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Peter Lenz Obituary

Lenz, Peter J. age 69, of La Grange Park, formerly of La Grange. U.S. Marine Korean War Veteran, Purple Heart Recipient, United Nations Service Medal, beloved husband of Joan A. Lenz (nee Maska), fond father of Kimberly (Ronald) Krueger, Laurie (Kenneth) Peterson and the late Thomas P. Lenz, dear grandfather of Peter Krueger, Thomas Peterson, Robert Krueger, Daniel Krueger, Lindsey Peterson and Katie Peterson; brother of Barbara (Dale) Lepke; uncle of William (Karen) Lepke. Visitation Thursday, September 12, 2002, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, September 13, 2002 8:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at Hitzeman Funeral Home, Ltd., 9445 W. 31st Street, Brookfield. Funeral Friday, 9 a.m. to St. Cletus Church, La Grange, Mass 10 a.m. Entombment Fairview Memorial Park Cemetery. Member of American Legion Robert E. Coulter Jr. Post 1941 and D.A.V. Information 708-485-2000 or www.hitzemanfuneral.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2002.

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Rich & Janell Buscemi

September 11, 2002

Our family will really miss such a great neighbor. We will always remember what a great friend Pete was to all of us. We are praying hard for all of you at this time of loss. Please remember we are here for you whenever you need us.

Jerome Matuch

September 11, 2002

I said a prayer for you today

and know God must have heard

I felt the answer in my heart

Although He spoke no word.

Service Officer Post 1941

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