Photo courtesy of Smits Funeral Home, Ltd. - Dyer
Sep 26, 1943 - Sep 3, 2025
Dear Laurie and family ,
May God comfort you in the coming daysI am so sorry for your loss.
Ann Gillio
Ann Gillio
September 10, 2025 | Hobart, IN | Friend
Dearest Tracie, and family. Len & I are sending all of you our heartfelt condolences. May you fine peace and comfort over time.
Janice Machnikowski
September 10, 2025 | Dyer, IN | Friend
Tracie, I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad.
Debra Lane
September 06, 2025 | Lowell, IN | Friend
Michael J. Peters Sr., age 81, of Atwood, IL, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025. Beloved husband of Laurie J. Peters, nee Sliwinski. Loving father of Tracie (John) McCleverty, Shannon (Jonathan) Rocha, Michael (Megan) Peters Jr., Michael Ojeda, and Daniel Ojeda. Cherished grandfather of Sydney Rocha, J.J. McCleverty, Gianna Rocha, Harper Peters, Beckett Peters, Isabella Ojeda, and Frances Ojeda. Dear brother of the late Carolyn “Jane” Pearson, Marianne Peters, and Susan (Bob) Landis. Kind uncle of several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Harry and Freda Peters.
Memorial visitation to be held Friday, September 12, 2025 from 3:00—8:00 p.m. with a memorial service at 7:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane, Dyer, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to Alzheimer’s Association (www.alz.org).
For more information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online guestbook and obituary at www.SMITSFH.
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