Thomas Kurt Petersen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 10, 2025, at the age of 83, Thomas Kurt Petersen (Elgin, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Thomas Kurt Petersen to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Thomas Kurt may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Kate Petersen and John Petersen. He is survived by: his wife Maria; his son John; his stepdaughter Sheri Ruthenberg; his stepson-in-law Ryan Ruthenberg; his stepgrandchildren, Ryan and Emma Ruthenberg; and his brother Norm.

Memorial contributions can be made to your favorite charity in Tom's name.