JAMES R. PETERSON

Oct. 1, 1954 - June 10, 2011
SOUTH BEND - James R. Peterson, 56, of South Bend, Indiana, passed away Friday, June 10, 2011, in his home. James was born October 1, 1954, to Eric H. and Antoinette "Toby" (Nadolny) Peterson. He was employed with A-1 Telecom. Surviving are his mother, Antoinette "Toby" Peterson of South Bend, Indiana; his sister, Lin (Randy) Goss of South Bend, Indiana; nephews, Tyler (Rebecca Eastep) Goss of South Bend, Cary (Anne) Goss of Houston, Texas, Jeff Bucholtz of South Bend, Indiana; a great-niece, Olivia; his fiancée, Terese Gleiss of South Bend; and his beloved dog, Lucky.

Jim, also known as the "Blues Bunny," was a 1972 graduate of Clay High School where he played on the 1970 State Championship Baseball Team. Jim will be remembered for his love of the "Blues," fishing and baseball.

Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. today, June 14, 2011, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home, 3545 N. Bendix Drive, South Bend, Indiana. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2011, in the Kaniewski Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to, Pet Refuge. To send condolences online, please visit Kaniewski.com.

Published by South Bend Tribune on Jun. 14, 2011.

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