----Source: GREENWOOD GLEANER (Greenwood, Wis.) 03/01/1923

Peterson, Helga E. (16 Feb 1890 - 15 Feb 1923)

Helga Emilie Peterson was born in Greenwood, Clark County, Wis. on Feb. 16, 1890 and passed away in Benton Harbor, Mich. on Feb. 15, 1923, at the age of 32 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was united in marriage to Mr. J.E. Peterson of Benton Harbor, Mich. on July 7th, 1920.

Departed leaves to mourn her loss her husband, two step-daughters, Elizabeth and Catherine, a mother, Mrs. S.B. Johnson, one brother, Leonard Johnson, five sisters, Mrs. Hubble, Mrs. P.M. Johnson, Mrs. D. Gustafson, Mrs. Sigward Johnson and Serena Johnson, also a host of friends and relatives.

Deceased died from heart trouble and anemia of which she had been suffering from for the last year or more, but she was always very patient and cheerful. Helga was a kind and loving wife and made a great many friends in her new home in Michigan who will miss her very much, as well as her many friends at Greenwood.

Funeral services were held at the Swedish Lutheran Church at St. Joe Sunday afternoon, Feb. 18th. The remains were brought to her old home at Greenwood, Wis. for burial.. Services at the Trondjhem Church were Wednesday Feb. 21st, Rev. Aaberg officiating. The remains were laid to rest in the Greenwood Cemetery.