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Joan "Joni" Petersen, age 81, of Fosston, MN, formerly Mahnomen, MN, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Essentia Health in Fargo, ND.

Joan May LaDuke was born May 15, 1941, the youngest child born to Philip and Josephine (Vezina) LaDuke.  She grew up in the Ebro, MN, area and attended school in Bagley, MN.  Following her schooling, Joni entered the workforce and soon moved to the Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN area.  While working in the metro, she met Bruce Petersen.  The couple was united in marriage on December 30, 1961, at St. Luke's Church in St. Paul.  Together, they welcomed two sons, Timothy and Terrance into the world.  In 1981, Bruce died tragically in a work-related accident and Joni remained in the cities for a few years before moving to Fosston.  She made her home in Fosston for several years, then moved to Mahnomen for quite a few years before relocating back to Fosston.  Over the years, Joni worked in Fosston baking pies and also at the Shooting Star Casino until her retirement.

Joni enjoyed playing Bingo, watching television, working cross word puzzles and activities that kept her close to home.  She was a private person, but she had a great sense of humor.  Joni had a soft spot in her heart for animals, especially cats.  She will be missed by many.

Joni is survived by her son, Terry, of Blaine, MN; three grandchildren: Bruce, Brandi and Thomas; one great-grandson, Nate; one great-granddaughter, Naiomi; two sisters, Frances Johnson and Phyllis Skala both of Bagley, MN; and nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bruce; son, Timothy; and seven siblings.

Blessed be the memory of Joan "Joni" Petersen.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Mahnomen.  Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.  Inurnment will be in Fort Snelling Cemetery at a later date.

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