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Jill Marie Peterson WAMEGO- Jill Marie Peterson, 43, of rural Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by her family. Jill was born March 30, 1970 in Topeka, Kansas the daughter of Robert Bob and Margaret (Mees) Peterson. She attended school in Wamego graduating from Wamego High School in 1988. After high school Jill attended Emporia State University and was a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority House. She graduated from Emporia State University in 1992, before receiving her Master's Degree in social work from the University of Kansas. After college Jill moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where she worked for a number of years as a social worker before returning home due to her declining health. Jill was a member of the St. Bernard's Catholic Church of Wamego. Jill is survived by her parents: Bob and Margaret of rural Wamego, KS; two sisters: Beth Eilert and husband Doug of Beloit, KS and Dana Pieschl and husband Dave of Marysville, KS; one brother: Wade Peterson of Kansas City, MO; three nieces: Meg, Elle and Kolbe Eilert; six nephews: Luke, Mason and Dominic Eilert and Zach, Gabe and Gavin Pieschl; her two grandmothers: Mary Mees and Jackie Peterson, both of St. Marys, KS and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at St. Bernard's Catholic Church of Wamego. Cremation will take place following her services and a private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Jill will lie in-state at St. Bernard's Catholic Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, with a prayer service being recited at 6:30 p.m. The family will greet friends during a visitation following until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the St. Bernard's Catholic Church or the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Topeka Chapter and may be left in care of the Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547. Online condolences may be left at www.stewartfuneralhomes.com. Jill Peterson

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Aug. 12, 2013.

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Marge/Bernard Fiedler

August 5, 2020

Praying for you Bob and Margaret in this Anniversary day, and remembering Jill and her sweet sweet smile.

August 20, 2013

Margaret and Bob,
May God's peace and comfort be with you and your family during this difficult time. Know that our love and prayers are with you.

Evelyn and Terry Good

Brenda Klubek

August 13, 2013

I had the pleasure of knowing Jill through our sorority. She always had a smile!! I was very sad to hear of her passing and my thoughts are prayers are with you all!!!

Paula Miller

August 13, 2013

I lived next to Jill in the dorms at ESU.....she was a special person, always smiling and blighting the whole hall. I loved going in to visit, to see what kind of wild ideas she had, and we had so may good times, and created so many special memories. I will miss her dearly I learned so much from her and I am honored to have known her and called her a friend. I pray that you all receive God's comfort during this difficult time.

Wendy Longley Cost

August 13, 2013

Jill you will be deeply missed. May you rest in peace dear sister.
Lovingly In Sigma Bonds,
Wendy

Mary (Kemnitz) Tully

August 13, 2013

Margaret, Bob, Beth, Dana and Wade,
You are all in my thoughts and prayers. My heart goes out to all of you at this most difficult time. May the beautiful memories of your Daughter/Sister live on forever in your hearts. Jill will always be with you in spirit. May God Bless each of you now and always.

Jeani Wilson

August 13, 2013

My life is richer just knowing Jill. She will be missed but I know she is looking down and smiling at me

Paradise

Tami & Brian Cook/Weller

August 13, 2013

To the Peterson family,
May you not frown, but smile in celebration of an amazing life Jill lived. She persevered when obstacles came her way and always had such faith in the human spirit and God's love and strength.
I feel blessed to have gotten reconnected with her while living in Wamego. I sure enjoyed our chats.
Jill touched so many lives and demonstrated what true fortitude is while meeting each challenge head-on.
She will be greatly missed, but I am rejoicing for her knowing that in Heaven there are NO MORE wheelchairs, walking canes, operations or pain! I know she is skipping among family smiling down on us all and watching over her supportive, loving, faithful family.
Much love today and always,

August 13, 2013

Jill,
You will be missed!
Love your Sigma sister,
Colleen

Jim & Melissa Borgerding

August 12, 2013

My thoughts are with you. May the perpetual light shine upon Jill.

