Church in <strong>Peru</strong>. She is survived by her daughters, Sylvia Bennett DePalma, Holiday, Fla., and Susanne Bennett McCann, <strong>Peru</strong>;her grandchildren, Tiffany Miller Elsworth and husband Nathan, and Michelle Thixton Stainton and husband Chris; her greatgrandchildren,Alexander Paul Elsworth, Nicholas Patrick Elsworth and Kayla Stainton; her brother, John Riggle Jr. and wifeJanet Donat Riggle, <strong>Peru</strong>; her sister, Jean Ann Riggle Bailey and husband George, Galveston. She is also survived by fivespecial loved nieces, Terri Cotton, Sunday Hughes, Carmel Trent, Shawna Coronado and Erin Riggle. A funeral service willtake place 11 a.m. Friday at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., with the Rev. George Dinkel. Burial will be inMount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 5- 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, <strong>Peru</strong>, IN - Thursday, September 8, <strong>2011</strong> 12:00 amDorothy Life, 82, passed away on Aug. 20, <strong>2011</strong> at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo. Dorothy was born in <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind.in 1929 in the family farmhouse to the late Ida Langdon Mort and Elbert Mort. She graduated from <strong>Peru</strong> High School in 1948and married Richard Life, her high school sweetheart, on June 17, 1951. Mr. Life, president of Wabash Valley Bank, precededDorothy in death on Dec. 2, 1978. They had three children, Linda, Susan, and William. Dorothy was a homemaker and wasinvolved in many activities including <strong>Peru</strong> Art Club, Miami County Symphony Unit Board, Tri Kappa Associates, andJefferson Town & Country HEC. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a volunteer at Gateway Center. Sheenjoyed working outside maintaining their property on Highland Place and playing golf with friends. Dorothy loved to recalltimes on the farm with Granny, Granddad and Pope and her beloved animals. She never forgot fun times at the <strong>Peru</strong> HighSchool canteen and being a member of the PHS Band where she played percussion. Memories of the "three Dorothys" (Kunkle,Redmon and "Toots") and Evelyn Malouf were golden. In 1993 "Grandma Dot" built a second home in Fort Collins, Colo. tospend more time with family. She eventually moved to Fort Collins permanently where she enjoyed dinners out, shopping andspending time with family. She loved the view from her patio home where she enjoyed a spectacular panorama of the RockyMountains, her neighborhood golf course and park. She delighted being around animals, and she especially treasured visitswith her children and six grandchildren. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Richard Life and abrother-in-law, Jack B. Jackson. She is survived by her children, daughters Linda Avery of Donald, Oregon (husband CharlesAvery) and Susan Life-Ostendorf (husband Mark Ostendorf), of Fort Collins, Colo., and William Life (wife Sarah Coughtrie)of Toledo, Ohio. Grandchildren include Audra Smith of Portland, Richard and William Ostendorf of Fort Collins, and Jana,Laura and Aaron Life of Toledo, and sisters-in-law Joan Jackson of <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind. and Lois Ball of Indianapolis, Ind. Dorothy Lifewas an elegant lady. She will be missed. Family and friends will gather at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St.,<strong>Peru</strong>, Ind. on Saturday, Sept. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. A memorial service celebrating the life of Dorothy Life will be held at12 noon at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, with Pastor J. Robert Clark officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks thatdonations be made to Pathways Hospice, 305 Carpenter Road, Fort Collins, Colo. 80525. Online condolences may be made atwww.eddyfuneralhomes.com<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, <strong>Peru</strong>, IN - Thursday, September 8, <strong>2011</strong> 12:00 amCharles Leroy Sunday, 60, Orange County, Calif., passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, <strong>2011</strong> in California. Born Oct. 16, 1950 inMiami County, he was the son John Leroy and Faye Hester Hanger Sunday. Survivors include two brothers, Jim Sunday andhis wife Kathy, Geist Reservoir; and Bill Sunday and wife Diana, Macy; one sister- in-law, Juanita