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Kathleen Peterson Obituary

Kathleen Alt Peterson passed away on Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the age of 72. Devoted wife of Paul Joseph Peterson Jr. Mother of Kathy Peterson Sweeney (Kerry) and Paul Joseph Peterson III (Aileen). Loving grandmother of Amanda Lynn and Allison Marie Sweeney and Abbey Rose and Carly Marie Peterson. Kathleen is preceded in death by her parents Jacob Alt and Vera Alt Perkins. She is also survived by two sisters. A native of New Orleans, Louisiana and a resident of Metairie, Louisiana for the past 12 years. She was retired from Tulane Medical Center after 25 years of service. Profound gratitude is extended to her loving caregivers Sisters Servants of Mary and Denisela "DeeDee" Demesme. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, 6425 West Metairie Ave. on Saturday June 15, 2013 at 12:00pm. Visitation will begin at 9:00am and continue until Mass time. Interment to follow in Lake Lawn Cemetery All Saints Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers the family would prefer donations to Sisters Servants of Mary, 5001 Perlita St., New Orleans, LA 70122. Condolences may be expressed at www.schoencanalstreet.com

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 13 to Jun. 15, 2013.
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Kathy and Paul and family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom, our prayers are with you and your family.
Kurt, Jean and Jessica Zemke

June 17, 2013

Paul, I am so sorry for the lost of your mom , my thoughts and prayers are with you always. Michele Fiegenschue

michele fiegenschue

June 17, 2013

Kathy, so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
Miss you
Pat Rivette

June 16, 2013

Paul,

My sincere thoughts & prayers are with you at the loss of your beloved Kathleen.
May you find peace and consolation in our shared Christian belief that we overcome death by finding God in it. All shall be well and all shall be well and all shall be well.

mike e.

June 15, 2013

Paul and family so sorry for the loss of Kathleen. Know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marlene and George Vogel

June 15, 2013

Paul and family, I am so sorry for your loss. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Debbie Leonard

June 15, 2013

Paul & Aileen and Family, Cynthia and I share our thoughts and prayers for your loss.

Dave & Cynthia Ferrato

June 14, 2013

paul, so sorry to hear about your mom. our thoughts are with you and your family. penny and cindy larsen

penny larsen

June 14, 2013

Kathy,

We are sorry to hear about your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers go with you and your entire family at this time.

Sincerely,
Marc, Wendy and Victoria

June 14, 2013

Paul and Family,
Bob and I are so sorry to hear about Kathleen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Bob and Jeanette (Lafayette, LA)

June 14, 2013

Paul, Kathy and Paul, so sorry to hear of Kathleen's passing. My prayers go out to you all and the grandchildren. Kathleen was such a sweet lady and will be missed by all.

Carol Morales

June 14, 2013

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Janice McDowell

June 13, 2013

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