Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 29, 2011David A. Weller, 55, Denver, died at 3:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Services arepending at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, RoannPeru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 29, 2011Dennis L. Ramer, 64, Peru, passed away Oct. 22, 2011. He was born April 11, 1947 to the late Vermont and Betty M. Ramer.He is survived by his children, Carol Craw of Galveston, Ind.; Jason Ramer, Peru; and Amy Savini, also of Peru; his sixgrandchildren, Morgan Craw, Avery Craw, Whitney Savini, Ethen Ramer, Nora Craw and Emmalee Ramer. He is alsosurvived by his siblings, Gloria Bockover, Maryann Fuqua and Joyce Bockover. Dennis attended Ridgeview High School, andwas a lifelong member of the Moose Lodge in Peru. Friends and family may pay their respects to Dennis and his familyMonday, Oct. 31, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., Peru. Graveside services willfollow at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Pastor Aaron Webb will officiate. A love offering may be made in honor of Dennis,through the funeral home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 29, 2011Elwood Donathan, 81, Peru, died at 12:27 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2011 at Marshfield, Wis. Arrangements are pending atFlowers-Leedy Funeral Home 105 W. Third St., Peru.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 29, 2011Marilee Conner Wildman, 87, Mexico, died Oct. 28, 2011. Funeral services at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31, 2011 at McClainFuneral Home, Denver. Visitation is one hour prior to service. Burial in Greenlawn Cemetery.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Monday, October 31, 2011Elwood Donathan, 81, Peru, died Oct. 27, 2011 at 12:27 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield, Wis. He was born Oct.27, 1930, in Menifree County, Kentucky to Green and Sarah Ann (Walton) Donathan. He married Deloris Darrell Oct. 16,1954 at the First Church of the Nazarene. She survives. He was retired from the GM Fisher Body Plant in Marion. He enjoyedgrouse hunting and vacationing in Wisconsin. He was an avid NASCAR fan and was devoted to his church. He especiallyloved his grandchildren and attending all their events. In addition to his wife, Elwood was survived by a daughter, PattyMorton of Peru; sons Joey (Christy) Donathan of Peru and Mark (Nikki) Donathan of North Manchester; five grandchildren,Lisa (Jason) Donathan Lowe of Peru, Josh Donathan of Decatur, Kayla Donathan of Peru and Luke and Alexa Donathan ofNorth Manchester; and a sister, Jewel (David) Geyer of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Ledford; andseven sisters, Grace, Delfie, Eva, Irene, Sarah, Wanda and Thelma. The funeral will take place Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 11 a.m.at Flowers-Leedy Funeral home with Pastor Tony Winter officiating with burial to take place at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Peru.Friends may call from 3–7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, at the funeral home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Monday, October 31, 2011Larry D. Arrick, 70, Converse, died 5:11 a.m. Oct. 28, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Larry was born on Aug.2, 1941 in Peru, to the late James E. and Claudeane (Grant) Arrick. Mr. Arrick was a graduate of Converse High School andthe University of North Carolina at Ashville. Mr. Arrick retired from Chrysler in Kokomo in 2008. He was a millwright and asupervisor of skilled trades at the time of his retirement. He was a former millwright of local 1029. He was a member of theConverse Masonic Lodge, former member of Converse Volunteer Fire Department, Ambulance and a deputy marshal. He alsohad worked for the Town of Converse. He was a member of the Converse United Methodist Church. He was an avid fan ofNASCAR, fishing and all sports. He loved spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy; daughter April(Tim) DeHaan, Zionsville; son Michael (Holly) Arrick, Kokomo; Brother Jerry (Connie) Arrick, Converse; sister Jeannie(Mike) Sample, Converse; eight grandchildren Tia, Zoey, Sierra, Kaiden, Michael, Izaballa, T. J. and Tori; and one greatgrandson,William.Services will be 10 a.m. Nov. 2 in Converse United Methodist Church, 109 E. Wabash St., Converse, withPastor Don Brenneman officiating. Visitation will be 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Converse United Methodist Church,Converse. Larry requested casual attire to be worn. Burial will be in Converse Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials are tobe made to the Converse United Methodist Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Arrangements were handled by Owen-Weilert-Duncan Funeral Home, Larrison-Martin Chapel, 308 E. Marion St., Converse. Online condolences: may be made atwww.owenweilertduncan.comPeru Tribune, The (IN) - Monday, October 31, 2011Richard W. Jackel, 74, Galveston, went home to be with the Lord at 3:25 pm Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011 at his home inGalveston. He was born Dec. 4, 1936 in Wilmington, Del., the son of Henry E. and Ruth (Ward) Jackel. He married BettyGarrigus in 1954 in Greencastle. She was the mother of his children and preceded him in death in 2001. He later married ToniA. Simpson in July of 2009, and she survives. He earned his B.S. degree from Indiana State College in 1962 and his mastersdegree from Indiana University in 1972. He taught industrial technology, physical education and drivers education for 32 yearsin the Peru Community School System in Peru. He was active in church activities, served as usher and on the Board of