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Thomas Petersen Obituary

Petersen, Thomas C. November 29, 2002, age 63, Army Veteran, Retired Police Chief of Merrionette Park, IL, devoted husband of Nancy J. Petersen (nee Stulga), cherished father of Carol (Fred) Schuldt and Christine (Mike) Halinski, loving grandfather of six, beloved son of the late Henry and Cecelia Petersen (nee Daly), dear brother of Ralph (Austine) Petersen and Lorraine (late John) Boyce. Tom was known to many as "Pops." Funeral services Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Ave. (at Derby Rd.), Lemont, to St. Christina Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials offerings to the American Lung Association will be deeply appreciated. Visitation Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. Info., 800-994-7600 or www.petkusfuneralhomes.com Visit Guest Book at www.suntimes.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Dec. 1, 2002.

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Barbara Styles

December 3, 2002

I was so sorry to hear that this man, so dearly loved by you all, could no longer be with you in this life. I hope that his memory will give you the strength you require in this trying time.

Maggie Duffy

December 2, 2002

I have known Tom many years. We met through working in the Village together. I will remember Tom for his strong handshake and warm smile. Tom was a good neighbor, thoughful father and a loving husband. He will be missed by all who lives he touched.

Wayne Miglore

December 2, 2002

Tom was always quick with a smile and a kind word. Not long ago, I was walking out of work with him at the end of the day, and he was his usual affable self. I was surprised when he became ill, and I'm a bit stunned by his sudden passing. I'll miss him, as will many of us at Spiegel. My prayers are with his family and friends.

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