Kathryn Louise (Eagen) Peters passed away at the age of 91 in Indianapolis on March 6, 2019. She was born on June 30, 1927 to James W. Eagen and Louise Olivia (Lees) Eagen in Bayonne, NJ. She lived in Bayonne until her marriage, to her husband Bob of 68 years, when she moved to Indiana.
Kathryn worked many years as a cafeteria worker for Washington Township School Systems. Preceding that she worked at the Alverna Retreat House in Indianapolis as a secretary. Kathryn was a devoted Catholic and parishioner of Saint Luke Catholic Church in Indianapolis. She liked knitting scarves and sweaters for her family. Kathryn loved caring for her family and enjoyed family gatherings.
Kathryn was preceded in death by her brother, James I Eagen; her husband, Robert H. Peters and their son, Richard H. Peters. She is survived by children, Thomas J. Peters (Marian), Catherine M. Peters Eads (Ted); 5 grandchildren, Anthony Peters (Kimberly), Troy Peters (Leah), Olivia Eads, Alex Eads (Alicia), Sydney Eads; and 3 great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, Braelyn, and Mackenzie Peters.
Visitation will be held in the Narthex of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, 14598 Oakridge Rd., Carmel, IN on Friday, March 15, 2019 from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial. The interment of ashes will take place at Washington Park Cemetery following the Mass.
In lieu of flowers, please send memorial contributions to Merciful Help Center, 1045 West 146th Street, Carmel, IN 46032.
Torrey Koehring says
Bunnie, your mom was a lovely lady. Praying for your family. Eric and Torrey Koehring
Terri Cook says
I am very sorry to read of Kathryn’s passing. May your family find peace and comfort from “the God of all comfort”( 2 Corinthians 1:3&4) during this difficult time. My deepest condolences.