Mildred H. Peters, nee Ward, 91 of Dupo, Illinois, formerly of Cahokia, Illinois, born June 12, 1933 in Wappapello, Missouri, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Oak Hill in Waterloo, Illinois.

Mildred was retired from the Cahokia Senior High School. She was involved with the Ainad Shrine along with her husband, Albert. She was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and Blues fan and loved gardening and cooking. However, most of all she loved being with her children and grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert Peters, her parents, Floyd and Lorene, nee Hallbert, Ward, Sr.; a brother, Floyd Ward, Jr.; a sister, Betty Townsend; and a granddaughter, Kristen Reichert.

Surviving are her children, Dennis (Debbie) Peters of Bonne Terre, MO, Danny (Christine) Peters of Columbia, IL, David (Sheila) Peters of Glen Carbon, IL, and Debbie (David) Reichert of Dupo, IL; a brother, Larry (Mary) Ward of St. Louis, MO; 11 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren.  She was also a dear aunt, cousin, and friend.

Memorials may be made to the Shriner's Hospital for Children.

Condolences may be expressed online at braunfh.com.

Friends may visit from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at Braun Family Funeral Home, Columbia, Illinois.  Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at the funeral home with Pastor Dennis Baker officiating.  Burial will be in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.