GREAT BEND — Mark Eugene Peterson, 59, passed away June 25, 2020, at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born July 13, 1960, at Wichita, to Edward N. and Donna C. (Little) Peterson. He married Lisa Libby on January 24, 1997, at Las Vegas, Nevada. She survives.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mark was the owner of Peterson Mechanical in Great Bend. He served on the board of directors of the Kansas Shrine bowl for twelve years, and enjoyed KU sports and the Kansas City Chiefs. It is suggested that people wear KU blue or Chiefs red for the service.

Survivors include, his wife Lisa Peterson of the home; two daughters, Audra Cross of Great Bend, and Taylor Cornelson and husband Isaac of Oklahoma City, Okla.; one son, Justin Peterson of Wichita; a brother, Edward H. Peterson of Wichita; and three grandchildren, Amaya Peterson, Mason Peterson and Easton Peterson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Donna Peterson.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, 2020, at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, with Reverend Denny Lewis presiding. The family suggests memorials be made in lieu of flowers to the Mark Peterson Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Funeral arrangements provided by Bryant Funeral Home

1425 Patton Road

Great Bend, KS 67530

Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, June 28, 2020