Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

Patrick Downham, 57, passed away Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Arrangements are pendingat Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Friday, October 14, 2011Raymond Lewis “Lewie” Fry, 63, Peru, passed away at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. He was born Nev. 17, 1947 inLogansport to Raymond O. and Margaret (McMinn) Fry, both deceased. He married Diana Kirk on Sept. 3, 1971. Lewis wasretired and was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include a daughter, Lt. Col. Leah R. Fry and husbandCraig Beck, of South Carolina. He was also survived by nieces Christine, Jamie, Lana and Sherrie and six great-nieces andnephews. Lewie also had a brother, James E. Fry of Peru. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Janet Dagnen.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Clark officiating. Burialwill follow in Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. The Miami County Military Rites team will provide military honors atthe cemetery. Friends may call Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third Street.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 15, 2011Brenda R. Awker, 57, Peru, died at 3:04 a.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. Arrangements arepending at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, Peru.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 15, 2011Jane Hoffman, 67, Rochester, died Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Good FamilyFuneral Home, Rochester.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 15, 2011Leslie "Les" Horner, 85, rural Kokomo, died at 10:29 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2011. Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17at Howard-Miami Mennonite Church. Visitation 4-8 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements by Laid-Eddy Funeral Home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 15, 2011Patrick "Pat" O. Downham, 57, Peru, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. Hewas born May 19, 1954, in Lafayette, the son of Wayne and Marjorie (Altic) Downham. Pat retired from Downham Heatingand Cooling and served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his father, Wayne, Peru, brother Michael Downham,Kokomo, sister, Martha Downham, Peru and sister Twilla Wojociechowski, Lakeville, Minn. He was preceded in death by hismother, Marjorie. A service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., withthe Rev. Dennis Chapman officiating. Burial will be at Ever-Rest Memorial Park, Cass County. Friends may call at the funeralhome from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, October 15, 2011Ray Emerson Michael, 79, Denver, passed away on Oct. 13, 2011 at Miller's Merry Manor in Peru. Born Feb. 3, 1932 inMishawaka, he was the son of the late George E. and Mary A. Glassburn Michael. Ray retired in 1997 from North MiamiElementary School where he had worked for 18 years as head custodian. He was a charter member and served 24 years withthe Denver Lions Club. He enjoyed fishing and camping at Lukens Lake near Roann.. He enjoyed Notre Dame and SanFrancisco 49ers football as well as Jeff Gordon racing. Ray could be found in the afternoons enjoying a healthy dose ofeducation - watching Loony Toons and Tom and Jerry. Survivors include one daughter, Regina Alder, Delphi; one son, BrianMichael, Logansport; one brother, Ronald Lee Michael, Mexico; his companion Bevery Ann Clemons, Denver; several niecesand nephews; and his beloved cat Tommy. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Mae Michael. Funeral services willbe held at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2011 at McClain Funeral Home, Denver. Burial will be private on Wednesday atWestlawn Cemetery, Denver. Visitation will be held from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributionsmay be made to Denver Lions Club.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Monday, October 17, 2011Brenda R. Awker, 57, of Peru, died at 3:04 a.m., Oct. 14, 2011 at Lutheran Hospital. She was born July 10, 1954, to Russelland Freda (Correll) Awker, both of whom preceded her in death. Brenda, a homemaker, was poet, she also loved animals andall God’s creatures. She had a big heart and would take in any homeless both two and four legged. But most of all she lovedher children. Brenda was survived by daughters Cindi (Jason) Ray of Peru, Tammy (Josh) Carter of Peru and Natasha(Jeremy) Adams; sons David Norman, Greg Norman and Michael Norman; several nieces and nephews; her brother Dick(Tehachapi) Awker of California; her sisters Violet Bacon of Mexico, Vera (Frank) Foister of Hartford City, Avis (Ron) Harrisof Roann, Sherry (Dave) Beeching of Amboy and Carolyn (Rick) Murgaw of Amboy; seven grand children and one greatgrandchild.She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Ann Awker and a daughter, Shelley Norman. A private memorialservice will be held and arrangements were made by Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home.