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Michael Petersen Obituary
MORTON - Michael D. Petersen, 47, of Morton passed away at 10:36 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015, at his home.
He was born on Sept. 8, 1967, in Peoria, the son of Myron "Mike" and Martha "Marty" Price Petersen. He married Dayna Williams Gunn on Sept. 17, 2013, in Pekin, and she survives.
Also surviving are his mother of Morton; one son, Drew Petersen, one daughter, Devin Petersen, one sister, Angela Deal, and one brother, Jason (Kari) Petersen, all of Bartonville; three nieces; and one nephew.
His father preceded him in death.
Mike was employed at the Cast Technologies in Peoria for many years.
Michael fought a brave fight battling lung cancer and also pancreatic cancer.
He had many interests in life including fishing, reading and watching movies. He was an amazing and loving man and will be missed by all.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private family services will be held at a later date. Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services of Central Illinois is assisting with arrangements.
Notes of condolences may be sent using www.peoriafuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Petersen
Devin
May 8, 2017
Dad I miss you so much :( I think about you everyday. I wish you could have met your grandson. I feel like we didn't have enough time, god took your hand and led u home too soon. I love you! Continue to watch over us!
Mike, me and his mom at the wedding party
Dayna Petersen
March 30, 2015
Mike and my Dad at the wedding party
Dayna Petersen
March 30, 2015
Mike and his mom at the wedding party
Dayna Petersen
March 30, 2015
Our first dance at the wedding party
Dayna Petersen
March 30, 2015
We feed cake to each other
Dayna Petersen
March 30, 2015
Marty Petersen
March 26, 2015
I miss you and love you son.Love you mom
This was our wedding day.You became my husband.I will miss growing old with you.You were good to me .I love you.Your wife Dayna
Dayna Petersen
March 26, 2015
Drew Petersen
March 26, 2015
You were good to us. Thank you
Chris Campbell
March 11, 2015
My sincerest sympathies to your wife and family. I got to know you as a person and a friend, and your candle was too short in the end. Every night has a beautiful sunset for you now.
Dayna Petersen
March 4, 2015
I will miss you and I love you so much.You were a wonderful husband to me.You taught me alot.I will see you again.Love your wife Dayna
Dayna Petersen
March 4, 2015
I will miss you and I love you so much.You were wonderful husband.I was lucky to be your wife.You taught me a lot.Rest in peace.I will see you again.Love your wife Dayna
Gary
March 3, 2015
I will miss my cousin Mikey. I have many great memories of us, as kids, spending summer weekends at Lake Thunderbird. He will be missed.
Saj
March 3, 2015
My heartfelt condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. (1Corinthains 15:26)
March 1, 2015
You will and already are missed. R.i.p.
Aunt Helen & uncle bob petersen
March 1, 2015
Besides your uncle bob you have always been my faverits red head...you fought a long and hard battle ..we are so happy you have no pain anymore..you earned your wings ..fly my sweet Mickie...save a place for your uncle bob & aunt Helen...we will love you always
March 1, 2015
We will always love u..besides your uncle bob u where my favored red head...u will always b in our hearts. U earned your wings..fly away and be free,,,I'll see you when I get there. So save a place for me ....love you always uncle bob & aunt helen
March 1, 2015
We will always love u Mickie . U have always been a great old & young man..u leave behind a lot of people who love u ..but I know the time will come when we will meet agin...the world will b just a little more empty now without u in it..u earned your wings so now fly away to your new home with GOD...we love u for ever your uncle bob & aunt Helen
Kim Petersen
March 1, 2015
Alot of memories remembered but never forgotten. Thank you so much for all you did for us. We are stronger because of you. Rest in Peace. Love,Kim
March 1, 2015
You were there my whole life and never left my side big brother. I will love and miss you everyday.... until we meet again.
Love, Ang
Jackie Purvis Rora
March 1, 2015
Marty so sad to hear about your son,,,Thinking of you....
March 1, 2015
Love you cuz...
Rhiannon Atencio
February 28, 2015
Uncle Mike, I was so blessed to have you in my life. I love you!!
Devin Petersen
February 28, 2015
You were taken away too soon dad. I miss you and love you so much.
Brittany Stambach
February 28, 2015
RIP Uncle Mike. Whoever said you have to be blood to be family. You will always be my family in my heart. Until we meet again, Fly high Uncle Mike.
Mary Starr
February 28, 2015
God is getting another beautiful redhead.
Love ,
Aunt Mary
Mike and Terri Rassi
February 28, 2015
Thinking about you and your family....prayers for all your family.
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