Anna Marie Peterson
Sept. 22, 1943 - Oct. 1, 2024
Anna Marie (Geerken) Peterson passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, coincidentally her mother's birthday. Born on September 22, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, Anna Marie was the cherished only child of German immigrants Gerhard and Margaret Geerken.
From an early age, Anna Marie exhibited an adventurous spirit. She would dash out of the house at dawn and return home at dusk with skinned knees and a radiant smile. In addition to all the neighborhood children, her companions often included cats, dogs, and even the occasional snake. This zest for adventure, her love of animals, and her resilience were constants throughout her life.
Anna Marie attended Mount de Sales High School for girls in Catonsville, Maryland, and later became a Registered Nurse. It was during a camping trip with RN friends on Assateague Island, where she intended to admire the wild horses, that she met Ken Peterson, her future husband. Despite Ken not sharing her equine enthusiasm, a lifelong partnership blossomed.
Marrying Ken in 1967, Anna Marie joined him in the Chicago area, maintaining connections with friends from the East Coast while forging new relationships in Chicago. This ability to form
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