Carroll Lawrence "Pete" Petersen's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Charleston, Illinois
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Carroll Lawrence "Pete" Petersen

November 9, 1932 - July 16, 2026 (93 years old)

Charleston, Illinois

Carroll Lawrence "Pete" Petersen's obituary , Passed away on July 16, 2026 in Charleston, Illinois
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November 9, 1932 - July 16, 2026 (93 years old)

Charleston, Illinois

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Carroll Lawrence Petersen Obituary

The family announces the passing of Carroll Lawrence Petersen of Charleston, Illinois on July 16, 2026. Carroll, born on November 9, 1932, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carroll Lawrence Petersen to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Victor Petersen and Lillian Petersen (Jensen); and his sisters, Dorothy Gongwer, Shirley Budreau and Joyce Bennett.

He is survived by: his wife Bert Petersen of Charleston, IL; his children, Greg Petersen (Sandy) of Charleston, IL, Jeff Petersen (Tammy) of Foristell, MO and Karen Sims (Mark) of Oviedo, FL; and his grandchildren, Kayla Sims (Dan Grenander) of Winter Park, FL, Brett Sims of Oviedo, FL. and Shanna Sims of Oviedo, FL..

Memorial donations may be made to the Charleston Food Pantry, PO Box 411, Charleston, IL 61920.

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“Dear Bert and family - So very sorry to hear that we have lost Carroll. I fondly remember him at our family reunions, with his kind smile and the quiet chuckle he and the other cousins would share as they recant stories of their childhood. We will miss him as we lose a special cousin.”

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July 21

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Adams Funeral Chapel
2330 Shawnee Dr, Charleston, IL 61920

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2330 Shawnee Dr, Charleston, IL 61920

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July 23

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