Beverly Ann Gafner Peterson, 91, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022.Beverly was born on January 19, 1931, in Escanaba, MI to Alice and Emil Gafner. She was a loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Beverly enjoyed playing golf, Bridge, traveling and going to casinos. Beverly and her husband Herbert owned and operated the Eastside News for nineteen years. She was a longtime member of St Rita Catholic Church.Beverly is the widow of Herbert Peterson.Survivors: Children, Julie Vecera and husband Jimmy, Brian Peterson and wife Sue, Jim Peterson and wife Suzy, Paul Peterson and wife Candie, Dawn Peterson, Bill Peterson and Susan Peterson; grandchildren, Andrew and Anthony Vacerra, Andrea Langston, Caitlin LeBoenf, Maddi LeBoenf, Jessica Peterson, Ryan Peterson, Jessica Swafford, Sarah Peterson, Oivia Peterson, Katie George, Daniel George and Elizabeth George, and Matthew Peterson; four great-grandchildren; brother, Tom Gafner and wife Jean; and a host of extended family and friends.