Dolores Anita Peterson

Peterson, Dolores A.
(Krause)
Appleton

Age 77, passed away unexpectedly at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Appleton on Saturday, October 24, 2009. She was born in Seymour on February 6, 1932, the daughter of the late Henry G. and Anita M. (Haefs) Krause. Dolores was preceded in death by her former husband, James E. Peterson, in 1988. Dolores was a nursing assistant for Appleton Medical Center and also worked in home care. Dolores was a very caring person and a listener who had strong Christian values. She loved family functions, playing the organ and piano, loved reading, and writing letters to family and friends. Dolores cherished her cats: Missy and Babe; and her dog, Lady.

Dolores is survived by her children: Gene (Alice) Peterson of Freedom and their daughter: Tonya (Greg) Darnell; Rodney “Rod” Peterson of Appleton, Marlin (Cathy) Peterson of Neenah; Dale Peterson of Milwaukee; and Steve Peterson of Menasha; great-grandchildren: Leo, Karina, Isaiah, Holly, Stephanie, Pam and Tina; and a special foster granddaughter; sisters: Alice Duhm and Ardis (Jim) Lyons; brother, Carl (Joyce) Krause; and by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Doreen Peterson; and brother-in-law, Vernon Duhm.

The funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 at the Wichmann Funeral Home. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in Appleton Highland Memorial Park following the services.

The family extends a special thank you to the staff at St. Elizabeth Hospital for their compassionate and professional care.

A memorial fund in Dolores' name is being established.

Wichmann Funeral Home
537 North Superior Street
Appleton, WI 54911
(920) 739-1231