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1927 - 2010
 LaVerne Lewis Petersen, 82, of Greenville, passed away Saturday, November 13, 2010. He was born November 26, 1927, in Entrican, the son of Levi and Wilma (Hunt) Petersen. He served seven years in the U.S. Army and owned the Sinclair Gas Station in Stanton. He was in the petroleum business in Greenville for 16 years and drove school bus for Greenville and Central Montcalm Public Schools. LaVerne was a member of the Montcalm County Sheriff Posse. He enjoyed riding his four-wheeler and camping with his motor home. He loved his grandchildren and was always interested in what they were doing. He is survived by his wife, Evella, of 57 years; children Shelia and Edward Sebald of Greenville, Paula Frisbey of Olathe, Kansas, Greg and Dona Petersen of Jenison, and Rodney and Kathy Petersen of Laurel, Maryland; eleven grandchildren, Tim Sebald, Lisa (Jerry) Cogswell, Michael Sebald, Jennifer (Kevin) Vohland, Christina (Jonathan) Dodds, Rebecca Frisbey, Jared Petersen, Jenna Petersen, Jacob Petersen, Emily Petersen, Amanda Petersen; and five great-grandchildren; his brother, Gene (Betty) Petersen of Silver Springs, Maryland, sister-in-laws, Betty York of Cookeville, Tennessee, Joyce (J.B.) Creason, of Crossville, Tennessee, and Lucy (James) Smith of Crossville, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son-in-law, John Frisbey, and a sister-in-law, Mary Ella, her husband Louie Atkinson and a brother-in-law, Johnnie York. Visitation will be Tuesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Hurst Funeral Home in Greenville. The memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 2 p.m. November 17, 2010 at the funeral home with Rev.Mike Austin officiating. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery, Entrican. Memorial contributions may be given to Liberty Baptist Church in Greenville or the Montcalm County Mounted Division (Sheriff Posse). |
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There are currently 15 condolences.
Sunday January 9, 2011 at
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Bill and Pat Denemy
Monday November 22, 2010 at
9:17 PM
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LaVerne and Evella were great friends of ours, their son Rodney and our Son Brian were friends. We left the area five years ago, and miss our many visits with the Petersen's. Our love and prayers go with Evella and her family.
God Bless, Bill and Pat Denemy of Petoskey, Mi
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Martie & Gordy Chapin
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
4:19 PM
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We want to express our deepest sympathy at the loss of your father, Greg. We have experienced the "going home" of our parents and it is difficult.
We miss you and your family very much and pray the Lord's comfort for each one of you.
Please give a special hug to Dona for us.
Martie and Gordy Chapin
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John and Tari Koziatek and Boyz
Wednesday November 17, 2010 at
1:46 PM
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We are saddened by the loss of Greg's dad, Donna's father-in-law, and Jared's, Jenna's and Jacob's grandfather. May our Lord and Saviour bring you and your family much comfort and peace during your time of sorrow; may He grace you with His presence; may He provide you with understanding; May His face shine upon you and bless you with many wonderful memories; and may He provide all with safe travel during this time.
Much love and prayers,
John, Tari and Boyz
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Dennis and Renee Adams
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
9:03 PM
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May the hand of God comfort you.
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Mabel Hammel
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
4:01 PM
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You have my sympathy and God bless you.
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Scott & Kinsey Parm
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
3:45 PM
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Greg, Dona and family,
You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this sad and difficult time.
Love, The Parm Family
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Karen Youngs
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
1:55 PM
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Tim,
I was so sorry to hear about your grandfather. Please know that I am thinking about you and your family with the deepest of condolences.
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Dean & Jenean Whitmore
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
10:01 AM
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Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of great sadness and loss.
It helps to be reminded he is no longer in pain and is celebrating in Heaven with our Savior and the loved ones who have gone on before.
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Allen & Ruth Petersen
Tuesday November 16, 2010 at
9:10 AM
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Dear Petersen Family
We send our love and sympathy to your family at the loss of your husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We know that Lavern was greatly loved and will be sadly missed. We will be unable to attend the visitation and the services, but want to send our thoughts and prayers.
Allen & Ruth
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CAROLYN HANSEN
Monday November 15, 2010 at
9:45 PM
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Mike-Ed and Family- We are thinking of you and your families at this sad time.Carolyn,Taylor and Marcus Hansen
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Chad and Penny Barber
Monday November 15, 2010 at
6:37 PM
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Evella and Family,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband/father. Thinking of you,
Chad and Penny
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Harley & Dawn Blake & Family
Monday November 15, 2010 at
5:51 PM
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Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. In the midst of the grief, we are glad to know that LaVerne is safe with Jesus, but he will be missed.
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Bill & Caroline Ellsworth
Monday November 15, 2010 at
9:33 AM
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Thinking of you and your family at this time.
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Geraldine Christensen & Famiy
Sunday November 14, 2010 at
4:36 PM
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Dear Evella and Family,
Our prayers are many for you at this time. We pray for comfort and strength for we realize the last few months have been heavy and exhausting. Draw close to God and let Him carry you through these sad, trying times. Praise God that Laverne asked the Lord to be His Savior years ago during a Ken-Mont Evangelistic Rally. At this time, we were all united in prayer for him to become a new creature in Christ. Now, he's with Jesus! P.T.L.
May God bless. Guide, and keep you Laverne's precious family members 's by his great love.
Love your old time friends, Geraldine Christensen & Family
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