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Duane D. Petersen
1944 - 2023
Duane D. Petersen
1944 - 2023
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BORN
1944
DIED
2023
Duane Petersen Obituary
Duane D. Petersen, age 78, of Lemont, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4, 2023, with his family by his side. A proud Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was stationed in South Korea during the Vietnam War. This is where he met his loving wife of 55 years, Linda.
Preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Genevieve Petersen.
Survived by his wife Linda Petersen; a daughter Tanya (Jason) Gongol; his grandchildren, Dylan, J.J., Avary, and Liam; his sister, Norene (Richard) Campbell; his brother, Dennis (Marie) Petersen; and his dog, Sprinkles.
He loved shooting pool, fishing, gardening, and classic cars, in fact he started the Lemont Legends Car Show in Lemont. He owned and operated The Main Inn for 35 years. Visitation Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 3 – 8 p.m. and Wednesday, March 8, 2023, from 11 a.m. until time of Funeral Services at 12 p.m. at Markiewicz Funeral Home, P.C. 108 Illinois St. Lemont. Interment Mt. Vernon Memorial Estates.
19 Entries
Lee Duran
July 1, 2023
We are deeply saddened to hear about your loss Linda and Tanya. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family.
Love, Hui Chang Riordan, Alan Riordan and Lee Ann Duran (Riordan)
Marlene Graham
March 8, 2023
Linda so sorry for your loss.
Rick Bonham
March 8, 2023
Duane will truly be missed. So many great memories of shooting pool with him at the Main Inn. My deepest condolences to Linda, Tanya, Jason and Norene during this time.
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Kari Nelson
March 8, 2023
Farewell Duane, May you get nothing but Break & Runs on the pool table in the sky ! You will be missed by many. Not sure what the other 3 Amigos will do without you.
And to Linda, Norene & Tanya, Im so sorry for your loss.
Chris Dvorak
March 7, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. Duane was a really nice, cool guy. He will be missed.
Dave OLeary
March 7, 2023
Sincere condolences to Duane's family, many good memories on Wednesday nights at the Main Inn during Lemont Legends cruise nites.
John Jones
March 7, 2023
A good friend, great hunting partner.
Teresa Trevino
March 7, 2023
Sending heartfelt sympathies to the Family and Friends during this difficult time. The loss of a husband, father, brother, grandfather, and friend is immense...May the years of memories surround you all and the stories console your hearts in the days and months to come.
There are some who bring light so great to the world,
that even when they are gone, THE LIGHT REMAINS!
Duane's spirit and legacy will always remain. It was such a pleasure to be in the presence of Duane. He seemed to even give ya "that smile" on days when his body was in such pain - - such a strong, fun spirit that shines! All who know you will never forget you...you will be missed.
Tanya, Jason, Linda, you’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicoel Bullerman
March 7, 2023
My deepest condolences to you all! My heart breaks. But, god Gained another angel. Rest in peace Duane.
Gregg and Lynne Vavra
March 7, 2023
34 years ago when my husband and I were moving to lemont , a local told us not to go to the Main in because it had a rough crowd. Been going ever since. Duanes friendly face will be missed.
CHUCK WOOD
March 6, 2023
TO NORENE AND FAMILY SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT DUANE PASSING , OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY MAY GOD HELP YOU ALL THROUGH THESE TIMES.
Stanley Taylor
March 6, 2023
Norden, sorry to hear of your husband passing. He is in a better place with out pain.prayers are with you and family. If you need Ny that I can do or talk. I am here.
Angel/Ron Richards
March 6, 2023
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending our deepest
Nicole Lubbers
March 6, 2023
May God bless you and your family during this time.
Tim Wirth
March 6, 2023
Sorry for your loss of your husband, father and brother. He gave me many rides home to Sag when we were in high school. You’re in my thoughts Noreen and Family.
Stacy Sullivan
March 6, 2023
My second best friend, I'm going to miss you terribly. You taught me to how play safe and how to put draw on a cue ball, you maybe even gave me more of an interest in old cars and fishing, you always had fun stories about growing up in Lemont, but most of all, you were family to me and Jerry and I don't know what we're going to do without you. Until we can pinky-shake again, please save a space up there for us. Linda & Tanya, we love you both so much and are keeping you and the kids in our thoughts and prayers.
Robert Pisut
March 6, 2023
Duane loved his pool teams. He was a very calm nice man!
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