- Date Of Birth: April 12, 1923
- Date Of Death: September 3, 2009
- State: Illinois
Veronica Vernie A. Peterson, 86, of Peru, passed away at 8:05 a.m. on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at her home after a brief illness. Mrs. Peterson was born April 12, 1923 in Ottawa to Adam and Helen (Wylepski) Rachwalski. She married Roger Peterson on February 14, 1947 at St. Columba Rectory, Ottawa.
She worked as a cook for Peru Public Schools for 20 years. Veronica was past president of LaSalle VFW of Ladies Auxiliary 4668, past president of Peru Eagles Lodge 2688, member of Oglesby Elks Lodge and a member of St. Joseph Church, Peru.
She is survived by her husband Roger, of Peru, 3 daughters; Sandy Holloway of Peru, Barbara (Scott) Harl of Peru and Jo Ann (Dennis) Main of Peru, 5 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 2 brothers and a sister. She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers and a sister.
