Jennie M. Peters, 83, of Monticello, Indiana, passed away at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at the Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital of Monticello, Indiana, with her family at her side.  

Jennie was born on Saturday, July 1, 1939 in Madeira, Ohio,  to the late Dr. A.G. and Magdalene (Hauser) Madden. 

 

On June 5, 1965, in Madeira, Ohio, she married Thomas M. "Tom"  Peters; he survives. 

 

Jennie had lived in the Monticello, Indiana, area most all of her life. 

 

A Gathering of Family and Friends will be from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Illinois Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960. 

 

A Memorial Celebration of Life Service will be at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, December 3, 2022, at the First Presbyterian Church, 104 N. Illinois Street, Monticello, Indiana, 47960, with Rev. Kelly Lindsay, of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Indiana, officiating.  

 

Memorials may be given to the Twin Lakes High School Theater Department, or to the First Presbyterian Church both of Monticello, Indiana.  Envelopes will be available at the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Indiana, or can be mailed to the Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960.  

 

Burial will be Private for the Family.

 

Biographical Information:
   Jennie graduated from Madeira High School of Madeira, Ohio, in 1957, and from Hanover College in 1961,  She received here Master's Degree in Library Science from Purdue University.  Jennie stated her teaching career in Lamar, Colorado.  She then taught at Rensselaer Central High School in Rensselaer, Indiana, where she met her soon to be husband, Thomas M. Peters.  After getting married she taught at the old Lincoln School in Monticello, Indiana, and the remainder of her teaching career was spent as the Librarian for Twin Lakes High School of Monticello, Indiana. Jennie had taught for twenty - six (26) years at Twin Lakes, retiring in 2000.   She loved her family.  Jennie enjoyed traveling, and was an active gardener. She sewed quilts and clothes, particularly when her children were younger.  Most recently, she was the "Costume Lady" for the Twin Lakes High School Theater and had done that since 1984. As a founding member of the Wea Lea Chapter of the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she particularly enjoyed genealogy and helped many people discover their roots. Jennie was always reading and was a member of the Wednesday Reading Club.  Recently the highlights of her week were donuts with the Kinser Crew on Friday mornings.  Friday Night Supper Club, and her Neighborhood Breakfast Club on Saturday mornings. Jeannie was a woman of strong faith, and was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Monticello, Indiana, where she had served as a Deacon, and Elder, and as Clerk of Session.  She loved football and was an avid Ohio State fan.  Jennie enjoyed travel and was able to visit many places within the United States as well as Europe and Japan.  She liked having her pets around, and particularly liked Airedales.  Jennie also always enjoyed her cats. She was a beautiful and devoted wife, mother, and dear friend.  Jennie was brave and strong and lived life on her terms, especially in the midst of cancer. She was and is an inspiration to others, always positive and encouraging.  Jennie will be GREATLY MISSED!!!!!!!

 

Survivors include:

Husband,

Thomas M. "Tom" Peters of Monticello, Indiana;

 

Three (3) Children,

Sara P. (husband Christian) Phelps of Monticello, Indiana, 

David (wife Sabrina) Peters of Jasper, Indiana, and

Nancy (husband Joel Hillison) Sneed of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; 

 

Two (2) Grandchildren,

Thomas M., and

Sydney L.;

 

Two (2) Step - Grandchildren,

Gatlin, and

Emily;

 

One (1) Step - Great Grandson,

Rowan;

 

Several Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces, Great Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.

 

Preceded in Death:

Parents,

Dr. A.G. and Magdalene (Hauser) Madden;

 

One (1) Sister,

Phyllis (Madden) and husband, Dr. P.B. Johnston;

 

Son-In-Law,

Captain Warren B. Sneed, USAF.

 

Arrangements by:
Miller - Roscka Funeral Home, 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 (574) 583-8488.