All Obituaries

James Robert Scott, 85, of Converse passed away at 6:55 PM, Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his residence. He was born in Amboy, IN on December 6, 1936, the son of Walter and Dorothy (Reynolds) Scott. James married Geraldine Mauldon on April 25, 1955, and she preceded him in death on November 3, 1995. James was a U.S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. After serving in the military, he went on to work at Foster Forbes Glass Company, Rigdon/Box Sawmill and Treaty Sawmill. In...

Debbie Rose Fishback, 80, of Peru, passed away at 10:25 P.M., Monday, May 9, 2022 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. She was born in Peru on October 24, 1941, the daughter of Bobby Gene and Wilma Rose Holy Fishback. Debbie was a 1959 graduate of Peru High School. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Manchester College and her Master’s Degree in Sociology from Indiana University. She was an active member of the Peoria United Methodist Church, where she has...

Dorothy Ann Berryman, 91, went home to Heaven to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on May 6, 2022, after an extended illness. She was born in Miami County on June 4,1930, the daughter of Charles Andrew and Martha Wiese Redmon. She married Leonard Berryman on Aug. 29, 1948, at the First Baptist Church in Peru. They were happily married over 63 years. Dorothy was a 1948 graduate of Peru High School and a member of First Baptist Church for over 81 years. She attended Sunday School,...

Mina Hight-Burke, 97, of Peru passed away at 1:43 PM on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. Mina was born in Bunker Hill, IN on September 2, 1924, the daughter of John B. & Mavis (West) Holland. After graduating from Peru High School, she married Robert E. Hight in Peru, IN on December 9, 1945, and he preceded her on April 6, 1970. She then married Judge Ernie S. Burke on November 12, 1970, in Indianapolis, IN and he preceded her on March 15, 1995. Mina was blessed with...

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Mary Allyce Holland-Bour passed away at home in Elkhart, Indiana, on April 30, 2022, at the age of 54. Allyce bravely battled pancreatic cancer for over four years. She is survived by her devoted husband James Bour; her two wonderful sons, Evan Bour and Grant Bour; and her dear kitty Bree. Other loving family members include her mother, Mary Costin of Peru, IN; sister Anastasia Holland Harnden (Kenneth) of Plainwell, MI; her in-laws Richard and Teresa...

 Karen Rice, 76, of Peru passed away at 1:04 PM, Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 4, 1945 the daughter of Robert and Ruth (Murphy) Crain. Karen married Peter Rice on September 7, 1972 and he preceded her in death on October 9, 2018. Karen graduated from North Manchester College earning a Bachelors of Science Degree. After graduation she went on to work for the US Government at the Uniformed Service University of Health Sciences as a...

Denise A. Horner, 62, of Converse, IN passed away at 5:57 PM on Friday, April 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Marion, IN on June 24, 1959 the daughter of Norman and Rowena (Clanin) Carter. Denise married Mark Horner on July 25, 1981 and he survives. Denise was a 1977 graduate of Madison Grant High School. She later studied Special Education at Ball State University graduating in 1981 and then received her Master’s Degree in 1984. Denise dedicated...

Terry L. “Cowboy” Kennedy, 65, of Peru passed away at 1:46 PM, Friday, April 29, 2022 at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Marion, IN on June 13, 1956 the son of Lowell Kennedy and Wanda Duckett Hill. Terry served his country the US Marines, he was a Lance Corporal with military decorations including the National Defense Service Medal, the Rifle Expert Badge and the Good Conduct Medal. He worked at Haynes International and was an avid motorcyclist who was known as...

Martha B. Koontz, 81, of Peru, passed away at 6:38 A.M., Monday, April 25, 2022 at Dukes Memorial Hospital. Martha was born in Logansport, IN on September 13, 1940, the daughter of William and Beulah Cooper Hoover. She married Joseph Koontz on May 16, 1959 and he preceded her in death on April 24, 2019. Martha was a 1958 graduate of Tipton Township High School and enjoyed going to festivals and mushroom hunting in the Spring. She and her husband owned and operated Fashion Cleaners in Peru....

Betty L. Dorsam, 102, of Peru, passed away at 3:32 P.M., Monday, April 25, 2022, at Blair Ridge Assisted Living.  Betty, the daughter of Perry and Susie Ort Demuth, was born in Peru on November 21, 1919.  She married Robert E. Dorsam on November 26, 1947, at St. Charles Catholic Church. He preceded her in death on December 14, 2000. Betty was a 1940 graduate of Peru High School and a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church all of her life.  She was also a member of the...