- Date Of Birth: November 6, 1942
- Date Of Death: June 26, 2016
- State: Illinois
James D. Peterson, of Wenona, passed away at 11:25 AM Sunday (June 26, 2016) at his residence.
He was born on November 6, 1942 in Streator to Donald & Loretta (Stager) Peterson.
He is survived by 2 sons: Eric (Michele) Peterson of Springfield; Tim (Paula) Peterson of Wenona; a sister, Donna (Wayne) Melvin of Wenona and a brother, Robert (Val) Peterson of Oglesby.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Nancy Peterson.
He graduated from Wenona High School and served in the United States Army.
He was a member of the Wenona American Legion.
James loved fishing, hunting and the Chicago Cubs.