Jean Mary Peterson

On July 30, 2021, Heaven gained another angel, Jean Mary Peterson. Jean was born in Racine on September 28, 1921, to William and Matilda Grady. Her siblings include; two sisters and two brothers, of which one survives her, Robert Grady.

Jean and her husband, Ralph raised their family in Sturtevant, WI for over fifty years. Her surviving children include; Richard (Diana), Mary Christ (Thomas), William, Chris (Patty), Lisa Nielsen (John), and daughters in law, Diane and Sue, twenty-three grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren. Jean will now be having her “Happy Hours” in heaven with her angel friends and family, husband, Ralph, sons; Jeff, Jon, and Mark, grandsons; Michael, Matthew and Charlie.

Jean enjoyed over forty years wintering in Ft. Myers Beach, FL, including this past winter with many dear friends. Her mind remained sharp and she loved her iPad, reading, doing crosswords puzzles, and watching her favorite show, Jeopardy!

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated, Monday, August 9, 2021, 11:00 am at St. Sebastian’s Catholic Church, 3100 95th St, Sturtevant. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the Mass 10am until 11 am. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Saint Jude‘s Hospital or St. Sebastian’s Church.

The service will be live streamed and may be viewed by going to the funeral home website, select Jean's page, select service, and select live stream.