David Soldi
Dec 6, 2020
David Soldi, 43, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2020 surrounded by family at the home of his brother and best friend, Jay Soldi in Peru, Indiana.
David was a lover of great food, music, literature, his family and girls that resembled Christina Ricci.
Although Dave never had children of his own, he was a devoted...
Rebecca Jo Eisaman
Dec 5, 2020
Rebecca Jo Eisaman, 71, of Peru, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020.
Becky was born in Marion, Indiana, April 30, 1949, to Mary (Bailey) and Richard Hodson. She graduated from Peru High School in 1967. She married Joseph M. Eisaman April 14, 1968. Joe and Becky lived in many exciting places during Joe's time in...
Wendy R. (Young) Sweeney
Nov 22, 2020
Wendy Sweeney, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 22, 2020. She was born on March 11, 1939. Wendy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She was a graduate of Marion Harding High school Class of 1958.
She worked for the GC Murphy company and while working she...
Edwin B. Wyatt Jr.
Nov 20, 2020
Edwin B. Wyatt Jr., 65 of Peru, passed away early Friday morning, November 20, 2020 at his home in Peru. He was born December 19, 1954 to Edwin B. and Goldie M. (Cowan) Wyatt in Franklin, IN. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Charlotte Rogers on September 14, 1974 and she survives.
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Rhea Mae (Allenstein) Hoppes
Nov 18, 2020
Rhea Mae Allenstein Hoppes, 81, of Peru passed away at 5:21 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne.
Born on March 9, 1939 in Gadsden, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Leslie and Verna (Sherren) Allenstein. She was baptized on May 14, 1939 and confirmed on June 1, 1952. She was...
Kenneth Darryl "Kd" Shipman
Nov 13, 2020
Kenneth Darryl "KD" Shipman, age 82, traveled to heaven from his home in Peru, Indiana on Friday, November 13th. He was preceded in death recently by his beautiful wife, Chen, and they will now be reunited lovingly in each other's arms.
Dad was a caring sibling to his brothers and sisters, a remarkable father to his sons,...
Shirley (Crist) Stambaugh
Nov 9, 2020
Shirley Stambaugh, 87, of Peru passed away peacefully at 2:48 a.m., Monday, November 9, 2020 at Dukes Hospital.
Born on March 4, 1933 in Wabash County, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Edith (Rausch) Crist.
Shirley was a 1952 Peru High School graduate.
On August 9, 1952 she married Max...
George E. Dingman
Nov 7, 2020
George E. Dingman, 65, of Peru, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born in Wabash on May 27, 1955 to Ed Fieder and Luella “Betty” Jean (Fershee) Wallace.
He worked as a mixer at Orion Safety Products and also worked at Broadway Liquors North since 1991.
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Beulah "Boots" (Sparks) Williams
Nov 6, 2020
Beulah “Boots” Williams, 89, of Peru passed away at 8:20 p.m., Friday, November 6, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.
Born on November 28, 1930 in Estill County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Buddy and Nannie (Rogers) Sparks.
She retired from United Technologies and also from Bona Vista.
Survivors...
Aaron Lewis
Oct 27, 2020
Aaron Lewis, 82, of Peru passed away peacefully at 11:25 a.m., Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born on June 16, 1938 in Farler, Kentucky, he was son of the late Hagard and Pearlie Lewis.
On September 19, 1975 he married Connie S. Chaffin-Lindsey, she survives.
Aaron retired...
Jerry Lee Chase
Oct 7, 2020
Jerry Lee Chase, 73, of Roanoke formerly of Peru passed away at 3:22 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, after a long battle with health issues.
Born on February 14, 1947 in Milan, IN, he was the son of the late Dilver and Irma Chase, Jr.
Jerry was a 1965...
Richard Herman Hawkins
Oct 2, 2020
Richard Herman Hawkins, 73, of Peru passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 17, 1947 in Peru.
There will be no services.
Riverview Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Lisa M. (Wilson) Judson
Sep 30, 2020
Lisa Marie Judson, 42, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 12, 1978 in Kokomo to Joseph L. and Linda L. (Johnson) Wilson. She married Michael R. Judson October 8, 1999 in Peru and he survives.
Lisa worked for Walmart in Logansport for...
Mildred M. (Johnson) Lewis
Aug 26, 2020
Mildred M. Lewis, 89, of Peru passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Blair Ridge Health Campus.
Born on January 26, 1931 in Lapel, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary (Coppick) Johnson.
Millie was a member of the Baptist Church of Mexico and she enjoyed crocheting, playing handheld video games...
Jeffrey Snyder
Aug 17, 2020
Jeffery S. Snyder, 53, of Peru, died at 3:11 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2020 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 27, 1966 in Baltimore, MD to Herb and Barbara Snyder. He married Faith Sayles on December 31, 2011 in West Virginia and she survives.
Jeff was a self-employed carpenter. He...
Elizabeth Ann (Astrup) Tresler
Aug 13, 2020
Elizabeth “Beth” Ann Astrup Tresler, 62, of Peru passed away at 7:00 a.m., August 13, 2020 at Millers Merry Manor in Peru.
Born on January 28, 1958 in Peru, she was the daughter of the late Wallace and Jacqueline Ann (Farnam) Astrup
She graduated from Peru High School in 1976.
Beth moved to...
Nina Jane (Elliott) Hilgart
Aug 1, 2020
Nina Jane Elliott Hilgart, of Kokomo, formerly of Peru, passed away at 3:35 p.m. Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Community Howard Regional Hospital in Kokomo. She was born April 17, 1944 in Kokomo, Indiana to Gerald James Elliott and Lola Belle Roe Elliott. She was married to the love of her life, Mark Hilgart, who passed away May 5,...
Donna S. Schwingle
Jul 19, 2020
Donna S. Schwingle, 52, of Peru, passed away unexpectedly at her home, Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born November 22, 1967 in Peru, Indiana to Donald and Constance (Schmidt) Schwingle. She worked as a CNA for several years at Aperion Care in Kokomo. She enjoyed watching horror movies, was an avid reader, enjoyed Harley Davidson motorcycles and Chevy...
Jeff Hopper
Jul 16, 2020
Jeff Hopper, 66, of Denver passed away at 3:15 p.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at his home.
Born on July 1, 1954 in Peru, he was the son of the late Alva and Marie (Height) Hopper.
Jeff was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years. And also hauled logs and lumber and...
Betty S. Hawkins
Jul 4, 2020
Betty Sue Hawkins, 78, of Peru, IN died on July 4, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru, IN. She was born March 15, 1942 in Kensett, Arkansas to James O. and Anna Belle (Turnbow) LaFerney.
Betty attended Clay Township School. She later obtained her GED. She also took classes at Ivy Tech Vocational School. She married Elijah...
