All Obituaries

Brian “Bud” Steele, 68, of Peru, passed away at 8:45 A.M., Sunday, April 14, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru, on January 5, 1951, the son of Willis “Bud” and Betty Whitney Steele. Bud married Cheryle A. Moyer on January 6, 1978 and she preceded him in death on July 3, 2012. Bud was a 1970 graduate of Peru High School and a US Army Veteran. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal. He retired from Bryan Steam in 2013. Bud was a member of...

John C. Barron, 91, Peru, passed away peacefully at 1:26PM, Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Dukes Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his family. John was born on June 11, 1927 in Bunker Hill, the son of Cletus C. “Bill” and Margaret Dimmitt Barron. On June 10, 1951 he married Patricia Arland and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2010.   John was a 1945 graduate of Bunker Hill High School. He worked in the food industry, starting along side his father at Barron’s...

Kevin E. Draving, 56, of Peru, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru on January 26, 1963, the son of Weldon “Wimp” and Peggy Walden Draving. Kevin married Leah Wiley in Peoria, IN on May 18, 1991 and she survives. Kevin was a 1982 graduate of Maconaquah High School and employed by Heraeus Electro-Nite Co. of Peru. An avid outdoorsman, Kevin enjoyed all aspects of the outdoor life, especially hunting and fishing. Surviving in addition to his...

Ronnie R. Goodman, 55, of Bunker Hill, Indiana, passed away at 5:38PM, Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Kokomo, Indiana on January 9, 1964 the son of William and Lillian Cunningham Goodman.   Ronnie was a graduate of Maconaquah High School and a retired Chrysler employee.   He is survived by his parents, Bill and Lillian Goodman, Bunker Hill, Indiana, a son, Matthew Goodman, Mufreesboro, Tennessee, a daughter, Jennifer...

Matthew B. Gustafson, 52, of Indianapolis passed away at 6:40PM Friday, March 22, 2019, at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born in Peru on October 6, 1966 the son of Ronald and Carolee Parkman Gustafson.   Matthew was a 1985 graduate of Maconaquah High School and a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. He was employed as a sales consultant with Walmart.   Surviving is his father, Ronald Gustafson of Peru, a brother Christopher Gustafson and his...

Weldon Worl Stuber June 10, 1968 – March 22, 2019 Weldon W. Stuber, 50, of rural Peru, passed away at Dukes Memorial Hospital at 6:37 PM on Friday, March 22, 2019. He was born in Peru on June 10, 1968, the son of Elton A. and Jean A. Morris Stuber. Weldon died after a brief illness. He was our “little warrior” who fought many battles in his life. Weldon had Down’s Syndrome and faced many physical and mental challenges throughout his lifetime. He will be remembered for his...

Carol Jeanette Brothers, 78, of Peru passed away at 10:20am Friday, March 22, 2019, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Peru. She was born in Macomb, Illinois on December 16, 1940, the daughter of Dale Forrest and Grace Goin Fugate. She married Ed Gomes in 1959 and on June 3, 1990 she married the love of her life, David Ernest Brothers, and he survives.   Carol graduated from East Peoria Community High School in 1958. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in...

Neal E. Givens, 70, of rural Kokomo, passed away at 4:56 P.M., Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Community Howard Regional Health, Kokomo, IN. He was born in Peru on June 20, 1948, the son of Jack and Rexenne Gaunt Givens. Neal married Paula Bowland in Amboy on May 23, 1971 and she survives. Neal was a 1966 graduate of Peru High School and a Staff Sgt. E-6 US Army. His military decorations include the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct Medal. Neal was employed by Indiana Bell for...

Terry I. Anderson, 53, of Peru, passed away at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, March 16, 2019 at his residence. He was born in Peru on August 20, 1965, the son of Andy Irvin and Roberta Mooney Anderson. Terry was a 1984 graduate of Peru High School. He was a avid fan of the Miami Dolphins and Dale Earnhardt racing, but mostly, Terry loved to spend time with family and friends or just hanging out with his dog, Porky. Surviving are a sister Kerry (Bob) Mock of Peru, brothers David (Barb)...

Clarence M. Cobb, Jr., M.D., was born in Chicago, IL, February 28, 1924 to Clarence Sr. and Rose (Nee Greener) Cobb. He graduated from Blue Island Community High School in 1942. He started a pre-med program at Morgan Park Junior College and enlisted in the Army Reserve November 1942 but wasn’t called to active service until June 1943. Clarence served with the Army in New Guinea and the Philippines. February 1946, he returned to the U.S. and was discharged. He resumed his studies at...