Obituary
Patricia Elaine Peterson
Patricia Elaine Peterson (nee Stout), age 67, of Sparta, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the Morrow Memorial Home in Sparta, Wisconsin after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born on January 1, 1946 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Orval D. and Verna E. (nee Bigham) Stout. She married Clifford Peterson on January 17, 1970 at Rosemont Baptist Church in East St. Louis, Illinois and later divorced.
Patricia, Clifford and daughter, Jonna, moved to Sparta, Wisconsin in October 1970. She was a long time member of the Congregational United Church of Christ of Sparta and taught Sunday School for a few years and was active in various church groups. She also enjoyed being a member of her local Homemakers Club for quite a few years.
She is survived by her 100 year old mother, Verna E. Stout (nee Bigham); her sister, Jacklyn “Nadene” Mitchell; her daughters, Jonna Peterson, Kelly Peterson, and Dana Schaitel; a son, Charles Peterson; grandchildren, Casey Peterson, Kayla Peterson-Stein, and Jessah Peterson; brother-in-law Charles Clark; mother-in-law, Effie Peterson, former spouse, Clifford Peterson; and many nieces and nephews. Special mention to long time neighbor and friend, Jan Revels; and grand dogs Bella and Ginger, and grand cats Zena, Sassy and Peepers.
She was preceded in death by her father, Orval D. Stout, her sisters Joycelyn “Magene” Clark and Linda “Joann” Jackson; brother-in-laws Bo Jackson, and Bert Mitchell; and nephew, Gary Clark.
Thank you to the staff at the Morrow Memorial Home of Sparta, the Mayo Hospice staff, the Cancer Center and Oncology staff at Mayo Health System, and to the Coulee Region Cremation Group. Special mention to Karen Neumann for her exceptional service and concern, Jim Heiderscheit for handling the hard stuff and dropping everything to help through this difficult time, and Acacia and Kathy from Hospice for your ongoing care and support.
A celebration of life will be held at the Coulee Region Cremation Group in Onalaska, WI on Thursday, June 13, 2013 from 4pm – 7pm.
Coulee Region Cremation Group is assisting the family
my deepest condolences to your family. my thoughts are with you during this time. sending big hugs to Jonna and Dana.
We are sorry about the loss of your mother and have passed the information to other family members. Thank you for letting us know.
Bob and Gwen Taylor
Jonna, no words could ever say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. You have been through so much over the years, but you are one of the strongest and kindest people I know. Hang onto the good memories of your mom and know she will always be with you no matter where you are and what you may be going through, she will be an angel loving and watching over you, and protecting you until you meet again. Hugs, prayers and much love, Renee Chrz
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
I am sorry for the loss of your mother. I will miss all the “life” talks we had. Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Jonna,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family at this most difficult time. I had a chance to talk to your mother when she was up at the hospital, she still remembered me and KNOW she was very proud of you. As my mother is for me, you too will be reunited some day. My thoughts and prayers are with you, My Friend.
Mindy
Our deepest sympathies, hugs to you Jonna.
We are sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. may the lord bless&keep her.
Jonna,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. I had a chance to talk to your mother when she was in the hospital here, and KNOW she was very proud of you. As with my mom, know also you will be reunited again someday, My Friend. Mindy
My deepest sympathy to the family. An old very good friend and classmate. I have very fond memories.