Peterson, Helen I

Mrs. Helen I. Peterson, 77, of Abingdon, Illinois died at 11:03 a.m. Thursday, November 6, 2014 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria, Illinois.She was born September 29, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to Joseph and Mary Orewiec LaBay. She married Clyde K. Peterson Jr. on May 2, 1959 in Galesburg. He preceded her in death December 29, 1993.

Surviving are two sons, Erik Peterson of Miami, Florida and Mike Taylor of Germantown, Maryland; a stepson, Jeff Peterson of Henderson, Illinois; three daughters, Robin (and Kevin) Krisher of Keller, Texas, Crystal Shawn Crain of Galesburg and Sabrina Peterson of Abingdon; two brothers, Charles Gasik and Richard Fratogillo; five sisters, Diane Malborg, Susan East, Christine Scott, Ann Ponder and Gloria Archer; nine grandchildren, Brittany Cox, Nolan Crain, Colton Crain, Kyle Krisher, Brooke Krisher, Savanah Krisher, Garon Peterson, Hannah Taylor and Helen Peterson and a great grandson, Paxton Fields. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Jeff Taylor and 10 siblings.

Helen was a licensed practical nurse for 50 years and her last employment was at St. Mary’s Square Living Center, Galesburg. She retired July of 2014. She graduated from Harvey High School, Harvey, Illinois and Galesburg Cottage Hospital School of Nursing. She enjoyed collecting dolls, antiques and other collectables.

Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at the chapel. Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to her daughter, Sabrina Peterson. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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