Nancy J. Hall, 81, of Peru, passed away at 9:36 A.M., Sunday, April 14, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Peru on June 14, 1942, the daughter of Harold A. and Esther V. (Loe) Hostetler. Nancy married Oscar “Bud” Hall on December 28, 1963 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 2019. Nancy was a 1960 graduate of Peru High School and a supervisor at Target, retiring with over 21 years of service. Nancy’s passion was her family. She always put them ahead of herself. She...

Warren E. Laird, 98, the Dean of Miami County Funeral Directors, passed away on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Amboy on March 28, 1926, the son of Eugene and Mildred (Kline) Laird. A man of great faith and integrity, Warren was an active member of the Amboy Friends Church. He held a key role in the building of the church Family Life Center and was a supporter of the community outreach programs held there. Building and remodeling homes was a great joy for...

Roderic E. Daniels, 97, of Peru passed away at 3:02 AM, Monday, April 8, 2024 at the Blaire Ridge Health Campus. He was born in Peru, Indiana on February 17, 1927, the son of Earl and Ruth Rarey Daniels. Rod married Martha North on February 4, 1951, and she preceded him in death on July 13, 2014. Rod was a United States Army World War II veteran and his military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, and the Army...

Thelma “Scotty” Webster, 94, of Peru passed away at 8:30 AM, Friday March 29, 2024, at the Waters of Peru. She was born in Logansport, IN on August 19, 1929, the daughter of Leland and Lois Farrer Scott. Scotty married Ben J. Webster on February 26, 1950, and he preceded her in death on June 17, 1981. Scotty was a 1946 graduate of Logansport High School and a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church. She also belonged to the Daughters of Isabella and the Altar and Rosary...

Ronnie Rae Green of Peru, Indiana, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, passed peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at the age of 76. Born in Peru, Indiana in 1948 to Richard and Barbara Boyer Longenecker, Ronnie graduated from Peru High School in 1966. While in school, she met and fell in love with her handsome husband, Howard, commencing their 57-year journey together. They were married June 8,1968 and Howard preceded her in death on February 12, 2024. Ronnie worked as a secretary...

On January 8, 2024, Zoe Fuller Snyder, 96, of Peru Indiana, passed away peacefully while surrounded by family at St. Tammany Hospital in Covington, Louisiana. Zoe was the eldest child of Harry Robert Fuller and Esther Wininger Fuller, born on June 23, 1927 in Grand Rapids Michigan. Zoe grew up in Indianapolis, graduating from Shortridge High School in 1945 followed by William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri. Zoe married Dr. Park Snyder in 1952 and were stationed in the UK and Germany,...

Vivian D. Edwards, 98, of Peru, IN passed away at 7:48 P.M., Monday, March 25, 2024 at her residence. She was born in Galveston, IN, on March 20, 1926, the daughter of Lowell E. and Leah Anderson Burke. Vivian married Gerald H. Edwards on Aug. 17, 1948 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 11, 2016. Vivian was a 1945 graduate of Clay Township High School and a member of the McGrawsville Community Church. She was particularly proud of her contribution during WWII serving as a “Rosie the...

Cary D. Dawalt, 85, of Peru, passed away at 9:15 P.M., Sunday, March 24, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne, IN. He was born in Peru, IN on December 18, 1938, the son of Dale L. Dawalt and Jewell Winter Ewing. Cary was a graduate of Peru High School and Indiana University. He was a US Navy Veteran and his Military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Cary served on the Peru Police Department from 1962 retiring as Chief of Police in 1983....

James Emerson Horner, 93, of Converse, IN, passed away on March 18, 2024, at Century Villa in Greentown, IN. He is preceded in death by his parents Elvin B. and Marie (Powell) Horner, brothers Donal and Carl (Joyce) Horner, and grandson David Pedersen. Emerson was born December 12, 1930 in Jackson Township, Miami County, IN. He attended Greentown High School 11 years and left to farm. He served 2 years in the U.S. Army 1955-56. On May 23, 1957 he married Barbara J. Hamby of Marion, IN. They...

George William Wouster, 89, of Peru, passed away at 4:00 P.M., Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Peabody Retirement Community, North Manchester. He was born in Peru on December 10, 1934, the son of Frederick L. and Clara C (Aspinwall) Wouster. Geroge was formerly married to Joyce Ann Greek. George was a retired supervisor for Thrush Company, was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church and served in the United States Army. George was an avid sports fan of football and basketball especially Notre...