Obituaries

Raymond "Bud" J. Peters

October 4th, 1937 – October 13th, 2019

Raymond “Bud” J. Peters, 82, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 10:30 am on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at his home. He was born on October 4, 1937 in Canton, IL, the son of Raymond and Grace (Clear) Peters. Bud married Jean Ford on September 18, 1973 in Lewistown, IL. She survives.

Also surviving are his 2 daughters, Becky (and Tim) Conn of Soldier, KY and Julie (and Rick) Harper of Calhoun, CO, 5 sons, Randy (and Darnell) Peters of Lewistown, Tim Peters, Jacob (and Bobbi) Peters of Fort Madison, IA, Curtis (and Heather) Peters of Galesburg, IL and Travis (and Jeri) Peters of Astoria, 14 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded by his granddaughter, Sydney Avery, 5 sisters and 4 brothers.

Bud worked at International Harvester, retiring in 1987. After retiring, he worked as a farmhand for several farmers and grain elevators.

Bud enjoyed woodworking, gardening and reading western novels.

Services will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Gary Sheets will be officiating. A visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will in the Woodland Cemetery in Astoria. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.

Condolences

October 14th, 2019

Jake, Bobbie & Keiarra
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Hoppy, Karen & Allen

October 14th, 2019

Sending my deepest condolence for you all.
Rose Ford

October 14th, 2019

Jean Ann and family I'm so sorry for the passing of Bud. He was the best brother in law a person could ask for he will be dearly missed. He taught me a lot of quips that I never knew. Love you and you will all be in my prayers and thoughts.

October 14th, 2019

Thinking of you and sending condolences.

October 14th, 2019

Thinking of you and sending condolences.
Lori Phillips Madden

October 14th, 2019

So very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for all. He always had a smile when he come in the Dipper. Marsha Thomas

October 14th, 2019

So sorry for your loss Travis and Jerri, and the whole family. If you need anything ask. Nicole Elliott and family.

October 14th, 2019

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

October 14th, 2019

You are in my thoughts and prayers - always enjoyed Bud when he worked for us at Bader & Co. Rick Harris

October 14th, 2019

Sorry for the familys loss of a great guy. He was always full of witty remarks. I will miss him

October 14th, 2019

So sorry for your loss Randy & Darnelle and family. Our thoughts are with you!

October 15th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Prayers and love sent your way. 💙

October 15th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, prayers for all.

October 15th, 2019

Jake, Bobbi, Kierra, and all the Peters family, sending a heartfelt prayer to all for comfort during this time of loss.

October 15th, 2019

The above is from Lynn Spencer

October 15th, 2019

We are so story for your family's loss he was a great Man

October 15th, 2019

Thoughts and prayers are with you all. Remember the good times. Matt & Anna

October 15th, 2019

Jean and family- Thinking of you during this time. Love, Mooch, Josh, and Ginny

October 15th, 2019

So sorry for your loss prayers for the family love you all
Vera Vaughn

October 15th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for all.

October 15th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. He was such a sweet guy. Love, Melissa (Thomas) Payton

October 15th, 2019

Deepest Sympathy to your family.You're in our thoughts and prayers.

October 15th, 2019

So very sorry for your loss. He was a generous soul and kind man. Alison Price Gold

October 15th, 2019

To all of Uncle Buds family we send you our deepest thoughts and prayers. Dennis, Ronda and family.

October 16th, 2019

So sorry for your loss. Bob and Peggy Malott

October 16th, 2019

So sorry for your loss, Bud was a great man and I always loved working with him at Farmer’s Feed & Seed all those years ago! Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Brian Bucher

October 16th, 2019

So sorry about your loss, love talking to that guy on his walk, Linda Derry

October 16th, 2019

so sorry for your loss. Kathy Cox

October 16th, 2019

I was blessed to be able to see Uncle Bud in August. I wish my kids could have known him like I did. I loved him.everyone had a nickname, I was mouse then (oh lordy) little Dolly. What were some of everyone nicknames? I sincerely send my love and prayers. Bobby also, wanted you to know how sorry he is. Jeanie(ford)

October 16th, 2019

The above was from Jeanie, Kent, Jake, Lindsay Nicholas and Bobby Ford

October 16th, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to the Peters family. Sincere condolences, Alvin and Lorenda Spilker.

October 17th, 2019

Jean, Jake, Travis, Curtis, and families,
Sorry to jear of Bud's passing. I will forever remember him teasing me about having to gaurd Courtney Acres 8n eighth grade basketball. He was a good friend and always talked to me whenever I saw him. His sense of humor and love of lice and family will surwly be missed. Sorry I will not be able to attend the funetal but know my thoughts andvprayets are with you and your families. May God bless and keep you during thos time of loss and mourning.
Don, Jesse, and Felicity Southerd

October 18th, 2019

My deepest sympathy to all, having known him and family while living in Lewistown. One of the nicest people I had ever met.