Andrew Peters, 31, of Aurora went home to be with his Heavenly Father after a valiant fight with brain cancer. He is now in peace for eternity. He was born March 9, 1983 in Aurora, IL.
Andy attended 3 world youth days in Rome, Germany, and Canada. He was an active member in the Cursillo movement with the Rockford diocese and was a very proud Knight of Columbus 4th degree with Holy Angels Cardinal Bellarmine council 4849. Andy was a dedicated Cubs fan.
He is survived by his loving parents Joe and Pam Peters of Aurora, IL; two beautiful sisters Amanda Peters of Aurora, IL and Nicole (Philip) Snow of Plano, IL; 3 Godsons/nephews Jacob, Zachary and Joshua Snow; his maternal grandparents William and Melba Ferguson of Strasburg, IL; his uncles Whitey (Kay) Peters of Aurora, Michael (Mary) Peters of Aurora, and Michael Ferguson of Strasburg, IL; his aunts Mary (Jim) Tracey of Aurora, Christina Placek of Effingham, Sandra (Joe) Barajas of Aurora, Barbara Bernaeyge of Romeoville, and Debra Ferguson of Strasburg, IL; many cousins; many friends and his work family at Strata Tac.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Henry J. and Margaret Peters; and his uncle Chris Peters.
Funeral from THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY will be Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 9:30am to Holy Angels Church at 10:00am. Fr. Michael Lavan will officiate with interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 17, 2014 from 4:00pm until 8:00pm at THE DALEIDEN MORTUARY, 220 N. Lake St., Aurora, 630-631-5500 or visit our interactive website at www.daleidenmortuary.com where you may leave condolences for Andrew’s family.
The family wishes to thank everyone for their help during this journey and for their unrelenting prayers. Also a special thank you to his doctors and nurses for their guidance and care.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Children’s Tumor Foundation (NF) or the American Brain Tumor Association/ABTA.org.
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