Submitted by: Dan Rich

Sharon Peterson

May 30, 1943 - Nov. 19, 2008

South Bend Tribune 11/23/2008
SOUTH BEND - Sharon Peterson, 65, of South Bend, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008, in Memorial Hospital, South Bend, IN. She had retired from I.U.S.B. on Sept. 30, 2008, after 30 years of service. Sharon was born on May 30, 1943, in South Bend, IN, to Steve J. and Martha A. (VanDeWalle) Horvath, and was a lifelong resident. Sharon is survived by her mother, Martha A. Horvath of South Bend; one son, Luther T. "Pete" (Kathy) Peterson of North Liberty; one daughter, Angela (George) Fisher of Mishawaka; dear friend, Tom Pascoe of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Justin, April and Chad (Erica); five great-grandchildren, Kain, Rayden, Sierra, Dameon and Bryson; her sister, Patti (John) Susil of Elkhart; and two brothers, Michael (Sandi) Horvath of Granger and Steve (Barb) Horvath of North Liberty. Her father, Steve J. Horvath, preceded her in death in 2007. Sharon was a member of Parents Without Partners for many years, which she served as president and vice president for many of those years. She loved spending time with her family and friends, creating miniatures, scrapbooking, camping, fishing and traveling. Sharon was a pillar of strength to everyone around her. She was a wonderful lady who will be missed deeply. Sharon had a special way of touching your heart.