James H. Peters, age 71, of Steger, IL, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016. Loving father of Katherine(David) Bartucci, James V. Peters, and Joseph(Julie) Peters.Dear grandfather of Holly (Jack Buchmeier) Bartucci, Heather (Anthony Wells) Bartucci, David Bartucci, and Samantha (Eric Dombrowski) Bartucci. Devoted great-grandfather of Aidan and Shawn.Fond brother of Sue (Albert) Vogler. Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews.VisitationSunday, April 17, 2016 from 3:00 - 8:00 P.M. atSmits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral Service, Monday, April 18, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.Interment to be held at a future date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery - Elwood, IL.Mr. Peters was a U.S. Marine Corp. Vietnam War Veteran. For further information please contact 708-333-7000 or visit www.SMITSFH.com