The Paper of Miami County - 7-27-22

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July 27, 2022

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Circus Festival Parade

rain-delayed but still shined

Clockwise: Circus Performance King and Queen, Kevin Nord and Hannah Yoo share an umbrella while riding through the rain-soaked parade Saturday, July 23. A pair of horses trotted along the parade route pulling wagons. Linda Gebhart-Jackson, Parade Grand Marshal, walked the entire parade route under the cover of her umbrella. Jacob Minns played cheerful tunes on the calliope while riding through the parade.

Photos by Michelle Boswell

More photos from the Circus Parade and Performances can be found throughout the paper today!

Vol. 3, No. 30

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Police Reports Miami County Sheriff Department July 18 A possible driving under the influence case was reported at S U.S. 31 and W Broadway St, Bunker Hill. No poor driving behavior was observed.

A complainant at 36063 Beale CT, Peru reported that his ex-girlfriend sent him a random text message the previous day stating that she “hopes he gets what’s coming to him” and another message shortly after stating that “if you f around you might get shot.” The complainant wanted this for record only and did not want them to contact the female half.

Theft was reported at 42026 Hamilton CT, Peru. Officers attempted to contact the subject.

Harassment was reported at 2069 W 1100 S, Bunker Hill.

A suspicious person was reported at W Riverside Dr. and S 50 W, Peru. Officers were unable to locate the subject.

A possible driving under the influence case was reported at W Logansport Rd. and S 500 W, Peru.

Officers responded to the

area of W Farview Dr. and S Bus. 31, Peru for a single vehicle property damage crash.

Driver was experiencing medical issued and transported to the cath lab at Howard Community. Heeter's Towing towed the vehicle to Roann.

A welfare check was conducted at 493 E 800 N, Denver.

All checked okay; miscommunication between husband and wife was the culprit.

Knights Inn at 2661 S Bus. 31, Peru requested that an individual that is not staying at the hotel be trespassed from the hotel. Trespass warning issued.

Officers at 1518 E St. Rd. 18, Kokomo spoke to a complainant who loaned his car to a girlfriend, and they have since split up.

The complainant re-

quested that officers order her to return the car to him and became angry when they advised him that this would be a civil issue that would require going to a small claims court.

While attempting to explain the situation to the complainant, he continued to grow angry and hung up.

A possible driving under the influence case was reported at W St. Rd. 18 and S U.S. 31, Kokomo.

July 19 A suspicious person was reported at E 1000 S and S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill.

Male checked

okay. He was walking his cat.

A police department accident was reported at 3015 W 850 S, JJ’s #7, Bunker Hill. An officer rear ended at a stop sign.

A wanted person was reported at 39061 Edwards CT, Peru.

A trespass violation was reported at 250 E 1200 N, Macy. A report was filed.

Knights Inn at 2661 S Bus. 31, Peru stated they observed a male (Deon McCants) on property that was issued a trespass warning. They advised he left when they saw him. They also advised they wanted Jayden

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Obituaries Gregory Mitting, 73

Thomas G. Turley, Jr., 73 Thomas G. Turley Jr. passed away July 14, 2022.

He was born Aug. 26, 1948, in Kokomo, Indiana to Thomas G. Turley Sr. (deceased) and Clare M. Karns (surviving).

On April 7, 1968, he married the love of his life, Billie J. (Jeanie) Rexstrew.

He served in the U.S. Army and was sent to Vietnam from 1968-1969. He retired from General Motors in Fort Wayne, Indiana in 2006.

He is survived by his loving wife, Jeanie, his three children; Thomas G. Turley lll (Wife, Dyan) Peru, Indiana, Trina J. Barnes (Husband, Chris) Peru, Indiana, Matthew S. Turley (Wife, Evelyn) Peru, Indiana, step-mother, Vickie Turley, Kokomo, In-

diana, step-father, Fred Rutherford, Kokomo, Indiana, nine grandchildren, nine greatgrandchildren, three brothers; Tim Turley, Florida, Chris Turley, Kokomo, Indiana, Don Rutherford, Mississippi, two sisters; Erica Cartwright, Lebanon, Indiana, Monica Lamons, Kokomo, Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He has a passion for flying since he was a teenager and achieved that goal when he got his pilot's license Aug.

