Joan Arlene Peterson Goulet, Billy R. “Pete” Daugherty, Alexander “Alex” Michael McGuin, Todd Moore, Lorene Ann (Bergman) Simpson
Joan Arlene Peterson Goulet
Joan Arlene Peterson Goulet died on February 21, 2026, at Adams Woodcrest Nursing Care in Decatur, Indiana. She was deeply loved and adored by her family who surrounded her in her last days. Her Catholic faith was very important to her, and she was blessed to be cared for in her final days by a caring Catholic nurse whom we believe was sent by God.
Joan was born on March 14, 1933, in the back bedroom of her parents’ home in Soldiers Grove, Wisconsin, to Lawrence and Loretta (Leary) Peterson. She was the youngest of five, and she proudly and lovingly spoke of each of her siblings for the rest of her life. She attended grade school in the red brick school across the street from her childhood home. Joan set a pace that rarely slowed. She attended St. Mary’s Academy in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, as a boarding student, graduating in three years, and followed her sister into nursing at St. Mary’s School of Nursing in Madison, earning her degree in August 1953.
Joan began her career during the polio epidemic; an experience that shaped her lifelong commitment to preventative vaccines. She worked at Wood VA Hospital, then at St. Michael’s Hospital in Milwaukee, later returning to St. Mary’s Hospital in Madison. Even as a young mother, education was important to her. She took classes at IU Kokomo, often reading coursework aloud to her children, who may or may not have appreciated Gulliver’s Travels at dinnertime.
On a cold Tuesday morning, January 27, 1955, Joan married Ronald Peter Goulet at her family’s parish in Gays Mills, Wisconsin. Ron was on semester break from the University of Wisconsin, so they had a five-day honeymoon before real life resumed. They enjoyed 58 happy years together, despite Ron’s habit of introducing her as “my first wife.”
Together, Ron and Joan built a life, moving from Madison, Wisconsin, to Niagara Falls, New York, to Souderton, Pennsylvania, along the way welcoming Susan, Bill, and Bob. They settled in Russiaville, Indiana, where they built a house on a “big hill” and welcomed John Michael. When John developed leukemia at age two, Joan and Ron traveled to St. Jude’s in Memphis, Tennessee. Though they tragically lost their son, Joan remained a devoted supporter of St. Jude’s for the rest of her life, even forgiving a bit of colorful language from Danny Thomas when she and John met him.
Professionally, Joan returned to nursing in 1973 as Director of Nursing at Americana Health Care Center in Kokomo. She was proud of her skill in giving painless shots when she volunteered at immunization clinics. Joan loved being a nurse, and she kept her license active well into her 70s.
Ron and Joan moved from Russiaville to Brighton, Michigan, and back again to Kokomo. She never forgot her original Russiaville neighbors, though, and she counted them as lifelong friends. After Ron’s death in 2013, Joan moved to Monroe to be close to Bob and Jayne and their family. She loved living in Monroe, just a stone’s throw from Betsy and Nate’s house and Katie and Ben’s house, and she quickly made friends in her new community playing Bridge, attending the St. Luke Women’s Bible Study, walking, and attending every activity that her great-grandchildren were involved in. She didn’t want to miss anything. Joan nurtured a village of loved ones who kept watch over her. She loved to host people, and it was always a thrill for her when her family and friends from far away came to stay with her. Joan was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Decatur where she loved going to Mass. Even before she moved to Woodcrest Assisted Living, Joan really enjoyed going to Mass there, too.
One of the highlights for Joan each year was her trip to Wautoma, Wisconsin, for the Peterson Family Reunion. It was very important for her to go, and she loved seeing how many of her Indiana family she could talk into going, too. When she arrived in Wautoma each July, she was always greeted by all her Wisconsin family as though she was the queen. She loved them fiercely, and the feeling was mutual.
Joan’s interests were as varied as her collection of hobnailed milk glass. She and Ron loved golf, cross-country skiing, walking, travel, and bridge. She enjoyed Scrabble, reading (often with a fabric cover to obscure the racy pictures on the front of her otherwise tame paperbacks), crochet, snow, and sewing, especially on her mother’s vintage machine. She made pajamas, beautiful matching dresses for her granddaughters, and even her daughter’s wedding dress. Upon their birth, every grandchild and great-grandchild received a quilted bag with their name appliqued on it.
Joan was famous for molasses crinkles and chocolate chip cookies (her sister-in-law Lillian’s recipe). She traveled with a tin in her suitcase. One year, she was going to miss the Peterson Family Reunion. Her witty brother Jim said it was no problem as long as she sent cookies. When her family thought her famous molasses crinkle recipe had been lost, they later found her recipe card, only to discover it was copied straight from the molasses jar. She kept Oreos and Reese’s peanut butter cups stocked for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, whom she adored beyond measure.
