Roberta Peters, Salina
October 22, 1928 - September 24, 2021
Roberta Jean Peters was born on October 22, 1928 in Randall, Kansas, the daughter of Virgil Shamburg and Velma Sadler Shamburg Donnelly. She died Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Salina Regional Health Center at the age of 92.
She worked many years as a clerk and bookkeeper. In her spare time, she enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting, as she made several afghans for her family. She was a huge supporter of her children in 4-H and sporting events, where she was a great cheerleader. She passed on a great work ethic, as she taught many responsibilities of farm life. She was also known as a great cook, with the best meals during harvest.
Roberta loved travelling after retirement, and made it to almost every state. She also greatly loved polka dancing and playing cards, and remained active until recently.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers Duane, Daniel, Leslie, Lenus, and Ronald Shamburg; sisters Edith Pilcher and Neva Maxfield; husband Paul Dillon; and daughter-in-law Denise Thompson.
Roberta is survived by her husband Albert Peters; sons Robert (Sara) Thompson and Matthew (Cathy) Dillon; daughters Patricia (John) Jacobs, Beth (Mikkel) Stensaas, Judith St. Clair, and Paula (Charles) Walters; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sisters Lila Collette, Telva Swenson, and Linda Donnelly.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 1 at the St. Mary's Catholic Church in Glasco. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. with family present at 6 p.m., and a rosary service beginning at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home in Beloit.
Memorials may be given to the Church or Glasco Senior Center.
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