Katherin Marie Watkins, 50, formerly of Grant County, and currently of Mexico, Indiana, passed away at 3:18 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Marion General Hospital, Marion.     Born February 26, 1972, in Marion, Indiana, she was the daughter of John Henry Hardwick and Norma Charlene (Porter) Hardwick Smith.  She was married to Max Watkins, who preceded her in death.   She enjoyed watching football, going to races, playing bingo, and spending time with...

Leola Willis, 93, formerly of Macy, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Golden Living-Sycamore Village, Kokomo, Indiana. Born March 7, 1929, in Pike County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of King Solomon Tackett and Stanley B. (Townsend) Tackett.  She was married to Trulen Ray Willis, and he preceded her in death.   She attended Fulton Baptist Church in Fulton, Indiana, and had retired from Vintage RBM Essex Wire in Logansport, Indiana.   Survivors...

Robert Beatty Frazier, Peru, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Lutheran Hospital, Ft. Wayne.   Born April 3, 1944, in Lafayette, Tennessee, he was the son of Richard and Iris Frazier.  On June 11, 1964, he was married to Linda Tyree, who survives.     He was a Computer Hardware Specialist and worked for Banc Tec and was a veteran of the United State Air Force.   Survivors include his wife, Linda Frazier, Peru; daughters, Kimberly DuBina and Theresa...

Rev. William Eugene Worl, 73, Peru, Indiana, passed away Wednesday morning, November 23, 2022, at his residence. Born July 7, 1949, in Miami County, Indiana, he was the son of Nolan E. and Mary E. Wagner Worl.  He was married on July 20, 1996, to Priscilla Gayle Yarbrough Stark, and she survives.   He graduated from Peru High School before joining the United States Air Force.  He was minister for Christ Based Ministries.   Survivors include his wife, Priscilla...

David Edward Murphy, 73, formerly of Denver, passed away 2:10 a.m. on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, at LifeCare Center of Rochester.  Born on March 19, 1949, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Lyman E. “Bud” and Marcella M. (Hartish) Murphy. David was a 1968 graduate of North Miami High School. He had lived at Peak Community Services in Logansport since the death of his mother and before moving to Rochester.  He was an AVID North Miami sports fan, and cheered on his...

Daniel Dean Day, 58, Mexico, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Peru. Born March 5, 1964, in Peru, Indiana, he was the son of Myron “Bud” Dean and Barbara Lee (Crume) Day. On August 8, 2008, he was married to the former Donna Rae Barker. Dan graduated from North Miami High School in 1982 and received his degree in Photojournalism from Ball State University in 1986. He was a member of Zion Chapel Church in Peru and was a model train...

 Services for Betty Mae Brown, age 78 of Unionville, Tennessee, and formerly of Peru/Denver, Indiana, will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 12, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver.  Friends may visit at the funeral home from noon until the time of service.  Burial will follow in Westlawn Cemetery, Denver, Indiana.  Ms. Brown passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on Friday, November 12, 1943 in...

Rickey David Bradshaw II, 46, Peru, passed away at 3:58 a.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, in Peru.  Born September 6, 1976, in Marion, Indiana, he was the son of Rickey David Bradshaw and the former Anna M. (Case) Bradshaw.   He was a 1995 graduate of North Miami High School and attended Joliet Junior College where studied culinary arts to become a sous chef.  He loved cars and sound systems and belonged to a car club in Joliet, Illinois.  He loved going to car shows...

Katherine Joyce Campbell-Sipes, 72, formerly of Lake County, Indiana, peacefully passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Hickory Creek of Peru. Katherine was born on December 31, 1949, in Oklahoma to Dorothy Campbell and the late James Campbell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Sipes. She graduated from Purdue University Northwest in Hammond, Indiana and was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Munster, Indiana. Katherine was an avid gardener, constantly tending...

Harry Stinson Books, 75, Akron, formerly of Macy, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at his residence.  Born August 21, 1947, in Rochester, Indiana, he was the son of Ervin Eli and Phyllis June (Eberle) Books.  He was married to Rama Sue “Susie Q” (Deaton) Books, who preceded him in death.  He was later married to Veronica Books, who survives. He was a 1966 graduate of North Miami High School and had owned/operated Harry’s Trash Service....