PERU, IN- Monday evening, Braxton Baker was sworn in as the newest member of the Peru Police Department. Braxton, 32, resides in Miami County with his wife, Ariel and their children Cooper, Isabella and Wyatt. Officer Baker was issued badge #126. Please join in welcoming Officer Baker to the Peru Police Department.
David Herman Fisher, 76, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at his home. He was born on September 8, 1948, in Kansas City, Kansas to Elvira Myrtle Fisher (Regan) and Edgar Herman Fisher Jr. David was a graduate of Turner High School in the Class of 1966. He joined the United … Read more
Jerome Edmund Mackowski, 78, of Huntington, Indiana, died at 7:30 am, Monday, January 6, 2025, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on November 28, 1946, in South Bend, Indiana, to Edmund Telesfor and Eleanor Frances (Wilczynski) Mackowski. Jerome was a 1964 graduate of St. Joseph High School, received his bachelors degree from Purdue University, … Read more
Charles D. “Chuck” Padrick, 81, of Peru, Indiana, died at 12:44 am, Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Community Howard Regional Health in Kokomo, Indiana. He was born on March 28, 1943, in Johnson County, Indiana, to Douglas and Josephine (Bush) Padrick. Chuck was a 1961 graduate of Clark Pleasant High School in Johnson County, Indiana. … Read more
Julia M. Jessmon, 83, Marion, passed away at 8:45 pm on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Colonial Oaks Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Michigan on Friday, January 17, 1941, to Luther and Madline (Schiber) Hairrell. She married Denis Jessmon, who preceded her. Julia enjoyed watching TV and cherished her quiet moments. Her … Read more
Dr. Charles R. Kershner, 87, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2025. Born in Marion, Indiana, on October 3, 1937, to Siebert and Dorothy (Freeman) Kershner, Charley led a life marked by dedication, passion, and love. Charley graduated from Jefferson Township and pursued higher education at Ball State University, eventually earning his … Read more
Delores A. (Wearly) Nestleroad, 85, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Known fondly by her family as “Corkie”, she was a daughter of the late George and Mary (Weger) Foreman. Delores spent her formative years growing up in the Delaware County area and later residing in Marion, … Read more
Dorothy Louise Pattison, 94, of Marion, passed away New Year’s Day at 11:19 am on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Monday, March 10, 1930, to Carl and Freda (Lahmon) McCoy. She married Ronald Harley “Ronnie” Pattison, Sr., on April 30, 1949 and he preceded her in death on March … Read more
Margaret Estella “Chicken” Bowlds McCain, 84, of Marion, passed away at 3:57 pm on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in Marion. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Sunday, April 14, 1940, to Lawrence Bowlds, Sr., and Elizabeth Jane (Nukes) Bowlds. Margaret accepted Christ at an early age and served under Rev. J.D. Williams, Rev. Bobby … Read more
Update: PERU, IN – The Indiana State Police (ISP) Lafayette District Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred on State Road 19 in Peru, Indiana. On January 7, 2025, shortly after 8:30 a.m., officers responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a subject allegedly banging on windows at a residence on State Road … Read more