Sharon Marie Peterson, 79, of Rockford, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019. Born August 15, 1939 in Rockford, IL. Daughter of Norman and Florence (Myers) Peterson. Sharon’s career with Warner Lambert span for 33 years having retired from the Payroll department as an analyst. Member of Court Street Methodist Church. Sharon was a sensible woman who enjoyed the simple things in life spending time with her family, grandchildren, her friends and neighbors. She found enjoyment in her flower gardens, an avid bird watcher, reading, playing games on her computer, going to the gambling boat with her sister-in-law, Virginia and traveling with family to Florida and Mexico.
Survived by her daughter, Lori (Troy) Semenic; grandchildren, Cam Beaver, Max Beaver and Taylor Semenic; nieces, Wendy (Don) Heidenreich, Kristi Peterson, Lisa Estrada and Jill Curry; many cousins; special cousin, Jan Heal. Special Thanks to Sandra, Rich, Jim and Carol. Extra Special Thanks to the nurses of Swedish American Hospital for their loving care of Sharon.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 28 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation at 9 a.m. until time of service. Burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Sharon’s name to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer, Chicago Affiliate, 213 W. Institute Place, Suite 302, Chicago , IL 60610. To share a condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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