served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His military decorations include the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, theEuropean African Middle Eastern Theatre Campaign Medal and the WWII Victory Medal. Richard was a retired plumbing andheating salesman. He is survived by his sons Richard Hartleroad and his wife Louise of <strong>Peru</strong>, Randall Hartleroad and his wifeDonna of Ft. Wayne, and Voyle Hartleroad and his wife Helen of Butler; daughters Bernice Armstrong and her husbandWilliam of Arcadia, Fla., Jeanine Cripen and her husband Ben of Macy, Ramona Baldridge and her husband Mike of RomeCity, and Latrisha Krontz and her husband Robert of Angola, 20 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and six great-greatgrandchildren.Also, surviving is a sister Ruth Ann Tollison, Winona Lake. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wifeAnna Lee and three brothers Ray, Robert and Joseph Hartleroad. A service celebrating the life of Richard N. Hartleroad willbe held at 11 a.m., Thursday, June 16, <strong>2011</strong> at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main Street, <strong>Peru</strong>, with Pastor BillWeaver and Voyle Hartleroad officiating. Military graveside services will be held at 2 p.m., Thursday at the Butler Cemeteryin Butler. Family and friends will gather from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. Memorialdonations may be made through the funeral home to the United Cerebral Palsy of Indiana. Online condolences may be made atwww.eddyfuneralhomes.com.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Wednesday, June 15, <strong>2011</strong>Shirley Hiatt, 74, Rochester, died 6 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, <strong>2011</strong>. Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, Sunrise Chapel, Plymouth.Visitation: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester and one hour before service in the church.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Friday, June 17, <strong>2011</strong>Randall “Randy” Jay White, 53, of <strong>Peru</strong>, went home to the Lord on Wednesday, June 15, <strong>2011</strong>. He is the most belovedhusband of Cynthia A. White. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents George and Ethel White, maternalgrandparents Harry and June Zehring, father Jay White, brother David White, and his best friend Ralphie the hambone dog.Survivors include mother Janet White, sister Sherri Reyburn of Kokomo, and five children, son Matthew White and wifeGinny, daughter Heather Roberts and husband Bill, daughter Jessica Hulburt and husband Rex of Kokomo, son Ricky Hancockand wife Constance of Kokomo, daughter Kristianna White, five grandchildren Stephanie, Andrew, Jennifer, Garrett, andMaya, step mother Katherine White, one half-brother Bud White of Logansport, and two half-sisters Kathy Skiles and TheresaWhite both of Kokomo. The family would like to give special thanks to his friends (and nursemaids) Linda Howard, JessicaBoggs, Comer <strong>Web</strong>b, and Russell Hatton for being with Randy in his time of greatest need. Randy loved as he lived with agreat passion for family and friends, camping, boating, fishing, and the ocean. You are all invited to join in the celebration ofRandy's life on Saturday, June 18th between the hours of 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Services will beofficiated by friend of Randy and of God, C.J. Steiner. Send memorials to: Love offering to the Randall "Randy" White family,through the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong>David Ewing McCarter, 51, formerly of Rochester, died. Service: 10 a.m. Friday, Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 W. 18thSt., Rochester. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, one hour before service in the funeral home.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong>Mary Jane Fansler, 97, formerly of Rochester, died Friday, June 17, <strong>2011</strong> in her daughter’s residence in Fortville. Gravesideservice at 2 p.m. Monday. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong>Ronald R. Morris, 49, of <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind. passed away at 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, <strong>2011</strong> at his residence. He was born in <strong>Peru</strong>,Indiana, on June 23, 1962, the son of John Tom and Louise VanMeter Morris. Ron attended the <strong>Peru</strong> Grace Brethren Churchand a graduate of Maconaquah High School. He discovered at an early age that he possessed the ability to fix or repair almostanything and this became his vocation with employment as a repairman at McKinney’s, Mallow’s and Climate Makers. He issurvived by his mother and step-father Louise “Dot” and Lloyd Reiken of <strong>Peru</strong>, a sister Cheryl <strong>Web</strong>b of <strong>Peru</strong>, a step-sisterAngela Hall of Wabash and a step-brother Tim Reiken of Spencer, Ind.. