Marlene Petersen Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Marlene Petersen of Genoa, Illinois, born in Ladysmith, Wisconsin, who passed away on February 22, 2022 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Meyers and Marvel Meyers (Crandall); her husband Duane Petersen; and her grandson Jason Shipley. She is survived by: her children, Barbara Pearson, James Pearson (Sandy) and Cathy Petersen (Ken); her grandchildren, Rachel Shipley, Julie Ratliff (Joe), Jolene O'Donnell (Ryan), John Shipley (Alyson), Jill Wiegel (Shelly), Jenna Franz (Joshua), Ashley Baker (James), Joy Ellen Holmes (Kevin) and Elizabeth Galati (Sal); her great grandchildren, Jayna, Anna, Joseph Ratliff, Megan, Jason, Jacob, Caden O'Donnell, Harper, William Shipley, Laney, Alex, Finn Wiegel, Lucy, Ivy Franz, Peyton, Piper Baker, Axl, Ellison, Wyland Holmes, Serafina, Leonardo and Abigail Galati; and her sister Pat Meyers.