17, 1995.

He loved playing his guitar and being on the water on his boat and creating life-long memories for all who shared it with him.

He was a member of First Assembly of God in Peru, Indiana, VFW Post 1152 in Kokomo, Indiana, Isaac Walton League in Portage, Indiana, and Marquetta Yacht Club in Portage, Indiana.

He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

See ya later, Tom. Visitation was held Thursday, July

21, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. The funeral service was held at the funeral home Friday, July 22, 2022, at 2 p.m. with Pastor John Goble officiating.

Burial took place at Peoria Cemetery in Peru, Indiana. Military rites were provided.

Arrangements have been entrusted to FlowersLeedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.

Angeline Powell, 40 Angeline Powell, age 40, formerly of Miami was welcomed into the arms of the Lord July 15, 2022.

Graduate of Maconaquah High School, Former LPN at Guardian Angel Hospice, and employee at Chrysler. She enjoyed gardening in her beautiful flower beds, Jeep adventures, and Tennessee Volunteers football. She was a loving mother and a de-

voted wife. She cared deeply about everyone she met.

Proceeded in death by her father, Shelby L. Chase, maternal grandparents, Martha and Arthur Chase, Leonard and Jerleen Thieke, Uncle

Shawn Chase, Father-in-Law, Al Brigance.

She is survived by her husband of 14 years, Rodney Powell, Daughter, Emma Chase, Son, Cooper Powell, Mother, Lisa Chase and partner Wendell Willms of Lake Panasoffkee Florida, Brother, Joe Chase of Galveston, Mother-inLaw, Beulah Brigance of Kokomo, Father-inLaw Roy and wife Jane Powell, Sister-

in-Law Diana and Skip Shedron, Sister-in-law Gina Henershot, brotherin-law Jason Paul, and many nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Celebration of life will be held at Allen Funeral Home, 136 South Elm Street, Bunker Hill, Indiana on July 22, 2022, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Any donations may be sent to Guardian Angel Hospice in Kokomo.

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Loving husband, father, and brother, Gregory Mitting, 73, of Roann, Indiana, passed away in his home at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Gregory was born June 12, 1949, in Wabash, Indiana, the son of Robert and Doris (Dickson) Mitting. He grew up working in the family greenhouse before attending Valparaiso Technical Institute where he earned his Electronics Technology certificate in 1970. He married Kathy Venoy Feb. 11, 1977, and soon started a family.

Together they

opened a hobby shop, Kidsville, in Wabash, Indiana, which they operated for almost 30 years. In addition, they later took over the family flower business, Mitting’s Flowers, that Gregory’s grandparents had started.

He was an avid golfer, excellent chess opponent, and a champion ping pong player.

Gregory is sur-

vived by his three children, Scott (Avryana) Mitting of Phoenix, Arizona, Kary (David) Martin of Auburn, Indiana, and Sara (Austin) Neidigh of Bloomfield, IN; five grandchildren, Kaylee Martin, Alyssa Martin, Molly Martin, Cooper Martin, and Jude Neidigh; three brothers Robert (Sue) Mitting, William Mitting, and Michael Mitting; three step siblings Susie Rohr, Melissa Showalter, and Steve Ford. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife.

Gregory will be greatly missed.

Mary Ann Campbell-Roark, 61 Mary Ann Campbell-Roark, 61, Peru, passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022, at her residence.

Born Aug. 18, 1960, in Phoenix, Arizona, she was the daughter of Billy Ray Campbell and Joann Ann McCarthy Berenschot.

She was married to William Roark on Nov. 2, 2008, and he preceded her in death. She was a dental assistant by trade having graduated from Bio-Systems Institute in Tempe, Arizona.

