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Peter Sawers Obituary

Peter Ritchie Sawers, age 85, of Glenview, IL. Beloved husband of the late Mary Howell Sawers. Loving father of Greg (Jill) Sawers, Andy (Kristi) Sawers, and Emily Sawers (Todd) Berlinghof. Proud grandfather of Emily, Abigail, Janene, Peter and Gregory Sawers, David, Chase and Maddie Berlinghof. Dear brother of the late Tim (Beth) Sawers. Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews. Memorial Service 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2018 at Church of the Holy Comforter Church, 222 Kenilworth Avenue, Kenilworth, IL 60043. Interment private at Memorial Park Cemetery, Skokie, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund, One North LaSalle Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602 or Executive Service Corps of Chicago, 318 W. Adams Street #700 D, Chicago, IL 60606. Info: www.donnellanfuneral.com or (847) 675-1990.

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Aug. 15 to Aug. 23, 2018.

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Paul & Margo Brown

August 17, 2018

We are very sorry to hear of Peter's death. We have many fond memories of Peter and Mary as close friends, political allies and professional colleagues. He will be greatly missed.

Paul and Margo Brown

Z L

August 17, 2018

My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.

Ed & Kitty Keigher

August 16, 2018

Eddie and Kitty Keigher:

We always enjoyed Peter and Mary's company. They were absolutely great neighbors. Hats off to them for raising such a wonderful family. Kitty remembers when Mary and she won the "Monticello Egg Toss"! 4th of July gatherings, Super Bowls, their hospitality both in Northbrook and Glenview. You are missed. Prayers for both Mary and Peter from us.

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