- Born on: June 15, 1946
- Departed on: September 25, 2018
- Resided in: Cedar Rapids, IA
Karen Petersen
Karen Anne (Person) Petersen, 72, of Cedar Rapids, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2018. A private family graveside service will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery for both Karen and her husband Tom at a later date.
Karen Anne Person was born June 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of C. Edward ( Eddie) Person and Mary Louise Scriven Person. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1964. On April 24, 1965, Karen married Thomas Wayne Petersen, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Cedar Rapids.
Karen worked in the publishing industry for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, shopping, and going to the casino with Tom, and her parents.
Karen is survived by her children, Peggy Ann Cross (Scott), Mark Thomas Petersen (Molly), and Wendy Lynne Petersen (Tommy - who helped with doctors appointments). Grandma Karen’s grandchildren include, Jacob Thomas Petersen, Ethan David Edward and Anna Marthina Elizabeth Cross, Emma Josephine, Max Thomas, and Eddie Mark Petersen. In addition, Karen is survived by her brother, Dennis Edward Person, sister in law, Mary Lou Novak, brother in law, Jim Petersen (Shirley), and various nieces and nephews.
Karen is, also, survived by special and dear friend, Linda Wordehoff.
Karen was proceeded in death by her husband, Thomas in 2005, parents Eddie and Mary Person, beloved Grandmother, Anna Marthina (Magnusson) Person, in laws, Otto Thomas and Margaret (Usher) Petersen, sisters in law, Peggy Joann Petersen, Marlene Hooper, Virginia Steggall and husband Bill, and Evelyn Hollingsworth, and niece, Kari Kay Person.
Memorial donations may be made to: The Oak Hill Cemetery Association.
Karen Anne Person was born June 15, 1946, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of C. Edward ( Eddie) Person and Mary Louise Scriven Person. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Washington High School in 1964. On April 24, 1965, Karen married Thomas Wayne Petersen, at Grace Episcopal Church, in Cedar Rapids.
Karen worked in the publishing industry for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family, bowling, shopping, and going to the casino with Tom, and her parents.
Karen is survived by her children, Peggy Ann Cross (Scott), Mark Thomas Petersen (Molly), and Wendy Lynne Petersen (Tommy - who helped with doctors appointments). Grandma Karen’s grandchildren include, Jacob Thomas Petersen, Ethan David Edward and Anna Marthina Elizabeth Cross, Emma Josephine, Max Thomas, and Eddie Mark Petersen. In addition, Karen is survived by her brother, Dennis Edward Person, sister in law, Mary Lou Novak, brother in law, Jim Petersen (Shirley), and various nieces and nephews.
Karen is, also, survived by special and dear friend, Linda Wordehoff.
Karen was proceeded in death by her husband, Thomas in 2005, parents Eddie and Mary Person, beloved Grandmother, Anna Marthina (Magnusson) Person, in laws, Otto Thomas and Margaret (Usher) Petersen, sisters in law, Peggy Joann Petersen, Marlene Hooper, Virginia Steggall and husband Bill, and Evelyn Hollingsworth, and niece, Kari Kay Person.
Memorial donations may be made to: The Oak Hill Cemetery Association.
