Karen D. Peterson

BOYLES, ODEEN, PETERSON

Posted By: Cindy (email)
Date: 3/8/2024 at 22:56:14

Karen D. Peterson, 69, of Aurora, Iowa, died Friday afternoon, August 22, 2014, at home, surrounded by her loved ones.

Per Karen's request, her body has been donated to the University of Iowa Hospitals Deeded Body Program for medical research.

Karen Dee O'Deen was born April 14, 1945, at Buckhannon, West Virginia, the daughter of Charles Michael and Mary Burle (Boyles) O'Deen. She graduated from Kirkwood College with and Associates Degree. On September 2, 1978, she was united in marriage to Dwight "Pete" Howard Peterson at Cedar Rapids. Karen was employed with Friend of the Court as a child support investigator for more than 20 years. She enjoyed horses, cards and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Karen is survived by her 3 sons, Chad (Joan Nix) Peterson of Vinton, Stephan "Lloyd" (Dana) Peterson of Anamosa and Charles "Chuck" (Veronica) Peterson of Center Point; 15 grandchildren, Corey, Josi, Toni, Tiffany, Samantha, Morgan, Robert, Miranda, Charlie, Brandon, Tyler, Brady, Hailey, Addison and Jennifer; 15 great grandchildren, Trendan, Matthew, Robert, Kamrin, Kaiden, Mcoy, Paiton, Lennox, Bowyn, Avery, Noah, Xander, Malachi, Mason and Chance; and
2 brothers, John (Kay) O'Deen of Cedar Rapids and Mike (Amy) O'Deen of Iowa City.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary O'Deen; husband, Dwight "Pete" Peterson; and a brother, Stephan O'Deen.

Celebration of Life Memorial Service: 1:00 P.M. Saturday, August 30, 2014, at Pinicon Ridge Park, Central City, Iowa.
Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home in Oelwein is assisting the family.

Online obituary at www.jamisonschmitzfuneralhome.com