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JAMES D. PETERS "JIM" "RED" WHITING, IN
James D. "Jim", "Red" Peters, 81 of Whiting passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 6, 2013 at the Rivercrest Specialty Hospital, Mishawaka, IN. He was married to the love of his life for 52 years, Joan "Pat" (nee Gregorovich); loving father of Gregory (Sabine), James (Susan), Peggy (Dennis) Hyde, Robert (Jeanine), David and Leanne; "adopted daughter", Kim Forrester; cherished grandfather of Katelyn, Rachel L., Jacob, Joshua, Emily, Hannah, Martha, Rachel A., Kyle, Eric and Elizabeth; adoring great grandpa of nine; dearest brother-in-law of Joyce Burke, Kay (Rick) Rosinski, Susan (Jim) Shebish and Ann (late Thomas) Gregorovich; numerous, nieces, nephews and cousins; his canine companions, Bailey and Skippy, and kitty-cats, Hollie, Mollie and Puff: many granddoggies and grandkitties. He was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Hauser; and brother, Charles Burke. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Whiting with the Rev. Jerome Stack, C.PP.S., officiating. Interment St. John Cemetery, Hammond. Visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Jim Peters was born on April 16, 1932 in Chicago, IL to Richard and Ruth (Downs) Peters and was a resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale Community for the past 48 years. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church, Whiting and the Knights of Columbus, Pope John XXIII Council 1696 (prayers Wednesday at 6:00 p.m). Jim was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, attaining the rank of corporal. While serving in Korea, he had been wounded and was a POW twice. He received the Korean Service Medal with bronze stars. Jim was a member of the American Legion, Whiting Post 80 (memorial service Wednesday 7:00 p.m). He was a retiree of the RR Donnelly Lakeside Press, Chicago with a service of 33 years. Jim enjoyed golfing, tennis, especially bowling (playing on two leagues at the Whiting Community Center), camping (throughout the United States with his family every summer), traveling (Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe), and the Chicago Bears. Devoted to his family, Jim will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer Foundation or the St. John School Endowment Fund, would be appreciated. www.baranfh.com (219) 659- 4400.
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Peggy, I just heard about your dad, I am so very sorry for your loss, your dad was a very special person. Our deepest sympathy to you and your entire family and you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love Mary Jo and family.
May 15, 2013
I just wanted the family to know how sorry I am for the great loss you must be feeling for your beloved Jim. May the drawing close to God in prayer strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Psalm 94:18,19
May 9, 2013
Dear Pat and family,
Please accept my sincere sympathy on Jim's passing. Jim was always so pleasant and always had a smile and a kind word. He will be missed.
In the peace and love of Jesus,
Margaret Saliga
Margaret Saliga
May 8, 2013
Peggy and Dennis and to the entire Peters family our deepest sympathy for your loss, Your Dad was such a nice loving person.Love DeeDee and the family.
DeeDee Lopez
May 8, 2013
Thank You Sir, for your brave service to our country.
Monte Elmwood
May 8, 2013
My condolences to your family. I'm Peggy and was the sitter for the kids back in the day and lived across the street from you. What a great man Mr. Peters was. Sorry its been so many years but I have so many fond memories. May he rest in peace.
Peggy Kurzydym
May 7, 2013
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