Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

Irma Atkinson of Peru. Another sister, Beulah Loe of Peru, preceded her in death. Also surviving are 11 nieces and nephewsand 18 great grandchildren. According to Patty's wishes there will be no visitation. She will be buried alongside her belovedhusband, Marv, in the Gardens of Memory north of Marion. Contributions in her name may be made to the Marion-GrantCounty Humane Society. Arrangements handled by Needham-Storey- Wampner Funeral Service, North Chapel, 1341 N.Baldwin Ave., Marion, Ind. 46952. Online condolences may be made at www.nswcares.com.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, September 21, 2011Roberta Jean Grant, 81, passed away at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 19, 2011 at Miller's Merry Manor Nursing Home, Peru,Ind. Jean was born on July 1, 1930 in Jonesboro, Ind., to Mack Johnson and Florence (Worden) Adams, whom have precededher in death, along with one brother, Mack Warren Johnson. Jean married Robert J. "Cork" Grant on April 28, 1950. "Cork"also preceded her in death on July l0, 1995. Survivors include one son Robert Joe Grant and wife Trina, Peru, Ind., daughterCandace Ann Burt and husband Edward, Peru, Ind., three grandchildren, John Adam Perkins and wife Yatta, Knoxville, Tenn.,Delora Diane Burke and husband David, LaPorte, Ind., and Mathew Robert Grant, Peru, Ind. Also surviving are six greatgrandchildren. A funeral service will be held Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at 1 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. ThirdSt. Peru, with Pastor Lew McKinney officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call 4 to 6 p.m.Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association through the funeral home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Thursday, September 22, 2011Gerri Lynn McIver, 50, of Peru, Ind., passed away peacefully at her residence at 8:14 a.m., Monday, Sept. 20, 2011. She wasborn in New Castle, Ind., on July 16, 1961. She was the daughter of Jean (Atkins) and David Jackson. Gerri married MarkMcIver in Peru, Indiana, on July 10, 1993, and he survives. Gerri graduated from New Castle Chrysler High School in 1979and received her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 1998 from Indiana University at Kokomo. She went on toobtain her Master's degree at IUPUI with honors in English/Language Arts, Spanish, and Administration. She was working onher Doctorate in education (Ed.D) at the time of her passing. Gerri taught Spanish and Language Arts to 7th and 8th graders atMaple Crest Middle School from 1998 to 2010. Some of Gerri's favorite hobbies were sewing, gardening, and spending timewith her granddaughter and grandson. She sewed everything from American Girl doll clothes, to curtains, blankets, and evencostumes for Maple Crest Middle School's plays. She was an avid bicyclist and enjoyed hiking and camping and spent time inColorado every summer with her good friends. Gerri's zest for life was immeasurable. She brought joy to all around her andwas known for her smile and her positive outlook. She never met a stranger, and the sound of her laughter will be rememberedby many. Surviving in addition to her husband Mark are daughter: Heather (Chris) Mote of Indianapolis, Indiana, step-son:Ryan McIver of Phoenix, Arizona, step-daughter: Cassandra (John) Dee of Phoenix, Arizona, step-daughter: Megan McIver ofPeru, Indiana, granddaughter: Kira Mote, Grandson: Ethan (EJ) Dee, sister: Beth Jackson of Kokomo, Indiana, Brother: David(Amy) Jackson of Indianapolis, Indiana. A celebration of life service will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011, at FirstCongregational Christian Church, 505 W. Mulberry St., Kokomo with Pastor Jon Tice officiating. Family and friends willgather from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday at Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. Contributions can be madethrough the funeral home, in Gerri's memory to outrunthesun.org. You may read the full Gerri McIver obituary atwww.eddyfuneralhomes.com.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, September 24, 2011Glenadine Louise Davenport, 85, Wabash, died Sept. 23, 2011. Services are 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26, at McDonald FuneralHome, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine. Visitation is at 11 a.m. Monday.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, September 24, 2011William J. Whybrew, 72, Peru, passed away at Dukes Memorial Hospital at 8:02 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. He was born inOttawa, Ill. July 3, 1939 the son of Emerson and Irene (Brownfield) Whybrew Montgomery, both preceding him in death. Hemarried Carol Bowyer, March 16, 1968 and she survives. William was retired as the owner/operator of Fishback's Shoe &Tack, and also retired from being a travel trailer driver. He enjoyed training horses with his daughters. Survivors includedaughter Krista (Brian) Robbins, Noblesville, daughter Kara (Adam) Vernengo, Kokomo, four grandchildren, AdalynneRobbins, Miles, Robbins, Christian Vernengo, Alyssa Vernengo, two sisters, Debbie Williams, De Ruyter, N.Y., and JoanLarson, South Elgin, Ill. Services will be held Monday, Sept. 26, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Allen Funeral Home, 136 South ElmSt., Bunker Hill, with Pastor Ed Johnson officiating. Burial will be at Metzger Cemetery, (Miami County). Friends may call atthe Allen Funeral Home Monday from 4 to 7 p.m. till the time of service at 7 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to thePipe Creek Church of the Brethren and/or Salvation Army.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Tuesday, September 27, 2011Barry Chalkley Brauneller, 72, Indianapolis, Ind. passed away Sept. 23, 2011 at his home. He was born in Boone Iowa,March 4, 1939 to Chester E. and Marian Chalkley Brauneller. He married Carolyn Hatch on April 6, 1963. Barry graduatedfrom Peru High School in 1957. He also graduated from Franklin College and received his Masters Degree from IndianaUniversity. Barry also served in the U.S. Army Reserve. Along with his wife, Carolyn, he is survived by a son, Scott andHolly Braunneller, Indianapolis, a daughter, Courtney and Pat Lumbley, New Palestine, and two grandchildren. He is also