Nancy Peterson Glendening

Nancy Peterson Glendening, 81, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on February 23, 2026, at UChicago Medicine Crown Point. Nancy was born on November 20, 1944, in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, to Nell Blackburn and Carl Hill. She graduated from Calumet High School in Gary, Indiana, and carried her Southern roots throughout her life, especially in the way she welcomed others with warmth, hospitality, and good food. Nancy enjoyed cooking, gardening, and entertaining friends, including Connie, Dottie, Pattie, Becky, and Janice—fondly known as the “Dicey Dolls.” She especially loved hosting holidays and cherished watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren go fishing, finding joy in simple moments and family traditions like baking cookies together each Christmas. She retired from St. Anthony Nursing Home in Crown Point, IN, where she began her career as a CNA, became a QMA, and later served as medical records manager. Caring for her residents, some her own age and others younger, brought her great joy and fulfillment throughout her life. It was here that Nancy found a devoted friendship with Sister Paula, who preceded her in death. Nancy is survived by her children: Kim Burt; Kenneth Peterson, Jr. (Robyn), and Dawn Bingham (Allen); grandchildren: Kyle Hanshew, Courtney Hanshew, Cadence Hanshew, Haley Peterson, Tristan Peterson (Gianna Pickett), Presley Peterson, Alysha Fath (Thomas), Corey Bingham (Caleb Bailey), Holley Whiting (Larry), and Michael Bingham (Madeline); great-grandchildren: Kylie, Chloe, Cody, Charlotte, Sawyer, Walker, Noelle, Willa, Olivia, Finley, Milo, Colette, Eloise, Isabella, Layla, Josiah, and Isaiah, along with extended family and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Peterson Sr.; her parents, Nell Shropshire and Carl Hill, and her brothers, Robert “Butch” Hill and Jerry Hill. A memorial visitation will be held at Burns Funeral Home & Crematory, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN, on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. and on Thursday March 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 10 a.m. The family extends heartfelt gratitude to the physicians, nurses, and staff at UChicago Medicine Crown Point for their compassionate care. The memorial service will be livestreamed through our Facebook page. Please like Burns Funeral Home on Facebook and visit Nancy’s obituary on Facebook prior to the start of the service to view the service. “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” — 2 Timothy 4:7. www.burnsfuneral.com

Nancy Peterson Glendening

November 20, 1944 - February 23, 2026