All Obituaries

Robert E. Parker, 90, of Peru passed away at 8:28 PM, Monday, October 25, 2021 at Dukes Memorial Hospital. He was born in Lewisburg, OH on January 25, 1931 the son of Herbert and Lucille Bray Parker. Robert married Elma Lorenz in Wabash on May 6, 1950 and she survives. A man of great faith and integrity Bob was a member of the Loree Church of the Brethren where he served as a Deacon. His greatest joys in life were his wife and his family. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather....

Donna Lee Anderson, 84, of Kokomo passed away at 6:44 AM, Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Vincent Hospital-Kokomo. She was born in Grant County on November 25, 1936 the daughter of Theodore and Marjorie Dicken Snyder. On October 16, 1982 Donna married Robert Lee Anderson in Amboy and he preceded her on December 3, 2020. Donna graduated from Marion High School and later from I.E. Institute in Akron, OH. After graduation she worked as an Industrial Engineer for Anaconda W&C dedicating 36...

Judy Kay Sullivan, 80, of Peru passed away at 11:30 AM, Friday, October 22, 2021 at Blair Ridge Health Campus surrounded by her children. She was born in Peru, IN on November 3, 1940 the daughter of Joseph and Wilma See Donat. Judy  was a member of the Bunker Hill Free Baptist Church and a 1958 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. She worked as the manager of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles and then as the secretary for the Carpenters Union. Judy enjoyed the organ and frequently played at...

Carolyn J. Binkerd Hopkins, 90, of Peru passed away at 11:40 AM on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Millers Merry Manor-East in Wabash, IN. She was born January 3, 1931 in Butler Township at the Binkerd Homestead to Ora and Mildred J. Bohn Binkerd. Carolyn married Ray K. Hopkins on November 12, 1950 in the St. James United Brethren Church in Peru, IN and he preceded her on October 5, 2021. Carolyn graduated from Butler Township School in 1949. She was employed by Farm Bureau Co-Op as a secretary...

  Janet Louise Griffith (nee Knott) passed away peacefully on Oct 14, 2021 at the age of 95 in her home at 3015 S. Frances Slocum Trail in Peru, IN. Janet was born to Austin and Thelma Knott (nee Lees) in Peru, IN, Sept 12, 1926. She graduated from George Washington High School in 1944. Janet married the late Gerald C. Griffith in 1947, and they lived together in Indiana, Ohio and Tennessee for 41 years until Gerald passed away in 1988.  Janet is survived by her daughter Patti...

Jason W. Huddleston, 43, of Peru passed away on October 12, 2021 at his residence. He was born in Peru, IN on March 13, 1978 the son of Ronald Huddleston and Drenea Kring Banter. Surviving in addition to his mother Drenea are sons Michael Graham, Jakob Huddleston and a daughter Desiré Nelson and her husband Nathan; siblings Laura Huddleston, Katie Huddleston, Megan Huddleston, Nicole Rodriquez, Tammy Huddleston, Michelle Easterday and April Huddleston. He was preceded in death by his...

Jeffery L. Smith, 56, of Peru passed at 10:58 AM Monday, October 11, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN. He was born in Fort Wayne on January 22, 1965 the son of Lynn and Jean Bauman Smith. Jeff married Holly Conlee on March 14, 1992 and she survives. Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Maconaquah High School and received an Associate Degree from Ivy Tech in 2012. He was employed as a Maintenance Supervisor at Chrysler Corp. and was a member of Peru Miami Lodge #67 F&AM.  Jeff...

Pamela K. Emery, 78, of Peru, Indiana, left her earthly home peacefully on Monday, October 11, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Springport, Indiana, surrounded by family who loved her dearly. She has ‘gone ahead of us’ with plans to continue much silliness and shenanigans in Glory with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. “Pam” was born August 31, 1943, in Peru, Indiana, to Richard and Barbara (Boyer) Longenecker.  She graduated from Peru High School in...

Johann L. Bontrager, 85, of rural Peru passed away at Community Howard Regional Hospital, Kokomo, IN. at 4:27 AM Friday, October 8, 2021.  She was born in Kokomo on August 26, 1936, the daughter of Bernard and Alice Amos Federspill.  Johann married John Bontrager  on March 10, 1957 and he preceded her in death on March 27, 1997. Johann was a 1954 graduate of Kokomo High School and a retired Delco employee.  A woman of great faith and integrity she was an active member of...

Erma L. Bowyer, 88, of Peru passed away in the comfort of Teresa and Marks arms Thursday, October 7, 2021. She was born in Mexico, IN on January 30, 1933 the daughter of C. Henry and Edna Miller Swayer. She married Larry Bowyer in 1952 and he preceded her in death. Erma was a graduate of Mexico High School, a member of the Church of the Brethren and attended the Bennett Switch Community Church. She and Larry owned and operated Bowyer Excavating retiring in 1995. She was a member of the Deer...