Obituaries

Simon Willner, 48

Simon Willner, aged 48, passed at his home in Peru, Indiana.Born to Adelheid (Heidi) Fischback Willner in Berlin, Germany. Simon was raised in Zweibruecken, Germany. After high school, he joined the military. Upon leaving the military, he drove trucks for a couple different companies before joining the crew at Terex Demag in Zweibruecken.

He met his wife, Cathy, in Germany in 2004. They married in Peru in 2008, after moving back to the United States.

Simon was an avid music fan and was a superb cook. He enjoyed family gatherings and caring for his 3 rottweilers, Muzzy, Jolie, and Boo, who preceded him in death.

Survivors include his mother, Heidi, from Germany,

It is with profound sadness that the family announces the passing of Ginger Raber on January 9th, 2023. She was a devoted Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt and Friend. She held a special place to all whose lives she touched. She left us peacefully with family at her bedside while battling to recover from chronic illnesses. She was seventy years old.

She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Sabrina (Brad) Williamson, and Patsy Raber (Joe). Her grandchildren: Steven Raber, Dillan Burns, and Alex Williamson. 4 Great Grandchildren. Her Brothers and Sisters: Michael (Kathy) Raber, Angela (David) Harris, Nancy (Danny) Peppers, Ron (Cindy) Raber, Bill (Samantha) Raber, Rebecca (Grant) Meeks, and Jami (Mike) Dailey. She was predeceased by her loving parents William and Rosemary Raber.

Being the selfless person that she was she loved being a caregiver and found joy in providing care to anyone in need. She enjoyed shopping with her daughter Patsy and always his wife, Cathy (Black) Willner, his daughter by marriage, Ashleigh Brown, son-in-law, Matthew Brown, his heart and soul granddaughter, Paytience Fouchey, grandson, Jaxon Fouchey, all of Peru. Also, Olivia Rowell, granddaughter from Lousianna. Brothers-in-law, Jason Iliff (Becca), Kevin Black (Nancy) and Chris Iliff, and one sisterin-law, Shannon Connor (Jim) from Oregon. looked forward to those trips, she looked forward to Spring and going to yard sales with her sister Nancy. She loved all her family and welcomed any visit around the kitchen table. She enjoyed crocheting and making blankets for her family and working all kinds of puzzles. She especially enjoyed her retirement years with her “bonus” kids Tyllah Thoden, Olivia Thoden, Savana Meeks, and Noah Raber. These children brought light to her life, and she enjoyed every moment of time she spent taking care of them.

Simon had worked at Vintage Campers in Peru for 9+ of his last years. JoAnn and Dan Piper and other employees were a second family to him.

He was loved and will be deeply missed.

Ich liebe dich.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Visitation amd services were Friday, January 13, 2023 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Pastor Rod Correll officiated. Burial was at Mount Hope Cemetery Peru.

The family wishes to send a special thank you to the staff at the Waters of Peru for their care and compassion during her stay.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Richard Lindsey “Lindy” Moody, 79

Richard Lindsey “Lindy” Moody, 79, passed away at 12:15 am on Friday Jan 6, 2023, at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana. Lindy was born in Savannah, Georgia, to the late Herman and Edith Moody, on Mar 12, 1943. He married JoAnn Bartels on Dec 4, 1965 at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Lindy served in the Air Force for 21 years and was a Vietnam Veteran. He had many jobs while in the Air Force, but he is most proud of being a flight engineer on the C-5A while stationed at Dover AFB, Delaware.

He loved all animals, but his treasures were his 2 toy Poodles Missy and Brigett and his most beloved Pomeranian, Sheba.

Lindy is most remembered for strong personality, his love of corvettes and racing and music especially by the late Elvis. Spending time outdoors in the summer was another love whether boating or shark fishing in Delaware he was always ready to go. He would never sit still he always said there is something that needs to be cleaned, repaired, or improved- he was a self-taught mechanic with additional training from the Air Force so if there was something he couldn’t “fix” then it couldn’t be repaired.

Richard is survived by his wife, JoAnn, his daughters; Teresa (Richard “Garry”) Quirk of Kokomo, Indiana, Christine

Jennewein of Melbourne, Florida, five grandchildren; Ryan Jones, Brianna Davis, Erika

Rose, Matthew Jennewein, Victoria Jennewein, two great grandchildren; Jolene Chumbley, Bennett Davis, a brother, Dale Moody of Yorktown, Virginia and two sisters, also of Virginia, Sherry Duncan and Sheila Hooks.

Visitation will be held from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Burial will take place at Marion National Cemetery in Marion, Indiana on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11am. Military honors will be provided by Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard.

Lindy will truly be missed, he kept his circle small but whole heartedly loved and cared for everyone within that circle.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

April Marlene Slisher, 83

April Marlene Slisher, 83, Kewanna, Indiana, passed on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her residence.

Born on October 30, 1939, in Logansport, Indiana, she was the daughter of Roy E. and Cora M. (Shaver) Case. In July 16, 1977, she was married to Terry Devoe Slisher, and he survives. She had been a homemaker most of her adult life.

Survivors include her husband, Terry Slisher, Kewanna; children, Patricia (Carter) Sparks, Stanton, KY; Pamela (Vincent) Carpenter, Kewanna; Susan (David) Stair, Peru; Tim See, Indiana; Janet (Jerry) Small, Muncie; Billy (Louie) Wood, Mexico; Angela Quinn, Peru; Denise (Chris) Walter, Peru; Kevin (Kristina) Slisher, Logansport; Linda

(Thomas) Wright, Galveston; Timmy “T.J.” Slisher, Kewanna; many grandchildren and greatgrandchildren; two sisters, Catherine Hiles, Peru; and Vicky Case, Kokomo; one brother, Rick Case, Kokomo; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Henry L. Wood; two brothers, Roy Junior Case and Dan Case; and one sister, Shirley Gray.

Visitation was Friday, January 13, 2023, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with a service immediately following.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be sent online at www.mcclainfh.com.