Barbara Ann Peters
Barbara Ann Peters age 90, of Quincy, Illinois, died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Bickford Cottage surrounded by all of her family. Barbara was born in Quincy on December 4, 1933, a daughter of John and Katherine (Dittmer) Bruening. She married Ralph H. Peters, Jr. on September 27, 1952, in Quincy and he preceded her in death on June 10, 2022.
Barb was a graduate of Quincy Notre Dame High School. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Parish and the Holy Rosary Society. Ralph and Barbara were the inspiration for the beginning of the Haiti Medical Mission in 2001. Barb also participated in the TEC, Marriage and Engaged Encounter and Cursillo programs.
She and Ralph were members of the Quincy Boat Club and they enjoyed boating and fishing together.
Barb’s family was the center of her life. Her dog Sandy was also very special to her. Barb enjoyed painting with watercolors and crocheting. She was well known for her wonderful coconut cream pies.
Survivors include her 8 children Greg & Meg (Cox) Peters, Jeff and Amy (Landes) Peters, Steve and Cindy (Wellman) Peters, Sheri (Peters) Polignone and her husband Peter, Victoria (Peters) Miller and her husband James, Karen (Peters) Greenwell and her husband Doug, Kevin and Renea (Hinkamper) Peters, Tim Peters and his wife Kristie Swaim.
There are 32 grandchildren, 61 Great grandchildren, and one Great Great grandchild.
Survivors also include numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Ralph.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 18, 2024 2022, from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. at Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Haiti Mission or to Blessed Sacrament Church.
Barb will always have a special place in my heart. God bless her!
Barb and Ralph were the model couple for all of us. Ralph was always happy to tell the world that Barb was his inspiration. Love is their legacy.
Barb was a very special lady. She and Ralph were so good to us when we became neighbors in Chokoloskee and showed us the ropes and about the tricks to going thru to the gulf and many other wonderful memories. Ralph has his beautiful bride with him once again. We were blessed to have them both in our lives.
Dear Peter’s Family
I’m truly blessed and honored to have known your mother. Barb and Ralph always welcomed Gary and I in as family. She’ll be deeply missed. May God’s love and peace surround you.
Joann Schell
Steve & Cindy and family,
Your Mom was a gracious and wonderful woman. May she now rest in the Lord’s eternal peace and may he hold you all in his peace.
I’m so sad to hear about Barb. Her co & Ralph were very dear friends in Marriage Encounter. When we became Area Coordinators or M. E. They were our biggest supporters. We had the most couples join in a 3 year period. In 1985 my husband John was transferred by the phone company to Chicago & we didn’t want to leave Quincy. She & Ralph & ME friends tried to get him another job & help us stay. We eventually had to go. But I felt their love forever. Ralph & Barb were the most loving & faithful couple. The best example of a married couple. I’m glad they’re in Heaven together.
I loved Barb and Ralph so much and sharing Tec with them. Always warm hugs and smiles.
I am sorry to hear about Aunt Barb’s passing. I was planning to visit her during my next trip to Quincy. I’ll miss her happy smile. I have donated to a charity in her honor.