Marian Katherine Peters
February 8, 1921 — November 30, 2016
Marian Katherine Peters, 95, of Nebraska, formerly of Marion, died November 30, 2016, in Papillion, Nebraska. In agreement with her wishes, cremation has taken place. Celebration of Marian’s Life: 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017, at the Cedar Rapids Marriott Hotel, 1200 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids. Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 28, 2017, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1790 14th Street, Marion, conducted by Father David O’Connor. Burial will take place at Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion. Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service is assisting the family with arrangements.
Marian was born on February 8, 1921, in Sigel Township, near New Ulm, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Tauer) Baumann. She married Walter Peters in 1947 and they moved to Marion, Iowa in 1955. Marian raised her children while working and volunteering. Her passions included gardening, cooking, sewing and quilting. She was primary caregiver to her husband during his long illness. Marian became a member of St Joseph’s Church Women’s Connection and continued to volunteer and support friends until she moved to Bellevue, Nebraska in 2013.
She is survived by her three children, Georgiann Sinkey, Julie Peters and Greg Peters; four grandchildren, Andrew, Katie, Gregory and James; and three great-grandchildren, Riley, Quinn and Lainey. Marian was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Peters of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
Marian is remembered by family and friends as patient, kind and friendly. She enjoyed making a difference and seeing others be successful. She touched the heart of all who knew her.
Marian was born on February 8, 1921, in Sigel Township, near New Ulm, Minnesota, the daughter of Albert and Katherine (Tauer) Baumann. She married Walter Peters in 1947 and they moved to Marion, Iowa in 1955. Marian raised her children while working and volunteering. Her passions included gardening, cooking, sewing and quilting. She was primary caregiver to her husband during his long illness. Marian became a member of St Joseph’s Church Women’s Connection and continued to volunteer and support friends until she moved to Bellevue, Nebraska in 2013.
She is survived by her three children, Georgiann Sinkey, Julie Peters and Greg Peters; four grandchildren, Andrew, Katie, Gregory and James; and three great-grandchildren, Riley, Quinn and Lainey. Marian was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Walter Peters of Sleepy Eye, Minnesota.
Marian is remembered by family and friends as patient, kind and friendly. She enjoyed making a difference and seeing others be successful. She touched the heart of all who knew her.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Marian Katherine Peters, please visit our flower store.