All Obituaries

Laura Lee Golder, 61, of Peru, passed away at 7:56 A.M., Sunday, September 10, 2023  at Wabash Hospital, Wabash, IN.  Laura was born in Peru, on September 1, 1962, the daughter of John W. and Beverly Jane (McCreary) Jaberg.  She was married to  Charles Golder and he preceded her in death on August 5, 1995. Laura went to Lewis Cass High School, was a member of the Skinner Chapel and dearly loved God, family, friends and she adored her pets.   Laura was an avid...

Robert Floyd Davis, (Major, USAF, RET.) 88 years old, passed away in his sleep on September 3, 2023. Born April 12, 1935 in East Liverpool, OH to Dorothy (Mort) & Floyd Davis. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father, & brothers Ronald, James, and Jackie. He is survived by his former spouse, three sons, daughter, 12 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. As a young man, Bob had a real love of flying. He worked in a bowling alley setting pins for 10 cents a frame before...

Ruth Evelyn Bowland, 95, of Peru passed away at 2:02 AM, on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Dukes Memorial Hospital. She was born in Peru on June 14, 1928, the daughter of Hugh and Martha Ginney Smith. Evelyn married Ralph E. Bowland on February 19, 1954, and he preceded her on August 23, 2001.   Evelyn was a member of the First Christian Church and a homemaker. She thoroughly enjoyed gardening, especially working in her flower and vegetable gardens, but her most treasured role was...

George W. Wix, Jr., 58, of Peru, passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Gary, IN, the son of George W. and Willie Pearl (Carter) Wix. George married Debra Purnell on February 10, 1997 and she survives. George was an avid Colts fan and a member of the First Assembly of God. Being retired, George spent his free time with the high light of his life, his grandchildren. Surviving in addition to his wife, Debra, are his children Cheyenne Wix, Peru, Johathan...

Marionnette “Mary” Donaldson, 76, of Peru, entered the Lord’s presence at 4:00 A.M., Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence, with her loving husband of nearly 52 years by her side. She was born in Peru, IN, on September 6, 1946, the daughter of William and Dorothy (Adams) Bullock. Mary married Mark Donaldson on September 3, 1971, and he survives. Mary was an active member of the Peru Grace Brethren Church and P.E.O. (the Philanthropic Educational Organization). A 1964...

Beverly Kay Aspinwall, 70, of Peru, passed away at 6:56 P.M., Thursday, August 10, 2023 at her home. Bev was born in Piqua, Ohio, on May 17, 1953, the daughter of Boyd and Margaret (Thompson ) Elifritz. She married James R. Aspinwall on September 19, 1981 and he survives. Bev worked in production at AGP and appreciated domestic life, where it showed in her cooking, canning and quilting. She enjoyed spending time at the lake cottage, loved spoiling her puppies and relaxing in her back yard...

Mable Lee “Mibs” (Eshelman) Combs, 91, of Peru, passed away peacefully, at her residence on Sunday, August 6, 2023. The daughter of Clifford and Frances (Zook) Eshelman, Mable was born in Wolcottville, IN, on July 8, 1932.  Mable married Quincy Eugene “Gene” Combs of LaGrange on July 8, 1950, in her hometown of Wolcottville, on her 18th birthday and the day of his 22nd birthday.  They shared an enduring love of almost 70 years, until his final day on March...

Timothy W. Dwight (USAF, MSGT, RET.) 69, of Peru, passed away at 1:10 A.M., Friday, August 4, 2023, at Wesleyan Health Care Center, Marion. Tim was born in Bay Shore Long Island, NY on Aug. 1, 1954, the son of Warren and Elaine Bismarck Dwight. After high school, Tim enlisted in the USAF and retired with over 20 years of service to his country. Military decorations include Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, Air Force Commendations Medal, Air Force Achievement Medal, Outstanding Unit Award,...

Burt Freeman Garber, 96, of Converse, passed away at 5:25 P.M., Monday, August 1, 2023, surrounded by loved ones.   He was born in Converse, on December 31, 1926, the son of Ralph Evert and Bessie Edna Loy Garber.   Burt married Mary Belle Anderson on May 15, 1948, and she preceded him in death on February 27, 2018. Burt was a 1944 graduate of Converse High School and served during WWII in the US Navy on the USS Armadillo and the USS Waukesha.  His military...

Gleeann Van Petten, 54, of Ft. Wayne, passed away at 12:45 P.M., Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at Parkview Regional Medical Center, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born in Peru, IN, on May 29, 1969, the daughter of Duane C. and Wilma G. (Beckley) Van Petten. Gleeann was a graduate of Northfield High School and received a BS at IPFW, Ft. Wayne, IN. She was a manager in the agriculture field. She is survived by her sister Denise K Phillips and her husband Stuart of Ft. Wayne, a brother Milton Jay...