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Jean Lorraine Petersen, 97, died on February 12, 2026. Beloved wife of the late Henry Edward Petersen, mother of Jacqueline Swanson (Steven), Thomas Stephen Petersen (Penny), the late Jane Mongelli (the late John Mongelli), Joan Zucconi (Paul), Julie Petrisek (Raymond), Stephen Joseph Petersen (the late Donna Manges) and Vincent Edward Petersen (Vasilike) and loving sister of the late Joanne Clark. A proud Washingtonian, Jean attended St. Cecilia’s School and Trinity College.  Jean is survived by 17 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.  Jean was a past member of St. John Vianney Church in Prince Frederick, Maryland and St. Camillus Catholic Church, Silver Spring, Maryland.  Family and friends are invited to celebrate Jean’s life on Thursday, February 19 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 826 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville, Maryland, with visitation at 10 am followed by Mass at 11 am. Interment immediately following at Fort Lincoln.

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Jean Lorraine Petersen

Jean Lorraine Petersen

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