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Peter Mattes Obituary

Mattes, Peter J. Age 86 of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, April 3, 2014. He is survived by brother, Nicholas (late Helen) Mattes of Merrillville. Preceded in death by wife, Margaret Mattes; three brothers, Hubert, Cornelius, John; two sisters, Magdelen Buehler and Marie Mattes. Peter was a member of St. Matthias Catholic Church, American Legion Post #430, and Catholic Order of Foresters Branch #665. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Peter was a retired assembler from the Budd Plant. Friends may call at Pruzin & Little Funeral Service (811 E. Franciscan Dr., Crown Point) on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. with a Legion Service at 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Monday, April 7, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. from Pruzin & Little Chapel and 10:00 a.m. at St. Matthias Catholic Church, 101 W. Burrell Dr., Crown Point with Rev. James Wozniak officiating. At rest, Calumet Park Cemetery. Family and friends may share an online condolence or memory at www.pruzinfuneralservice.com.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Apr. 5, 2014.

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