Josephine G. Peterson

Josephine G. Peterson, nee Grelck of Mancelona, MI, age 96, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2018. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 72 years, Raymond Peterson, and is survived by her Children Marian (Paul King) of Las Vegas, NV, Dr. Raymond (JoAnn) Peterson of Tucson, AZ, Ann (Tom Dunklau) of Antioch, IL, and Thomas (Tina) Peterson of Mancelona, MI; fond grandmother of 17; great-grandmother of 21; great-great-grandmother of 2. While her husband was fighting in WWII, she worked at Douglas Aircraft (now known as O’Hare Airport) as a wing inspector – a true “Rosie the Riveter.” She also enjoyed being a member of the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary for 41 years devoting her time helping Veterans at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL, an Election Judge for 13 years in Chicago, IL, and a Girl Scout Troop Leader for 8 years at St. Tarcissus Church in Chicago, IL. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Salerno’s Galewood Chapels, 1857 N. Harlem Ave., Chicago. Saturday, April 21, 2018 family and friends are asked to meet at St. Tarcissus Church, 6020 W. Ardmore Ave., Chicago for a Funeral Mass to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in River Grove, IL. For info (773) 889-1700 or www.salernofuneralhomes.com