Karen Mae Petersen Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Karen Mae Petersen (Joliet, Illinois), who passed away on January 27, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her son David; her sister Madeline of Tucson, AZ; and her parents, John Yagac and Shirley Yagac of Plainfield, IL.. She is survived by: her husband Earl "The Pearl"; her sons, James (Genny) of Heyworth, IL and William (Tracy) of Scottsdale, AZ; her grandchildren, Skyler, Hanna, Kaylin and Jackson; and her siblings-in-law, James Petersen (Carol) of Shorewood, IL, Anita Petersen of Murphysboro, IL and Juanita Petersen of Herrin, IL.. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
