Donald “Bud” Brave, 93, of Chebanse passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. He was born on April 15, 1929 in rural Kankakee, the son of Fred and Pearl (Hickory) Brave. He married Bonita “Bonnie” Houde in Kankakee on November 26, 1949 and she preceded him in passing on June 1, 2010.

Surviving are his daughter, Belinda Powell of Chebanse; son, Craig Brave of Evansville, IN; ten grandchildren, Michelle, Michael, Monique, Brandon, Amanda, Matt, Jason, Donny, ChyAnn, and Alysa; eighteen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren as well as one on the way; and two brothers, Jerry (Sharon) Brave of Chebanse and Larry (Judy) Brave of Chebanse.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; brother Ray Brave; sister, Phyllis Geffe; son in law, Bobby Elumbaugh; one son, Brett Brave; and one daughter, Becky Elumbaugh.

Bud sang in a barbershop quartet and played basketball in high school. He was a volunteer fireman and EMT-I for the Village of Chebanse. He retired from Nicor after thirty-nine years and later worked for the Village of Chebanse as a mechanic for over thirty. He enjoyed working on small engines for fun as well as for a business and riding his motorcycle.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm before the funeral service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the Family’s Wishes.