Sunday, Denver, andseveral cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, John E. Sunday. A time ofvisitation will be from 4-6 p.m.Friday at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will be at a later date in Westlawn Cemetery,Denver. Memorial contributions may be made to Denver Youth League.James R. "Bud" Pogue, 83, <strong>Peru</strong>, died at 12:21 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, <strong>2011</strong>, at Blair RidgeHealth Campus. He was born in <strong>Peru</strong> on Nov. 10, 1927 to James and Florence (Buskirk)Pogue. Hemarried Dora Mocherman on May 27, 1962 and she survives. James was a U.S. Navy veteran whoserved on the USS Cascade. He retired as a machinist from the C/O Railroad. He was a member ofthe Parkview United Methodist Church, the I.O.O. F. Lodge, the Moose Lodge, the American Legion,the Amateur Radio Club and the VFW. He enjoyed going to Grandma Mason's Restaurant everydayfor coffee. He is survived by his wife; his son, John (Amanda) Pogue, Parkersburg, W. Virg.; hisstep-sons James (Pat) Yard, <strong>Peru</strong>, and Ronnie (Charlene) Yard, <strong>Peru</strong>; and his sister, DorothyMcKibben, Kokomo. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by bothparents, a brother, Paul Pogue and a sister, Ruth Lucas. A funeral service will take place at 2 p.m.Friday, Sept. 9, <strong>2011</strong> at the Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St. with Pastor Tim Powersofficiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Funeralarrangements were entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, <strong>Peru</strong>, Indiana - Thursday, September 8, <strong>2011</strong> 12:00 amGeorge Randall Whistler, 85, of Wabash, Indiana, died at 5:25 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, <strong>2011</strong> at WabashSkilled Care Center. He was born Aug. 10, 1926 in Roann, Indiana to William C. and Louise L.(Stouffer) Whistler. George was a 1944 graduate of Roann High School. He married Emmalou Stitz atthe Wabash Friends Church on Oct. 20, 1946; she died Aug. 7, 2010. He was a U.S. Army veteran
serving in the Korean War. George was a retired farmer and entreprenuer. He was also a licensed pilot and had his solo flightin 1947. He was a member of the Wabash Friends Church. George and his wife Emmalou wintered in Fort Myers Beach,Florida, and summered on Lake Wawasee. He was a longime Roann area resident. He is survived by his cousin, BobbyHarrold of Butler, Indiana; and longtime friends, Arthur & Mary Lou Kendall of Roann, Indiana. Memorial services will beheld at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave. Wabash on Saturday, Sept. 10, <strong>2011</strong> at 11 a.m. with RichDavis officiating. Friends may call from 10-11 a.m. Burial will be in Friends Cemetery, Wabash, at a later date. Preferredmemorial is Wabash Friends Church. The memorial guest book for George may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, <strong>Peru</strong> IN - Friday, September 9, <strong>2011</strong> 12:01 amDennis Edward Reynolds, age 61, of West Baden Springs, Ind. died Sept. 7, <strong>2011</strong> at Saint Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis.He was born Jan. 7, 1950 at <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind. to Russell and Dorothy (Carpenter) Reynolds. He was a 1969 graduate of MaconaquahHigh School. He had worked for many years at Delco Delphi at Kokomo, Ind. Dennis was a member of Highland ChapelChurch at West Baden and French Lick American Legion Post 76. He married Laurie Ann (Blair) Reynolds on June 10, 1972.She survives him. Also surviving is a son: Jason Edward Reynolds of Arcadia, Ind., a daughter: Alison Blair Jung of Cicero,Ind., two brothers: Dean Reynolds of Kokomo, Ind. and David Reynolds of <strong>Peru</strong>, Ind., and four grandchildren. Funeralservices will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 12, <strong>2011</strong> at Hartley Funeral Homes Cicero Chapel with burial to follow.Visitation will be Sunday from 2 to 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Onlinecondolences may be sent to www.hartleyfuneralhomes.com<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, <strong>Peru</strong> IN - Friday, September 9, <strong>2011</strong> 12:01 amDessie Mae Stone, 76, <strong>Peru</strong>, wife of James Roy Stone, passed away Monday, Sept. 5, <strong>2011</strong>. Mrs. Stone was a