Dorean-Peters-Obituary

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Dorean Peters

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I’m gonna miss my grandma really bad because she was the light of the family and the light of my mom that help my mom bring me up. I’m gonna miss her and I’ll take care of her now that she’s gone. My heart is ripped apart.

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I was glad that Dorean was a house wife because she was able to babysit my daughter Monica while I had to work and Monica was able to be with family and not a stranger. I have happy memories of Dorean.

Aunt Dorean ,
No words can explain my feelings right now..
You were my favorite aunt and I was your favorite! I want to remember you by that big smile you gave me when I visited you the first time... That is how I remember you and will always...
You are at peace now ..with your parents, siblings and the love of your life! ( he was awesome)
I'll miss you until we meet again... P.S. tell mom I'm doing great and everyone I love them dearly...
I'm closing now because...

Dorean and Terry were one my parents (Leonard & Helen Walther) best friends for over 60 years. They used to see each other fairly often. They had a large family, as we did, and it was always fun when we got together growing up. They stayed in touch over the years and when my parents were elderly, and their health declined, they visited them often. My parents enjoyed the visits so much as they could not drive then. Dorean had a wonderful laugh, a great sense of humor, and was always a good...

Our last trip to visit - I don't remember where we were going but I'm pretty sure lots of laughs were had on the drive.

I'm going to miss you so much! I so much enjoyed our weeknight phone calls on my drive home from work! I would listen to you talk about your day and you would laugh at my road rage! You will ALWAYS be in my heart! I'll take good care of your boy for you! Love, Ann

She was always my mom for 71 years and I will miss her dearly but will never forget her and my dad. You’ve left me with many memories mom and I know you’re finally happy again. See you in heaven. Love, Don

Obituary

Dorean's Obituary

Dorean Peters, 87, passed away on October 1, 2025 at her home peacefully in the presence of her family.  

Dorean was preceded in death by her husband Terrence, of 68 years (2022); her parents, Howard and Melva Craft; brother, Donald Craft, Ronald Craft; sisters, Bonnie Pardue, Judy Pietschman; and one son; Gary Peters. 

Dorean is remembered as a loving mother and wife. 

Dorean is survived by her sons and daughters, Don (Ann) Ellis, Jim (Kathy) Peters, Diane (George) Brefeld, Bob (Tammy) Peters, Melissa (Rick) Konz; 14 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.  

Visitation and service will be held Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at Gurnee Salata Funeral Home, 4190 Old Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60030.  Visitation will be from 9:00AM - 10:00AM and service will begin at 11:00AM, with interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery in Libertyville, IL.   

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Gurnee Salata Funeral Home 847-244-1155.

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