All Obituaries

  James Kenneth Williams, 53, of Amboy, IN passed away at 8:34 AM, Friday, October 18, 2019 at his residence.  He was born in Paintsville, KY., on October 25, 1965, the son of George and Patsy Whitaker Williams.   James was a carpenter and an avid outdoorsman.   He is survived by his mother, Patsy Williams of Amboy, IN.; life partner Morena Daniels, Amboy, IN.; daughters Page Daniels, Urbana, IL. and Kasey Daniels, Amboy, IN.; brothers George (Anita) Williams, Marion,...

    Rosanna Satterthwaite, 99, of Peru passed away at 4:28 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.  She was born in Huntington, IN., on August 21, 1920, the daughter of Herman and Mary Schaffer Stoltz.  Rosanna married Charles P. Satterthwaite at St. Peter and Paul’s Catholic Church, Huntington, IN on November 17, 1943 and he preceded her in death February 19, 2007.    Rosanna was a member of the St. Charles Catholic Church,...

  Max E. Miller, 84, of Peru passed away at 11:50 PM, Friday, October 11, 2019 at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru.  He was born in Miami County, Indiana on September 14, 1935, the son of Sherman and Florence Binkerd Miller   Max was a 1954 graduate of Peru High School, a member of the Salem Christian Church and a retired Miami County farmer.  He was a member of the Eagles, Moose, Peru Maennerchor and the Fraternal Order of Police.  Max enjoyed farming, gardening,...

Richard A. Vagedes, 68, of Peru, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Coldwater, Ohio on April 5, 1951, the son of Werner and Irma Monroe Vagedes. Richard married Brenda Winner in Osgood, Ohio on May 20, 1971, and she preceded him in death on June 29, 2000.   Richard was a member of the Chapel of Praise, a retired Bryan Steam employee, and a US Army veteran. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct...

  Jason Sharp, 34, of Peru, IN passed away at 7:10 PM Tuesday, October 8, 2019.  He was born at the Bitburg AFB, Germany on September 16, 1985, the son of Ricky and Karen Owens Sharp.    Jason was a 2004 graduate of Maconaquah High School.  An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed playing golf and fishing.  Jason was a devoted father, son and brother.   He is survived by his mother, Karen Sharp of Peru, a daughter, Adreona Sharp of Peru, a brother, Chad Sharp and...

  Jeanette Mae Ensign, 91, formerly of Peru, passed away at 7:00 PM Sunday, October 6, 2019, at her son Todd’s home in Greenwood, IN.  She was born in Rochester, MI on August 28, 1928,  the daughter of George Delos and Gladys Bertha Kunstmann Robinson.  Jeanette married  Air Force Lt. Kenneth E. Ensign on October 7, 1949 at St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Rochester, MI and he preceded her in death on February 8, 1980.   Jeanette graduated from...

James A. Winch, Jr., 23, of Peru, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 in Marietta, Ohio. He was born in Rochester, IN on March 28, 1996, the son of James A. and Rena Harvey Winch, Sr. Jim was a 2015 graduate of Peru High School and a US Marine Corp Veteran. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal. Jim’s greatest joys in life where his family and his Christian faith. He was an avid collector of baseball cards and thoroughly enjoyed spending time with his...

James Henry Andrews IV, 66, of Peru, passed away at 11:26 A.M., Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at Community Howard Regional Hospital, Kokomo, after a five and half year battle with cancer. He was born in Chicago, IL on July 14, 1953, the son of James Henry and Gloria Davis Andrews III. James married Mia Song on March 25, 2009 and she survives. Jim was a 1972 graduate of the University of Illinois with a BA in Finance and a US Air Force Veteran. He served in the US Air Force Reserves for more...

Charles George Soames died May 19, 2019 at Swedish Medical Center, Denver, Colorado. A resident of Byron, Wyoming, Charles was born October 6, 1946 in Peru, Indiana, the son of the Late CPA Charles B. Soames III and his wife, Elizabeth Lee Soames. Charles graduated from Peru High School in 1964 and enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. Where he completed four years of service and achieved the rank of Sargent. Charles completed two tours in Vietnam. He earned the National Defense...

Rose Horner, 91, of rural Kokomo, IN passed away at 12:40AM, Tuesday September 10, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada on November 28, 1927 the daughter of John and Stella Witmer Kehl. Rose married Leslie “Les” Horner in Canada on October 1, 1949 and he preceded her in death on October 12, 2011. Rose and her husband, Les, lovingly raised six children. A woman of deep religious conviction, she was a long time member of the Howard-Miami Mennonite...