Helyn E. Peterson, age 87, of Silvis, died Thursday, May 13, 2010, after a long battle with cancer, at Hope Creek Care Center, East Moline.
At Helyn's request there is no visitation or services. Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd. Moline is assisting the family.
Helyn was born November 10, 1922 in Breckenridge, MN, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Melbastad) Romerein She married Kenneth H. Peterson on October 28, 1972 in Rock Island. He preceded her in death on June 17, 1991.
Helyn retired from the Rock Island County Sheriff's Department as a deputy.
SURVIVORS
Daughters Sharon Sutton East Moline
Denise Terronez Silvis
She was preceded in death by her husband, son's, Dean, Gary and Terry Cox.