All Obituaries

Henry Douglas Ware, Jr., 64, of Peru passed away at 5:16 PM, Saturday, November 19, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Detroit, MI on September 30, 1958, the son Henry and Mary Dabney Ware. Henry was a devoted father and grandfather and always made everyone he came in contact with feel extra special. He showed us how to live life beautifully, truthfully, and with faith filled simplicity. Henry thoroughly enjoyed roller and ice skating, fishing, and bike riding. He was a...

Linda Arlene (Wolf, Stout) Beheler, 75, of Amboy passed away at 12:50 PM, Friday, November 18, 2022, at her residence. She was born in Miami County, IN on June 7, 1947, the daughter of Paul and Reverdia Cline Wolf. Linda married Richard Beheler on December 7, 1986, and he survives. Linda was a 1965 graduate of Maconaquah High School and attended Ivy Tech. She worked for Chrysler and was a professional photographer. Linda enjoyed gardening, canning, photography and collecting,...

Jimmie R. Bond (SMSGT, USAF, ret.), 85, of Peru passed away at 2:30 AM, Friday, November 11, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Jasonville, IN on December 17, 1936, the son of Roscoe and Violet Myrick Bond. Jim married Bonnie Ross on April 14, 1958, and she survives. Jim was a 1956 graduate of Broad Ripple High School, was a US Air Force Veteran and a Cuba, Vietnam and Desert Storm Veteran. His military decorations include the Air Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, the National...

John J. “Jack” Strank, (LTC, USAF, ret), 92, formerly of Peru, Indiana passed away at 10:02 PM, Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Traditions at Regan Park, Avon, IN.  He was born in Johnstown, PA on August 12, 1930, the son of John and Marcia (Chokran) Strank. On August 8, 1953, Jack married Mary Louise Harkabus in Lilly, PA and she survives. Jack served in the US Air Force for more than 20 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1972. His military decorations include the...

Charles W.  Miller III, 75, of Peru passed at 5:30 AM, Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the VA Northern Indiana Health Care Center, Marion, IN. He was born in Peru on September 28, 1947 the son of Charles W. and Carolyn J. (Butzin) Miller, Jr. Charles was a 1967 graduate of Peru High School and a member of the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He had been employed at Federal-Mogul, Logansport, IN. Charles was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and served two tours in Vietnam. His military...

Carla M. Bourne, 49, of Bunker Hill, IN passed away at 7:49 AM, Thursday, October 6, 2022, at her residence.  She was born in Kokomo, IN, August 27, 1973, the daughter of Ronald and Gloria Lange Sibray. Carla married Douglas E. Bourne in Greentown, IN on February 15, 1997. Carla was a 1991 graduate of Eastern High School and a 1996 graduate of Purdue University. She was employed by the Miami County Health Department and was an active member of her church and community. She is survived...

Parkhurst “Park”  Miller Cutler, 75, of Peru, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. He died following a recent diagnosis of late-stage cancer. Park was born on January 6, 1947 in Peru, the son of Frank and Margaret Louise (Miller) Cutler. He married Constance “Connie” Daniels on August 4, 1979 at Main Street United Methodist Church in Peru.  Park was a 1965 graduate of Peru High School and later received...

Wayne G. Pence, 86, of Kokomo passed away at 1:07 PM, Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Howard Community Hospital. He was born in Amboy, IN on June 1, 1936, the son of Lowell and Garnet (Freeman) Pence. In 1956 Wayne married Estella Shuck and she preceded him in 1980. He then married Mary Zell in 1981 and she preceded him in 2006. Wayne later married Margaret Eisenman Swinford in 2007 and she preceded him in 2018. Wayne was a 1954 graduate of Clay Township High School and the Owner and...

Carole “Sue” Wahlig, 83, of Peru passed away at 5:51 PM, Sunday, September 25, 2022, peacefully at her residence. She was born in Peru on October 5, 1938, the daughter of Maurice and Roberta (Buffington) Dye. Sue married John “Dave” Wahlig on September 3, 1960, at St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru and he survives. Sue graduated from Peru High School and later worked as Deputy Auditor of Miami County. A woman of faith, Sue was an active member of St. Charles...

Minerva Francis (Wright) Southerton, 66, of Kokomo passed away at 10:49 AM on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at her home with family after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Prestonsburg, KY on June 20, 1956, the daughter of Thomas and Vera (Huddleston) Wright and raised in Peru. Family was very important to Minerva and she loved spending time with them, especially during Sunday dinner. She was an avid reader and a huge Elvis fan. Minerva thoroughly enjoyed watching the LA...