Howard F. Petersen
Of Hoffman Estates, formerly of Mt. Prospect

Howard F. Petersen was born on December 4, 1920 in Chicago to Harold and Sadie Petersen. He passed away on November 3, 2008 in Hoffman Estates.

He is survived by his daughter, Nancy (Randall) Chapek; his grandchildren, Chrissy, Danielle, Joshua, Michael, Emily, Peter, Lily and Aaron; and his great-grandchildren, Katie and Gabriel.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille H. Petersen; his son, Robert Petersen; and his brother, Russell Petersen.

Visitation Wednesday, November 5, 2008 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Rd., (4 blocks south of Palatine Rd.) Arlington Heights. Funeral service 10:30 AM Thursday, November 6, 2008 at the funeral home. Interment Arlington Heights Wheeling Township Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assn. of Greater Chicago, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631.