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Peter Laketa Obituary

Peter Laketa, Sr., age 75, of Lemont, passed away, September 23, 2011. Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Mary Laketa; a brother, Thomas; sister-in law, Carol; his aunts, Helen, Sophie, Millie, and Katie Bjekich; his uncles, Mike Bjekich and Sam (Strina) Laketa. Survived by his wife, Anne (nee Susich) Laketa; his 3 sons, Peter Jr. (Margie), Paul (Nancy), and David Laketa; brothers, Milan (Elaine) and Don Laketa; his grandchildren, Nick, Luke, and Elizabeth Laketa; also surviving are numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces & nephews. Visitation was Sunday, September 25, 2011, 2-8 p.m. at the Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St., Lemont. Pomen Services 7 p.m. Lain-in-state, Monday Sept. 26, 2011, from 9 a.m. until time of services at 10 a.m. at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 300 Stryker Ave., Joliet. Interment: Woodlawn Memorial Park, Joliet, IL. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. George Serbian Orthodox Church. Info: 630-257-6363 or www.markiewiczfh.com

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Published by Lemont Reporter/Met on Sep. 28, 2011.

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paul bjekich

September 17, 2020

Please accept my sympathy. I have great memories of all the Laketa guy's good natured teasing when I was a little guy right up thru adulthood. Pete was a good guy. Helped raise some wonderful kids. That's a great legacy. RiP.

Cheryl Koren

September 29, 2011

Dave,
My sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your dad. May memories comfort you. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

kathy clark scholl

September 28, 2011

To the entire Laketa family.
I am so sorry to hear about your loss.There is no greater pain than loosing a loved one. Your entire family is in our prayers.I wish your whole family peace through these difficult times.

September 27, 2011

Paul, Nancy & Laketa family,
Sorry to hear about your dad's passing. May he rest in Peace.
Love,
Mary, Dave, Stephen & Michael

Lee Colley

September 27, 2011

I am sorry to hear about my friend Pete. Pete, Bob Malkosky and I (Lee Colley) hung around together all the time, Boy Scouts, camping, fishing and one summer we made a pact to canoe every day and each day we would carry the canoe to the river and we there all day. Time gets away, My prayers will be for you at this time of loss. May God keep his watch over you.

Dan Kelly

September 27, 2011

Dave

Sorry for your loss. I hope the grace of God and the power of prayer give you and your family strength at this time.

September 27, 2011

sorry i coulnt be with your family deepest sympothy prayers are with you ANKA AND THE FAMILY MAY HIS MEMORY BE ETERNAL AMEN JIM CONDON

Pete and Marcia Benedict

September 26, 2011

Sorry to hear about Pete. Our condolences to you, Anka, and your family. All are in our prayers..

"Cousin" Mary Beth Bjekich

September 26, 2011

So shocked to hear of Pete...My deepest sympathies to all . May you find comfort in your memories and keep them in your hearts forever.

Lou Liebermann

September 26, 2011

Paul&nancy, Our deepest sypathy your dad &mine wer'e great guys & old friends. Lou & Debbie Liebermann [email protected]

paul bjekich

September 26, 2011

Shocked and saddened by the news. Deepest condolences to a wonderful family. Certainly a true reflection of the goodness of Pete and Ann.

jack herrera

September 26, 2011

I am so sorry .I could not be with you

Paula (Orlovich) Waller

September 26, 2011

Anka, Pete Jr, Paul, and David......we were so sorry to hear of the sudden loss of your husband and father....may you find peace remembering the beautiful memories that were made along side of him....

September 26, 2011

As an old working friend of Pete in his days at Thomas Steel, my condolences to his family. While I never new anyone but the boys at Big Toms, all of them were my friends. God Bless and keep them all.
Joe McGuire

September 26, 2011

you have our deepest sympathy Reenie &ROGER Trizna Lockport il.

Lori Sholey

September 26, 2011

Pete, Margie, Nick, Luke and family, We are so sorry for your loss of Jedo. He was a very kind man and will be greatly missed.
We love you all, Scott, Lori, Jason, Sam, Tyler, Nellie, Kyle and Kinzey

Liz Siron

September 26, 2011

Dave,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. May his memory be eternal.

BOB & ANNA BASARICH

September 26, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

September 26, 2011

Dave and family, so very sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!!! God Bless!!
Tom Hastings

September 24, 2011

God Bless you Pete! Blessings to your family and especially to Anne. It was a true joy working with you at "Arena."

Sincerely with prayers..Craig Corkery

Tom and Mary Coburn

September 24, 2011

You have our deepest sympathy. Pete was a wonderful man and he will be missed by everyone. We will especially miss him at McDonald's!

Thomas Irwin

September 24, 2011

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Over the past five years it was a pleasure to work with Pete. We loved sharing stories. May his soul rest in peace.

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