Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

her in death on November 30, 1998. Betty was a homemaker and worked at several different secretarial jobs. She was amember of the Akron United Methodist Church and a 1938 graduate of Garfield High School of Terre Haute. She was a lovingmother and enjoyed keeping up with the activities of her children and grandchildren. Betty is survived by two sons, StephenHenson and his wife Jane of Galena, Ohio, and David Henson and his wife Melinda of Macy; nine grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren;a brother, Harry Johnson of Michigan City; and a sister, Irene Plant of Terre Haute. She was preceded in deathby her husband; a daughter, Vicki Henson Shonk; and a sister, Jean Frazier. Funeral service for Betty L. Henson will be at 2p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2011, at Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St. in Akron, with Pastor Brad Eckerleyofficiating. Burial will be in the Akron Cemetery in Akron, Indiana. Friends may visit with the family from noon to 2 p.m.Thursday, February 17, 2011, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Hospice of FultonCounty. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hartzlerfuneralservices.com.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, February 16, 2011Billie Strawn, 81, of Marcella, Arkansas, formerly of Aransas Pass, Texas, died Saturday, February 5, 2011, in a Batesvillehospital. Born January 19, 1930, in Judsonia, Arkansas, she was the daughter of Lonnie Roberts and Mae White Roberts andwas a Christian of the Unity faith. She was a retired dog groomer and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and spending time withfamily and friends. She is survived by her husband, Toshi Strawn, of Aransas Pass, Texas; a son, Christopher Solida of BunkerHill, Indiana; a daughter, Elaine Severs and husband Mike, of Marcella, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Karen Pfeiffer of Victoria,Texas; a sister, Henrietta Finch of Hamilton, Ohio; four brothers, Clarence Roberts of Bauxite, Arkansas, Lester Roberts ofLittle Rock, Arkansas, Leroy Roberts of Bee Branch, Arkansas and Ricky Roberts of Louann, Arkansas; three stepsisters,Frances Pamplin of Monticello, Arkansas, Jan Hunter of Yorktown, Texas, and Barbara Fisher of Hot Springs, Arkansas; sixgrandchildren, Shane Cousins and Sheila Davis of Ozark, Missouri, Christyann Solida of Miami, Florida, Jason Solida ofSheridan, Indiana, Jacob Severs of Springfield, Missouri, and John Severs of Marcella, Arkansas and six great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Judy Solida, and a brother, Kenneth Roberts. Funeral services were at 2p.m. Tuesday, February 8, 2011, at the Roller-Crouch Chapel with Brother Ray Brown officiating. Burial was at YorkCemetery in Marcella under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville. Pall bearers were Shane Cousins,Jason Solida, Jacob Severs, John Severs, Alex Hammond and Charles Hammond.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, February 16, 2011Daniel E. Duckwall, 79, Bunker Hill, passed away at 8:12 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14, 2011 at Dukes Memorial Hospital, Peru. Hewas born in Bunker Hill on Dec. 13, 1931 to Lloyd and Esther (McConnel) Duckwall. Daniel served in the U.S. Army andretired from Delco. He enjoyed boating and spending time outdoors. He is survived by four daughters, Lisa, Lasley, Barbaraand Christine. Also surviving are several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Daniel was preceded in death by his father,Lloyd Duckwall; his mother, Esther (McConnel) Duckwall; his step-mother, Pearl Stuber Duckwall; and one son, Kent. Afuneral service will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday at Allen Funeral Home, 136 S. Elm St., Bunker Hill, with Pastor Gerald Zookofficiating. Burial will be in Springdale Cemetery, Bunker Hill. Friends may call from 11 a.m. Saturday until the time ofservice at the funeral home. Love offerings may be made to the Daniel Duckwall family through the Allen Funeral Home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, February 16, 2011Danny L. Schlemmer, 64, Wabash, died at 9:10 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 14, 2011. Services will be 2 p.m. Friday at McDonaldFuneral Home, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today at funeral home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, February 16, 2011David Adrian Stouffer, 64, of rural Wabash, died at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2011, in rural Wabash County. He was bornJan. 5, 1947 in Wabash, to Adrian and Janet Fern (Butt) Stouffer. David was a 1965 graduate of Southwood High School,attended Purdue University Ag Short Course, served in the National Guard, and was a lifelong farmer. He married ReneePorter at the Wabash Friends Church on Dec. 27, 1969. He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church, where he served onseveral committees over the years and attended the College Corner Brethren Church. David was a longtime member of theBeacon Credit Union Supervisory Committee, served on the Beacon Credit Union Board of Directors, and was the current ViceChairman. He enjoyed participating in 4-H and helped his daughters with their projects. David loved farming, his John DeereEquipment, and Purdue sports. He loved the Lord, treasured his family, and adored his grandchildren. Above all, he was afaithful and obedient servant to his Lord Jesus Christ. He is survived by his wife, Renee Stouffer of Wabash; two daughters,Heather (Ryan) Hunsberger of Wabash, and Melanie (Ryan) Brainard of Savannah, Ga.; four grandchildren, Luke AdrianHunsberger and Ian Hunsberger, both of Wabash, Madeline Brainard and Noah Brainard, both of Savannah. Funeral serviceswill be held at Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. St. Rd. 13, Wabash, on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2011, at 10:30 a.m. with DavidPhillips, Jim Black, and Alex Falder officiating. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash. Friends may call 2-8 p.m. Fridayat Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash, and one hour prior to service Saturday at the church.Preferred memorial is College Corner Youth Ministries or the Wabash County 4-H Foundation. The memorial guest book forDavid may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.comPeru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, February 16, 2011Richard L. “Butch” Hollenback, 67, of Peru, passed away at 4:55 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2011, at Miller’s Merry Manor,Peru. He was born in Peru the son of Jean Hollenback. He was raised by his grandmother, Grace Hollenback, and was