Tonia D. "Ashley" Ray

Tonia D. Ray, 58, of Peru, passed away at 12:50 PM, Sunday, January 4, 2026, at her residence. She was born in Peru on December 19, 1967, the daughter of Richard L. and M. Star (James) Ashley. She married Steven Ray and he survives. Tonia was a 1986 graduate of Peru High School and earned a bachelors degree from Indiana University Kokomo. In Tonia's free time she always had a craft or sewing project she was working on. Her love for 80's rock music carried through her entire life. She attended any concert she could get tickets for. Tonia loved to spend time traveling and experiencing as much as life offered. Her favorite pastime of all was spending time with her family. Being a mother and grandmother was Tonia's most loved title of all. Tonia is survived by Steven Ray of Peru; her children Sydney Steiner of Whiteland, IN, Kreighton Ray of Peru, Casey Ray of Peru, and Carson Ray (Nicholas Ray) of Peru; grandchildren Eli Steiner, Jameson Steiner, and a granddaughter on the way; a brother Richie L. Ashley II and his wife Tracy and their children McKinley & Fletcher Ashley of Peru. She was preceded in death by her parents. A service celebrating the life of Tonia D. Ray will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, January 12, 2026, at the Eikenberry-Eddy Funeral Home, 84 W. Main St. Peru, with Alex McCormick officiating. Burial will follow in the Rankin Cemetery. Family and friends will gather for visitation from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made through the funeral home to the American Diabetes Association.