Marie E. Peterson's Obituary
Mrs. Marie E. Peterson, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017. She was born on November 11, 1919 in Muskegon to Frederick and Hedwig “Hattie” (Clarwein) Kahler, and resided here her entire life. She was a very active member of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, where she belonged to Catholic Daughters of America, and Catholic Action Social Teaching. Marie also helped for many years with the Spaghetti Dinner and ticket sales for Our Lady of Grace. She was the former secretary and treasurer for Morality In Media for eight years, and was the Past Regent and chair for funerals for Catholic Daughters of America. Marie worked as a senior clerk at Teledyne Continental Motors for almost 25 years, before retiring in 1986. On May 6, 1944, she married Nels Peterson, and he preceded her in death on January 9, 1975 after 30 years of marriage. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, cousins, and many friends. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 AM Monday, June 5, 2017 at Our Lady of Grace with Rev. Fr. Michael P. Olson presiding. VISITATION will be 6-8 PM Sunday at The Walburn Chapel, 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565, with the Rosary prayed at 6PM. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the Mass at church, from 10-11 AM. Burial will take place in Laketon Twp. Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to The Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry will be appreciated. Share your memories online at www.sytsemafh.com.
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