Janice "Corky" Peterson, 71, of Springfield

Private family memorial services are being held. There will be a gathering of relatives and friends at 1 PM, Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Community Center in Springfield.

Memorials will be directed to a memorial fund set up at the Community Bank in Avon to be directed to the charities of Corky's wishes.

Janice "Corky" Peterson was born June 22, 1944 at Vermillion, SD, the daughter of John and Eileen (Millage) Delaney. She died Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital in Yankton.

Corky received her her high school education in Wakonda and attended college at USD/Springfield and USD/Vermillion, receiving a BA in Education.

Corky married Jack Peterson on May 15, 1992 at Tyndall. She was a school teacher and taught in South Dakota and Nebraska for over 40 years.

Corky will be remembered for her love of doing for others, knitting, crocheting, canning and gardening.

Thankful for having shared her life are her husband Jack of Springfield; 7 children: Amy J. Montefering of Yankton, Ramona R. (Andy) Olson of Rapid City, Michael M. Boschker of Rapid City, Wendy S. (Brian) Kemnitz of Gayville, Ann M. Layman of Portland, OK, Jack Peterson Jr. of Springfield and Wayne (Barbie) Peterson of Graysmont, OR; 18 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Phyllis Bride of NE and Beverly (Ken) Sorenson of Irene; and mother-in-law Ann Peterson of Springfield.

Corky was preceded in death by her parents, 2 sisters: Bettejean Sublet and Marilyn Riehle; son-in-law Dan Layman and father-in-law Oscar Peterson.