Johlene J. Peters
Johlene J. “Grandma” Peters, age 78, passed away on April 17, 2016, at UW-Madison Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Johlene was born in Chicago, IL to Cecelia and Edward Gapa on August 22, 1937. She was the loving sister of David and Daniel Poremba. Johlene married James her loving husband of 58 years on August 2, 1957. They raised five children: Jim (Debbie), Mary Jo (Joe), Jeff (Tammie), Jacqueline (Ken) and Chris (Shawnda). They also were blessed with ten grandchildren: Krysta, Lauren, Jeff, Stephanie, Zach, Elena, Olivia, Alyssa, Hunter and Halee. Johlene was a loving, giving person who found the sunshine in life and the good in everyone. She was “Grandma Peters” to all who knew her. She was always on the go, loved her time at the lake and enjoyed her life to the fullest. Johlene’s life was marked by her love of family, especially for her husband, her optimistic spirit and her willingness to help anyone in need. She welcomed all into her home and made them feel like family. She will be dearly missed by her family and cherished friends. Visitation Friday, April 22 from 3 to 9pm at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55th Street, Countryside, IL. Prayers 9:15am Saturday, April23 from the funeral home to St. Cletus Church, 600 West 55th Street, LaGrange, IL. Mass 10am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery, Justice, IL. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to the National Shire of St. Therese, 8501 Bailey Road, Darien, IL. Funeral Info: 708-352-6500
I was so sorry to see Zack’s post about Grandma Peters. She was an amazing woman. I will cherish the memories of the times she would come and sit with me for a little while on my golf cart and watch the ski show. Prayers to all.
A gem of a lady! I am grateful to have known you “Mrs Peters” and am thankful for our roadside chats along Kettle Moraine Drive. You are an inspiration as to how we should all live our lives.
We will miss this lady so very much….. I will miss sitting with her and listening to her chat all about her family and what they were all doing. I was blessed enough to be welcomed into her home and truly treated like family. The world is dimmer and Heaven brighter with out her here. May God comfort her loved ones with sweet memories today and always.
What a terrific Person. Kim and I were Blessed to have Jo ( and Jim) as our neighbors. I have never seen a person on the go as much as her. I know that she always made time for everyone and how much her family meant to her. I will miss talking with her and seeing her on our road. Rest in Peace Jo.
Our condolences to the Peters family on the passing of Grandma Peters from your St. Patrick’s friends who were seated just a couple of rows ahead of you. We always enjoyed your open and friendly presence.
Everytime I saw her she had a smile on her face ,I will continue to keep you all in my prayers.
Chrissy and Olivia Essary
Our family was so sad to hear of Jo’s passing. We really appreciated her as our neighbor for so many years and her treating us as though we were her own children and grandchildren. Even though she had many grandchildren already, she always seemed to remember my kids on their birthdays, too, with a card and a little treat of some sort. Since we haven’t been neighbors for over 10 years, we will miss seeing her at the annual Whitewater 4th of July parade in her “usual spot”. Our prayers go out to the entire Peters family. Rest in peace, Jo!