Marilyn "Mal" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Momence, Illinois

Marilyn "Mal" Peterson

July 21, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Momence, Illinois

Marilyn "Mal" Peterson's obituary , Passed away on October 8, 2025 in Momence, Illinois

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Cotter Funeral Home

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Marilyn "Mal" Peterson

July 21, 1937 - October 8, 2025 (88 years old)

Momence, Illinois

Marilyn Peterson Obituary

In loving memory of Marilyn Peterson of Momence, Illinois, who departed this world on October 8, 2025 at the age of 88. Marilyn leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Jensen and Dorothy Ricketts Jensen; her husband Jack E. Peterson; and her grandson Justin Peterson. She is survived by: her children, Susan (Larry Ekhoff), Ann Peterson (Steve Lanzendorf) and Jack; her daughter-in-law Janet Peterson of Lowell, IN.; her sister Linda; her brother-in-law Ed Carter of Momence, IL.; her grandchildren, Jessica Peterson, Matthew Ekhoff (Lishuai "Sophie"), Sam Ekhoff (Melissa Smith), Claire Lanzendorf, Evan Lanzendorf and Julia Lanzendorf; her great grandchildren, Jai Peterson, Travis Ekhoff and Shawn Ekhoff; her sibling's children, Lori Carter, Janie Weiss (Wade), Mark Carter (Sheila) and Bob Carter (Debbie); and her close friends, Mary Newberry and Karen Hughes. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (119 Market St, Momence, IL 60954). A funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, October 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

The family has chosen to send donations to Alzheimer's AssociationDonate Now (https://donorservices.alz.org). Donate to Charity St. Patrick Catholic Church119 N. Market St., Momence, IL 60954Phone: 815-472-2864 Donate to Charity The family has chosen to send donations to Donate To The Charity Of Your ChoiceDonate Now (https://donate.mytributegift.org).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Cotter Funeral Home



Wed

Oct 15

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

St. Patrick Catholic Church
119 Market St, Momence, IL 60954

Wed

Oct 15

Funeral Mass

11:00 AM

St. Patrick Catholic Church
119 Market St, Momence, IL 60954

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