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James E. Maxwell

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James E. Maxwell, born to James W. Maxwell (deceased) and Freda M. Maxwell on April 29, 1970, passed away unexpectedly in his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 2:20 AM.

James loved spending time with his grandchildren, going to rock concerts, and watching Notre Dame football. He was always there to help a friend - especially with car engine issues.

He is survived by his girlfriend of 13 years, Stacey Shafer, his mother, Freda, his brother, Timothy Maxwell (Nappanee), and his sister, Kimberly Maxwell (Peru). He is also survived by three children: Alec Maxwell, Kaleb Maxwell, and Tristin Maxwell; and three step children: Kody Oliver, Kaitlyn Oliver, and Kurt Oliver. James had six grandchildren, many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces, and nephews.

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Joseph Koontz, 80, of Peru

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Joseph Koontz, 80, of Peru passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Joseph was born in Peru on December 26, 1938, the son of Lloyd and Frances Koontz. He married Martha Hoover on May 16, 1959, and she survives.

Joseph served in the United States Navy and operated Fashion Cleaners since May 10, 1983. He was an avid mushroom hunter and enjoyed fishing and antique shopping.

In addition to his wife, Joseph is survived by his children, Terri (Mark) Kistler, Logansport, Fran (Randy) Hileman, Denver, Liz (Don) Ousley, Peru, Jennifer (Mark) Cardwell, Peru, Lori (Greg) Hartleroad, Peru; grandchildren, Chris Kistler, Josh Kistler, William Kistler, Sean Kistler, Jeromy Hileman, Amber Kercher, Christen Lowe, Jonathon Ousley, Rachael Colwell, Megan Perez, Justin Hartleroad, and Kaylie Hartleroad; a sister, Judy Dailey, Logansport; brothers, Tommy Koontz (Texas), Danny Koontz (Texas); a daughter-in-law, Barbara Koontz, and thirty-four great-grandchildren.

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Dobie Lee Owen, 67

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Dobie Lee Owen, 67, passed away unexpectedly at Tall Sycamore Campground in Cass County, Indiana on Sunday, April 21, 2019.

He was born in Fort Worth, Texas on July 11, 1951, to Lee E. Owen and Ina (Bates) Rodriquez.

Dobie is a veteran of the Vietnam war (71-72). He served with distinction as a Specialist 4th Class, 101st Airborne Parachutist and Military Police, US Army. He loved spending time with Jack Russells ‘Lexy’ and ‘Rocky’, his dogs. Other favorite pastimes included fishing and deer hunting.

He is survived by his wife, Susie, and two children, Mary Karen Fuchs and Dobie L. Owen Jr.; and two stepchildren, Angela McCray, and Anthony King. He also leaves behind seven grandchildren, as well as his mother, Ina (Bates) Rodriquez.

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Oscar S. Hall, 77, of Peru

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Oscar S. Hall, 77, of Peru passed away at 9:35 AM, Monday, April 22, 2019, at Autumn Ridge in Wabash, IN. Oscar was born in Winchester, KY on February 17, 1942, the son of Wm Shelby and Mary Hall. He married Nancy J. Hostetler in Mexico, IN on December 28, 1963.

Oscar graduated from Delphi High School and entered the US Army during the Vietnam era. He worked for Frito Lay and retired from Nickles Bakery. After his retirement, he worked at the Miami County Correctional Facility as a guard. He attended McGrawsville United Methodist Church and was a member of the Teamsters Union. Oscar was an avid Peru Athletics fan, especially boy basketball. He enjoyed watching the Kentucky Wildcats and playing softball and golf.

He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Mark Hall and his wife Kim, of Peru, daughter, Karla Kinzie of Peru; grandchildren, Shelbianna Fulton and her husband Christian, Samantha Hall, Brody Baker, Brandon Baker, Zachary Kinzie; great-grandchild, Landyn Baker; a sister, Juanita Wiseman of Lafayette; a nephew, Jeff Johnson; and nieces, Lynn (John) Harshbarger, Judy (Dave) Sieber, Leslie (Mike) Miller, and Lisa (Nick) Beaver. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Bertie Turner.

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Edward W. “Ned” North, 77, formerly of Peru

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Edward W. “Ned” North, 77, formerly of Peru, passed away at 6:00 P.M., Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Five Star Residences of Noblesville, IN surrounded by loved ones. Ned was born in Kansas City, MO, on June 28, 1941, the son of Edward Wesley North, Jr. and Lois Connally North.

