Donna M. Peterson

Donna M. Peterson (Jeffrey), 60, of Kenilworth, N.J., formerly of Union, N.J., and Newark, N.J., passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 6, 2012. The family will receive their relatives and friends at McCracken Funeral Home, 1500 Morris Ave., Union, N.J., on Monday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Liturgy will be held at St. Helen's Church, 1600 Rahway Ave., Westfield, N.J., on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at 11:15 a.m. Cremation will be private. Donna was predeceased by her loving parents, Walter and Marie Jeffrey, and her dear brother-in-law, Bertram H. Peterson III. She is survived by her beloved husband of 32 loving years, Harold B. Peterson; loving sister, Ellen M. Idland, and loving brother, Michael W. Jeffrey. She is also survived by her dear brother-in-law, Roger Idland and her loving sisters-in-law, Mary Jeffrey and Eileen Peterson. She will be deeply missed by her cherished nieces and nephews, Bertram H. Peterson IV, Erin Peterson, Michael Idland and his wife Nancy, Heather M. Idland, Michael Jeffrey and his wife Jenny, Erin-Marie Jeffrey and Katelyn Jeffrey. Donna was also blessed with great-nieces, Marielle and Ava. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Donna to Haven Hospice JFK Medical Center, 65 James St., Edison, N.J. 08820, would be appreciated by her family.