Louwina Petersen

PETERSEN, Louwina
Kalamazoo On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Louwina went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born March 18, 1926 in Kalamazoo, the daughter of Ralph and Grace Takens Dykehouse and was a lifetime resident of the area. She worked for Western Michigan University for 10 years in the housekeeping department. Louwina was a member of Third Reformed Church for many years and loved antiquing, baking, cooking and entertaining friends. On January 6, 1948, she married Robert S. Petersen, who preceded her in death on August 2, 1989. She was also preceded by her parents, a granddaughter, Jennifer Petersen and 3 brothers, Harm, Henry and Garrett Dykehouse. She is survived by her children, Robert R. Georgia Petersen of Kalamazoo, Paul A. Ann Petersen of Otsego, David A. Kathi Petersen of Kalamazoo and Dennis L. Karen Petersen of Vicksburg; a special nephew, Russell Genevieve Dykehouse of Rio Rancho, NM; 9 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Mary Dykehouse of Kalamazoo; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM in the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Memorial Chapel, 622 S. Burdick St., with Rev. Russell Dykehouse officiating. Interment will follow in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission or the Borgess Heart Center for Excellence. Please visit www.langelands.com for online obituary, directions and register book to leave condolences.