BARBARA J. PETERSON
BARBARA J. PETERSON, 65 MACHESNEY PARK - Barbara J.
Peterson, 65, of Machesney Park died at 7:42 p.m. Thursday, Jan.
7, 2010, in her home after a courageous battle against lung
cancer. Born Nov. 7, 1944, in Rockford, the daughter of William F.
and Doris Wood Eckhardt. Graduated from East High School in
1963. Married Lonnie G. Peterson on Oct. 7, 1966, in Rockford.
She was employed at Hamilton-Sundstrand for 29 years. Barbara
was a friendly, outgoing, humorous woman. She enjoyed antiques,
crocheting, playing bingo, and loved her dogs, Tuffy and Tink.
Survivors include her daughter, Dawn Hodyniak (Aaron Johnson);
granddaughter, Stephanie Hodyniak; brother, Jean (Rose) Eckhardt; sister-in-law,
Darlene Peterson; brothers-in-law, Robert and Carl (Nancy) Peterson; her special
friends, Petie, Maria, Becky, Jennifer and Karen as well as Michael (Barb) Hodyniak.
Predeceased by her husband Oct. 27, 2004; her parents; and sister-in-law, Betty. The
family would like to thank the caring nurses and staff from OSF Saint Anthony Medical
Center, OSF Cancer Care Center and OSF Hospice for their loving care. Also, a special
thank you to the owners and staff of Spring Garden Restaurant for the kindness and
nurturing that was always extended to Barbara. Service will be at 11 a.m. Thursday,
Jan. 14, 2010 in Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S.
Mulford Road, Rockford, with Chaplain Ed Greenfield officiating. Burial in Arlington
Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13, in the
funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. Condolences
and memories can be shared online at www.fitzgerald fh.com.
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