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June Peterson Obituary

Peterson, June R. (nee Gerreste). Devoted wife of John "Jack" for 57 years; Loving mother of Brian (Ellen), Debbie (Bill) Christie, John "Jackie" (Late Carol), Michael (Mary), Keith, Diana (Kevin) Pedersen and Eric (Kathy) Peterson; Dearest sister of Marshall Gerreste and Donna (Art) Malinski; Proud grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother of 7; Fond aunt of several nieces. Dearly loved by all. Visitation Wednesday 3 to 9p.m. Funeral Thursday 9:00 a.m. at Curley Funeral Home for prayers, 6116 W. 111th Street, Chicago Ridge to St. Christina Parish, 11005 S. Homan Ave. Chicago. Mass 9:30 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials to Alzheimer's Association or St. Jude's Children's Hospital would be appreciated. For funeral info 708-422-2700

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Oct. 23, 2012.

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October 25, 2012

Our condolences to the entire Peterson family. June was a wonderful person and we are glad we had the pleasure of knowing her. May you find peace & comfort in her memory.

John, Helen, Christopher, Nicholas & Eric Killham

Betty Beckley

October 23, 2012

I am so very sorry for your loss of such a wonderful woman. She is definetly a beautiful angel looking down watching over you all. God bless her and may God hold her in his strong, gentle arms for all eternity.

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