John Thomas Peterson, 64, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026 after a lengthy illness. A long time Des Plaines resident, John was born September 10, 1962 in Decatur Illinois. He graduated from Maine West High School and attended Oakton Community College and Southern Illinois University before working for United Airlines.

John is survived by his parents, Carlton and Judy Hibbert of Des Plaines, sister Ginger Adamiak (Henry) and nephew Mark of Shawnee, Kansas and sister Nancy Camodeca and niece Britney Camacho (Zac) and nephew Michael of Algonquin, Illinois.

A visitation will take place on Monday, October 26, 2026 from 10:00am until the time of service at 11:00am at First United Methodist Church, 668 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. Burial will take place at Clayton South Side Cemetery in Clayton, Illinois. Funeral care provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home. For information, please call 847-699-9003 or visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.