Thomas L. Peters's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2023 in Ishpeming, Michigan

Thomas L. Peters

August 25, 1942 - July 30, 2023 (80 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Thomas L. Peters's obituary , Passed away on July 30, 2023 in Ishpeming, Michigan

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Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home

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Thomas L. Peters

August 25, 1942 - July 30, 2023 (80 years old)

Ishpeming, Michigan

Thomas L. Peters Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Thomas L. Peters of Ishpeming, Michigan, born in Laurium, Michigan, who passed away at the age of 80, on July 30, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Tom Peters and Ann Peters (Brouillette); and his granddaughters, Leanne Bessner and Trista Peters. He is survived by: his wife Liz Peters of Ishpeming; his children, Todd Bessner (Tami) of Hancock, Brad Bessner (Jackie) of Ishpeming, Lisa Etelamaki (Scott) of Marquette, Thomas "Tombo" W. Peters (Karen) of Ishpeming, Terry Peters (Jessica) of Clarksburg and Troy Peters (Jenna) of Ishpeming; his grandchildren, Nicole Bessner, Chelsea Juntilla (Gust), Travis Bessner (Morgan), Emily Piette (Chris), Brittany Mohrman (Adam), Brooke Etelamani, Adalyn Etelamaki, Eric Etelamaki, Tommy Peters, Jarl Peters, Johnny Peters, Tyler Potila (Patty) and Jackson Peters; his great grandchildren, Vivian, Clara, Gus, Sylvie, Violet, Ellarie, Owen, Matthew and Lily; his siblings, Debbie Smith of Calumet, Bobby Peters (Lolo) of Lake Linden, Richie Peters (Bonnie) of Calumet, Rodney Peters (Carolyn) of Laurium and Danny Peters of Manitowoc, WI; and his son-in-law Scott. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Bjork & Zhulkie Funeral Home



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August 1, 2023

John Gorto wrote a sympathy message

“I knew Tommy when we served in the 107th Engineer Battalion. He several times as my supervisor at Summer Camp in Gaylord Mi. He was a good man, dependable in all things. Never lost his sense of humor, always had a smile. My deepest condolences to his loved ones.”


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400 N 3rd St, Ishpeming, MI 49849

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