Maryan Barbara (Bachmann) Peters was born on April 2, 1936, to William Charles and Regina (Golla) Bachmann and passed away peacefully on July 8, 2023. At the age of 13 her father became ill with ALS and was unable to care for Maryan and her younger sister Marjorie. As a result, they were placed in Angel Guardian Orphanage, Chicago, IL where she lived until she graduated from high school. Upon graduation she attended Mundelein College. After a whirlwind courtship, she married the love of her life Jerry L. Peters on February 19, 1955. Together they had six children (their 5 th child Martin was born on their 6 th Wedding Anniversary). As a stay-at-home mother, Maryan was kept busy keeping track of her children and all their shenanigans. As the children grew older, she became active as a volunteer for Cub Scouts, and worked part-time at Poplar Grove Elementary School and Edwards Apple Orchard. She also took pride in serving many years as an election judge. Along with her husband, she loved to go camping and was a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Green Bay Packers. She is survived by her loving children Larry Peters, Teresa (Scott) Higgins, Denise Gipe, Angela (John) Wanfalt, Martin Peters and Lisa (Steven) Mortensen, her loving grandchildren Brittney Peters, Ashley (Michael) Grace, Jordyn Gipe, Michael Wanfalt, Nathan (Jessica) Wanfalt, Allison (Samuel) Hernandez, Samuel (Samantha) Peters, Paxton Peters, Tanner Mortensen, Parker Mortensen and Mackenna Mortensen, and great grandchildren Lincoln Peters, Samuel Hernandez V and Levi Grace. She also remained close with and held a special place in her heart for Teresa Stumpf and Shirley Peters. She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry (April 11, 2005), her parents, her sister Marjorie Bassi, her half-brother Wilbur Bachmann and grandchildren Nicholas Peters and Mackenzie Mortensen. We would like to thank OSF Hospice for their caring love and support and especially her nurse Mikayla for the extra special care she provided. We would also like to thank the nurses and staff of Morning Star Village who looked after mother these past 4 years.

Maryan's visitation will be Saturday, July 22 at 10am at Anderson Funeral Home. Located at 218 W. Hurlbut Ave. Belvidere, IL 61008. Funeral to follow at 12pm.

Burial at Poplar Grove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to OSF hospice in memory of Maryan.