Christine Marie Petersen

Christine Marie Petersen

Christine Marie Petersen, 46, of Bemidji, Minn., died peacefully Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Christine was born February 15, 1979, in Virginia, Minn., the daughter of Frank and Elaine (Hannula) Yuretich. She was raised on Majestic Lake in Iron, Minn., and graduated from Cherry High School in 1997. She continued her education in Eveleth, Minn. She married Tom Petersen on August 20, 2005, in Bemidji, where she raised their 2 children Tyler (16) and Alaina (13) and their beloved dog Auggie. She worked at Arrow Printing in Bemidji before working at Pinnacle Publishing for over 20 years. She was involved in many community and church activities, such as Dragon Boat racing and Relay For Life for the American Cancer Society. Her hobbies included curling, crocheting, camping, fishing, kayaking, sitting in the hot tub, football and spending time with her family and friends. She had a passion for music.

She is survived by her husband, Tom; children, Tyler and Alaina; mother and stepfather, Elaine and Bob Ransom; siblings, Rob (Dani) Yuretich, Brian (Kim) Yuretich; stepsisters, Cory Hilden, Robbi (Tim) Gack and Dede (Brett) Wiener; in-laws, Randy and Judy Petersen; sister-in-law, Kristie (Matthew) Biehn; nieces and nephews, Maddison, Michael, Sophie and Elijah.

She was preceded in death by her father, Frank; and stepmother, Kathy Yuretich; nephews, Robby Yuretich and Baby Boy Biehn, grandparents; and stepbrother-in-law, Larry Hilden.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 24, 2025, at Crossroads Church in Bemidji, Minn., with Pastor John Hubert officiating. Visitation will be from 3 – 6 p.m. Sunday, November 23, and one hour prior to the service, all at the church. The Cease Family Funeral Home in Bemidji assisted the family.

Condolences may be left at ceasefuneralhome.com.