Sigrid Berniece Peterson

Sigrid Berniece Peterson obituary, Lombard, IL

Sigrid Berniece Peterson

Upcoming Events

Nov

1

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

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Nov

1

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

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Sigrid Peterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knollcrest Funeral Home on Oct. 8, 2025.

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Sigrid "Siri" B. Peterson, nee Enbom, age 93 of Lombard. Beloved wife of the late Dean W. Peterson; loving mother of Maren (Jeff) Jackson, David Peterson, and Kristen (Donna Rocha) Peterson; devoted grandmother of Roy Jackson, Emma (Jacinta) DeAlmeida, Kim (Calvin) Wang, and Nick (Daphne Xu) Peterson; preceded in death by her sister, Christina Scott Lambert; loving aunt, cousin, relative, and friend of many.
Sigrid was a beloved piano teacher, starting the music lady program at Peter Hoy Elementary in Lombard. Her first job was playing the organ when she was in 6th grade, and she eventually became the long time organist at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was an active member of AAUW, taking pride in her education and advocating for it.
A Celebration of life gathering will take place at 9am until time of service at 10am on Saturday, November 1st, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 545 S. Ardmore Ave. Villa Park, IL. Interment private. Memorials to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Elm Tree Christian Child Care Center, are appreciated. For info: 630-932-1500.
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Upcoming Events

Nov

1

Memorial Gathering

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

Send Flowers

Nov

1

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church

545 S. Ardmore Ave., Villa Park, IL 60181

Send Flowers

Services provided by

Knollcrest Funeral Home