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Charlotte Petersen
Charlotte Marie Petersen, 86, lifelong resident of Pentwater, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 23, 1939, in Ludington, the daughter of Lloyd “Jack” and Ethel (Moore) Horton.
Marie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who loved taking care of her family, from cooking and baking, to tending to her garden and making Halloween costumes for anyone who needed one. She was a den mother for the Boys Scouts and Girl Scouts and worked as an election official for many years. In her spare time Marie enjoyed traveling, feeding the wildlife and doing crafts.
Marie is survived by: sons, Lloyd, Eric, and Paul; daughter, Stephanie; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; brother, Everett Horton; numerous nieces and nephews; and her longtime partner, Jack Calabrase;
Marie was preceded in death by: her parents, Jack and Ethel Horton; her husband, James Petersen in 2001; siblings, Evelyn, JoAnne, Lloyd, William, and Mabel; and granddaughter, Kathryn.
The family would like to thank everyone from Hospice of Michigan and Crane Haven Cancer Care Center, as well as cousin Callie Hamilton for her care and support.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