Ned was a graduate of Peru High School and went on to a successful sales career. A horse lover, Ned bred and raised Egyptian Arabian Horses and attended horse shows throughout the country. He enjoyed golf, travel and the beach, but his favorite time was when he was with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Surviving is his wife, Sandra Holdren North, sons Michael (Cynthia) North of Noblesville, Jeff (Amy) North of Anthem, AZ and Kirk North of Noblesville; grandchildren Michael (Laura) North of Westfield, David (Tiffany) North of Los Angeles, CA and Austin North of Melbourne, Australia and great-grandchildren Kyle North and Campbell North; a sister Edith ( Milan) Dakich of Merrillville, IN and brothers-in-law Roderick Daniels of Peru and Ed (Mary Jo) Holdren of West Carrollton, OH. Ned was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister Martha Daniels.

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Kyle Clemans, 28, of Peru

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Kyle Clemans, 28, of Peru, passed away in the early morning hours of April 16, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Logansport on Jan. 19, 1991 to Richard and Barbara (Clemans) Dix.

Kyle really enjoyed skateboarding, video games, movies, drawing (anime), playing with kids and spending time with friends and family.

He is survived by his parents, sisters; Rachel Clemans, Peru and Courtney Dix, Winamac, brother; Zac Dix, Medaryville, nieces; Sawyer Clemans and Amyra Dix, nephews; Evan and Palmer Dix, paternal grandparents; Richard T. Dix and Linda Harkness, uncles; James (Nicole) Dix, Danny (Charmin) Bishop, Tom (Colleen) Bishop, Joe Bishop, Bill Bishop and Larry Joe (Kim) Hessling, aunts; Tandi (Alan) Landes, Michelle Pratt, Kim Haygood and Tina (James) Johnson.

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Jennifer Ann Lehman (Kern), 47, of Peru

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Jennifer Ann Lehman (Kern), 47, of Peru, Indiana, went to be with the Lord after a recent struggle with cancer, in Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 15, 2019, at 1:33 am. Jennifer worked at Headstart at Elmwood where she worked in the cafeteria. She also attended the Church of Assembly of God and had a strong faith in Lord.

Jennifer is survived by her three children: Brooke N. Randle, Kelly D. Lehman, Jaye W. Lehman, and two grandchildren: Mathew W. Pulley and Emily R. Kern (deceased), her mother Nancy A. Kern, and father Tim L. Kern (deceased). Her three brothers: Terry Kern (Bobbi Jean Kern) of Peru, Brian Kern (Stacy Kern) of Wabash, Jason Kern of Peru. She also has numerous cousins, aunts, and uncles.

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Susan K. Elliott, 73, of Elkhart

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Susan K. Elliott, 73, of Elkhart, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at her home at 10:48 pm after her two year battle with cancer under the care of John Gilbert and the Center for Hospice Care.

She was born September 24, 1945, in Elkhart to Jeanette M. Hapner. She married Michael Elliott on June 23, 1970, in Clintwood, Virginia. They made their home in Logansport, Indiana in 1981. He preceded her in death, as did her longtime companion, Frankie Higgins, a great-grandchild, Benjamin Leon Meeks, her mother, and adoptive father, Robert E. Malcolm of Elkhart.

Companion and caregiver John Gilbert survives along with one daughter, Michelle (Barry) Meeks of Peru, Indiana; two sons Drew Elliott of Galveston, Indiana and Dustin Elliott of Logansport, Indiana; 10 grandchildren (Berlin, Owen, Andrew, Lee, Barry, Samantha, Braxton, Kylie, Izaac, and Alexander; 12 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas (Jim) Malcolm of Walkerton, Indiana and Jim (Nita) Malcolm of Claypool, Indiana; and sister Dianna (Tom) Florea of Cassopolis, Michigan.

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  1. Brian “Bud” Steele, 68, of Peru
  2. Janis M. Nance, 88, of Peru
  3. Ralph Jeffrey Kerns, 74, of Peru
  4. John C. Barron, 91, Peru
  5. Ethel Willadean O’Neal, 88, of Peru
  6. Bobby J. “Bob” Clemons, 76, Rochester
  7. Jane E. Wolf, 70, of Peru

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How do I find a local obituary? ›

Many funeral homes publish obituaries on their websites. These can usually be located with a Google search on the person's name. Local genealogical and historical societies, public libraries, and some newspaper publishers maintain clipping files of obituaries.

Is the obituary read at funeral? ›

It serves as a way to inform the community about the individual's passing and to honor their memory. During a funeral or memorial service, it is common for someone to stand up and read the obituary to the attendees. This reading may be performed by a family member, a close friend, or a designated individual.

Why do I read obituaries? ›

For one, obituaries are stories with a closure unlike the daily news items that are generally interim reports. They are often good stories. One reads about remarkable accomplishments, odd achievements, quirky lives, wild adventures, strange vicissitudes, and forgotten personalities.

