Peter Michael Claxton

      Peter Michael Claxton, age 47, of Peotone, IL, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee, IL

He was born on November 5, 1977, in Harvey, IL, the son of Dennis and Patricia (Kapocius) Claxton.

Peter is survived by parents, Dennis and Patricia Claxton; his seven siblings, Michelle (Fred) Knap, Suzy (Don) Karas, Matt (Jackie) Claxton, Tim (Spencer) Claxton, Andy (Shawna) Claxton, Chuck (Alice) Claxton, and Terry (Jasmin) Claxton; his nieces and nephews, Tyler (Lydia) Sweetie, Joey Karas, Konor Karas, Tony Claxton, Jackson Claxton, Paityn Riechers, Maysen Riechers, Caden Claxton, Braelyn Claxton, Elsie Claxton, Payton Claxton, and Damien Claxton; and a great-niece, Elyse Sweetie with another great-niece soon to be born. He is also survived by numerous Uncles, Aunts, and Cousins.

He was preceded in death by his niece, Tess Claxton; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Dorothy Kapocius; and his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Rosemarie Claxton.

Peter means “Rock”! This is what Peter would tell everyone. This is truly who he is, our Rock. The one who taught us patience, humility, compassion but most of all Love. There are so many things that shaped who Peter was, not only to his family, but everyone that was blessed to have their life impacted by him. He loved his family more than anything in the world, so much so that he was literally jumping up and down when he heard the news that he is going to get another Great-Niece in November. He also loved coloring which he would do daily while watching TV or chatting with Mom. He also loved being an athlete in the Special Olympics competing in basketball, bowling, volleyball, softball, but most of all Unified Bocce with his favorite teammate and buddy, his Father. He was extremely proud of his medal collection that he earned throughout his life competing. We could fill a library with stories of Peter and what he meant to his family and the world. So; until we meet again our Rock, our pillar, we will miss you dearly, for now you have earned your angel wings in place of your gold medal and are now walking on the golden streets of Heaven.

Visitation will be held at Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Hone on Sunday, August 10, 2025, from 1:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., Father Thomas Milota officiating. Burial will follow at Skyline Memorial Park in Monee, IL

In lieu of flowers, donations in Peter’s name may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or to the wishes of the family.

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