Lois Peterson

MACHESNEY PARK - Lois F. Peterson, 81, of Machesney Park passed away Friday, January 16, 2015. Born Dec. 12, 1933, in Wabeno, WI, the daughter of Anton and Addie (Gordon) Fritsch. Married Burdette E. Peterson on April 9, 1955, in Rockford. Member of the Machesney Park Walking Club. Avid bowler. She enjoyed VW Lady Bugs, gardening and girls nights out. Survivors include sons, Ken Peterson, Mark (Rose) Peterson, Scott (Pam) Peterson and Ross (DeAnna) Peterson; grandchildren, Brent, Cory, Erin (Scott) McCormick, Kristy (Matt) Wynn and Andrew Peterson; great-grandchildren, Blake McCormick, Elena Wynn and Ethan Sensabaugh; sister, Nancy Doran and Carol Zaugg. Predeceased by her husband and a brother, Robert Fritsch.

Service at 1 p.m., Wed., January 21, in Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane. Burial in Willwood Burial Park. Visitation from 11 a.m. to service time. In lieu of flowers, a memorial will be established.