What is the largest obituary website? ›

The Web site hosts obituaries and memorials for more than 70 percent of all U.S. deaths. Legacy.com hosts obituaries for more than three-quarters of the 100 largest newspapers in the U.S., by circulation.

How do you find a person who passed away? ›

Read The Paper or Watch The Local News

If you receive a physical newspaper, review the obituaries section to see who recently passed. Searching for someone who died more than 30 days ago? Turn to sites like Google News Archives, US News Archives, or International News Archives.

Is there an app for local obituaries? ›

As funeral homes across America post obituaries to their respective funeral home website, The Obituary App organizes them all into particular cities. Now, a user can look at all the obituaries posted by multiple funeral homes in one place. There are two obituary feeds within The Obituary App.

What should you not say in an obituary? ›

Common Mistakes to Avoid when Writing an Obituary
  • Avoid Making the Obituary About You. ...
  • Don't Focus Just on Death. ...
  • Listing People Who Were Appreciated. ...
  • Avoid Clichés. ...
  • Abbreviations. ...
  • Don't Over Describe the Funeral.

Is it disrespectful not to have an obituary? ›

Posting an obituary is not a legal requirement and is a sentimental action. Families don't have to publish one if they don't want it or do not have the funds to do so. While you do not have to share a death note or obituary, you must file a death certificate with your state's office.

How soon after death do you write an obituary? ›

There is no specific rule that requires you to publish an obituary right away. In most cases, people aim to publish an obituary 1-2 weeks following the passing of a loved one. However, publishing it months or even a year after a loved one's death is completely okay.

Why don t people put cause of death in obituaries? ›

It is preferable, when applicable, to include the age at death and a personal comment such as “surrounded by family” or “comforted by his wife.” NB: Sometimes it is desirable to omit the cause of death – such as when death came as a result of extreme violence, or the carrying out of a court sentence.

Why do newspapers charge so much for obituaries? ›

Why does it cost so much to post an obituary? Publishing an obituary in the newspaper is expensive because of the limited space papers have. Newspapers value every inch of each page, so they must charge to use that limited space for an obituary.

Why do obituaries lie? ›

Obituary writers sometimes deliberately distort the truth in their stories. False obituaries are written for many reasons: concealing a divorce, excluding children from another marriage, exaggerating a deceased's accomplishments, or excluding certain relatives.

What is the shortest obituary ever? ›

North Dakota newspaper The Forum of Fargo-Moorhead ran what is certainly one of the shortest obituaries ever published. Accompanying a photograph and name of local resident Douglas Legler, the obit, which ran Wednesday, had just two simple words: “Doug died.”

What does a good obituary look like? ›

Announce the death and include their full name, age, hometown, and date of death. Include a brief summary of their life. Mention family members who have already passed away, as well as surviving family members. Share funeral or memorial service details, including whether they are public or private events.

How to find out if someone has died? ›

7 ways to find out if someone has died recently
  1. Confirm with a mutual acquaintance. ...
  2. Check social media. ...
  3. Search for an online obituary. ...
  4. Online death indexes. ...
  5. Check with their house of worship. ...
  6. Local courthouse. ...
  7. Digital archives.

How do I find someone who died in California? ›

Two state-level California Death Indexes can be found at Ancestry.com (a database anyone can access from any library branch and Central Library) or FamilySearch.org (a free internet database). California, Death Index, 1905-1939 provides the digitized index page, plus its transcription.

How do I find obituaries in the US by name for free? ›

Using Online and Print Newspapers to Find Free Obituaries
  1. Use Legacy.com to Search for a Free Obituary. ...
  2. Newspaper Archive Sites. ...
  3. Look for Obituaries in Newspapers at a Public Library. ...
  4. Ancestry.com and Its (Brief) Free Trial. ...
  5. MyHeritage Free Trial. ...
  6. FamilySearch. ...
  7. The Mormon Church Family History Library. ...
  8. Mennonite Archives.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in New York? ›

New York Public Library subscribes to many databases that can help researchers locate obituaries and death notices. The most useful are our newspaper databases. Oftentimes obituaries can be located by entering a person's name and week of death into the newspapers databases.

How do I find an obituary for a specific person in Minnesota? ›

How to Perform a Minnesota Obituary Search
  1. Step One - Enter the first and last name of your relative.
  2. Step Two - Include a keyword.
  3. Step Three - Exclude a keyword.
  4. Step Four – Include a year range.
  5. Step Five – Dictate which results are shown first, such as oldest, newest, or best matches.

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