Constance Mary (Hansen) Peters, "Connie", passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by loved ones, on March 23, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born on April 25, 1933 in Marinette, Wisconsin to her parents Clarence and Gertrude (Weissgarberg) Hansen. Connie graduated from Marinette High School in 1951. She met her future husband, Thomas James Peters, "Tom", at a high school dance and they married in September of 1951. They resided in Marinette for the majority of their early family years. When Tom was offered a position with a Chicago appraisal firm, they relocated and settled in Crystal Lake, Illinois in 1967 where they bought their first new home and where they resided for the rest of their lives. Connie was primarily a stay at home Mom, raising 6 children, four daughters and two sons. However, she also found time for part-time jobs in Crystal Lake, including Black Dot Corporation, Montgomery Wards and Tom's real estate appraisal business. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Crystal Lake. She enjoyed music, theatre, singing, cooking and entertaining family and friends in her home. As the children reached independence, she also enjoyed dining out and traveling with Tom, particularly to sunny and warm locations (Miami Beach, Jamaica & St.Thomas), as well as annual wedding anniversary trips to Las Vegas, where she enjoyed playing penny slots. While her younger years were filled with the challenges and joys of raising half a dozen children, her later years were filled with the excitement and satisfaction of watching her family grow to include 18 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren all loved to go to Grandma Peters' house for a loving and fun-filled time, as well as to enjoy her extraordinary grilled cheese sandwiches, homemade mac & cheese, scotcheroos and her famous chocolate chip cookies. Connie was married to her high school sweetheart for over 55 years until Tom passed in April of 2007. Her family and many friends over the years found her to be sweet, humorous and filled with life and love that she shared openly until the day she passed. The pain of her loved ones' loss is overshadowed by the many treasured memories, lessons and other gifts she provided. Connie was preceded in death by her husband Tom, son Tom Peters, daughter Sue Hanke, brothers Jerry and John Hansen and her parents. She is survived by her daughters Debbie Ritter, Lynn (Ron) Ritter, Katie (Mitch) Totheroh, son Tony (Gianna) Peters and her many grandchildren and great grandchildren. There will be a celebration of Connie's life for family and friends at a future date and time to be announced. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association (donatenow.heart.org).
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