Pat Thomas-Bittel

August 12, 2013

Selfishly wishing I could see Jill one more time but comforted to know that she is no longer trapped in a body that no longer worked for her. Jill, tell everyone from our Chihowa family "hey" for us. Godspeed to you, and keep the sheets ready for a toga party when the rest of us get there.
And to the Peterson Family-may you be comforted by all of the good memories of Jill. She was/is an amazing soul! Love, Strawberry

Charlotte Kling

August 12, 2013

Margaret & Bob, I am so sorry for your loss ...Memories will become even more precious as time goes on ...Our children are only loaned to us . The time we have them with us is golden . May you feel God's love, peace & healing .
Love & Sympathy, Charlotte Kling

August 12, 2013

Dear Margaret, Bob & all your family, My heart goes out to you in the loss of your beautiful angel Jill. I'm so very sorry...God bless you! In Jesus love & prayers, Ruth(Kemnitz)

Michele Wilson

August 12, 2013

It was an honor to know her and a privilege to call her friend

Bill Rezac

August 12, 2013

Bob & Margaret you have my deepest sympathy, losing a child must be the most difficult thing parents ever have to go through. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Janice Chrest

August 12, 2013

What can one say, other than how so very sorry so many people are over your loss. Be comforted in the fact that I believe God gave her to the most loving family she could have had to make her short time here as pleasant and loved as anyone could have felt. Prayers for all of you.

Margaret Fiedler

August 12, 2013

Our Hearts go out to you Bob and Margaret and your family. Jill was a great inspiration to so many, loved our time with her during the telethons. She showed courage wit and that great smile. little did we know her spirit would become so important to us now,as we struggle with the diagnosis for our grandson love and prayers, the fiedlers

Beth Ann Uhlrich

August 12, 2013

I know Jill is in Heaven! I'm so sorry for your loss and will continue to pray for your entire Family.

Christie Zahm-Tuznik

August 11, 2013

Although I have not seen Jill for over 25 years, she was a great friend and an even better listener. I was saddened to hear of her passing. My heart goes out to her family. May God hold you close in this time of sadness and pain.

Roger & Monna McNally

August 11, 2013

So sorry for your loss, we are praying for you.

Jody Clark- Hooper

August 11, 2013

I thought of you all as my second family. Know my heart goes out to you all during this time. May god heal your hearts. She was an amazing friend and could always make us laugh. The class of 1988 was honored to be apart of her life. Love to you all.

Mann Family

August 11, 2013

Bob, Margaret, Beth, Dana, and Wade,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Jill, may God be with you as you go through this difficult time. Whenever we saw Jill it was fun catching up with her and being friends on Facebook. We are thinking of you and sending prayers.
Jeff, Lori, Liz & Jarod Mann

Laura Bottom

August 11, 2013

Bob and Margaret, Michael and I are very sad to learn the news of Jill's passing. We are praying for your comfort during this time and appreciative of all the love Jill gave to us the short time we knew her. Hugs to everyone, God Bless

Lana Northup

August 11, 2013

I am fortunate to have known Jill and had her as a student at Wamego High. Im so sorry about her loss and my prayers are with you at this time.

Deanne Mills

August 11, 2013

Jill touched so many lives with her kind heart, her fighting spirit, and her loving nature. Everyone, including me, is a better person from having known her. I especially appreciated her mischievous side, which so many of us were blessed to see:). She is a shining example of Sigma Sigma Sigma sisterhood and friendship, and she will be missed.

Glenna Machin

August 11, 2013

Margaret, Bob, and family, I was so very, sorry to learn of Jill's death. Thinking of you and your family......

Judy Rush

August 11, 2013

I am so very sorry.

christina white

August 11, 2013

Sorry for your loss,prayers with you during this hard time.

Tina & Terry Callender

August 11, 2013

Our prayers are with you. So sorry to hear of Jill's passing. Jill was a beautiful person inside and out.

Alex Bresette

August 11, 2013

My prayers and condolences are with the Peterson family. Jill had a quick with and a warm heart; she will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know her. May God bless you and keep you in the rough days ahead.

Erin Duncan

August 11, 2013

Margart- I'm so sorry to hear of Jill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Jill always brightened the day when she was in our office.

Jan Mees Grummert

August 11, 2013

Ohhhh Niecy you are loved..let your light shine bright...

Deanna Blair

August 11, 2013

My prayers are with all of you. I went to high school with her. Jill was such a beautiful person. She could always make me smile. She will be very missed. May God comfort you and give you peace in this time of sorrow knowing she is in an awesome place now in the arms of Jesus.

Jan Steinlage

August 11, 2013

Prayers for the family. Really enjoying Jill when she was in grade school- pushing her around the playground with all her friends following. Our children enjoyed helping Jill by collecting money for the Jerry Lewis telethon. God blessed her heart- she was loved by many.
Jan (Houser) Steinlage

Lori Schmidt Montgomery

August 11, 2013

Beth - I'm so sorry for your family's loss. My prayers are with you.

Sharon Fish Van Rysselburghe

August 11, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Jill was a shining light of peace for so many. May God comfort you and hold you in His arms.

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