Jill Peterson

Jill Ann Peterson , age 78, of Grantsburg, WI, passed away on December 27, 2017 at the Burnett Medical Continuing Care Center. Jill was born on July 8, 1939 in Minneapolis, MN to parents, Vera Grace (Fransen) and William Oscar Walsten. She attended Minneapolis Votech High school. On June 29, 1957, Jill married David Peterson Jr. Together they raised three children. In the early 70’s the family moved to the Grantsburg area. Jill later went on to attend nursing school in Superior. After graduation, she worked at Grantsburg Hospital as a nurse for many years. Jill was a longtime attendee of the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg. She enjoyed reading, staying active, exercising and growing plants. Preceding her in death are her parents; brother, William Walsten; and husband of 56 years, David Peterson Jr. Jill is survived by her 3 children: Cindy Peterson, Pam (Daryl) Chock and Mark (Debra) Peterson; 6 grandchildren: Tim (Jenny), Heather (Arron), Madison, Candace (Pat), Eugene and Stephanie; 10 great-grandchildren: Yasmin, Shyla, Chloe, Tristin, Josiah, Malachi, Vaughn, Hudson, Nola and Harlan; siblings: Carl (Marlene) Walsten, Kathy Walsten and Linda Gustafson; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. The Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 1:00pm (visitation from 12-1:00pm) at the Grace Baptist Church in Grantsburg with Pastor Brad Moore officiating. A fellowship luncheon will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Grantsburg. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com