Karen A. Peterson, age 73 of Grand Blanc, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017. She was born on June 29, 1944 in Pembina, North Dakota to parents Amos and Anna (Bertrand) DeMars. Karen was a 1963 graduate of Pipestone High School in Pipestone, Minnesota. On September 11, 1965 she married Gerald Peterson in Pipestone, Minnesota. After marriage, she began her work as an insurance secretary until her retirement in 2011. Karen dedicated her life’s work as a Chapter Leader of The Compassionate Friends. Karen is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Peterson; son, Michael (Michelle) Peterson; grandson, Andrew Peterson; siblings: Jerry (Vera) DeMars, Edith Louise Appledorn; sister-in-law, Barbara (Jack) Strommer; brother-in-law, Dennis Peterson; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her special companion, Zoey. She was preceded in death by both parents; daughter, Nicole Marie Peterson. Visitation will be held on Friday, August 18, 2017 from 6pm – 8pm and on Saturday, August 19, 2017 from 10am – 1pm at Hill Funeral Home, 11723 S. Saginaw Street, Grand Blanc. As were her wishes, there will be no formal service, but those who wish to attend the graveside service at Evergreen Cemetery should be at Hill Funeral Home by 12:45pm on Saturday. Those desiring may make a memorial contribution to The Compassionate Friends in Karen’s name.
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