February 4 1929 March 27 2020
Shirley L. Peterson, 91, of Kingsford, formerly of Iron River, passed away at home on Friday, March 27th. Shirley was born on Feb. 4, 1929 in Iron River, daughter of the late Harry and Elsie (Wiedemier) Thornberg. She has been a lifelong resident of this area and was a 1947 graduate of Stambaugh High School. Shirley worked in Iron County for many years as the office manager for a local eye doctor. She married Charles Peterson in 1979 and the couple enjoyed twenty four years together until Charles’ death in 2003. Over the years, Shirley was involved with her church in Iron RIver and most recently, the Breen Senior Citizens Center in Kingsford. She also loved to read. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kristine (Jonny) Flewelling of LasVegas, NV and son, Harry (Linda) Wercinski of Caspian; grandchildren, Tina (Glen) Waring, Glen (Angelica) Flewelling, Eric Wercinski and Kelly Wercinski; great-grandchildren, Zachary and Zoe Waring, Mykala, Jada, Leyla, Mageline and Peyton Wercinski, Thania Sotelo and Sherry (Brian) Hutzler; great-great-grandchildren, Violett, Lulu and Nellie; a sister, Harriet Hornberger of Oconomowoc, WI; and a niece, Nancy Hornberger of Oconomowoc, WI. Graveside services will take place at a later date at Resthaven Cemetery in Iron RIver. Condolences to the family of Shirley Peterson may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the arrangements. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Shirley L. Peterson please visit our Sympathy Store.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Shirley L Peterson February 4 1929 March 27 2020.
Death notice for the town of: Iron Mountain, state: Michigan