Juanita May Peterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Juanita May Peterson, 86, of Chrisman, IL, formerly of Hoopeston, IL, passed away at 9:06 P.M. Friday March 6, 2015 at Pleasant Meadows Senior Living in Chrisman, IL. She was born January 27, 1929, in White County, Indiana, the daughter of Floyd Ralph and Rachel Irene (Stuart) Pugh. She married Charles A. Peterson on May 20, 1951, at the Antioch Church of Christ in rural Rossville. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2012. She is survived by 3 daughters, Paula (Jack) Fyans of Springfield, IL, Carla Seymour of Champaign, IL and LeAnn (Steve) Ferman of Chrisman, IL; two sons, Scott (Janie) Peterson of Carlinville, IL and Brian Peterson of Carlinville, IL; one sister, Alta Jean (Charles) Allen of Milford, IL; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, with one on the way and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Jerad Alexander Seymour on November 1, 1984. Juanita was a homemaker. She enjoyed taking care of her family and was always by her husband’s side, helping on the farm. She also taught cake decorating classes at Danville Area Community College. Juanita was a former Girl Scout Leader, Special Olympics coach and was involved with the Hoopeston Sports Boosters. She and her husband Charles enjoyed going camping with her Aunt Rosalie and Uncle Bill. Her hobbies included arts and crafts, crocheting and macramé. She also enjoyed playing cards, gardening and canning. Juanita’s greatest enjoyments were spending time with her family, taking care of her grandchildren and attending their ball games.9 The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday March 11, 2015 at Anderson Funeral Home 427 E. Main St. Hoopeston, IL, with Steve Unger officiating. An hour visitation will be held prior to the funeral service, from 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Floral Hill Cemetery in Hoopeston. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association Greater Illinois Chapter 303 N. Hershey Road Suite 2A Bloomington, IL 61704 or the Special Olympics Illinois 605 E. Willow Street Normal, IL 61761.

Juanita May Peterson

January 27, 1929 - March 6, 2015