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Thomas W. Peterson

July 28, 1937 — March 18, 2019

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Thomas W. Peterson, age 81, of Thornton, IL, passed away Monday, March 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Doris Peterson, nee Cornwell. Loving father of Pamela (Rick) Rago and Cynthia (Paul) Novak. Proud grandfather of Alissa Rago, Emily (Cory) Weber, David (Cara) Novak and Megan Novak; great-grandfather of Maya, Kylie, Fynlee, Everly, and Hadley. Dearest brother of the late Theodore Peterson.  Kind uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Agnes Peterson.

Visitation Friday, March 22, 2019 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St. (Rt.6/159th St.) South Holland, IL. Funeral service Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at First Reformed Church (15924 South Park Ave. South Holland, IL) with Rev. Dr. Richard Grevengoed officiating. Memorial contributions may be given to First Reformed Church or Journey Care Hospice . For further information please contact 708-333-7000.

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Friday, March 22, 2019

3:00 - 8:00 pm

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Smits DeYoung-Vroegh Chapel

649 E 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473

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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Starts at 11:00 am

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First Reformed Church of South Holland

15925 South Park Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473

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