Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Steger Memorial Chapel - Steger
Steger, Illinois
Jan 20, 1939 – Nov 23, 2017 (Age 78)
Kenneth A. Peterson, Sr, age 78 of Steger, Illinois passed away peacefully November 23, 2017. Beloved husband of Marilyn nee Musson. Loving father of Kim (Phil) Hantak, Kari Kunkes and Kenneth (Alice) Peterson Jr. Cherished grandfather of Joshua (April) Kunkes, Nickolas (Teresa) Kunkes, Heather...
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Roberta Meier
August 25, 2018 | Webster, NY | Sister
I was a student at Brookwood Jr High during his first year as superintendent. Great guy. Im sorry for your loss.
Tom Herr
July 17, 2018 | Glenwood, IL
I will forever remember how kind and funny you were, thank you for that, I hope to see you again ... until then see ya Mr Peterson
Teresa Franklin
June 04, 2018 | Glenwood, IL | Student
My condolences to the Peterson Family. Ken and I were colleagues as Superintendents in the south suburbs and GSU staff members. He was considered a mentor and role model to many,including me. He was one the the Good Guys .
Jim Riordan
December 01, 2017 | Tinley Park, IL
He was a great influence on a lot of young people. I will always remember him as a true leader. From a family that went to Brookwood Elementary. We send our Prayers to his family. We need more men like him.
Randy Perry
December 01, 2017 | Kingman, AZ
What a terrific man! He will be missed. May the Lord comfort your family.
Mike & Suzanne (Rauhut) Riley and family
November 30, 2017
Ken was a man of true spirit, innovation, compassion, and resiliency. His commitments to his friends and family always resulted in smiles, positive attitudes, and forward thinking into the world of tomorrow. His advisership truly inspired and challenged me to be a better man. I am forever grateful.
J.J. Arnold
November 30, 2017 | Fox Point, WI
so sorry for your loss. my prayers and condolences for the Peterson Family.
Nancy Phipps
November 29, 2017 | Dongola, IL
So sorry for your loss. I served on the 167 School Board and learned a great deal from Ken. I am enriched for having known him and served with him.
Sheila Collins
November 29, 2017 | Frankfort, IL
