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Peter Katauskas Obituary

Katauskas, Peter "Reno" age 65, U.S. Army Veteran, of Marcellus, Michigan, formerly of Chicago, beloved husband and best friend of Arlene (nee Brooks), loving father of Peter Jr. - ret. U.S.A.F. (Deanna), Paul (Judy), David (Debbie), Brian (Laura) and Amy (Jim) Mrozek, dearest grandfather of Ashley, Whitney, David, Kelly, Peter III, Joshua, Sean, Michael, Kyle, Vera and Kate, fond brother of Joseph (Ellie) Katauskas and Mary Ann Kay. Will be missed by scores of aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Retired co-owner of Ideal Auto Parts, Chicago. Visitation Wednesday, 3 to 9 p.m. at the Palos-Gaidas Funeral Home, 11028 S. Southwest Hwy. (7700W), Palos Hills. Funeral Thursday, 9 a.m. from the funeral home to Sacred Heart Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Casimir Cemetery. Express your thoughts and memories in the online Guest Book at www.palosgaidasfh.com, 708-974-4410

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from May 8 to May 9, 2005.

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Sandy Gestes

August 4, 2005

Dear Paul, I would like to extend to you and your family my deepest sympathy at your father's passing. I hope that his memory will live on in your hearts forever. I am trying to plan a casual reunion of our grade school class for sometime in Sep. If you could, plz call me or email and I can give you all the info. (773-233-2840) Sincerely, Sandy(Gestes)Milton

sandra lesniak

May 14, 2005

Arlene and family: Sorry to hear about Pete. Please accept my sympathy. Sandy

Patt Meyers

May 12, 2005

Dear Mary Ann: My deepest sympathy on your loss.

Sister Virginia Gapsis

May 12, 2005

Dear Katauskas Family,



May the thought that Peter is rejoicing in the Kingdom of heaven bring you comfort. United with you in prayer and love at this time of your loss.

Kathleen Richmond

May 12, 2005

Dear Arlene and family

My heartfelt sympathy to all of you. Arlene, I've thought of you often since I left St. C's -- sorry to admit, life is so busy, it's hard to keep in touch, even with special people like you. God bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Deneen and Jim Kveton

May 11, 2005

Arlene and family,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Laureen Smyth Martyka

May 10, 2005

My Mom (Helen Mondlak Garbaczewski) and I send deepest condolences to all the Katauskas family.

It was at my Uncle Joe's funeral that Pete referred to me as his first date. Well, that went both ways. But, I had my mother call his mother and he escorted me to a St. Bruno Sodality dance oh so many years ago.

Cliff & Carolyn Seputis

May 10, 2005

Mary Ann, Cliff & I send our deepest sympathy to you and your family. It's so hard to accept the loss of someone so close. I always felt Peter was one of my "older" brothers when we were growing up because he & Joey always watched out for us. Please tell Arlene I'm thinking of her and her family.



God Bless,

David Gaidas and Family

May 8, 2005

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