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Berthold Petersen Obituary

Petersen, Berthold H. Veteran U. S. Army Air Corps., Flying Tigers, beloved husband of Elizabeth Marie (nee Ramos), loving father of Robert (Darlene) Petersen and Steven (Maria) Petersen, cherished grandfather of Dacia, Morgan, Michelle, Teresa (Oscar) Herrera, beloved friend of Florence (Jean Paul) Mestressat. Visitation Wednesday, October 22, from 4 to 9 p.m. at Drake & Son Funeral Home, 5303 N. Western Ave. Service Wednesday, 7 p.m. Memorials can be made to North Park Covenant Church, 5250 N. Christiana, Chicago, 60625 or Heifer International Foundation, 1202 Main Street, P.O. Box 727, Little Rock, AK 72203, would be appreciated. Funeral Info., 773-561-6874.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 21, 2003.

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