Chet and Johnny

Chester "Chet" Peebler was born in Atchison, Kansas, in 1882. He married Cora McCoy in Meriden, Kansas, in 1907. Their daughter, Mildred, was born in 1908, and their son, John, in 1914. Chet and his brother, Paul, operated funeral homes in Meriden, Oskaloosa, and Topeka.

Chester "Chet" and Johnny Peebler, 1915. Photo courtesy of Jefferson County Historical Society.

The Oskaloosa Independent, March 28, 1919.

On March 28, 1919, the Jefferson County Tribune reported, "It is with profound regret that we must chronicle the death of little John Peebler, only son of Mr. and Mrs. C.H. Peebler. John was a bright and likeable boy and the bereaved father and mother have the deepest sympathy of all." The Oskaloosa Independent said that Johnny had been ill with influenza and pneumonia. His mother also had influenza but recovered.

Chet, Cora, and Mildred moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado, where Chet operated an automobile business for 20 years. Chet died in 1957. Cora passed in 1980, and Mildred in 2000. They are all buried, along with Johnny, in the Meriden Cemetery. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/123494271/chester_hamner-peebler