Barbara J. Peter – O’Donnell-Cookson Life Celebration Home

Barbara J. Peter, 88, of Quincy, IL, passed away at 6:00 am on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Bradford Villa in Quincy, IL.

A graveside service will be on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at 2:00 pm in Greenmount Cemetery. Deacon Dennis Holbrook will officiate.

Barbara was born September 23, 1935, in Quincy, IL to Ray and Helen (Gibbs) Schroeder. She married James Peter on November 10, 1979, in St. Louis, MO. He preceded her in death on September 1, 2008.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents; her twin sister, Donna Colvin; her stepson, John Peter; and her brother-in-law, Ted Colvin.

Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Costigan (Tony), and Lori Day (Rick) both of Quincy, IL; one sister, Gaye Georges (Mark) of Bellbrook, OH; one step-daughter, Marjorie Peter; two step-sons, Jimmy Peter, and Joe Peter; four grandchildren, Jason Costigan (Nicole), of Quincy, IL, Julie Klauser (Chris), of Quincy, IL, Emily Wilhoit (David) of Bowling Green, MO, Olivia Chandlee (Mark) of Quincy, IL; nine great-grandchildren, Jack Costigan, Molly Costigan, Kaelynn Klauser, Rylee Klauser, Claire Klauser, Kale Wilhoit, Kolten Wilhoit, Beau Chandlee, and Knox Chandlee.

Professionally, Barbara was employed as a receptionist for Moorman’s Manufacturing for 34 years until her retirement in 1991. She was a member of Salem Evangelical United Church of Christ.

Barbara had an eye for decorating and enjoyed knitting and embroidery, as well as curating her home, which she considered her sanctuary. Barbara’s impeccable taste also extended to her yard, where she found great joy in maintaining her lawn and tending to her beautiful flowers. When she wasn’t occupied with home projects, Barbara enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra and the Carpenters, watching Days of Our Lives and the Young and the Restless on TV, eating at Sprouts Inn, road trips and shopping sprees in St. Louis. Most of all, Barbara cherished the time spent with her two daughters and her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to Blessing Hospice.

The Peter family would like to extend their sincerest appreciation to the staff at Blessing Hospice and Bradford Villas for the wonderful and compassionate care shown to Barbara.

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