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Donald Peterson Obituary
Peterson, Donald R. age 82, of Northbrook; longtime resident of Evanston, passed away September 29 in his home. Survivors include daughters Jody (Scott) Siegel of Lincolnwood, Pam (Wayne) Varney of Chicago and Susan Peterson of Evanston; grandchildren Kyle and Kelly Varney and Liz and Quin Siegel; former wife Helen Norman Peterson of Evanston; he was preceded in death by his two brothers Vernon and Raymond Peterson. Graveside service Monday, October 9, 1 p.m. at Memorial Park Cemetery, 9900 Gross Point Rd., Skokie. Info., Donnellan Family Funeral Services, 847-675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com 
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Barb Schmidt-Hendry
October 6, 2006
To my favorite family,
I am so sorry about your Dad. He was like a Dad to me for so many years. He found my first car for me (convertible) and also helped me to learn to drive. He was the best! Please call me if you need anything!
Love you all,
Barb Schmidt-Hendry
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Gerry Earll
October 5, 2006
To all;
Don was a great guy and we all feel so fortunate to have known him for as long as we did.
The gang at Earll, Lyman & Haigh Inc. ... Gerry, Jim, Ross, Judy and Bev.
Liz Burton
October 4, 2006
Hi Pam andd Jody and the rest of the Peterson Family, guess who? Liz Burton here. Every once in a while I skim the Tribune obits, and sorry to have come across your Father. Pam hope you are doing well.
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