James “Bracken” Bruce Ridenour, 64, rural Denver, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, August 4, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis. Born July 23, 1954, in Kokomo, Indiana, he was the son of Ralph Floyd and Myra Jeanette Fisher Ridenour.   James had worked for several years at the Denver Tavern.  He was an avid fisherman and in past years, he enjoyed hunting, Nascar, and sprint car racing.   He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Ralph Floyd...

Stephen J. Schnurr, Sr., 90, died July 6, 2018. A lifelong Louisville resident, he was born November 25, 1927. A 1945 graduate of Saint Xavier High School, he served in the United States Coast Guard (1945–1946) and studied briefly at Speed Scientific School of the University of Louisville before his career in the family business of Julius Schnurr & Sons, Inc. He volunteered in many capacities for Saint Joseph Children’s Home, including service as president of its board of...

Nancy Ann “Tan” Crossnoe Thornton, 82, Peru, Indiana, passed away at 5:15 a.m. on Sunday, July 22, 2018, at Community Hospital, North, Indianapolis, Indiana.   Born August 23, 1935, in Alamo, Tennessee, she was the daughter of David Roberson Crossnoe and Pearl Hannah Crossnoe.     For many years, she was an elementary teacher, having taught in several different schools as she lived all around the United States. She was a dedicated teacher who adored children, and...

Julia Evajean “Jean” Zimmerman, 90, Peru, passed away at 10:18 a.m. on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at her residence. Born June 19, 1928, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Earl and Elnora May Spillman.  She was raised by Daniel F. and Edna May Chambers.  She married Joseph Wayne Zimmerman, Sr., and he preceded her in death. She was a member of Zion Chapel Church, Peru, Indiana.  She enjoyed gardening, fishing, sewing, and baking, and she was known for...

Suzanne Marie Stout, 45, rural Peru, passed away on at 7:13 p.m. on Friday, July 20, 2018, at her residence.  Born December 6, 1972, in Peru, Indiana, she was the daughter of Charles T. and Rosanna L. Kline Stout. Suzanne enjoyed going places, listening to music, and watching tv. She is survived by her mother, Rosanna Stout, Denver; and brothers, Michael, Steve, and Thomas Stout, all of Denver, and Charles Stout, Peru. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles. A time of...

Larry Stephen Wilson, 67, Mexico, Indiana, passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 18, 2018, at the Center for Hospice and Palliative Care, Elkhart, Indiana. Born November 7, 1950, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of the late William E. and Helen Maxine Lewis Wilson. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served from 1969-1972.  He loved to golf and ride his bike on the railroad trails.   He enjoyed spending time with his beloved family, and he is survived by...

Marjorie Lee Musselman Tomson, 96, Denver, Indiana, passed away at 6:50 a.m. on Tuesday, July 17, 2018, at her residence. Born May 20, 1922, in Chili, Indiana, she was the daughter of Oscar and Viola Martindale Musselman.  She was married to Herbert O. Tomson on December 25, 1941, and he preceded her in death on August 17, 2002. She was a member of Skinner Chapel for most of her life where she was active for many years with the ladies’ aid.   Survivors include her three...

Jim Fouts, 58, Mexico, passed away at 4:55 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018, at his residence.  He went to be with his Lord after a long struggle with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, with his loving family by his side. He was born July 9, 1960, in Wabash, Indiana, he was the son the late Bill and Jan Ohmart Fouts, and grandson of Bob and Mary Ohmart of Laketon, Indiana, and Andy and Margaret Love Fouts, of Chili, Indiana He was married on May 17, 1980 at the Mexico Church of the...

Ralph Dean Brown, 82, rural Denver, passed away at 1:31 p.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018, at his residence. Born March 25, 1936, in Carroll County, Indiana, he was the son of William Orville and Melinda Pearl Blocker Brown.  On December 12, 1969, in Denver, Indiana, he was married to the former Pamela Joan Kinley, and she survives. He was an active member of the Deedsville United Methodist Church, where he had served as Trustee and Board Chairman.  He was an avid sports fan,...

Steven Ray Howard, 47, Delong, Indiana, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018, at St. Joseph Health System, Plymouth Medical Center. Born August 18, 1970, in Knox, Indiana, he was the son of Clyde T. and Donna Howard. He was an independent contractor, working most of the time as a carpet and flooring installer. Survivors include two sisters Stephanie (Bill) Russell, Leiters Ford, Indiana; and Katy (Mike) Dunn, Delong; three nephews, Shawn and Cody Russell, both of Leiters Ford; and...