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  • Visitation

    Saturday, August 3, 2019

    10:00 am to 12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    *The family has requested casual attire for the visitation and service.

  • Service

    Saturday, August 3, 2019

    12:00 pm

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    James M. Peters, 79, of Lebanon, IL, died, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, IL, with his family by his side.

    James was born July 18, 1940, to Frances and Gertrude (nee Kruep) Peters in Breese, IL.  On April 24, 1965, he married Judy Vunetich, at St. Clare Catholic Church in O’Fallon, IL.

    Jim had a passion for fishing and golf.  He loved his wife, kids, grandkids and great granddaughter.  Jim’s favorite pastime was aggravating and teasing people.  He loved to have a good laugh.

    Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Judy Peters, Lebanon, IL; children, Diana (Bruce) Faris, Oklahoma City, OK, Steve (Gayla) Peters, Lebanon, IL; grandchildren, Alysha (Jay) Higgins, Cassidy Faris, Evan Faris, Madison Peters, Gavin Peters; great granddaughter, Addilynn Higgins; sister, Phyllis (Henry) Garcia, Breese, IL; many nieces and nephews.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Gertrude Peters; brother, Lavergne Peters; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Peters; and four nieces.

    Memorials may be made to the Donor’s choice.

    Visitation: Saturday, August 3, 2019 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm, at Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    *The family has requested casual attire for the visitation and service.

    Funeral Service: Saturday, August 3, 2019, 12:00 pm, Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.

    Clergy: Msgr. Jim Margason

    Meridith Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL

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  1. Baxter Swift / July 31, 2019 at 9:46 pm

    Steve, so sorry to hear of your dad’s passing. Please reach out if we can help in any way. May God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.
    Sincerely,
    Baxter and Angela Swift

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