Steven "Petey" Ray Petersen's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Machesney Park, Illinois

Steven "Petey" Ray Petersen

February 6, 1957 - June 14, 2025 (68 years old)

Machesney Park, Illinois

Steven "Petey" Ray Petersen's obituary , Passed away on June 14, 2025 in Machesney Park, Illinois
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Steven "Petey" Ray Petersen

February 6, 1957 - June 14, 2025 (68 years old)

Machesney Park, Illinois

Steven Ray Petersen Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Steven Ray Petersen (Machesney Park, Illinois), who passed away on June 14, 2025, at the age of 68, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Steven Ray Petersen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Bonnie and Paul; his sister Debra Moline-Swenson; and his brother-in-law Doug Moline. He is survived by: his wife Diane; his son Fred Ekberg (Amy); his granddaughter Adestin Ekberg; his godson Blake Donaldson (Sydney); his siblings, Marlene Donaldson (Daryl), Kelly Allen (Rick) and Mark Petersen; his nieces and nephews, Megan Schumann, Paul Petersen (Tammy), Connor, Garrett Donaldson, James, Lucas Johnson and Alivia Johnson; his aunt Phyllis Huber; and his siblings-in-law, Craig Swenson, Theresa Johnson and Linda Schuepbach (Tom). He is also survived by many cousins, great nieces/nephews and lifelong friends.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 27th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Sunset Funeral Home (8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115).



Fri

June 27

Celebration of life

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Sunset Funeral Home
8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115

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