Dean" Williamson, 51,  beloved father, brother, son and grandfather, who left us peacefully on November 19, 2024 at home.

Dean was born on July 30, 1973 in Peru, Indiana, and he lived a life full of adventure, love, and kindness.

Dean was a...

Oct 1, 2024

Linda (Claybaugh) Cyphers, 75, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Logansport Memorial Hospital. Linda was born on October 31, 1948, in Argos, Indiana, to the late Harold and Donna (Dinsmore) Claybaugh.

In 1986 Linda married Brock Cyphers in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, who survives.

Linda graduated from Peru High School. After graduation...

Sep 11, 2024

Sherry L. McAllister, 75, of Peru, passed away on September 11, 2024, at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne. Sherry was born on February 11, 1949, in Aberdeen, Washington, to the late James Carl McAllister and Betty Mae Goff.

Sherry worked several different construction jobs, where she would build bridges and assist in the overall engineering projects. In...

Aug 27, 2024

James R. Milroy, 78, of Peru Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 27th 2024 at Ascension Saint Vincent Hospital, in Kokomo, Indiana.

Jim was born in Kansas City, Missouri on August 24th 1946 and was the son of James A. Milroy and Helen (Fry) Milroy.

On May 28th 1967 he married his one and...

Aug 2, 2024

Steve Allen Swango, 59, of Peru passed away on Friday August 2nd , 2024, in his Peru home, blissfully in his sleep.

Steve was born on June 19, 1965, to the late Joe and Clara Swango. He was born and raised in the Peru area. He worked for Woodcrest Manufacturing for more than twenty years and did...

Jul 13, 2024

Rene Warner Jr, 66, of Peru, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Rene was born on June 17, 1958, to the late Rene Warner Sr., and Naomi (Wichert) Warner, in Michigan.

Rene graduated from Maconaquah High School. Rene attended Indiana University and quickly began his career as a registered nurse. Eventually Rene retired...

Jul 12, 2024

Judith Love (Tillett) Phelps, 92, of Peru, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024, at the Restoracy of Carmel. Judith was born on December 12, 1931, in Peru, to the late Paul and Mabel (Miller) Tillett.

Judith graduated from Peru High School and later went on to attend Franklin Colege where she...