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Eleanor Peterman Obituary

Eleanor Marie Peterman, 87 of Richwood, died early Monday morning January 5, 2026 at the Heritage Senior Living in Marysville.
She was born February 20, 1938 in Mt. Victory to the late Robert Wellington and Opal (Bacon) Jolliff. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Peterman, they were married September 5, 1981 in West Mansfield and he died May 21, 2023. She was also preceded in death by her stepmother, Ada Jolliff, and siblings, Robert â\x80\x9cBobâ\x80\x9d Jolliff and Janis Shaner.
Eleanor was an active member of the Richwood First Methodist Church, where she had helped with the personal needs pantry. She enjoyed watching Harness Racing with Gayle, but she loved
her time with her grandkids and family.
Eleanor retired as a corrections officer, she had worked in Marysville, London and retired from N.C.C.I. in Marion.
Surviving are her boys, David â\x80\x9cDaveâ\x80\x9d (Tonja) Beckley of Conway, SC, Douglas â\x80\x9cDougâ\x80\x9d (Kim Morgan) Beckley of Bucyrus, stepson Bradley â\x80\x9cBradâ\x80\x9d Peterman of San Angelo, TX, stepdaughter Heidi (Jeremy) Ormeroid of Marysville,
grandsons, Nathen â\x80\x9cNateâ\x80\x9d (Ashley) Beckley and Nicholas â\x80\x9cNickâ\x80\x9d (Casey) Beckley
great grandchildren, Aidan (Kelsa) Beckley, Briana Beckley, Everett Beckley, Liam Beckley, Caitlin Beckley and Victoria Beckley.
great great grandchild, Brynlee Beckley
siblings, Marilyn Hubbard of Fenton, DE and Donald â\x80\x9cDonâ\x80\x9d (Wendy) Jolliff of Delaware
step grandchildren, Christopher Peterman and Emily Peterman
Graveside services will be held later this spring at the Hale Cemetery near Mt. Victory. This page will be updated when the plans are finalized.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood First Methodist Church, 18 S. Fulton Street, Richwood, Ohio 43344
The Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home is assisting the family.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com

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Obituary published on Legacy.com by Marion County Now on Jan. 5, 2026.

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