Alice Faye Peterson

Alice Faye Peterson obituary, Medaryville, IN

Alice Faye Peterson

Alice Peterson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Frain Mortuary - Winamac on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Alice Faye (Reinholt) Peterson, 101 of Winamac, IN passed away Friday, March 21, 2025 at Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac, IN. She was born July 27, 1923 in Winamac, IN to the late John W. and Jennie Fern (Moore) Reinholt. On September 25, 1946 Alice married Donald G. Peterson. Donald died on January 14, 1996.
Alice was a homemaker. As a child Alice helped on the farm by milking the cows. She had worked as a janitor at the Culver Academy Beason Memorial Park for many years. Alice was a hard worker her whole life.
Alice was a member of the Riverbank Church and the Ladies Aid of the church. She was also a member of the Lawton Christian Church.
Alice enjoyed gardening and sold her produce. She was an avid fisherman in Florida and ice fished at Bruce Lake. Alice especially enjoyed spending time with her kids and grandkids.
She is survived by:
Cathy and husband Lane Shedrow Monterey, IN Daughter
Clint and wife Althea Peterson Alto, GA Son
Charles and wife June Peterson Winamac, IN Son
Carl and Jo Ann Johnson Peterson Winamac, IN Son
Wade & Tammy Shedrow Grandson
Jessica & Samuel Weldon Granddaughter
Michelle & John Cerone Granddaughter
Clinton & Melissa Peterson Grandson
Jon & Shannon Peterson Grandson
Lynette & Jared Clark Granddaughter
Jodee & Shane Harley Granddaughter
Kristi Bolinger Granddaughter
Julie & Mike Rushmore Granddaughter
Ritchie & Crystal Paris Grandson
Carla & Anthony Knauff Granddaughter
Kenneth Peterson Grandson
Joseph Peterson Grandson
29 Great Grandchildren
Jared Cirone
Micah Cirone
Zachary Cirone
Annaliese Cirone
Josiah Peterson
Titus Peterson
Chloe Peterson
Laci Peterson
Brooke Smith
Cameron Clark
Gavin Clark
Hannah Clegg
Clint Peterson
Levi Shedrow
Madison Shedrow
Cole Weldon
Eric Weldon
Avery Knauff
Austin Knauff
Chelcie Moss
Alyssa Knauff
Roan Peterson
Olivia Peterson
Brooke Paris
Dakota Paris
Carleigh Paris
Seth Harley
Tori Lunsford
Kate Harley
Jordan Rowlands
Shane Rowlands
Sarah Poppy
5 Great Great Grandchildren:
Caroline Alice Maynard
Finnley Magyar
Ezekiel Knauff
Jackson Cirone
Ashton Cirone
Two on the way
Preceded in death by:
John W. and Jennie Fern (Moore) Reinholt, Parents
Donald G. Peterson, Husband
Beverly (Master) Peterson Daughter-in law
L. Jay Reinholt, Brother
Flaura E. Clark, Sister
Ora E. Reinholt, Brother
Agnes M. Straw, Sister
Rev. John Reinholt, Brother
Gertrude A. Reinholt, Sister
Sarah K. Peterson, Sister
Viola J. Reinholt, Sister
Gerald R. Reinholt, Brother
Visitation will be from 4-7 PM EDT Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 AM EDT Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Frain Mortuary in Winamac with Jon Peterson officiating.
Burial will take place at Winamac Cemetery (McKinley Addition).
Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant Hill Community Church Bruce Lake, IN.
Online Tributes may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac.
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