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorialservice celebrating the life of Ronald R. Morris will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, June 20, <strong>2011</strong> at the <strong>Peru</strong> Grace BrethrenChurch, 430 South Broadway, <strong>Peru</strong>, Indiana with Pastor Dave Jodry officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may bemade through the funeral home to the <strong>Peru</strong> Grace Brethren Church or the Gideon’s. Arrangements have been entrusted toEikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 West Main, <strong>Peru</strong>, Indiana. Condolences may be made at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong>Rose M. Wagoner, 70, Rochester died 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, <strong>2011</strong>. Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Good Family FuneralHome, 1200 W. 18th St., Rochester. Visitation: 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, one hour before service.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong>William J. Christopher, 84, of <strong>Peru</strong>, passed away peacefully at his residence at 9:45 PM, Wednesday, June 15, <strong>2011</strong>. He wasborn in Lafayette, Indiana on April 5, 1927 the son of Obediah and Gertrude Dennis Christopher. Bill married Janet Farrell inOxford, Indiana on February 7, 1957 and she survives. Bill graduated from Otterbein High School and attended Ohio StateUniversity. He was a U.S. Army veteran where served as a cryptographer. Following release from the service, Bill served asmanager of the grain elevator in Oxford, Indiana and farmed. He also was a Prudential Life Insurance agent and sales manager
for many years and owned and operated the Akron Pizzeria. Bill was a member of the First Presbyterian Church where he hasserved as an elder and deacon. He was a member of the Otterbein Masonic Lodge #561 and was the Past Master of the OxfordMasonic Lodge. Bill was an honorary life member of the <strong>Peru</strong> Maennechor, a member of the Valley of Indianapolis AncientAccepted Scottish Rite, a member of the Glen Owens American Legion Post #14 and the <strong>Peru</strong> Elks Lodge. He was named anHonorary Colonel in the Mississippi Militia by Mississippi Governor J. P. Coleman. An avid golfer, Bill has also served as thegolf coach for the North Miami High School, and he enjoyed fishing. Bill was known for the warmth of his smile that wouldlight up the room. He had an infectious love for life, family and friends. Surviving in addition to his wife of more than 54years, Janet, is his son Kerry Christopher of Navarre, Florida, his daughters Gayle Christopher of Leeds, Alabama and BlytheDeOrive and her husband Aaron of Austin, Texas and a granddaughter Elena DeOrive. A memorial service celebrating the lifeof William J. Christopher will be held at 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 21, <strong>2011</strong> at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 WestMain St., <strong>Peru</strong>, Indiana. Friends may call at the funeral home 1 hour before the service on Tuesday. In lieu of flowersdonations may be made through the funeral home to the Salvation Army. Online condolences may be made atwww.eddyfuneralhomes.com.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Monday, June 20, <strong>2011</strong>Dean Gallahan, 85, of <strong>Peru</strong>, passed away at 2:30 a.m., Saturday, June 18, <strong>2011</strong> at Hope Hospice, Logansport MemorialHospital. He was born in Miami County on Dec. 11, 1925, the son of Floyd and Isa Fishburn Gallahan. Dean married MaryHelms at the Church of the Brethren Parsonage in Mexico on Nov. 13, 1948 and she survives. Dean graduated from JeffersonTownship High School, Mexico, in 1945 and entered into the U.S. Army. After his discharge from the service, Dean joined hisbrothers, Bun and Deloise in the operation of the Gallahan Brothers, which they established on the banks of the Eel River onFebruary 26, 1946. In 1954, Dean and his wife Mary established the current Gallahan Oil Company. In 1967, the truckstopwas built on U.S. 31, and in the early 70's three service stations were purchased in <strong>Peru</strong>. The Gallahan Oil Company has grownfrom