Martha "Jeanne" J. Peterson

Martha Jeanne Peterson (nee Brashears), age 95, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 24, 2023. Jeanne was born August 27, 1928 in Palestine, IL, to the late Roscoe and Clancie (nee Miner) Brashears. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse McCoy Peterson. They were married for 46 years. She worked for 20 years as a purchasing clerk at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, IN. Jeanne was a longtime member of the South Side Christian Church and belonged to the Senior Saints group through the Church. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports, and was also an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. Her kindness, warm smile, and loving demeanor will forever be missed. Jeanne is survived by her two children, Carla (Dan) Greenya of Schererville, IN, and Jeffrey (Lorraine) Peterson of Hammond, IN; grandchildren, Dana (Dominic) DeCrescenzo, Dustin (Cassie) Greenya, Jennifer (Eric) Meier, and Brandon (Esmeralda) Peterson; great-grandchildren, Antonio, Camden, Brenna, Colin, Carson, Mason, Jacob, Joshua, Christina (Tony), Ramiro (Daisy), Julianna (Rovi), and Xabi; seven great-great-grandchildren; and brother, Rick (Marty) Brashears. Jeanne was a loving aunt and great-aunt to many nieces and nephews. Jeanne was preceded in death by her sister, Donna Sweet; and brother, William Brashears. Friends and family may visit on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenue, Crown Point, IN 46307. A Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 PM, with Pastor Kevin Groben officiating. Burial to follow in the Veteran's Garden - West at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ChapelLawnFunerals.com for the Peterson family.