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SALLY K. PETERSON, 61, passed away Thursday, Aug. 6, 2015, in Fort Wayne. Born in Angola, Ind., Sally graduated from Lakeland High School of LaGrange, Ind., then completed her Bachelor's degree from Ball State University, and later completed her Master's degree from Indiana University. She worked as an elementary school music teacher with East Noble School Corporation for 30 years. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Kendallville, Delta Gamma Sorority and University Singers while at Ball State University, the Eastern Star, Tri-Kappa, and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. Surviving are her husband, Mark Peterson of Fort Wayne; son, Charles Peterson of Indianapolis, Ind.; daughter, Sara (Phillip) Zook of Fort Wayne; five grandchildren; and sister, Susan (Vaughn) Lovelace of Howe, Ind. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Maxine Weir. Service is 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2015, at D.O. McComb & Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2015, at the funeral home. Burial in Riverview Cemetery, of Churubusco, Ind. Memorials may be made to East Noble School Corporation Music Department. To sign the online guestbook, visit www.domccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Aug. 8, 2015.

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August 10, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss.may the God of all comfort be with you.psalms83:18

August 8, 2015

Charlie,
Sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you and your family.
Arin-Class of 2000

Teri & Rachel Dobrzykowski

August 8, 2015

Mark and Family,
There are no words to say except we are truly sorry for your loss. Please know we are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.

Bob Peterson

August 8, 2015

Mark and Family,
Very sorry for loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

August 8, 2015

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY YOU DRAW CLOSE TO OUR LOVING GOD BY READING HIS WORD, AND FIND COMFORT IN THE HOPE THAT HE GIVES US ALL : OF SEEING OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN IN A BEAUTIFUL NEW PARADISE HOME HERE ON EARTH.

MaryLou Griffin

August 8, 2015

Keeping the family in my prayers. Sally is now free from the bonds of Earth. Free and healthy! Praise to God for His faithfulness.

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