All Obituaries

  MaryAnn Mahley, 87, formerly of Peru, passed away at 9:45 P.M., Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Woodbridge Health Campus, Logansport, IN.  She was born in Peru, on November 4, 1932, the daughter of W. Russell and Dorothy Costin Mahley.   MaryAnn was a Bookkeeper for Miami County Welfare Department for 30 years.  She was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the Altar & Rosary Society and Delta Theta Tau Sorority.   MaryAnn like...

Shirley A. Thibeault, 84, of Peru, passed away at 12:19 A.M., Monday, June 15, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Kahnawake, Canada on September 17, 1935, the daughter of Lazare and Mary Diabo Martin. Shirley married Charles E. Thibeault in Chicopee Falls, Mass. on July 31, 1954 and he preceded her in death on February 11, 2013. Shirley greatest joys in life were her husband, her children, her grandchildren, her great-grandchildren and her Roman Catholic Faith, where she was a regular...

Mark J. Kunkle, 81, of Peru, passed away at 10:54 P.M., Saturday, June 13, 2020 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Peru. He was born in Peru on June 20, 1938, the son of Gene and Bernice Shank Kunkle. Mark married Janet Waters at the McGrawsville UMC on July 20, 1963 and she survives. Mark was a 1957 graduate of Butler High School and a lifelong Miami County Farmer. He attended the McGrawsville United Methodist Church. His greatest joys in life were his wife, family and his Christian faith. A...

Dovie L. Wright, 82, of Peru, IN passed away at 6:55 P.M., Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, IN.  She was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on August 19, 1937, the daughter of Raymond Hugh and Iona Ing Mosely.  Dovie married Frank D. Wright on March 16, 1953 and he preceded her in death on October 16, 2011. Dovie retired from Essex Wire where she worked for 40 years.  She loved to go shopping, and was very proud of her maiden name, Mosely. Dovie is...

Judith Owen, 73, of Claypool, IN, passed away at 9:25 P.M., Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Kosciusko Community Hospital.  She was born in Peru, on September 14, 1946, the daughter of Leonard and Mae Belle Nelson Venice.   Judith was married to Clifford W. Owen, Jr.  A 1965 graduate of Peru High School, Judy was a realtor appraiser and broker, working for  Gallahan Reality and Carriger Reality.  She was devoted to faith and family and was a lifelong member of the St....

Edyth Nelson, 83, of Kokomo, IN passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.  She was born in Asheville, North Carolina on January 7, 1937, the daughter of William and Georganna Brockman Bailey. Edyth is survived by her two children, Eric Nelson, Kokomo and Karl (Paula) Nelson, Seattle, Washington, a brother, Paul Bailey Sr., five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, William...

The Reverend Dr. James A. Hardin passed peacefully on June 2, 2020. For forty two years he served American Baptist Churches throughout Indiana and as a Area Minister for American Baptist Churches of Indiana / Kentucky. Always a Cubs fan, Jim is still celebrating their 2016 World Series win as we celebrate his entry through Heaven’s gates. There will be no services for Rev. Hardin. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, Peru.

Delbert T. Gentry, 92, of Converse, passed away at 11:40 A.M., Friday, May 29, 2020 at Colonial Oaks in Marion, IN. Delbert was born in Edgemont, Ark. On September 28, 1927, the son of Elbert H. and Laura Clark Gentry. Delbert was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired after 32 years from Fisher Body in 1995. He was a member of Post 95 Jonesboro American Legion. Delbert wrote two country songs that were published “Open Pit Mine” sung by George Jones and “I Never Did Quite Get Over...

Rebecca Sue Trueblood, 62, of Peru, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 28, 2020.  She was born in Peru on December 22, 1957, the daughter of William and Mable Irene Overly Trueblood. Rebecca graduated from Maconanquah High School in 1976 and is survived by her life partner, Elizabeth Nelson, a sister, Dorothy See of Peru, a brother, Marvin Trueblood of Peru.  She was a true dog lover and is also survived by her faithful companion, Miki. Rebecca was preceded in...

Danese C. Shropshire passed away May 24, 2020 at Century Villa Health Care. She was born to Raymond Trexler and Gertrude Trexler on August 14, 1926. Danese graduated from Peru High School in 1944 and married Howard C. Shropshire on May 8, 1948. She and Howard owned Shropshire’s Rug Shop in Peru for many years. Danese was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Peru. Danese was preceded in death by her husband Howard and daughter Nancy Jewell. Danese is survived by her daughter...