Larry M. Peterson

February 5, 1942 - April 16, 2015

Larry M. Peterson Passed away peacefully on April 16, 2015 at Parc at Joliet Nursing Home. Larry was born on February 5, 1942 in Minooka, IL the youngest of seven children born to William C. and Mary C. Peterson (nee Bianchetta), formerly of Coal City, IL. Larry received his Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Illinois where he graciously received the Salutatorian Award. He spent most of his professional life with US Steel in the Chicago area as the Director of Computer Services and later was employed at Bell Labs in Lisle, IL as a Software Designer. Larry loved his skiing trips in Colorado. He was an avid reader and did an extensive study of astronomy, and wrote volumes of his findings to share with those of the same interest. Preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers, Marvin W. Peterson and Gordon W. Peterson; one sister, Phyllis George and two sisters in law, Kathryn Peterson and Zena Peterson and brother in law Walter George. He leaves to cherish his memory two brothers, Clifford F. Peterson of Bellwood, IL and Leonard A. Peterson of Morris, IL; one sister, Lorraine Forneris of Joliet, IL and two sisters in law, Shelby Peterson of Joliet and Kay Peterson of Morris, IL. and brother in law William Forneris of Joliet, IL. A brief Memorial Service will be held at The Maple Funeral Home located at 24300 W. Ford Rd., Channahon, IL from 10:00 AM until Prayer Service begins at 10:45 AM on Saturday, May 16, 2015. for information www.themaplefuneralhome.