Jeanette Carol Peterson

Jeanette Carol Mogonye Peterson – 84 years old from Elgin, Texas passed away on January 29, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.

She was born on November 19, 1940 in Taylor, Texas to Frank and Malinda Mogonye and resided in Taylor area. The family moved to California for one year when Jeanette was five years old but returned to Elgin. She moved to Austin during her Junior High years and returned to Elgin her Junior year in high school and graduated from Elgin High School in 1958. Jeanette married Paul Wayne Peterson on August 6, 1960 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Elgin, Texas and remained in Elgin where they raised their family.

Over the years, Jeanette enjoyed ceramics, cake decorating, landscaping, fishing, photography and genealogy. Jeanette wanted to be a journalist, and although that is not the career she pursued, it would explain why she took such an interest in genealogy.

Jeanette worked her entire life in the insurance industry and began working for Dairyland in Austin after graduating. She spent most of her years working for Paul Lundgren Insurance Agency in Elgin and then retired from Central Insurance Agency in Austin. 

Jeanette was an active member of the SPJST Lodge #18 in Elgin for over 50 years and attended the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Malinda Mogonye. Brother, David Mogonye. Sister-in-laws, Jan Mogonye and Dorothy “Dottie” Peterson Nitkin. Brother-in-laws, Donald Peterson, Gary Peterson and Glen Matetzschk and nephew, Scott Mogonye.

She is survived by her husband, Paul Peterson. Children, Terry Peterson (wife JoAnn), Paula Urbanovsky and Dawn Treichel (husband DJ). Grandchildren, Doug Spaw (wife Vanessa), Stephen Peterson, Meghan Caskey (husband Corey), Malorie Pace (husband Heath), Tyler Laake, Britten Tedford (Phillip) and Hunter Tedford (Phoenix). Great grandchildren, Callaway Spaw, Layla Spaw, Weston Pace, Landon Pace, Madison Sims (husband Carter), Makenzie Pace (Colton), Megan Sims (husband Clayton), Cade Caskey and Miles Caskey. Great-great grandchildren, Grayson and Addison Sims. Sister-in-laws, Shirlene Matetzschk and Sandra Peterson along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Family and Friends will gather for Visitation at Elgin Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 5th from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM.  A Graveside Service will follow at Lund Cemetery with Pastor Sam Brannon presiding.