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1953 - 2005
 Jody Kathleen Petersen age 51 of Greenville died Saturday August 6, 2005 at Spectrum Health United Memorial –United Campus Greenville. She was born in Lafayette Indiana on November 6, 1953 the daughter of Melvin and Kathleen McConnell Taylor.
Jody was a graduate of Greenville High School in 1972 and Ferris State University and was a dental hygienist for several years in the Greenville Area. She married Ricky V. Petersen at Turk Lake United Methodist Church, Greenville on October 30, 1976. He preceded her in death on September 27, 2003.
Jody was a member of Turk Lake United Methodist Church, the Education Foundation of Greenville, longtime Greenville Yellow Jacket Booster serving as President, was a GHS football program supporter, a mentor at the Greenville Public Schools and was a positive friend to all. Her contributions to the Greenville Public Schools were numerous and were recognized by many, she will be missed .
She is survived by her son Adam Petersen and her daughter and fiancé, Marne Petersen and Kurt Christie all of Greenville, her mother, Kathleen Taylor of Belmont, her father Mel and Mary Taylor of Greenville , brothers, Thad and Theresa Taylor of Alpena, Todd and Stacy Taylor of Greenville and sister Kire and Shane Wierda of Greenville, nieces and nephews, her mother in law Delores Petersen and brother in law Randy Petersen both of Greenville and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday August 10, 2005 at 11 AM from Hurst Funeral Home, Greenville with Rev. David Perry officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12- 3 PM and 5-9 PM at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Rick and Jody Petersen Football Memorial Scholarship @ Greenville Area Community Foundation.
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Jason Camp
Sunday August 14, 2005 at
12:04 PM
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To Adam and Marne. I'm sorry to hear of your loss. You guys just keep being there for each other and i know you can make it through this extremely difficult time in your lives. My thoughts and best wishes are with you
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Bill & Caryl Lynn (Swift) Dickens
Wednesday August 10, 2005 at
9:02 PM
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We were sorry to hear that Jody passed away. Have been following the struggles that she has been going thru and have felt part of the pain that her supportive family has had. Know that the good Lord needed her more than we did here. So not only is she with Rick but I know that my Mom & Dad have also welcomed her with open arms. I watched her grow up from a little girl to a wonderful woman and she will be missed. God bless the entire Tauylor & Petersen family!
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Marshal Hollabaugh
Wednesday August 10, 2005 at
8:04 AM
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It was always a pleasure to see Jody as she was out and about supporting Greenville athletics. I am so sorry that Adam and Marne will now be seperated from her. They too are the type of people I would look forward to seeing in the course of my days substitute teaching.
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Bob and Sherry Higgins
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
9:17 PM
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Dear Mel and Mary, please except our condolences for the loss of your daughter. We didn't know her personally, but all we've heard about her was wonderful.
Once again, we are so sorry.
With heart-felt sympathy,
Bob and Sherry
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sharon
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
5:14 PM
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I worked with Jody at the high school doing apple pies and various other events. She was a kind gracious lady and will be deeply missed. I am very sorry for your loss. God Bless You All. And Jody rest in peace.
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David and Kathy Merritt
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
2:15 PM
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To the families of Jody Petersen, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time in your lives. You can take comfort in knowing that Jody is forever free of suffering and the happy memories that she created with everyone will be a blanket of love you can and will cherish forever.
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Vickie Harris
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
11:54 AM
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Dear Kathleen,Todd and Stacy, my love to all of you during this difficult time.
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Steve & Vickie Gagle ( friend of Sue McConnell Garber)
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
10:58 AM
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Dear friends & family of Jody,
Your pain must be so intense right now and we am very sorry. I wish we could make it all disappear but thank God for his hope of eternity and Jody's beautiful future.If you feel like talking to her, do it. You may even sense God's spirit allowing her spirit to touch yours. It happens. our prayers,
Steve & Vickie Gagle
Decatur,IN
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Barb & Kirk Perry
kbperry@chartermi.net
Tuesday August 9, 2005 at
7:30 AM
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The whole town will miss Jody. She was such a positive and upbeat person! Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family in the sad time.
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Kurt, Debby, and Amber Eberspeaker
Monday August 8, 2005 at
9:18 PM
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Adam and Marne, our thoughts and prayers go out to you both. You will never know how much your mother touched our lives and hearts. She helped lift our spirits in our time of pain in the lose of Casey. No one will ever be able to fill her shoes, she was one of a kind. Hold on to each other and your families and take it one day at a time. You will be in our prayers. The Eberspeaker's
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Ron and Tami Monks
Monday August 8, 2005 at
8:15 PM
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Our love and prayers are with the Taylor and Petersen families at this time. Her suffering is over, while ours, at the thought of the world without her beautiful spirit, is just beginning. Be strong. We love you!
Ron, Tami, Brandi and Kasey Monks
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Chritian Sowers
Monday August 8, 2005 at
8:13 PM
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To the wonderful family of Jody Peterson. I am with you in prayer and may God be with you in this time of need. Jody and I were very close over the years and she will be missed deeply, I will hold you allin prayer and I will try and reach you in the coming days. My heart is out to Adam and Marne, I know she will be with you in spirit and in heart. May God bless you and take care of each other. Christian
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John & Joan Wierda
Monday August 8, 2005 at
7:13 PM
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I'am are so sorry to hear about Jody. I only met her once. It was at Shane & Keri's wedding. She will be remembered in out prayers.
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Bob and Fran Schuleit
Monday August 8, 2005 at
1:38 PM
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Dear Taylor and Petersen families,
Our sincere condolences in the passing of Jody. We offer prayers of thanks that Jody's suffering is over, and that God will keep her in his care forever. We also pray for all of you as you grieve her loss, and that with the passing of time, that you will find comfort in remembering her.
love, Bob and Fran Schuleit
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Jeff & Diane Brown
Monday August 8, 2005 at
8:57 AM
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Dear Taylor & Petersen Family:
We were so sorry to hear about Jodie. She was a wonderful person, very strong, not only emotionally, but spirtually. Our prayers go out to the family. Take comfort that she is with God and is looking down over all of you. She is no longer in pain, but at peace with the Lord.
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