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Peter Kallas Obituary

Peter J. Kallas, age 82, of Elmhurst since 1963, born July 2, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, passed away August 13, 2009. Visitation Sunday, August 16, 2009, 4:00PM to 6:00PM at Ahlgrim Funeral Home, 567 S Spring Rd., Elmhurst. Funeral Services Monday, August 17, 2009, 11:00AM at Ahlgrim Funeral Home. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery. He was a Claims Supervisor at State Farm Insurance Company. He enjoyed golf and music and played in the Peter Kallas Orchestra. Survivors include his wife Virginia S. Kallas, nee Mueller for 59 years; children Kathy (Jerry) Jerabek, Karen Kallas, Jim (Celia) Kallas; grandchildren Andrew, Tori and Ana; sister Bessie Robinson. Memorials to CNS Hospice, 690 E. North Ave., Carol Stream, IL 60188. Info 630-834-3515 or www.ahlgrim.com

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Published by East DuPage Press/Spectator/Argus on Aug. 14, 2009.

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