Frank Dennis Fewell, 74, of Beulaville, NC, passed away February 10, 2026 at his residence. Dennis was born in Peru, IN on March 23, 1951, the son of Earl Fewell and Edna (Ramer) Fewell Waters. He married Edna Van Wagner Cottrell Fewell and she survives. Dennis was a 1969 graduate of Maconaquah High School. His love for travel was completed through his chosen career as a cross country truck driver. Dennis could spend hours talking about semi-trucks and traveling across the country he loved. ...

Patty L. (Butzin) Newnum, 82, of Peru, passed away at 3:27 PM, Thursday, February 5th, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Peru on June 14, 1943, the daughter of Herman W. and Wanda Pegg Butzin Sr. Patty married Wayne R. Newnum on October 22, 1966 and he preceded her in death on December 11, 1993. Patty was a 1964 graduate of Peru High School and attended St. John’s Lutheran Church. She was baptized in faith on July 11, 1943 and confirmed in the church on March 30, 1958. Patty was ...

Earl William “Bill” Bowman, Jr., age 79 of Mexico, IN passed away on Monday February 2, 2026, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo. He was born on February 11, 1946, in Peru, to Earl Sr. and Rhea (Saltz) Bowman. On June 18, 1966, at Great Lakes Naval Training Center in Chicago Bill married Mary V. Hoagland of Mexico, IN, who survives him. Bill was a 1964 Graduate of Peru High School. He served 4 years in the US Navy where he received the Navy Achievement Medal. Following ...

Yvonne A. (Syring) Thomas, 89, of Peru, passed away at 8:09 PM, Sunday, February 1, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Elgin, IL, on March 8, 1936, the daughter of Earnest and Madeline Walbaum Syring. Yvonne married William E. Thomas on January 11, 1958 and he preceded her in death on January 12, 1990. Yvonne was a 1954 graduate of St. Charles High School in St. Charles, IL. She was a devoted dog mom and an avid reader, especially biographies and romance novels. Yvonne was a Pink Lady ...

Jonas Levi Troyer passed away at his residence in Peru on Thursday, January 29, due to natural causes. Born on September 30, 1986, at Dukes Hospital in Peru, he was the son of Brian L. Troyer and the late Valerie K. Troyer. He is survived by his sister, Rachel C. Troyer, of Carmel, Indiana, and his father who resides in Peru. Jonas was affiliated with McGrawsville Community Church. Jonas graduated from Maconaquah High School in 2005, earning distinction as one of the top 5% in his class. ...

Wilma J. Walker, 92, of Peru, passed away at 10:45 PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at The Waters of Peru. She was born in Pilot, Kentucky on October 4, 1933, the daughter of Sherman and Bernice Townsend McQuinn. Wilma married Marvin G. Walker on June 16, 1956 and he preceded her in death on May 30, 2022. Wilma was a 1951 graduate of Lucerne High School and worked as a telegrapher for Western Union Telegraph from 1952 through 1965. As a member of St. Charles Catholic Church, faith was ...

Barbara J. (Dewart) Vincent, 92, of Peru, passed away at 4:53 PM, Friday, January 9, 2026, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru. She was born in Peru on July 10, 1933, the daughter of Fordie and Myrtle Hauser Dewart. Barbara married Lowell S. Vincent on April 9, 1951 and he preceded her in death on December 13, 2019. Barbara was a 1951 graduate of Peru High School. She was the Fivestar Front Office Manager from 1973-1990, owned the Southside B&K from 1975-1991, where she proudly retired to ...

Barbara Jane Horner, 89, of Converse, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her home. She was born in Aurora, Missouri on January 21, 1936, the daughter of Herman and Irene Hamby. She graduated from St. Paul’s Catholic School in Marion, Indiana. On May 23, 1957, she married James Emerson Horner of Greentown, Indiana. Together, they were blessed with five children. When not working beside her husband on the family farm, Barbara also drove a school bus during the ...

Frank “Frankie” Hugh Wright, 68, of Peru, passed away at 6:22 AM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at his residence. He was born in Chicago, IL, on January 29, 1957, the son of Frank D. and Dovie Mosley Wright. Frank married Jamie Ocheltree on November 22, 1991 and she survives. Frankie was a 1975 graduate of Peru High School and worked many years on the State Highway Department before his retirement. He enjoyed coaching the Lady Tigers in softball and watching his kids grow into the ...

Thomas “Tom” Revoe Chilcutt age 81, passed away at 12:15am on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Born November 10, 1944 in Peru, the son of Revoe Chilcutt and Maxine (Garner) Chilcutt. On October 25, 1964, he married Marie Bontrager at the Oakdale Baptist Church. Together they shared 61 years of marriage. Tom was a factory worker, a Peru city fireman for 25 years, and a painter part-time for 35 years. He was part owner of Front Porch Primitives. He enjoyed ...