Laurence Ruben Peters Sr. Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Laurence Ruben Peters Sr. of Mapleton, Illinois, born in Sutton, Nebraska, who passed away on January 7, 2026 at the age of 99. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurence Ruben Peters Sr. to pay them a last tribute.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Ruben Leopold and Vera Christine Peters (Troutman); his wife Bonnie Jean Peters (Hamilton); his children, Christine Shahan (Peters) of South Fork and Laurence; his stepdaughter Dorothy Hysel of Abilene, Texas.; his grandchildren, Jennifer Hood (Stephen), Jill Bowden (Scott), Nicholas Parks (Candice), Christopher Peters (Farah) and David Light (Kelsey); his great grandchild Kayla Cline (Zachary); Braxton, Kayden, Cody Bowden, Courtney, Kaylee, Natalee Parks, Tenley and Sadie Light. He was also cherished by numerous nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in Larry's name to St. Jude or charity of donor's choice.