Carla J. Cross, 77, of Kokomo, Indiana (formerly of Peru, Indiana) passed away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at Kokomo Health Care Center. She was born on October 15, 1948 in Huntington, Indiana to Charles M. and Alice Marie (Barnes) Cross. Carla was employed at Kmart in Wabash, Indiana. On July 5, 2014, she married Donald Blake. Carla is … Read more
Susan Eileen Perkins, 80, of Peru, Indiana, passed away at her home on April 19, 2026. She was born January 10, 1946, in Anderson, Indiana, to John Richard “Jay” Sowash II and Martha (Wiley) Sowash. Susan is survived by her loving husband, Terry James “Jim” Perkins of Peru, IN; her sons, Tim (Vicki) Perkins of Columbus, IN, and … Read more
Dakota Ryan Decker, Jr., Marion, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on Friday, February 20, 2026, to Dakota Decker, Sr. and Joyia Swift. Survivors include his father, Dakota Ryan Decker, Sr. of Marion; mother, Joyia Swift of Marion; maternal grandmother, … Read more
Loretta E. Braun, 39, Indianapolis, passed away at 4:26 pm on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Community Hospital North in Indianapolis. She was born in Bluffton, Indiana, on Thursday, January 1, 1987, to Michael and Taritha (Green) Braun. She was an amazing baseball and volleyball player and was even a great archer. She loved … Read more
Centha Marie McKenzie, born on March 22, 1940, in Floyd County, Kentucky, to Amos and Rosie (Howard) Owens, passed away on December 31, 2025, at the Peabody Healthcare Center in North Manchester, Indiana. After attending Silver Lake High School, Centha spent over two decades of her career dedicated to Alcoils, Inc. in Columbia City as … Read more
Paula Sue Appleton, 69, of Urbana, Indiana, passed peacefully at 12:19 am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 30, 1956, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Wilbur D. and Vita “Vi” (Chenoweth) Miller. Paula was a 1975 graduate of Northfield High School and the Heartland Career Center. She married Michael … Read more
Sandra June Smith, 82, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 10:53 am, Sunday, April 19, 2026, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. She was born on July 16, 1943, in Wabash, to Everett and Gleva (Walker) Sommers. Sandy was first married to Carlos Earl Smith, who preceded her in death. She later married Terrence Smith. A dedicated entrepreneur, … Read more
Patricia Louise Campbell, 73, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 8:58 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center in La Fontaine. She was born on June 2, 1952, in Marion, Indiana, to Verlin D. and Cora Mae (Bass) Himelick. Pat, a 1970 graduate of Eastbrook High School, went on to attend Butler University. … Read more
Thomas Wayne Books, 69, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 12, 1957 in Peru, Indiana to Russell and Edith May (Isenhower) Books. Tom married Kathyrn (Donaldson) Books on March 26, 1977 and they just celebrated 49 years of marriage. Tom retired … Read more
Phillip Lee Correll, 85, of Peru passed away April 15, 2026 at Rolling Meadows in Lafountaine, Indiana. He was born July 9, 1940 in Peru, Indiana to Beauford and Viola Correll. He married Judith Ann Correll (Thompson) on July 12, 1958 and she preceded him in death on February 28, 2025. He enjoyed playing golf … Read more