Kenneth Zike Obit Photo


Kenneth Zike
Date Of Birth:	January 3, 1940
Date Of Death:	November 20, 2011
Service Date:	Services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home.

Kenny Zike, 71, ofBloomington, passed away peacefully at home November 20, 2011 with his family by his side. Kenny was born January 3, 1940 to Glen and Helen (Blackwell) Zike inLawrence County,Indiana. He graduated from Bloomington High School in 1958. After high school he enlisted in the air force. After his service he worked at Burkhart Floor Covering. Kenny established Economy Floor Covering in 1966. He was a lifelong farmer and he and his sons ran Kenny Zike Excavating. Kenny was a charter member of the Indian Creek Lions Club, on the board of directors of the White River Co-op for several years, and had been involved with the Monroe County Soil Conservation District. He was of the Christian faith. Kenny married Vicki Culbert on September 4, 1964. They were blessed with three children Kevin, Krystal and Kyle. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed breakfast on Saturdays at Cloverleaf with friends. He was a hard worker and took pride in a job well done. He is survived by his loving wife Vicki Zike; his son Kevin Zike and his wife Trisha; his daughter Krystal Prince and her husband Joey; his son Kyle Zike and Amber Mullis; his mother Helen Zike; his two sisters Joyanne Hawkins and Glenda Livingston; his grandchildren Colton Imhausen, Molly, Madison and Maggie Zike; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Glen Zike and brother Jerry Zike. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at Allen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Indian Creek Lions Club.

From: Dirk & Nicki Bland
Location:Bloomington, IN
We know this is difficult time for all. Hang in there, stay strong, and rely on family and friends. There are tons of good memories to enjoy of Uncle Kenny. See you all soon.

From: stella crohn
Location:bloomington
vicki, ron and I are very sorry..Kenny as you and everyone knows was a wonderful man. and, will be missed by all. our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

From: Linda and Ken Moore
Location:Springfield, OH
Vicki and family, we're so sorry to hear about Kenny. My memories are good ones, and I know he will be missed. We're thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers. Much love to you.

From: Linda and Ken Moore
Location:Springfield, OH
Vicki, we're so sorry to hear about Kenny. I have good, happy memories of him; he will be missed. Much love to you and your family.

From: Bill & Debbie Fulcher
Location:Bloomington
Our family has only fond memories of Kenny. He was always a kind and gentle neighbor. We will miss him. Our sincere condolences go out to all his family. Rest in Peace good neighbor.

From: Trisha Zike
Location:Bloomington,IN
Vicki, We LOVE you and will always be here for you. Poppa was loved very much by Molly, Madison, Maggy, Bradley and Cameron Bridges. My boys thought alot of Poppa. I know that both me and my boys learn ALOT of him. He will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

From: AL & Joanie Fisher
Location:Bloomington, Indiana
Vicki and family, AL and I are so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband and Father. May you all have comfort in knowing Kenny's passing wasn't the end, but the beginning of a new journey for him. Have faith in knowing you will all be together again one day. Be strong and stay ever close as a family. Hugs

From: Don and Sue Conder
Location:Cory Indiana
Dear Vicki and family, we were so sorry to hear about Kenny. We thought a lot of him. We had a lot of good memories of our time on the Monroe-Lawrence Board of Directors. We are sorry we are unable to come to visitation, but know you all will be in our thoughts and prayers and you will always have your memories. Sue

From: Randy & Berniece Snyder
Location:Bloomington, IN
Vicki and family, We are sorry to hear of Kenny's passing. We have fond memories of him. He was very helpful to us as we developed our property. What a wonderful person. God be with you and give you the strength, courage, wisdom and virtue to do His will that His will be done.

From: Greg & Misti Smith
Location:Ellettsville
Vicki, our hearts go out to you and your family. In recent times I would bump into Kenny here and there and got to know him a little better, for that I am thankful!! I must say, He is a great American, I enjoyed his company and no doubt he will be missed. Take care!

From: Mark and Robin Stipp
Location:Bloomington, IN
We want to extend our condolences to the Zike family for their loss.

From: Marco Brown
Location:Linton
Vicki, Put your trust in The Lord that he will comfort you and meet all your needs. You will be in my prayers.

From: Robert & Jane Hackler
Location:Frostproof, Florida
Vicki, Soryy to hear about Kenny. We are not able to be there at this time but you have our deepest sympathy. God Bless and sustain you.

From: David Harpe
Location:Indianapolis
Sorry to hear about Kenny passing. I only had the opportunity to know Kenny at the White River Board meetings, He always had the Co-op's best interest first and Kenny help make the Co-op stronger by his service as a Board Member.

From: Bill Bland
Location:Bloomingtin In.
Truly sorry for your loss of this good man. Thoughts and prays to you all