Diana M. Petersen

Diana M. Petersen, age 83, of Marengo, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

She was born May 27, 1940 in Belvidere to Clair "Tack" and Marie (Duyne) George. On August 12, 1961 she married Edward Petersen.

Diana was a lifelong resident of Marengo. She worked at Arnold Engineering in Marengo for 23 years. After leaving Arnold, she worked at Meijer in St. Charles for 17 years. Diana was a very optimistic person. She loved baking and if you were the recipient of one of her cupcakes, chocolate chip cookies, or banana bread, that was a lucky day. She enjoyed gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and loved her dogs. Diana was an avid sports fan and attended all sporting events of her grandchildren, even if it meant standing in the rain.

She is survived by her children, Scott (Debra) Petersen, Dean (Cindy) Petersen and Lisa (Brian) Blackmore; her grandchildren, Christopher (Courtney) Petersen, Jonathon (Janelle) Petersen and Garrett Petersen, and Lindsay Blackmore and Adam Blackmore; her great grandchildren, Nolan, Ethan, Everett, Hudson, Brooklyn, and Grayson.

Diana was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and her brother, Ron George.

There will be a visitation from 9 to 10:30am on Monday, March 11 at Marengo-Union Funeral Home, 505 E. Grant Hwy, Marengo. A funeral Mass will follow at 11am at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 323 N Taylor St, Marengo. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Marengo Fire and Rescue, 120 E Prairie St., Marengo, IL 60152.

Online condolence may be made at www.marengo-unionfuneralhome.com.