Jacqueline J. "Jackie" (Peterson) Carstens

Memorial Services for Jacqueline “Jackie” J. Carstens, age 72, of Madison, will be 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 20th at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison.  Reverend Claire Gager will officiate.  Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.  Visitation will be one hour prior to service at the church.  Resseguie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

She passed away, Friday, May 13, 2022 at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

Jackie was born January 29, 1950 in Norfolk, Nebraska to Vern and Eldreth (Luebe) Peterson.  She graduated from Madison High School in 1968. 

On May 26, 1976, Jackie married Robert “Bob” Carstens at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison.  The couple was blessed with two sons, Jason and Chris. 

Jackie served as a Nurse’s Aide at Countryside Home in Madison for 20 years, retiring in 1993.  In retirement, she continued to care for patients in their homes and worked the front desk at the Madison County Jail.  She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church and enjoyed bowling, bingo and spending time with her grandchildren.  Jackie was an avid Husker football fan.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, son Chris (Kylee) Carstens of Columbus, grandchildren Cooper, Kason, and Kendrey, sister Beverly Ryba of Lincoln, and nephews Corey Ryba and family, and Brian Ryba and family.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents and son Jason.

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