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Cecele Peterson Obituary

Peterson, Cecele (nee Gravel), age 58, made her transition on August 8, 2012. Unconditionally loving mother of Ralph (Allison) DeStefano and Cece DeStefano (Alex Reid); stepmother of Eric (Faye) Peterson; Cherished grandmother of Kayla, Brad and Joe Peterson, Violet and Max DeStefano; Dear sister of Rita Ann Gravel, the late Raoul (Susan) Gravel, Mary Ellen (Michael) Penich, Georgette Joyce, and JoAnn (Robert) DiVirgilio; Adored auntie of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Dennis "Pete" Peterson. Visitation Saturday August 18, 2012 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Service at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Parish, 6401 Gages Lake Road, Gurnee, IL www.stpaultheapostle.net. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rainbow Hospice www.rainbowhospice.org would be greatly appreciated. Funeral Arrangements Entrusted to Northern Illinois Funeral Services, Inc. 847-833-2928

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Aug. 12, 2012.

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August 18, 2012

Please know I am thinking of you Ralph. You have my sincerest sympathy. In the few times I was in her presence, I could see how much she loved you and your sister. I will remember he rin my prayers. Auntie Janelle

Raymond Lippert Family

August 17, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow.

August 17, 2012

We are so sorry for your loss.May God comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow. Ruth, Ray, Amy, Marie, and Mary Lippert

Molly DiStefano

August 16, 2012

Ralph, I am so sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Know that I am thinking about you and your family at this time. I am so so sorry for your loss. With love, Molly

Rick Picl

August 16, 2012

My prayers and sympathy are with the family.... I worked with Cece 25 years ago... lost track of her, but often thought of her and Pete and how much they meant to me during my time in Chicago.

August 16, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your
time of grief. May your memories bring you
comfort.

The staff of Rainbow Hospice and Palliative Care

Andrea (Lowe) Lodermeier

August 15, 2012

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss. Keep her memory near and dear to your hearts. My thoughts are with you all during this difficult time.

Christine Schap

August 13, 2012

To Cecele's Family,

I will miss Cecele as a colleague and friend with whom I have shared many laughs over the years and endless discussions about projects we worked on! I will miss that great smile of her's also. My sympathies to all of you.

Christine Schap

August 13, 2012

Deepest sympathy and prayers to all the family. Cecele was my next door neighbor. She was a beautiful person and will be missed very much.

Norma & Jerry Morgan

Susan Mattiucci

August 13, 2012

To the Family of Cecele Peterson

Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you. We will miss Cecele at our Grief Support Group. We wish you all peace and comfort.

Susan Mattiucci &
Richard Brush

sandra gravel

August 12, 2012

My thoughts and Prayers go out to my Family. My cousin Cecele was a amazing women. I thank My Jesus for letting me see her this year along with my cousin Rita. I send my LOVE to all of you. Sleep in the arms of Jesus my beautiful cousin. I Love You and will Miss you. your cousin Sandra Gravel

Mary Hess

August 11, 2012

Ralph and family, Our thoughts are with all of you at this time. We'll see you soon. The Hess Family

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