Thomas C. Petersen, November 29, 2002, age 63, Army Veteran, retired Police Chief of Merrionette Park, IL. Devoted husband of Nancy J. Petersen, nee Stulga; cherished father of Carol (Fred) Schuldt and Christine (Mike) Halinski; loving grandfather of six; beloved son of the late Henry and Cecelia Petersen, nee Daly; dear brother of Ralph (Austine) Petersen and Lorraine (late John) Boyce. Tom was known to many as “Pops”. Funeral services Wednesday 9:30 a.m. at the Petkus Lemont Funeral Home, 12401 S. Archer Ave. (at Derby Rd.), Lemont to St. Christina Church for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Entombment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings to the American Lung Association will be deeply appreciated. Visitation Monday and Tuesday 3 to 8 p.m. 800-994-7600 or www.petkusfuneralhomes.com
