Marilyn Ruth Peterson (Krieger)
July 2, 1932 — October 29, 2010
Marilyn R. Peterson, 78, of Marion, formerly of Bettendorf, died Friday, October 29, 2010. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids by Rev. Dr. T. Edwards Breed and Rev. Cindy Ford Breed . Visitation will be held after 9 a.m. at the church. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Marion. Burial: 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 3, 2010, Davenport Memorial Cemetery, Davenport, Iowa.
Survivors include her children, Robert (Debra) Peterson of Lilburn, GA, Lisa (Dennis) Roan of Washington, IL, Mary (Kees) Bronts of Cedar Rapids, Hap (Barb) Peterson of Iowa City, and Ann (Ken) Beem of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Sawicke of Houston, TX; an aunt, Dolly Dahms of Las Vegas, NV; and her beloved dog, Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Patricia.
Marilyn was born July 2, 1932 in Dallas, South Dakota, the daughter of Conrad and Mary Katherine (Elliott) Krieger. On February 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to Howard G. Peterson in Grand Island, Nebraska. Howard died August 25, 1998. First and foremost was her love for her family. Her devotion was caring for them and giving to others. In addition, she was an avid quilter, painter, a volunteer at Bettendorf High School, and at her churches.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Marilyn’s memory.
Please sign our online guestbook for Marilyn at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Survivors include her children, Robert (Debra) Peterson of Lilburn, GA, Lisa (Dennis) Roan of Washington, IL, Mary (Kees) Bronts of Cedar Rapids, Hap (Barb) Peterson of Iowa City, and Ann (Ken) Beem of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; a sister, Barbara Sawicke of Houston, TX; an aunt, Dolly Dahms of Las Vegas, NV; and her beloved dog, Maggie.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister, Patricia.
Marilyn was born July 2, 1932 in Dallas, South Dakota, the daughter of Conrad and Mary Katherine (Elliott) Krieger. On February 7, 1953, she was united in marriage to Howard G. Peterson in Grand Island, Nebraska. Howard died August 25, 1998. First and foremost was her love for her family. Her devotion was caring for them and giving to others. In addition, she was an avid quilter, painter, a volunteer at Bettendorf High School, and at her churches.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Marilyn’s memory.
Please sign our online guestbook for Marilyn at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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