Survivors include her daughter, DaNielle Jonae

Campbell, Peru; and brother, Edward Campbell, Logansport; niece, Desiree Campbell, Arizona; her bonus daughters, Lacy Housel, Peru; and Tammie (Ray) Porter, Peru; bonus sons, Dana (Donna) Shanabarger, Mishawaka; and Josh Hartleroad, Peru; and bonus brother, Benny Beekman, Peru.

She was preceded in death by her son; Jacob Paul Campbell; and stepfather, Albert Berenschot; and brothers, Jerry, and David Campbell.

Funeral services were held at Noon, Thursday, July 21, 2022, at McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, with Pastor Billy Sheets officiating.

Burial followed in Reyburn Cemetery, Peru.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the time-of-service Thursday, at the funeral home.

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Obituaries Donald L. Oldham, 89 Donald L. Oldham, 89, of Peru, passed away at 7:55 a.m., Friday, July 15, 2022, at Aperion Care Nursing Home, Peru.

Donald was born in Peru, March 14, 1933, the son of Clarence and Kathern Graham Oldham. Don was a 1951 graduate of Peru High School and a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, and his Military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal.

Don is survived by siblings Betty Shelly, Rebecca Oldham, Mary Curry, Boyd Ribble, and Kenneth Ribble. He was

preceded in death by his parents, sisters Ruth Oldham and Mildred Phillipy and brothers Floyd Oldham and Frank Oldham.

A Military Graveside Service provided by the Miami County Military Rites Unit will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Aug. 1, 2022, at Mt Hope Cemetery, Peru.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may

be made through the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home to Miami County Helping Hands.

Elizabeth Sue Garber Graybill, 55 Elizabeth Sue Garber Graybill, 55, Logansport, Indiana, (Mexico Church District), departed this life for a better one on high, Thursday, July 21, 2022.

Born Sept. 11, 1966, in Iola, Kansas, she was the daughter of Donald Garber and Ellen Flory Garber. On Sept. 5, 1992, she married Raymond Graybill of Camden, Indiana.

They shared twentynine wonderful years together.

Elizabeth was baptized, along with three others, into the Old German Baptist Brethren Church, on April 14, 1985, and remained faithful. Elizabeth fought cancer for over three years, finally giving up to God’s will for her. She was anointed Oct. 21, 2021, and then again on July 11, 2022. This gave her much peace of mind. Her greatest wish was for her children to follow Jesus and meet her up in Heaven.

She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, Raymond Graybill, Logansport; her four children, Susanna Graybill, Granby, Colorado; Riley Graybill, Camden, Indiana; Jonathan and Luke Graybill, both at home; brother,

Mark Garber (Cheryl), of Waverly, Kansas; her parents, Donald and Ellen Garber, Waverly, Kansas; three sisters, Esther Cardin (Lynn), Waverly, Kansas; Sarah Kessler (Jonathan), Davenport, Nebraska; and Rachel Wray (Joshua), Pomona, Kansas; brothers and sistersin-law, Benjamin (Lois) Graybill, Trenton, Missouri; Rollin (Mary Jane) Graybill, Delphi, Indiana; Virgil (Virginia) Graybill, Trenton, Missouri; Regina (Denver) Brumbaugh, Camden, Indiana; Vesta (James) Morris, Trenton, Missouri; Wesley (Leah) Graybill, Delphi, Indiana; Sylvia (Carl) Morris, Flora, Indiana. Also surviving are numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Arlene Johnson; infant brother, Matthew; inlaws, Lester and Esther Graybill; grandparents, Frank and Vinna Flory and Raymond and Ruth

Garber.

Raymond and Elizabeth moved frequently in their married life.

Beginning at Camden, Indiana, then to Athens, Wisconsin, then to Quinter, Kansas, and back to Wisconsin, where they were charter members of White Pines District. They moved to Goshen, Indiana and ended up in Logansport, Indiana. They made numerous friends along the way thus enriching their lives.

Visitation was from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 24, 2022, and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2022, at the Mexico Old German Baptist Brethren Church, near Hoover.

