Peru Tribune Obituaries: 2011 - Debby's Web Pages

supporter and member of the Peru Amateur Circus where he has served as President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Producer.He also designed and built many of the riggings currently used in the circus and drove the circus bus for all the circus roadshows. Surviving in addition to his wife Coral are his daughters Kathy Fink and her husband Rick, of Prosper, Texas, KimStruble and her husband Mike of Peru, Ind., sons Kenneth Hasselkus, Jr. and his wife Judy of Indianapolis, Ind., and KrisHasselkus and his wife Marci of Peru, grandchildren Megan Black and her husband Zach, Maddie Struble, Michelle Struble,Mallory Struble, Vanya Fink, Nikki Fink and Tyler Stites and a sister Donna Dittman of Cheyenne, Wyo. He was preceded indeath by his parents, a brother Loren Hasselkus and a son David Hasselkus. A memorial service celebrating the life ofKenneth L. Hasselkus will be 10 a.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the St. John's Lutheran Church, 181 West Main Street, Peruwith Pastor Kenneth Greenwald officiating. Family and friends will gather from 1-5 p.m., Sunday at the Eikenberry-EddyFuneral Home, 84 W. Main St., Peru. In lieu of flowers memorials donations may be made through the funeral home to the St.John's Lutheran Church or the Circus City Festival Inc. Online condolences may be made at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.Robert H. Jones, Jr. “Bonor” “Bob”The world has lost a great friend, brother, uncle, cousin and most of all a Dad and Papaw. Bob also known as Bonor, passedaway suddenly at his residence in Peru. Bob was from Hillsdale, where he grew up. He lived in Saint Bernice forapproximately 15 years and then moved to Peru in 2008. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Bonor had lots of friends andfamily to each he had a special bond. He married Christine Freed (Swaim) and had his only child Marty Jo (Jones) Kienengerand became a stepdad to Scot and Cary Freed. He later found a new love with Susie (Karen) Jones, and he and Susie raisedtheir grandson Brady Jones. Preceding him in death was his mother and father Mary Jo Jones (Gordon) and Robert H. Jones Sr.He is survived by his daughter Marty Jo (Robert) Kieninger, step children Scott and Cary Freed. Grandchildren Brady Jones,Kody and Katy Jo Kieninger. Sisters Pam (Jones) Dailey and Debbie Jones. Nieces and nephews Joseph Jones, Collena andSabrina Dailey, Kasyn and Marley Jones, several cousins and extended family. A celebration of life will be on Friday, Aug.19, starting at 4:20 p.m. at 5134 S. 360 E. Hillsdale (Debbie’s house). Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Flowers-LeedyFuneral Home.Scott Anthony Melton Jr., 30, Peru, died Aug. 14, 2011. Calling Friday 4-6 p.m. at Congregational Christian Church, NorthManchester. Service 6 at p.m. Friday at the church. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Sunday, August 21, 2011Christine “Tina” Allen died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011. Service: noon Wednesday, Delong Gospel Lighthouse Church,Delong. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Good Family Funeral Home, Rochester. Burial will be in Leiter’s Ford IOOFCemetery.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Sunday, August 21, 2011Delton L. Ramsey, 71, of Vinton, Va., passed away on Friday, Aug. 19, 2011. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pauland Bernice Ramsey; brother, W. Deane Ramsey; and granddaughter, Samantha Cundiff. He is survived by his wife of 46years, Nancy Crill Ramsey; three daughters, Kristina (William) Poff, Stacy (Rick) Cundiff, Sherri (Rodney) Soldorfen; oneson, Steven Ramsey; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Bonniebelle (Norman) Horner; two brothers, Don(Marlene) Ramsey, Dale (Doris) Ramsey; and sister-in-law, LaVerna Ramsey. The family will receive friends on Sunday, Aug.21, 2011 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. at theSanta Fe Cemetery in Santa Fe, Indiana with the Rev. Dwight Elliott officiating. Arrangements by Oakey’s Funeral Service,Vinton, VA, (540) 982-2221, and Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, Amboy, (765) 395-7271.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Sunday, August 21, 2011Edward F. Birk, 94, formerly of Macy, died Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday at McClain Funeral Home,Denver. Visitation: noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.Peru Tribune, The (IN) - Tuesday, August 23, 2011C. Robert Miller, 92, of Amboy, passed away at 9:47 p.m., Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at Caring Hands Health and Rehab, Peru.He was born in North Grove, on Oct. 30, 1918 the son of Charles V. and Rella Buzbe Miller. Bob married Juanita L King inHoward County, on Feb. 6, 1939 and she preceded him in death on Dec. 6, 2008. Bob attended Amboy High School, was aU.S. Marine Corp veteran, and was employed as a millwright at Chrysler Corp. retiring in 1992. He is survived by his sons,Robert L. Miller of Converse, and Thomas Miller and his wife Laura of Amboy; grandchildren, Tracy (Scott) Brown, Lorinda(Buff) Fuller, Rae (Joe) Maus, Tod (Kassie) Miller and Juanita (Josh) Roy; great-grandchildren, Daric (Kristin) Fuller, MorganFuller, Taylor Schuck, Toby (Ashley) Miller, Kaysi Miller, Janette Miller, Lori Miller, Josh Roy, Carmin Roy and Sidney Roy;great-great-grandchildren, Ahnaiah Miller and Cai Lea Miller. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Juanita and abrother Merlin Miller. Graveside services for C. Robert Miller will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 at the BondCemetery with Pastor Steve Austin officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Laird-Eddy Funeral Home, Amboy.Online condolences may be made at www.eddyfuneralhomes.com.