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1924
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2014
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Arthur Peterson Obituary
Arthur D. Peterson, age 89, lifelong resident of Lemont, at rest May 16, 2014
Proud veteran of WW II, U.S. Navy. Owned and operated Peterson's Hardware in Lemont with his sister, Elsie.
Loving father of Arthur Jr. (Terri), Pamela (David) Clark and Deborah (Ron) Bash; devoted grandfather of Dr. Amanda (Scott) Downey and Dr. Melissa (Dr. Nick) Luke; great grandfather of Jeanese; dearest brother of Elsie Peterson; fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services were held Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Gerharz-Cappetta Funeral Home & Cremation Services, followed by interment at Mt. Vernon Cemetery in Lemont.
For information, 630-257-2113 or www.gerharzfuneralhome.com
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May 22, 2014
We are so sorry that your loving father passed. Even in the short time we were acquainted we l8iked his and your company. Paul will be very sad when I tell him today . We will have you in our prayers .
Paul and Sandie Shepard
Wilma Lugar
May 20, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Art's passing. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
The Taylor family
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