Peterson, Trudy K.

Trudy K. Peterson, 71, of Galesburg, died at 4:20 a.m. Thursday, August 27, 2015 in Marigold Health Care Center.

She was born July 8, 1944 in Monmouth, the daughter of Thomas and Violet (Shanks) Wilson. She married Roger Dean Peterson on June 17, 1965 in Greely, Colorado.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Roger; a son, John Michael (and Joanne) Curran of Galesburg; two daughters, Deborah (and Todd) Sallee of Victoria and Denise Morton of Anson, Texas; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and three brothers, Terry (and Rosa) Wilson of Laredo, Texas, Anthony (and Jean) Wilson of Astoria, and Tom (and Trish) Wilson of Roxboro, North Carolina. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Trudy was a scheduler for Heat and Control. She graduated from Galesburg High School in 1962. Trudy enjoyed volunteering with the Knox Prairie Community Kitchen, Beacon of Hope Hospice, and the Stearman Fly-In. She also enjoyed ceramics and arts and crafts.

Visitation will be 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, August 31, 2015 at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. with Rev. Vince Marolla officiating.   Cremation will be accorded following the funeral service with burial at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens.   Memorial contributions in Trudy’s name may be made to Hope Lodge in Iowa City, Iowa. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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