Dorothy F. Peterson went home to Jesus on Nov. 27, 2024.
Dorothy was born to Robert and Dorothy Schenk on Jan. 9, 1947, in Evanston, Illinois.
She graduated from Maine West High School, Des Plaines, Illinois, in 1965. In 1969, she welcomed her only child, Renee, fulfilling her dream of becoming a mother. In 1982, they moved to Centralia, Washington, with her husband, Michael. Dorothy took care of Michael during his illness, until his passing in September of 1992. In May 2000, she married her loving husband, Charles “Pete” Peterson, at Cooks Hill Community Church, having her beautiful church wedding.
She leaves behind Charles “Pete,” her husband of 24 years; daughter, Renee A. Smith; sisters, Lydia, Roberta and Joan; and brothers, John and Bill.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Michael G. Fasano; and, sister Anna.
Dorothy enjoyed cooking, crafts and keeping a warm and welcoming home. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing her.
The family will hold private services at a later time. Any donations can be made in her memory to Cooks Hill Community Church Missions, 2400 Cooks Hill Road, Centralia, Washington, 98531.
