Dorothy A. Peterson
Dorothy A. Peterson
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SPRINGFIELD - Dorothy A. Peterson, 87, of Springfield died at Memorial Medical Center on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008.
She was born the daughter of Fred and Lula Mann Painter on Sept. 16, 1920, in Rochester.
She married Duane "Pete" Peterson on Oct. 6, 1962, in Champaign; he survives.
Dorothy was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith.
She is survived by husband, Duane; two daughters, Mary (husband, William) Wahlsmith and Dorothy (husband, Jim) Glass; and five sons, Archie (wife, Pat) Harmon, Bob Harmon, Richard Harmon, Roger (wife, Linda) Harmon and Bill (wife, Donna) Harmon, all of the Springfield area; a sister, Ruth Coe of Springfield; 21 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; 16 great-great-grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Grace Hewitt.
Services are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., where the family will meet friends from noon until time of the service at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 7, 2008. Burial will follow in Rochester Cemetery, with the Rev. Vaughn Beeman officiating.
Please visit the online celebration of life at www.mem.com.
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Rhonda Newtson
January 9, 2008
we will miss you and we send our love to the family for their lost.
Marsha Ballow
January 9, 2008
She will be missed very much. I remember going over there alot when I was growing up with Chrissy. She is a very nice lady. May God be with you.
dorothy franklin
January 7, 2008
i will always love you grandma your grandchild little dorothy
donna young
January 7, 2008
we will always remember you we be missed by all of us love you always
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Chuck & Trudy Best
January 7, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Charlotte Marshr Dexheimer
January 6, 2008
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Jennifer Hewitt-Snow
January 6, 2008
My sympathy goes out to the Peterson family. Dorothy was my great Aunt. I am Grace Hewitt's granddaughter and as I grew up I don't think a day went by that my Grandma wasn't on the phone with Dorothy or talking about her. She loved her very much. May peace and wonderful memories be with you.
JIM AND RUTHIE CLEMENT
January 6, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Raymond Harmon
January 6, 2008
YOU WILL BE MISSED
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