Search by Name

Search by Name

Joe Mark Peters, Sr.

FUNERAL HOME

Johnson Funeral Home - Vallonia

2005 South Main Street

Vallonia, Indiana

UPCOMING SERVICE

Celebration Of Life

Oct. 19, 2025

1:00 p.m.

Johnson Funeral Home

Send Flowers

Joe Peters, Sr. Obituary

Joe Mark Peters, Sr., age 94, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Schneck Medical Center.

Joe was born on October 1, 1930, in Vallonia, to the late William R. Peters & Helen Smith Peters. He was a 1948 graduate of Vallonia High School. Joe served in the United States Airforce as a Staff Sargeant during the Korean War and taught Electrical Engineering. On June 7, 1953, he married June Ruth (Craigmiles) Peters, and she preceded in death on January 2, 2011.

Joe is survived by his son, Michael K. (CooL) & Lorie Peters of Portsmouth, OH. He was preceded in death by his wife, June; son, Joe Mark Peters, Jr.; daughter, Jana Kaye Peters; brother, Robert (Ella) Peters; and a sister, Jean Waskom.

A Celebration of Joe's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, October 19, 2025, at Johnson Funeral Home, Vallonia. A dinner will follow the service at Pewter Hall, Brownstown, IN and all are invited to attend.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnsonfh.net.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Tribune on Oct. 10, 2025.

Memorial Events
for Joe Peters, Sr.

Oct

19

Celebration of Life

1:00 p.m.

Johnson Funeral Home

2005 South Main Street, Vallonia, IN 47281

Funeral services provided by:

Johnson Funeral Home - Vallonia

2005 South Main Street, Vallonia, IN 47281

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Peters, Sr.

Not sure what to say?





0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Joe Peters, Sr.'s name

How to support Joe's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Joe Peters, Sr.'s life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more