Verne Petersen Obituary

The memory of Verne Petersen of Depue, Illinois, born in Princeton, Illinois, who passed away on August 15, 2024 at the age of 98, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Verne Petersen to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Petersen and Hazel Petersen (Fredrickson); his wife Dorothy Yuvan of Mary's Catholic Church; and his sister Lillian Baumann. He is survived by: his children, Deborah Lamkin of DePue, Renee Bremer Stiles (Ben) of Sevierville, Tennessee, Marie Fusinatto (Robert) of Palatine, Denise Fox of DePue, Ronald Petersen (Kathleen) of Cerro Gordo and Henry Petersen (Denise) of Spring Valley. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.

Memorials may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church in DePue.