John T. Peterson, 72, of Machesney Park, IL, passed away peacefully, Friday evening, March 15, 2019 after a long illness. He was born December 14, 1946 in Rockford, IL, the son of Ted and Orietta (Earle) Peterson. John served his country in the United States Air Force. He was employed as a salesman at LTM Water Treatment in Machesney Park. John was a devoted lifetime member of Grace-Loves Park, where he was very involved, and served as a Sunday school teacher. He was a very kind hearted man that loved people and was a caregiver at heart, taking care of his mother for 10 years. John loved fishing, and being in his yard. He could fix anything and would do anything for anyone. John was an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan.
John is loved and missed by his best friend, Mary E. Peterson; children, Julie Price and John T. (Serina) Peterson, Jr.; grandchildren, Jillian and Jorja Price, and Gabriel, Samuel and Matthew Peterson; brother, Scott (Linda) Peterson; and nephews, Jeremy and Joshua Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial service will take place at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 20019 at Grace Lutheran Church, 343 Grand Ave, Loves Park, IL 61111.
