All Obituaries

Christy Cornett, 49, of Converse passed away at 1:16 PM on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her residence. She was born in Wabash, IN on May 1, 1972 the daughter of Gary and Julia Ann Rivers. On April 20, 2016 Christy married Kelvin Cornett and he survives. Christy graduated from Indiana University Kokomo earning her degree in nursing. She was honored to use her skills in helping the patients that she cared for. She enjoyed taking trips to Disney World with her family and spending time with her...

Mildred “Millie” Stevens, 91, of Peru passed away at 12:55 AM, Friday, April 30, 2021 at Miller’s Merry Manor Peru. She was born in Wheatland, IN on December 26, 1929 the daughter of Charles and Myrtle Cassidy Dunbar. Millie married Glenster Stevens on September 24, 1949 and he preceded her in death on December 1, 1990. Millie loved cardinals but the most important thing in her life was her family. Surviving is her life partner William E. Reed of Peru; a son Glen (Joan)...

Lynne Ann Copeland was a caring mother, sister, daughter, and aunt. She passed away Tuesday, April 27th, 2021, at Parkview Hospital Randallia, at the age of 69. Her battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed her courage in facing all challenges with determination and perseverance. Despite the pain, she stayed strong through the end. Lynne was born to William and Betty Copeland on May 28th, 1951, in Peru, Indiana. She met her husband, Ben, in high school; they married in 1969...

Joseph H. Dawalt, 68, of Peru passed away at 8:55 PM, Monday, April 26, 2021 at his residence.   Per his wishes services will be private.   Arrangements have been entrusted to the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home.

John M. Frankovich, Sr., 79, of Peru, IN passed away at 2:44 AM, Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Wellbrooke of Kokomo. He was born in Indianapolis, IN on June 8, 1941 the son of Adolph Edward and Jeanette Harris Frankovich. John graduated from Peru High School in 1958 with a certification as a Machinist. He was employed at Kokomo Chrysler Transmission Plant  for 37 years working as a Machine Operator and Inspector for the first 20 years and then as a highly trained Gauge Repairman through...

Donald J. Harts, 91, of Amboy, IN, passed away at 4:51 A.M., Wednesday, April 21, 2021 at his residence. Don was born in Miami County on November 17, 1929 the son of Roy and Opal Strebin Harts. He married Karen A. Shivley on June 29, 1955 and she preceded him in death on December 30, 2019. Don was a 1947 graduate of Clay Township High School and was a member of McGrawsville United Methodist Church. He and Karen owned and operated Bressler’s Ice Cream “33 Flavors from 1969 –...

Max Joseph Eikenberry, 82, of Delphi, passed away at 7:20 P.M., Sunday, April 18, 2021 at St. Elizabeth Health Care, Delphi. Max was born in Peru, on May 22, 1938, the son of Joseph L. and Frances E. Blackburn Eikenberry. He married Judith Ann Moulton in 1960. Max was a 1956 graduate of Deedsville High School and was a dairy farmer. He was an avid sports fan, with some of his favorites being White Sox Baseball, IU Basketball, Pacers, Colts and the grandchildren’s sports. Family was...

Evan A. Exmeyer, 22, of Miami County, went to be home with Jesus at 11:18 PM, Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. He was born on April 18, 1998 the son of Scott and Kathy Musselman Exmeyer and they survive. Evan was a 2017 graduate of North Miami High School and a member of the Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, North Miami FFA, and the National Honor Society and was an avid sports fan. He delighted greatly in operating his modified Gator and loved helping his dad on the farm,...

Mary Nordenbrock, 85, of Peru, passed away a Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving children. She was born in Rochester, IN on February 7, 1936, the daughter of Omer R. and Ida “Belle” Woodcox Steininger. Mary married Frederick Nordenbrock at Westover AFB, Mass, on January 28, 1956 and he preceded her in death on February 12, 1999. Mary graduated from Rochester High School in 1954 and enlisted in the U. S. Air Force. She was a full time homemaker and...

Brenda Sue Cottrell, 58, formerly of Buffalo, IN passed away at 12:50 P.M., Sunday, April 4, 2021 at IU White Memorial, Monticello, IN.  She was born in Lafayette, IN on July 31, 1962, the daughter of Jesse and Garnett “Betty” Taylor Cottrell.  Brenda lived with her partner and best friend of 16 years, Roger Bedsole, and their two dogs, Trudy and Scooter. Brenda loved spending time with her family, having cookouts and celebrating holidays. She enjoyed fishing, swimming...