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Donald Peters Obituary

Peters Sr., Donald F. beloved husband of Evelyn, loving father of Donald F. Jr. (Kathleen) Peters, Donna (Lewis) Bagby and John A. (Vonda) Peters, cherished grandfather of Donald F. III (Jana) Peters, Nicholas A. (Julie) Peters, David (Genevieve) Steidtmann, Ryan (Kristen) Bagby, Zachary Peters and Erin Peters, fond great grandfather of Donald F. Peters IV, Ethan C. Peters and Liam Bagby. Visitation Friday, 4 to 9 p.m., at Gibbons Elliston Funeral Home, First and Grant St., Hinsdale, IL. 60521. Family and friends will meet Saturday at St. Isaac Jogues Church, Fourth and Clay St. for 12:30 p.m. Funeral Mass. Interment Bronswood Cemetery, Oak Brook. 630-323-0275

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 25, 2005.

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Russell Anderson

February 22, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Peters family.We have such fond memories.



Eleanor Anderson and Russ Jr.

Valerie Colvett

December 1, 2005

Dear Evelyn and Family: I am so terribly sorry over the loss of Don.

He was a cherished friend, leader and confidant, who meant more than words can ever express. He will be missed.

Bodine Electric Company

November 30, 2005

Our deepest sympathy to Donald Peters and his family.

Curt Hirsch

November 26, 2005

Aunt Ev,Don,Donna & Jack: Uncle Don was always a big gentle giant of a man,kind and generous. I'll always recall fondly, my memories of him on summer vacations to 'Chicago' and Wonder Lake. Mary & I send our most deepest sympathies to all of you.

John Poulos

November 25, 2005

Don was one of my best and dearest friends. I will miss him.

Richard Ireland

November 25, 2005

Mrs. Peters: Myself, Cindy, Sean and Ian Ireland send our condolence to you and your family. For the rest my life I will remember how kind and generous you and Mr. Peters were to my whole family. Our prays and thoughts are with you.



Rich Ireland

bob halaska

November 25, 2005

I will miss don a great deal. I learned more about management from don then I did from anyone. He taught me many things of which I will always be grateful.while we sat on opposite sides of the table he was a consumate professional and teacher. He was a great friend and I will miss him.

From the Staff of Elliston Funeral Home

November 25, 2005

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