Louise (Thunn) Petersen, 84, died July 20, 2004, in Bakersfield, Calif. Funeral arrangements were provided by the Neptune Society.

Louise Petersen was born Oct. 22, 1919, in Fort Calhoun. She was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Petersen.

She is survived by Jackie Chess of Tehachapi, Calif., and Ronald Petersen of Mountain View, Calif., and two grandsons.