Zoe E. Peterson

Zoe E. Peterson, age 87 of Media, Illinois, passed away at 10:15 p.m. Saturday October 31, 2015 at Oakwood Estates Assisted Living Center in Stronghurst. She was born March 18, 1928 in Raritan, Illinois, the daughter of Raymond and Vera Philhower Mathers. On May 2, 1948, she married Kenneth R. Peterson in Stronghurst. He preceded her in death on May 3, 2002.

Mrs. Peterson farmed all of her life near Media. She was a member of Young’s Lake Association, near Kirkwood, IL, and the Media Community United Presbyterian Church. She was an excellent cook and seamstress. She enjoyed gardening, playing games with her grandchildren, and senior bowling and bingo at Oakwood Estates.

Survivors include one daughter, Diana (Bill) Kent of Media, IL, one son, Dennis R. Peterson of Fairfield, IA, four grandchildren, Donna Sue Peterson, Michelle Rodeffer, Sara Dittner, Emily Klossing, three step grandchildren, Richard, Wesley, and Lance Kent, ten great grandchildren, and eight step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one grandson, Paul Peterson.

Friends may call after 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in Stronghurst, where the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. The funeral service for Mrs. Peterson will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday at the Media Community United Presbyterian Church with Pastor Jim Bennett officiating. Burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery, near Media. Memorials have been established for Media Community United Presbyterian Church and Oakwood Estates Assisted Living Center. Condolences may be left at banksandbeals.com.