Ray Peter "Pete" Christofferson

, age 91 of Terre Haute, Illinois, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Sunday March 6, 2016 at Heartland Health Care Center in Macomb, Illinois. He was born January 2, 1925 in Grand Junction, Iowa, the son of Sherman and Birdie Gleason Christofferson. He married Justina Johnson on October 25, 1952.

Pete was an army veteran of World War II, and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He farmed most of his life in several areas and had lived in Terre Haute for the past 18 years. He enjoyed fishing, traveling, and especially, the love of his family. He was a member of the Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints of Burlington, Iowa.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Donna Stevenson of Fall Creek, WI, four grandchildren, Veronica (Don) Bundy of Stronghurst, IL, Bill Sutcliffe of Cumming, GA, Marcus (Kaci) Kious of Lorimor, IA, Christopher Kious of Tampa, FL, two great grandchildren, one great great grandchild, four sisters, Charlotte Dixon Of Galesburg, IL, Ruth Blyven of Genesse, ID, June Daily of Cabool, MO, Gerna Lewis of Branson, MO, four brothers, Phil Christofferson of Oquawka, IL, Bill Christofferson of Oneida, IL, Jim Christofferson of Gulfport, IL, Larry Christofferson of Portersville, CA, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Gloria Sutcliffe, five sisters and two brothers.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday , March 10, 2016, at the funeral home with Bishop Hammond officiating. Burial with military rites will follow in the Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, Illinois. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.