a small service station to what it is today, due primarily to the hard work and efforts of Dean and Mary Gallahan, theirfamily and loyal employees. Dean was a member Mexico Church of the Brethren and attended the Olive Branch Church ofGod. He was a member of the <strong>Peru</strong> American Legion Glen Owens Post #14, a 50 year member of the Mexico Masonic Lodgeand past patron of the Vashi Chapter Order of the Eastern Star of Mexico. Surviving is his wife of more than 62 years, Mary,his children Jeri Lyn Smith and husband Randy of Akron, Lance Gallahan and wife Carrie of <strong>Peru</strong>, Kevin Gallahan and wifeLaura of <strong>Peru</strong>, Lori "Bugs" Laycock and husband Jeff of <strong>Peru</strong>, a brother, Russell (Bun) Gallahan and his wife Cheravee of<strong>Peru</strong>, grandchildren, Betsy Hiffner and her husband Barry, Casey Smith, Sally Nixon and her husband Josh, Taralyn Gallahan,Allison Gallahan, Kyle Gallahan, Sarah Gallahan, Keegan Laycock and his wife Nikki and Shea Laycock, and greatgrandchildren,Lucas Hiffner, Nathan Dean Hiffner, Dash Nixon, Crew Nixon and Delaney Roseberry. He was preceded indeath by his parents, a sister, Vera Rademaker and brothers, Harold Gallahan and Edward "Deloise" Gallahan. A servicecelebrating the life of Dean Gallahan will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, <strong>2011</strong> at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W.Main St., <strong>Peru</strong>, with Pastor Lowell Burrus and Pastor Ron Laudenschlager officiating. Burial will be at Greenlawn Cemetery,IN. Family and Friends will gather from 3-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorialdonations may be made through the funeral home to Hope Hospice or Ovar Coming Together for ovarian cancer research.Condolences may be made at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Monday, June 20, <strong>2011</strong>A memorial service will be held for Donal Elman Zentz, 90, who was called to his eternal rest in Heaven on Jan. 1, <strong>2011</strong>. Theservice will be held on June 26, <strong>2011</strong>, at 2:30 p.m. at the Saint John Lutheran Church, 181 W. Main St., <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind. A visitationand meal will be held in the Saint John Fellowship Hall after the burial in the Lutheran Cemetery, <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind., and all family,friends and acquaintances are invited. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saint John Lutheran Church in Donal’smemory. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of the Dowden Funeral Home, Sebring, Fla.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Monday, June 20, <strong>2011</strong>John Daniel Brown died at 11:18 a.m. Tuesday, June 14, <strong>2011</strong> at his residence. He was born April 14, 1934 in Winona, Minn.to Clifford and Mary Brown. John was married Oct. 18, 1980 on the fourth tee at Rolling Green’s Golf Course to VictoriaPrather Holland, who survives. John served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952 to 1956. He moved from Minnesota to Indiana in1963. He lived and worked in Fort Wayne and <strong>Peru</strong> at Square D. Company before moving to Shelbyville in 1988, where heworked for Indiana Cash Drawer and Gencorp. In 1996 he retired and in 1999 John moved back to <strong>Peru</strong> after becomingvisually impaired. John was passionate about the game of golf, having set a course record in Winona and being blessed withfour holes in one. And He could visualize every hole he had ever played. John is survived by his loving family: children, Matt(Jill) Brown, Ft. Wayne, Doug (Denise) Brown, Spencerville, Mark (Patty) Brown, Cary, Ill., Sharon (Dave) Hallock, FortWayne, Sheila Brown, Fort Wayne, Chris (Pam) Holland, <strong>Peru</strong>, Mark (Heather) Holland, Marion, Kelly (Bryan) Eyman, FortWayne, and Karol (Rick) Sandefur, <strong>Peru</strong>; grandchildren, Kyle (Katey) Brown, Kelsey Brown, Madison Brown, Lydia Brown,Andy Fremion, Kate Conner, Chelsea Hallock, Adam Brown, Allison Brown, Dylan Brown, Ryan Stephens, BrandonStephens, Alex Brown, Selina Madden, Samuel Brown, Nataleigh Brown, Nathaniel Brown, Brooke Holland and WillSommers, Joshua Holland and Brittany Curry, Crystal Graves, Robert Huston, Aaron (Marisabelle) Huston, Jessica Holland,Amber Holland, Lelon Holland, Rocklyn Holland, Mason Hall, Hunter Runkle, Zachery Eyman, Cameron Eyman, DylanEyman, Jerry Howard, Wade Howard and Sarah Phillips, and Matt Sandefur; sisters, Waneta (Lloyd) Rodrigue, McGregor,
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