The funeral service was at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the Mexico Old German Baptist Brethren Church, 9630 East County Road 375 North, Logansport, Indiana, with Home Brethren officiating.

Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Eight of her nephews will carry her to her final resting place.

McClain Funeral Home, Denver, Indiana, has been entrusted with arrangements.

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Rainy parade but show goes on

Photos by Michelle Boswell

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July 27, 2022

Styles and smiles for miles

Photos taken throughout Circus Week, July 15-23, 2022, by Michelle Boswell

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Community Calendar July 27 2 p.m. – Wednesdays at the Park – First Farmer’s Amphitheater – Maconaquah Park, Peru – Obstacle Course Day July 30 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. – Sarah’s Run for the Rocks 5K Packet Pick-up and registration Nickel Plate Trail near Anytime Fitness in Peru. Regis-

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tration is $20 and includes a T-shirt.

tatoes, corn, roll and dessert.

Aug. 20 7 p.m. – Peru Elks annual Cancer Auction. Serving a meal from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The cost is $9 for oven steak, po-

Aug. 27 3 p.m. – United Way Rubber Ducky Race - This year ducky drop starts on the west side of Broadway Bridge at 3

p.m. and runs to the ramp at Peru Fire Department.

All proceeds will go to the Lasting Legacy, a 1:1 matching grant for the homeless and United Way's initiatives. Winners will

be announced at the festival's activities pavilion on Canal Street. Start

buying your ducks now: 1 Duck $10, 6 Ducks $50, and 12 Ducks $100. For

more information, call 765-473-4240.

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July 27, 2022

Police Long to leave. Jayden left on foot prior to officer arrival. They were going to call back when he returns.

Possible child neglect was re-

continued from Page 7 ported at 4723 E 200 N, Peru. Child Protective Services was contacted.

A report was taken for possible theft at 2970 W St. Rd. 18, McClure

Oil, Kokomo.

An arrest was made at 2944 Travis St, Peru for possession of stolen property.

Trespassing was reported at 2979 S

50 W, Peru. The trespasser was sent along their way.

Officers responded to the area of 2906 S Hilltop Dr, Apt. 8, Peru for a female who was receiving threatening text messages in response to confronting someone about a fight that had occurred the previous evening.

This is an ongoing investigation.

Officers responded to the area of 250 E 1200 N,

Macy for an ongoing issue in regard to trespass. Regina Huffman was taking into custody and transported to the Miami County Jail without incident.

Theft was reported at 3015 W 850 S, JJ’s #7, Bunker Hill. Officers were unable to locate the caller.

A car vs. deer accident was reported at 4509 S 250 E, Peru.

Stabbing was re-

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ported at S Wayne St. and E Riverside Dr, Peru. Floyd Noland was incarcerated for battery with a deadly weapon.

July 20 A dump truck at N 700 E & E 1100 N, Roann caught powerlines while entering a roadway.

Miami-Cass REMC assisted at the scene.

Criminal mischief was reported at 2934 S 300 W, Lot 240, Woodland Hills Mobile Home Park, Peru. Record only at this time for possible vandalism.

A car vs. construction cone was reported at N Broadway and E U.S. 24, Peru. No injuries were reported.

Trespassing was reported at 171 E 3rd St, Walnut Hill Mobile Home Park, Lot 13, Bunker Hill.

Officers re-issued a trespass warning to

Arnold Duncan for Lot 13.

A van vs. deer accident was reported at 8553 N 100 E, Denver. No injuries were reported.

A male at 2110 S Wallick Rd, Peru was riding a mini dirt bike on the roadway. Officers advised he needed to have it plated and get taillights and a headlight before riding on the roadway. He pushed it to his father’s home in the area.

July 21 Suspicious juveniles were reported at 156 W Lutz Dr, Bunker Hill. Officers were unable to locate suspicious juveniles in the area.

A lost dog was reported at 3365 W River Rd, Peru.

Prior to officer arrival, the caller advised that their lost dog returned home.