Geraldine "Gerry" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois

Geraldine "Gerry" Peterson

June 9, 1937 - May 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Lake Forest, Illinois

Geraldine "Gerry" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2025 in Lake Forest, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wenban Funeral Home

Share

Geraldine "Gerry" Peterson

June 9, 1937 - May 29, 2025 (87 years old)

Lake Forest, Illinois

Geraldine Peterson Obituary

With solemn reverence, we commemorate Geraldine Peterson (Lake Forest, Illinois), whose life came to an end on May 29, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Mary Pease and Charles Pease; her husband Richard S. Peterson; and her brother Charles Pease. She is survived by: her sister Maryanne Godlewski (Mark Godlewski); her daughters, Beth Wilson (Michael Spalti), Deanna Wert (Philip Congello) and Deborah Sellers (James Sellers); her stepdaughters, Kirsten Peterson (David Nez) and Suzanne Glazos (Michael Glazos); her grandchildren, Annabel Wert, Nicholas Wert, Devon Sellers, Marissa Glazos, Madeline Glazos and Aline Glazos; her niece Christina Godlewski; and her nephew John Godlewski. She is also survived by her family, her wide circle of friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 5th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Wenban Funeral Home (320 Vine Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045). A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 6th 2025 at 11:30 AM at the Conway Farms Golf Club (425 Conway Farms Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045).

In lieu of flowers, donations in Gerry's memory may be made to the Chicago Botanic Garden (https://secure.chicagobotanic.org) and the Lake Forest Library Foundation (https://lflibraryfoundation.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Wenban Funeral Home



Thu

June 05

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Wenban Funeral Home
320 Vine Ave, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Fri

June 06

Celebration of life

11:30 AM

Conway Farms Golf Club
425 Conway Farms Dr, Lake Forest, IL 60045

Sympathy messages

Would you like to offer Geraldine Peterson’s loved ones a condolence message? Write your message of sympathy today.

500 CHARACTERS

Add a photo or a video

There is no photo or video of Geraldine Peterson.
Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute.

Add a photo

Family member

Solidarity program

Echovita offers a unique service that allows funds generated by the obituary notice to be shared with families that request it.

Make a request

Authorize the original obituary

  • Lets us publish the full obituary text along with the original picture.
  • Helps people recognize Geraldine Peterson and express their condolences more easily.
Authorize the original

Add an extra help