Joan’s legacy includes children: Susan Goulet Bartholomew (Mark), Bill Goulet (Kyle Kulcke), and Bob Goulet (Jayne Byerly Goulet); her seven grandchildren: Brendan Bartholomew (Samantha), Anna Bartholomew Mooney (Jimmy), Ellen Bartholomew Leary (Steven), Katie Goulet Linder (Ben), Betsy Goulet Thieme (Nate), John Matthew Goulet, and Amy Goulet Reinhard (Joel); her 13 great-grandchildren who brought her endless pride and joy: James (her only redheaded descendant) and Brendan Mooney; Paige and Quinn Bartholomew; Lexi and Luke Linder; Colton, Julia and Ava Thieme; Jack, Blaire, Quinn Reinhard, (and Baby Reinhard due next month); and Loretta Leary. Joan also had many grand pups that she never hesitated to welcome into her home.
Joan is also survived by her brother Bob Peterson, sister-in-law Delia Goulet Bujold, and many treasured nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Ron (July 14, 2013) and son John Michael Goulet (October 4,1969 - January 10, 1973) her parents, and her siblings: Colonel Paul Peterson (Virginia), Delores Peterson Fergot (Howard), James O. Peterson (Mary Ruth), and Ron’s brother Lawrence Goulet (Carol), along with her sisters-in-law Lillian Peterson, Mary Ruth Peterson, and Virginia Peterson, and her brother-in-law Tyrone Bujold.
Joan will be missed more than words can say, but her stories, her laughter, and her love will continue. In her honor, bake cookies, play a hand of cards, hug your people tightly, and perhaps raise a cup of coffee (or a half glass of beer) to a woman who enjoyed a long and happy life.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
A Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home, with visitation before the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Father Jacob Runyon will be presiding, and burial will take place in Sunset Memory Garden Cemetery, Kokomo, Indiana, at a later date.
Memorial donations can be made to St. Jude’s in Joan’s honor at stjude.org.
Arrangements are entrusted to Haggard-Hirschy & Zelt Funeral Home.
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Billy R. “Pete” Daugherty
Billy R. “Pete” Daugherty, 91, of Campbellsville, died after noon on Tuesday, February 20, 2026, in Avon, IN.
Son of the late Anthan and Laura Marlow Daugherty, he was born April 20, 1934, in Campbell County, TN.
He professed faith in Christ, served as Deacon of Indian Heights Baptist Church, and most recently was a member of Lebanon Church of Christ.
He was a retired employee of Continental Steel and Mitre Construction, both of Kokomo, IN. He was also a member of the Taylor County Sheriff’s Department, having served on the Lake Patrol, in Transportation. and as Bailiff.
He was married to Joyce Ann Shipp on August 20, 1960. She preceded him in death January 10, 2010.
He later married Barbara Sandusky on August 21, 2010. She preceded him in death on March 2, 2019.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Steve and Pennye Parsons of Avon, Andy and Toni Brock of Kokomo, Teresa and Ron Morgan of Campbellsville, and son and daughter-in-law Shannon and Teresa Sandusky of Shepherdsville; five grandchildren Paul Parsons of Greenwood, IN, Whitney Meyer and her husband Craig of Evansville, IN, Lauren Davis and her husband Brian of Kokomo, Bradley Parsons and his wife Elizabeth of Greenwood, and Adam Brock and his wife Kinsey of Kokomo; eight great-grandchildren Maddie, Caroline, Grant, Leilani, A.J., Fallynn, Elena, and Isaac; nine step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by his siblings: Elmo, Garrett, Oliver “Buck”, Wilsie Jo “Toots”, Jane, and Betty “Corky,” and his sister-in-law Peggy. He was also preceded in death by stepson Gerry Sandusky of Madison, IN, and granddaughter Casey Schaeffer of Greensburg.
Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville by Rev. Michael Goodwin. Burial will take place in Campbellsville Memorial Gardens.
Expressions of sympathy are requested to be donations to Brooke Knoll Village in Avon, IN, to be used for “Pete’s Fun Money” and may be made at Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home.
Alexander “Alex” Michael McGuin
Alexander “Alex” Michael McGuin, born on January 17, 2003, in Montgomery County, Indiana, passed away far too soon, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply and a circle of friends who will forever cherish his memory.
Alex was a devoted father to his beloved son Corbin Kellogg of Indianapolis, Indiana, and his precious daughter Ophelia McGuin of Camden, Indiana. His children were a bright light in his life and brought him immense pride and joy.
He is survived by his loving parents Timothy and Sharon McGuin of Huntington, Indiana. Alex also leaves behind five brothers: Tynan (Jessica) McGuin of Huntington, Indiana; Trevor (Samantha) McGuin of Mount Etna, Indiana; Christian McGuin of Huntington, Indiana; TJ Edson of Kokomo, Indiana; and Mike Cleary of Marion, Indiana.
He is also survived by five sisters: Melissa (Kalon) Sprow of Macy, Indiana; Taryn (Austin) Fusselman of Huntington, Indiana; Jessica McGuin of Nashville, Tennessee; Rachel (Will Zimmer) McGuin of Bourbon, Indiana; and sister-in-law Lisa “Karma” Edson. Alex shared a special bond with his large family, and his presence will be deeply missed by each of them.
