Mary Jo Peterson
Funeral services will be 12 Noon on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at the Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. Stuart McGregor will officiate. Interment will be at the Pine Grove Cemetery, Bancroft, Wisconsin.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on Thursday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Mary Jo was born October 1, 1945 in Big Flats, Wisconsin to Joe and Lorraine (Hill) Kouba. She graduated from Adams-Friendship High School in 1963. She married Robert Lee Peterson on July 31, 1965 in Nekoosa. They made their home in Big Flats, where they raised four children. Mary Jo worked at Farnam Sealcoating Systems in Necedah and Rainbow Casino in Nekoosa.
Mary Jo enjoyed sightseeing with her sister Sal, watching her sons race cars, visiting her children at the campgrounds, watching the Green Bay Packers, and listening to country music at Big Flats Dance Barn.
Mary Jo was a member of Adams County Pool League and Big Flats Fire Dept. Auxiliary.
Memorials may be directed in Mary Jo’s memory to her family.
Mary Jo was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Lorraine Kouba; and husband, Robert Lee Peterson.
Survivors:
Sister: Sal Schultz of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Son: Kevin (Amy) Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Son: Todd Peterson of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Daughter: Laura (Arnold) Lancour of Friendship, Wisconsin
Daughter: Barb Reilly of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Reva (Alf) Corral of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Kasey (Juan) Corral of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Teara Peterson of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Devin Peterson of St. Charles, Minnesota
Grandchild: Amber Hale of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Michelle Peterson of River Falls, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Christopher Lancour of Friendship, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Matthew Lancour of Marshfield, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Ciera Reilly of Portage, Wisconsin
Grandchild: Dustin Reilly of Big Flats, Wisconsin
Great-Grandchildren: 9
Further survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and her two little fur babies “Little Bear” and “Angel”.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further information.
Just heard about Mary Jo, So very saddened by her loss. Mary Jo was a fun, and loving person, and will be missed. Our condolences to the family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of fellow classmate Mary Jo Kuba Peterson. Prayers for her and all family members and those that mourn her passing.
Our hearts are heavy from the loss of Mary Jo. She was such a sweet heart and a great person to be around. She will truly be missed by many.
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with your family at this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss
My sympathy to the family.
Our sympathy to the family. You have many wonderful memories you hold in your heart. Sorry we can’t make the funeral. We will be thinking of you. Chuck and Kare.
To Mary Jos extended Family: So very saddened by her loss. Mary Jo was a fun, warm, and loving woman, and will be missed by many. Our condolences to the family, and prayers for comfort for all.
So sorry for your loss. Get togethers for music and dancing will not be the same with Mary Jo gone. She was a fun loving lady.
Sorry about your loss. She was a nice lady.
Sorry for your loss.
My heart goes out to you. I will keep your family is in my prayers.
So sorry Jim and I will not be able to be there, have a Dr’s appointment, I can not cancell, but we will be thinking of all of you. Jim and Lurline
Kevin ,Todd,Lori, and Barb ,
So sorry to hear about your mom. She was a nice lady. I pray GOD wrap his loving arms around you all and give you comfort.
Another member of our family. Prayers with you all. Great memories stand tall!
So sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs from my family to yours.
So sorry on your loss.
Prayers to the Peterson family,
So sorry for your families loss
Barb, Lori and family: I am at a loss for words on your mom, Mary Jo. Many great wonderful memories of going to fish frys and Mary Jo taking Barb and I to skateland! A wonderful hard working woman, and she will be greatly missed!
Chris, Chad and Hannah
Laura and families so sorry for your loss.
so sorry to hear of your loss prayers for the family
Praying for the family
She will be missed.
Sorry for your loss prayers to the family. Maryjo will be greatly missed.
So sorry for your loss. Mary Jo was a great person.
Todd I am so sorry for your lose. Your mom was a great lady. She will be missed. My condolences to the family. R.I.P. Mary Jo.
I am so sorry for your loss.. Mary Jo was a sweet lady she will be missed.. your family is in my prayers. .