In Memory of Mary Jean Peterson

Mary Jean Peterson, age 86, of Pengilly, Minnesota and formerly of Isanti, died peacefully October 24, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  A funeral service will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Isanti at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 29^th.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church.  She will be laid to rest in Isanti Union Cemetery next to her husband and two sons.  In lieu of flowers, Mary Jean requested donations be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1^st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.

Mary Jean Peterson, age 86, formally from Isanti, graciously went to be with her Lord Jesus.  She died peacefully October 24, 2021 in her home surrounded by family.  Mary Jean was born to Frank and Jennie Keeler in Minneapolis and was the eldest of five children.  In 1954 she married Lester Peterson, and God blessed them with ten children, 32 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren.  Her legacy of true love for Jesus and sacrifice for others will be left with her family and all.

She was survived by her sons and daughters: Bruce (Pinky), (Debra Peterson), Jean (Dan) Bye, Jeff (Lisa), Joseph (Valerie), Laura (Scott) Wilson, Anthony (Jen), Dennis (Marina), and Jennifer (Craig) Miska; and siblings: John (Karen) Keeler, Thomas Keeler, and Patricia (Mike) Sorenson.  She was preceded in death by Lester her loving husband of 63 years, sons David and Charles, brother James, sister-in-law Darlene, daughter-in-law Susie, and grandson Justin Boettcher.