LaVerne R. Peterson

January 3, 1926 - November 28, 2011

LaVerne R. Peterson, 85, of Sun City, Huntley formerly of Franklin Park passed away Monday, November 28, 2011. She was born January 3, 1926 in Chicago the daughter of Albert and Irene (Daeschler) Rhino. LaVerne was a 1944 graduate of Steinmitz High School where she was a member of the National Honor Society.  On May 11, 1946 she married Allen Peterson in Chicago.  They resided in Franklin Park for many years where they were deeply involved in their community.  They were devoted members of St. Paul United Church of Christ for 52 years; she was past president of the Franklin Park Women's Club and a longtime member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.  She was the first president of the Leyden Art League, past leader of the Franklin Park Girl Scouts as well as the proud mother of two Eagle Scouts. In addition, LaVerne was a very talented artist who was proficient in a variety of mediums and she loved to do impossible crossword puzzles. In 2001, she and Allen moved to Sun City, Huntley and were members on the First Congregational Church. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years Allen, her loving children Don Allen (Anjali) of LaGrange and Craig (Susan) of Elgin, her cherished grandchildren Eric, Mark and Shanti Peterson and Tracy ( C.B.) Nalley and great granddaughter Aubrey Nalley, her dear brother and sisters Albert (Jean) Rhino, Marilyn LeSeur and Sharon (Tom) Chesak and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Linda and her sister Evelyn. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the James A. O'Connor Funeral Home 11603 E. Main St., Huntley.  She will lie in state Friday, December 2, 2011 at First Congregational Church from 10:00 AM until the 11:00 AM Funeral Service is celebrated with Rev. Lance Lakore officiating. Private burial will be in Mt. Emblem Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her name may be directed to the church. For information, call the funeral home at 847-669-5111.