Max LaMar Metzger, a lifelong farmer, auctioneer, and mason, passed away at his home on March 20, 2025, at the age of 87. Born on June 10, 1937, in North Manchester, to Orville and Mae Ellen (Niccum) Metzger, Max was known for his dedication to farming, a calling he embraced for most of his life, … Read more
Jerry Swihart, 83, of Peru passed away on March 23, 2025 at home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Sallyann, his sons Bart Swihart and Curtiss (Marjorie) Swihart, his daughter Lori (Charles) Sutton. Eight grandchildren, and four great-children. He is also survived by his brother Gaylord (Phyllis) Swihart, Jr. Jerry was … Read more
Suzanne R. Beal, 58, of Kokomo, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Community Howard Regional Health Hospital in Kokomo. Suzanne was born on November 21, 1966 in Kokomo, Indiana to Frank and Janet (Kendall) Whiterd. She was a 1985 graduate of Northwestern High School. She was most recently employed at Kokomo Express … Read more
Steven Kent Brewer, age 68, of Peru, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025, at 12:24 pm, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 5, 1956, to Mary L. (Waymire) and Lee Dean Brewer in Peru, Indiana. Steve was a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend. He loved with his whole … Read more
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Eugene Galbraith Jr. (Gabby), who peacefully left us on March 20, 2025, to reunite with his beloved wife, Debbie Galbraith. He was 80 years old. Gabby proudly served his country as a U.S. Army veteran during the Korean campaign and was a lifetime … Read more
Warren M. Hardwick, 84, of Peru, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Blair Ridge Health Campus in Peru. He was born on June 20, 1940 to Rennaker A. and Kathryn A. (Puterbaugh) Hardwick in Miami County, Indiana. Warren was a 1959 graduate of Somerset High School. He married Lois E. Myers on … Read more
Bobby Neal Jones, 87, died unexpectedly on March 16th, 2025. He was born Oct. 10th, 1937 in Butler Township, Peru. He was the son of General and Martha Jones. He attended school in Peru, IN, the same town he met his wife Katherine Ann Jones, who died in October 2024. They were married on July 3rd, 1959 and celebrated 65 … Read more
Lt. Col. Philip Ernest Maggart, 94, Marion, passed away at 4:20 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at his home with his sons by his side. He was born in Marion, Indiana, on February 15, 1931, to Orville and Myrtle (Swope) Maggart. Lt. Col. Maggart graduated from Marion High School in 1949. After graduating from … Read more
Rhonda L. Kirby, 71, Hartford City, passed away at 9:40 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Envive Nursing Home in Hartford City. She was born in Marion, Indiana, on Thursday, September 17, 1953, to John and Vada (Byers) Horn. On September 12, 1971, she married Charles Kirby, and he survives. Rhonda graduated from Eastbrook … Read more
Bill T. Eakins, 85, of Gas City, passed away at 8:22 pm on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Lutheran Hospital of Indiana in Fort Wayne. He was born in Gas City, Indiana, on Tuesday, January 9, 1940, to Charles and Beulah (Garner) Eakins. On May 26, 1961, he married Rosalie Collins, who survives. Bill worked … Read more