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Joan Peterson Obituary

Peterson, Joan M.

Joan M. Peterson, age 86, a Manitowoc resident, died on Wednesday morning, February 18, 2015 at Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc.

She was born on November 29, 1928, in Manitowoc, daughter of the late Raymond J. and Agnes V. (Brandl) Mahlock. Joan was a graduate of Manitowoc Lincoln High School and Manitowoc Business College. She was employed at Younkers in Manitowoc for many years. Joan had a beautiful voice and sang in the St. Paul Catholic Church Choir. She was a very talented seamstress and an avid reader. Joan enjoyed spending time with friends and loved to be with her family.

Survivors include five daughters and three sons-in-law: Cathy & Dennis Alfson, Manitowoc, Debi Stoune, New Plymouth, ID, Susie & Randy Gospodarek, Two Rivers, Lori Peterson, Portland, OR and Amy & Dave Cherry, Columbus; one son and daughter-in-law: Jeff & Julie Peterson, De Pere; 18 grandchildren: Michelle, Doug (Barb), Ken (Tina), Neil (Victor), Josh (Sara), Rachel, Heidi, Tucker, Laura (Keith), Jill (Scott), Ann (Tim), Bryan, Megan (Kyla), Alisha (Nick), Rochelle (Tim), Daniel, Jason and Morgan; 20 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Bill and Dorothy Anne Mahlock, Green Bay. Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive. She was also preceded in death by one daughter: Beth Marie Peterson; one son-in-law: Larry Stoune and one sister-in-law: Mary Mahlock.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand. Officiating at the Mass of Christian Burial will be the Rev. Daniel Schuster. Cremation will take place at the All-Care Cremation Center, Manitowoc following services, and Joan will be laid to rest at Calvary Cemetery, Manitowoc at a later date.

The family will greet relatives and friends on Friday, February 20, 2015 at St. Francis of Assisi on Grand from 9:00 AM until 10:45 AM.

The Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc is assisting the family with funeral arrangements.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for the family by visiting www.pfefferfuneralhome.com

Joan's compassionate gentleness will always guide, nurture and feed the souls she deeply touched.

A special thank you to Kathy and Al Denk.

Published by Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter on Feb. 19, 2015.
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For our "Momma,"
May your soul soar and your influence guide us. You are missed.

Lori Peterson

February 27, 2015

I was saddened to see that Joan passed away. I worked with her at Pranges/Younkers for about 13 years. She was a very friendly and super sweet woman....She was such a pleasure to work with!! Wishing her family comfort and peace.

Cheryl Brocher

February 25, 2015

To my Dear Departed Friend Family; I was a worker with her a long time ago and then we had a sewing group of ladies and oh what fun we had. Then years passed and I moved to Lake Havasu, AZ. but every luncheon a group of us got together I was invited and Joan was there. She was a true friend even having me stay overnight more than one night while I was in Manitowoc. What a true beautiful lady and friend she was. I will never forget my Joannie as so many of us called her. Loved you much - Pauline Huebner - Lake Havasu, AZ..

Pauline Huebner (Kautsky)

February 22, 2015

Joan was such a wonderful person to be around. She always had a smile on her face and was always so pleasant to talk to. We didn't see her often but when we did it was always a pleasure. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Janet and Don Vogel

February 20, 2015

Peace, Love, and Blessings ~

James Anderson

February 19, 2015

Cathy, Jeff, Debi, Susie, Lori, Amy & all the families:Your Mother was such a good and loving person. She will be missed. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers. You have my deepest sympathy.Love Marilea

Marilea Anderson

February 19, 2015

Sending love to All.
Karen and Jon Schwalbe

February 19, 2015

Always admired you Joan. Cousin Dick & Cheryl Mahloch, Appleton (currently @ Gulf Shores, AL)

Richard Mahloch

February 19, 2015

Sue & Randy - Our sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your Mom. She was indeed a special lady!

Jim & Debbie Reis

February 19, 2015

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