Mary Lee Peterson, 81, of Morton, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023 at UnityPoint Health - Methodist in Peoria. She was born on July 11, 1941 in Peoria, a daughter of Edward and Margaret (Moore) Smith. Mary married Larry Peterson on March 28, 1970 in Peoria. He survives.
She is also survived by her three children, Debbie (Andrew) Kalke of Washington, John (Sheryl) Peterson of Rockton and Joe (Sasha) Peterson of Cape Cod, Florida; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Phil and Tim Smith.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents; and one sister, Katherine.
She graduated from the Mennonite School of Nursing in Bloomington.
Mary worked as a surgical nurse at Methodist Hospital for twenty five years, retiring in 2009. After retirement she worked at Illinois Central College for 15 years as a part time healthcare instructor.
She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Peoria, and the Peoria Christian Women's Connection. Her greatest love was spending time with her grandkids.
Mary's family has arranged a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, February 13, 2023 at Grace Presbyterian Church. Rev. John Hopwood will officiate. Her memorial visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. also on Monday at her church. Service arrangements have been entrusted to Davison-Fulton-Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home in Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Grace Presbyterian Church at https://gracepres.ccbchurch.com/goto/giving
Online condolences may be shared with Mary's family at www.woolsey-wilton.com.
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