He was preceded in death by his grandmother Cathy Schearer of Zolfo Springs, Florida.
Alex enjoyed playing video games and spending time with his friends. He had a kind heart, a memorable smile, and a spirit that touched many lives. Though his time here was short, the love he gave and the memories he created will live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 6:00 PM at The Awakening Church, 235 Safari Trail, Huntington, Indiana. A dinner will immediately follow the service. Family and friends are invited to gather, share memories, and honor Alex’s life together.
Todd Moore
Todd Moore of Bringhurst passed away on February 22, 2026, after an extended illness. Todd was born on April 18, 1969, to Kenneth and Barbara Moore in Kokomo, Indiana. Todd graduated from Carroll Jr./Sr. High School and worked at Chrysler in Kokomo for 30 years, retiring in 2023.
Todd was a simple man who loved the outdoors. He often had campfires and enjoyed hiking, hunting, and fishing. He would often spend time in the woods looking for mushrooms, which was one of his favorite pastimes.
Todd is survived by his loving son Levi (Alexia Miller) Moore; grandson Lennox Moore; mother Barbara Moore; sister Sheri (Jeni Mills) Moore; companion Jennifer Nolley; and his dog Ren.
Todd was preceded in death by his dad Kenneth Moore and his grandparents John and Josephine Moore, and Howard and Mary Jane Todd.
Please join us for a celebration of Todd’s life on Saturday, February 28, from 2:00-4:00 PM at Day & Genda Funeral Home ~ Reinke Chapel in Flora.
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Lorene Ann (Bergman) Simpson
Lorene Ann (Bergman) Simpson, 81, of Carmel, passed away on February 3, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on November 17, 1944, in Kokomo, IN, to Harold Applin and Esther (Doenges) Bergman and later adopted by Charles Bergman.
Lorene graduated from Tipton High School in 1962, where she played the bassoon in the band. She attended Methodist Hospital Nursing School and became a Registered Nurse in 1966. While finishing nursing school, she married her husband of more than 60 years Jim on November 27, 1965. She later earned her bachelor’s degree in business from Indiana University Kokomo in 1992. She was a devoted member of Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel and was active in many activities, including Friendship Saturday, SonRise Camp, and Sewing for Missions (Quilting). Lorene took great joy in gifting her handmade quilts, blankets, placemats, and Christmas decorations.
Lorene had a genuine heart for caring for others and demonstrated that with a nursing career that spanned more than 50 years. She served in all aspects of nursing, with more than 25 years in direct patient care at St. Joseph Hospital in Kokomo before becoming a nurse liaison for more than 10 years at several rehabilitation hospitals. Her work reflected her steady, compassionate nature.
Outside of her career, she enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking, and she loved playing cards with friends, especially Euchre and Uno. Her grandchildren carry many fond memories of Uno, Crazy 8, Old Maid and Go Fish. Above all, Lorene valued time with her family and took great pride in caring for those she loved. In their retirement, Lorene and Jim enjoyed traveling. They were able to enjoy annual “snowbird” trips to Florida, a cruise of the Panama Canal, trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and anywhere else in the U.S. where there was a fantastic quilt show that she could purchase even more material for future quilting projects.
She is survived by her loving husband Jim; her children Barry (Connie) Simpson of Westfield and Lara (Troy) Ellis of Russiaville; 10 siblings Stewart Applin of Oakland, CA, John Applin of Arundel, ME, Harry (Anne) Applin of N. Waterboro, ME, Michael (Melissa) Applin of Baton Rouge, LA, Mary Beth (Cheri Alder) Applin of Folsom, LA, Frank (Janet) Applin of Gladstone, VA, Edith (Jeff) Cutrer of Livingston, LA, Kip (Anne) Bergman of Tipton, and Jill Bergman of Westfield; and five grandchildren Julia Simpson (Abigail Barton), Michael Simpson, Elaine Simpson, A.J. Ellis, and Isabella Ellis. Lorene is also survived by a very special cousin Pam (Phil) Eastman of St. Simon Island, GA.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son Jimmy; and her brothers Robert Applin and Peter Applin.
A Celebration of Lorene’s life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Carmel (4850 E. Main Street, Carmel, IN 46033), with Pastor Scott Giger officiating. Visitors may call on the family at 10 a.m. prior to the service.
A special thanks for the care, love and support that Lorene and the family received from caregivers Kara Mason and Jennifer Galullo, Homewell Care Services, Legacy Hospice, and Keller Mortuary Services.
Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers may be made in Lorene’s memory toward the establishment of an Indiana University Kokomo School of Nursing Scholarship. Donations can be mailed to Indiana University Kokomo; Attn: Tara Scott; 2300 S. Washington St.; Kokomo, IN 46902. Donation cards/envelopes will also be available at the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Keller Mortuary Services. Online condolences may be offered at www.KellerMortuary.com.