Suburban mayor dies unexpectedly
Mayor Kenneth A. Peterson Jr.
STEGER, Ill. - A suburban mayor died unexpectedly on Monday.
According to the Village of Steger, Mayor Kenneth A. Peterson Jr. leaves behind his wife, four children, and two grandchildren.
Peterson had served as the village's 21st president since May 2013. Before becoming mayor, he worked as a village trustee, chaired Steger's Economic Development Committee, and led the Board of Fire & Police Commissioners. He was also active as a recreational basketball coach and involved in the Boy Scouts of America and the Steger Kiwanis Club.
In addition to his public service, Peterson was special counsel at Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP in Chicago, working in the Finance and Bankruptcy Practice Group.
The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.