Joyce Petersen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joyce Petersen of Louisville, Illinois, who passed away on February 27, 2025 at the age of 78. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Petersen to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruce VanHouten and Pauline VanHouten (McCullum); her husband Larry Petersen; her brothers, Gerald and Dale VanHouten; and her in-laws, Edward, Marzella Petersen, James Petersen, Bill Petersen, Phil, Sue Petersen, Darrel Petersen and Marty Petersen.
She is survived by: her son Ryan (Jody Petersen) of Effingham; her grandchildren, Tyler, Macy, Colin and Blake Petersen; and her siblings-in-law, Allen Petersen, Rosie VanHouten, Joyce Petersen, Karen Petersen, Loletta Petersen and Terri Hillyer (Leon).
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 5th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McGriff Funeral Home (825 Chestnut St, Louisville, IL 62858). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 6th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Joyce's memory to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
