Jill M.
Peterson
- Visitation: Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 2-6pm at North Cape Lutheran Church (2644 Raynor Ave, Franksville)
- Funeral Ceremony: Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 6pm at North Cape Lutheran Church (2644 Raynor Ave, Franksville)
Jill Marie Peterson
Born January 31, 1967
Died April 7, 2021
Daughter of Russell (Judie) Peterson and the late SueAnn.
Sister of Linda (John Hyde), brother Jeff Peterson. Jill was the granddaughter of the late Ervin and Edna Strelow and the late Donald and Verlie Grove.
Jill was most recently a 5th grade teacher since 2002 at Raymond Elementary School, where she was once a student. Jill made it a point to build relationships with her students each year which turned into continued friendships of support as students grew older. She led the Student Council, served as the teachers Union rep, and led multiple student programs and activities with PBS kids, musicals and chaperoning Washington DC trips among her favorites.
Jill was an active member at North Cape Lutheran Church where she served on multiple committees and was formerly the first female Church President. Her service to the Raymond and surrounding communities continued as a Racine County Fair Open Class Photography Superintendent and member of the Union Grove Library board.
Jill is further survived by her Godmother (Aunt) Judith Bremel and Godfather (Uncle) Clifford Strelow, nephews Dennis (Kristen) Roushia, and Jacob (Alissa) Ferraro, Godsons Blake Sorenson and Tommy Bretl and numerous close cousins and friends. She faithfully attended and supported her nephews at all their activities culminating with trips to Applebee’s.
Jill and her family received excellent care and compassion from the ICU doctors, therapists, nurses and assistants. at Ascension’s SE Wisconsin Hospital – Franklin Campus. With sincere thanks to them all.
Funeral services will be held at NORTH CAPE LUTHERAN CHURCH 2644 Raynor Rd (Hwy 45 and 5 Mile Rd), for close friends and family on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 with visitation from 2-6PM with funeral services starting at 6PM. Interment will be at North Cape Lutheran Church Cemetery on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 at 11am.
A celebration of Jill’s life and service to the Raymond School Community will be held at Raymond Elementary School 2659 S 76th St on Sunday, April 18, 2021 from 2-4 with a program beginning at 4pm.
So sorry for your loss! May the many happy memories of times you spent together get your through this sorrowful time! Saying prayers for all of you!
Love
Liz & Will Heidtke
Our hearts and prayers go out to Jill’s family. Her loss is felt deeply, but I am so grateful and blessed for having the chance to know her and call her my friend. She was a gift from God to all who knew her, and her memory and legacy will go on through all those whose lives she touched. She was one of a kind and so very loved. I can say for certain that she has always been the heart of Raymond School and she always will be.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Jill’s family. She will truly be missed by the entire Raymond Community. I so enjoyed her as both a student and as a coworker. I was fortunate to have her as my partner when we did our Master’ program. I will never forget that radiant smile and the true kindness Jill showed to everyone. God Bless her!!
My sympathies to Jill’s family and friends. I hope she knew how loved and respected she was. Her dedication to her family, community and her role as an educator were exemplary. I was lucky to have been her co worker. She will be missed and remembered with love.
So sorry Our condolences. Prayers to the family. Jill is irreplaceable She was such a light at church
Jill saw the good things in students.. Things that we, as parents, often overlooked or took for granted in our kids. And she shared those things with parents, which meant more than she ever knew. She truly taught from a place of love. Just an awesome lady. God used Jill as a light in our community and our school. I know He is well pleased with His good and faithful servant. We will miss her so much.. Lifting prayers to Jill’s family and friends and to our entire community. Jill was such a blessing to my family.
I will remember Jill as a tireless volunteer at North Caper Church. Always on the move, with time for a friendly greeting.
She will be missed.
My sincere condolences to her family.