native ofMadison County, born Jan. 9, 1935 a daughter of the late Charlie and Ettie Carroll Crowe. Mrs. Stone was a member of theSandhill Christian Church, and service technician at Dukes Hospital. Survivors include her two sons, James Larry Stone andwife Shirley of Denver, Terry Michael Stone and wife Teresa of Wabash; her grandchildren, James Paul Stone and wife Sylviaof <strong>Peru</strong>, Tara Stone of <strong>Peru</strong>, Joshua Stone of Denver, Jessi Stone of Denver, Nicholas Stone and wife Eric of <strong>Peru</strong>, and KyleLewis of Wabash; and 18 great grandchildren; two sisters, Fannie Brandenburg and Geraldine Cole and husband Dewer, all ofIrvine; one brother James H. Crowe and wife Dorothy of Irvine. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 9, <strong>2011</strong> at LewisFuneral Home, Irvine, Ky. with Bro. James H. Crowe officiating. Burial will follow at the Amos Richardson Cemetery.Visitation was 6 p.m. Thursday at the Lewis Funeral Home.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Saturday, September 10, <strong>2011</strong>David L. Constable of Chandler, Ariz. passed away Aug. 28, <strong>2011</strong>. Dave was born on March 16, 1949 to the late Gordon K.and Inez Constable. He married Judie (Bartel) on Dec. 2, 1978 in <strong>Peru</strong>; she survives. Dave is survived by his children, AprilBartel, Marion; David Bartel, Chandler, Ariz.; Lynn Cooper, Mishawaka; Bob Constable (Holly), Kokomo; Rick Bartel (Tara)<strong>Peru</strong>; Shawn Constable Naples, Fla.; Misty Flynn (Mike), New Haven; Anthony Bartel (Jodi) <strong>Peru</strong>; and Amber Trine (Robert)Kokomo. Also surviving are 17 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; siblings Gordon Constable (Kitty) Centerville,Ohio; Steve Constable (Brenda) <strong>Peru</strong>; Mark Constable (Diane) Richmond; Jackie Reed (Bill) Wabash; Phyllis Hand (Bill)<strong>Peru</strong>; Margorie Stephenson (Bob) Warren. Dave graduated from <strong>Peru</strong> High School in 1967. He retired from General Motors inMarion after more than 35 years of service. Dave was a lifelong member of the Moose in <strong>Peru</strong>. He was an avid golfer, bowlerand fisherman. He was a volunteer for Handicapable, Inc. in <strong>Peru</strong> and was a regular blood donor for the American Red Cross.Friends may pay respects to Dave and his family on Sept. 12, from 3-7 p.m. at Flowers Leedy Funeral Home in <strong>Peru</strong>. Memorialcontributions can made in honor of Dave to Moose Heart or the Humane Society.<strong>Peru</strong> <strong>Tribune</strong>, The (IN) - Monday, September 12, <strong>2011</strong>Mary Louis Applington, 78, Kokomo, died Thursday, Sept. 8, <strong>2011</strong> at 3:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Hospitalafter an illness of two and a half years. She was board March 8, 1933 in Denver to the late Herman M.and Bertha M. (Lesley) Kline. She was married to her devoted husband, Clayton Applington, inGatlinburg, Tenn., June 21, 1993. He survives. She had previously been married to George E. Butzin andDale R. Sanders. Mary graduated from Mexico High School in 1951 and the Kokomo School ofPractical Nursing in 1974. She was a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital from 1974-1981 and AmericanaNursing Home from 1990-1993, when she retired. In addition to her husband, she is survived by twochildren, Joni (Mrs. Allen) Andreas of Kokomo and George E. (Vickie) Butzin III of Brookville, Pa;three grandchildren, Jason (Christina) Andreas of Kokomo, Allen W. Andreas Jr. (Zahra Faridzadeh) of Lexington, Va. AndMichael P. Andreas of Kokomo; one great granddaughter; three brothers, Robert Kline of Mexico, Frank Kline of <strong>Peru</strong> andCharles Kline of South Bend; three sisters, Doris Ann Fisher of New Haven, Rosanna Stout of Denver and Barbara Jo Burns ofTallahassee, Fla.; three sisters-in-law, Josephine Kline of Mexico, Peggy Kline of <strong>Peru</strong> and Connie Kline of North Manchester.She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers Herbert Kline, Richard Kline, Eugene Kline and John D. Kline.The family would like to give a special thanks to the St. Joseph Hospital Pastoral Care, especially Ingrid Gaither, for all theircare and support. They would also like to thank Dr. Joseph Westrom and the staff at St. Joseph Hospital for the great care that
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