The Superior Express -

Connie Sue Gonsalves was born on Sept. 25, 1943, in Illinois to John and Dorothy Oberg. She died at her home in California on Oct. 1, 2023. She spent many years in Superior while married to Robert Peterson and was active in the Superior Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and Christian Women's Club. She was also active within the United Methodist Church.

Connie had three living children: Mike Peterson of Sierra Vista, Arizona, Christ Peterson and wife Michelle of Superior, Nebraska, and Melissa Russell of Yucaipa, California. She had three grandchildren: Christ Peterson and wife Abby, Andrew Garcia and wife Jesyka, and Emily Russell. She had seven great-children: Lulea Peterson, Piper Peterson, Joseph Garcia, Makenzye Garcia, Madisyn Garcia, Makayla Garcia and Benjamin Garcia.

She is survived by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Boone; father, John Oberg; twin sister, Bonnie James; Robert Peterson and Alan Gonsalves.