Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

survives. John graduated from Bunker Hill High School in 1940. John was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army Air Corp in WWII in the 366 Fighter Group and was an airplane mechanic. He was in Normandy just after D Day and fought in Belgium,Germany and England during the war. John was also a crew chief on a P47. He and his brother-in-law ran the Bob and John’sMobile Home Park and Sales much of his working career, until his retirement. He was a member of Parkview UnitedMethodist Church and was active in the life of the congregation and held many offices over the years including the buildingcommittee and administrative board. He served as a cub master and enjoyed taking the pack to Camp Buffalo. He also servedon the Zoning Board, was president of the Mobile Home Association and helped his wife do Meals on Wheels. He enjoyedhelping with and attending his class reunions and reunions of his 366 th Fighter Group. He loved playing games, especiallycards with his family and friends. He enjoyed traveling, particularly when he went to Hawaii and Europe. John is survived byhis children: daughter Marsha (husband Alan) Ash, Peru, daughter Deborah (husband Tim) Reidy, Fishers, son David (wifeCheryl) Childers, Ft. Wayne, and son Jeffery (wife Mindy) Childers, Peru. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Brad andAmy Ash, Scott and Jennifer Ash, Phillip and Rebekah Ash, Channa and Kraig Hammersley, Brent and Nicole Childers, SarahLowery, Edward Childers, Patrick Reidy, Emily Reidy and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, abrother Raymond, and four sisters: Vesta, Marjorie, Faye, and Lois. A funeral service will be held at Parkview UnitedMethodist Church, Monday, June 6, 2011 at 10 a.m. with Pastor Alan Ash and Pastor J. Robert Clark officiating. Burial will beat Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Friends may call Sunday, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St.,Peru. A Military Committal Service will be held. Memorial contributions can be made to the Parkview United MethodistChurch.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Saturday, June 4, 2011Ronnie Dale Jackson Jr., 42, of Peru, passed away due to injuries sustained from an accident on State Road 19 south of Akron.He was born Dec. 16, 1968 in Albuquerque, N.M., the son of Ronnie Dale Jackson and Melody (Mansbarger). He marriedSondra Swartz Nov. 17, 2006 in Rochester; she survives. He was the kitchen manager at Harvey Hinklemeyers in Peru and healso ran a lawnmower repair shop out of his garage. Ronnie really enjoyed fishing. He was considered by many that knew himto be a workaholic. He enjoyed working on small engines. Ronnie attended the Zion Chapel in Peru. Survivors include hiswife: Sondra Jackson, Peru; mother Melody Jackson, Akron; father Ronnie D. Jackson, Tippecanoe; two sons, Kevin(Cassandra) Jackson, New Paris, and Ricky Jackson, Laketon; daughter Olivia Jackson, Maiden, N.C.; grandson JacobJackson, New Paris; sister Dawn Jackson, Akron; and brother Edward Earl Jackson, Akron. A Memorial Service will be noonSaturday, June 11, 2011, at the House of Prayer Church 15102 East 300 South Akron, Indiana, with ministers Pastor DannyHoneycutt and Pastor Rod Correll. Visitation will be 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday June 11 at House of Prayer Church 15102East 300 South Akron, Indiana. Memorial Contributions can be made to the family. Online Condolences can be made atwww.hartzlerfuneralservices.com Hartzler Funeral Home, 305 W. Rochester St. Akron, has been entrusted with thearrangements.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Monday, June 6, 2011Dana L. Starkey, 54, of Peru, died 6:45 p.m., June 4, 2011, at her residence. She was born Sept. 18, 1956 in Peru, thedaughter of Charles and Wilma (Lawrence) Bender. She married Max T. Starkey April 4, 1982 at the First Baptist Church inPeru; he survives. She retired from AT & T after 29 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and baking, especially cookies,and spending time with her two granddaughters. She is survived by her husband; daughter Lindsey (Chris) Kunkle, Peru; sonRyan Starkey, Peru; two grandchildren, Olivia, 2, and Julia Kunkle, 2-months-old; brother Mark Bender, Peru; and sistersNancy Green, Peru, Cindy Stokdyk, Delphi, and Jane (Ken) Slater, Peru. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infantson Jeremiah and a brother, Gary Bender. Funeral services will take place 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Adelsperger. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Peru. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m.Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made through the funeral home to the First Baptist Church.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Wednesday, June 8, 2011Donald “Don” E. Friend, 89, Peru, died at 7:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at Miller’s Merry Manor Nursing Home. BornFeb. 13, 1922 to Ira Harold and Edith Marie (Richardson) Friend. Married Betty Lee (Spohn) Friend July 8, 1941. MarriedShirley J. (Robinson) Friend, Sept. 16, 1979. Retired from C & O Railroad, 1983, after 38 years as carman. Served in U.S.Army during World War II, serving in New Guinea and Philippine campaigns. Member of First Christian Church andAmerican Legion. Survivors beside his wife, Shirley, are a daughter, Penny Sue Baber and husband, Jim, Michigan City and ason Timothy and wife, Sandy, Logansport, two step-daughters, Cynthia Tidd and husband, Bud, Brownsburg, and TeresaRobinson, Muncie. Three grandsons – Michael Raymer and wife Vickey, Michigan City, Steven Raymer and wife Ronda,Laporte, and Donny Friend, Logansport. Two great-grandsons – Brandon Raymer, Peru, and Caleb Raymer, Michigan City.One half-brother, Bill and wife, Mary Sue, Peru. Two half-sisters – Edie Martin and husband Roger, Ohio, and Jerri Ann andhusband Charles, Illinois. His first wife, Betty, his parents, three sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. Also agrandson. A funeral service will be at 1 p.m. at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 W. Third St., with Pastor George McCartyofficiating. Friends may call from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Military rites will be provided by the MiamiCounty Military Rites Unit. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Miami CountyHospice.