All Obituaries

Ronald E. Tracy, 52, of Peru passed away on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at his residence. He was born in Peru on November 13,  1967 the son of Dennis L. and Bonnie Stevens Tracy. Ron was a 1986 graduate of Peru High School. Ron served in the U.S. Army from 1986-1989. Ron received his degree in nursing from Indiana University at Kokomo in 1996. Ron worked as a nurse at Logansport State Hospital for many years. Ron enjoyed his family and friends as well as fishing and going to the...

John A. Shrock, 79 of Miami County, IN passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 4:54 P.M. at his home. He was born on June 11, 1941 in Peru, IN to Laurel and Virginia Shrock. When John was stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base, TX he met Brenda Kay Baylor and they were married in Smithville, TX on August 26, 1967 and she survives. John graduated from Clay Township in 1963 and enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. John served in the Vietnam War and his military decorations include the National...

Donnelle Wayne Wright, 95, passed away on September 13, 2020, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. He was born in Fountain County, IN on May 30, 1926 the son of Charles and Martha Marr Wright. Wayne married Beverly Jean Wright on February 14, 1948 and she preceded him in death. A member of America’s Greatest Generation. Wayne left high school in 1944 and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving aboard the U.S.S. San Juan. A U.S. Navy WWII veteran his military decorations include, the...

Glenn F. Mishler, 91 of Kokomo, Indiana passed away at 4:30am Sunday, September 13, 2020 at Century Villa Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 7, 1929 in Miami County to Harley and Ruth Mishler and married Betty Joan Coleman December 14, 1951 and she proceeded him in death on October 8, 2000. Glenn (also known as Farmer) graduated from Clay Township high school in 1947. He retired from Delco in 1988. Glenn was a member of Howard Miami Mennonite Church. Glenn is survived by 3...

Valerie K. Troyer, 64, of Peru, passed away 3:48 P.M., Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at IU Health North Hospital, Carmel.   She was born in  Franklin, IN  on March 17, 1956, the daughter of Cleon and Telsie Tracey Doty.   Valerie married Brian Troyer in Greenwood, IN on July 29, 1979 and he survives. Valerie was a graduate of Purdue University with a Degree in Education and was a member of the Chi Omega Sorority.  She received her Masters Degree from IU...

  Ronald C. Gustafson, 79, of Peru passed away on Sunday September 6, 2020 at his residence. Ronald was born on December 6, 1940 to Charles and Elnora Gustafson in La Porte, IN. He married Carolee Parkman on November 24, 1962 and she proceeded him in death. He was a 1998 graduate of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management and also worked as a water system distribution operator. After high school he enlisted in the Air Force and served in Vietnam. Ronald retired from Dana...

Monica “Mickey” Wilson, 64, of Peru passed away at 7:25pm at the Howard Community Hospital on Thursday, September 3, 2020. Mickey was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on January 23, 1956, the daughter of Phillip S. Clark and Adeline I. Holland. Mickey was a 1974 graduate of Peru High School and a 1978 graduate of Indiana University. After graduation, she worked as the director of billing for IU Medical. Mickey was also a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church in Peru. Mickey enjoyed...

Linda Thompson Boys passed away in Indianapolis on Sunday, August 16, 2020, at the age of 70. Linda was born on September 28, 1949 to Robert and Edwina Myers Thompson of Peru. She graduated from Peru High School in 1967 and attended Purdue University, where she met her husband, Larry Verl Boys. They were married in 1969 and settled on Larry’s family dairy farm south of Peru. For the next 30 years, Linda worked with Larry to build and manage the farm while raising their daughter,...

Catherine L. DeRossett, 92, of Peru, passed away at 3:34 A.M., Saturday, August 15th, 2020 at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born in Carlisle, KY on July 9th, 1928, the daughter of Wesley and Audrey Mable Mitchell Williams. Catherine was an avid gardener, and  always had pretty flowers for all to enjoy. For years, she created beautiful quilts in her spare time. She was an enthusiastic treasure hunter and loved displaying her antique finds. She loved spending time with her...

Robin L. VanWormer, 61, of Peru, passed Friday, August 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in LaGrange, IN on November 5, 1958, the daughter of George Jackson and Vivian Bowman. Robin worked at Smithfield’s and loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her father, George Jackson; mother, Vivian Bowman; daughters, Kim Wright of MI, Faith VanWormer of MI, a son David “DJ” VanWormer, Jr. of IL; grandchildren Somira VanWormer, Dallas VanWormer, Kim VanWormer, Dakota...