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Lesley Peterka Obituary

Peterka, Lesley C. (nee Pippin) Age 82, late of the East Side and formerly of South Chicago, passed away March 14, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Peterka; loving mother of Lisa (Patrick) McKinley and Elizabeth (John) Sciaccotta; devoted grandmother of Bridget Mary Mize, Lucas J. Sciaccotta, Daniel J. Sciaccotta, Emily E. Sciaccotta, and Theresa Mudd; cherished great-grandmother of Spencer, Daisy, Chloe and Caden; dear sister of Larry Pippin and Mary Bray; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Lesley was a volunteer Art Teacher at Jane Addams Elementary School for many years as well as an avid gardener and artist. Visitation Monday, March 19, 2018 from 3:00-8:00 p.m. at Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago. Cemetery private. 773-731-2479 www.elmwoodchapel.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2018.

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Jean

March 22, 2018

So sorry to hear of Lesley's passing. May God give you strength and peace in the coming days.

Georgeann York-Crosslin

March 16, 2018

My dearest cousins, please know my heart is with you right now and that I will love my darling Aunt Lesley always and miss her forever. I will miss the bi-yearly talks we would have about everyone and everything. She was a force to be reckoned with and will always be a cherished memory. My love and condolences to all.

C. P.

March 16, 2018

SO VERY SORRY TO LEARN OF MS. LESLEY'S PASSING. MAY GOD GIVE PEACE AND COMFORT AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.

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