Peterson, Johanna (Jorgenson) 1827 - 1913

JORGENSON, PETERSON, RASMUSSEN, MIDDAGH, RENNER

Posted By: Bill Waters (email)
Date: 8/24/2014 at 14:02:16

Johanna Jorgenson was born in Denmark Nov 25 1827 and died in Panora Iowa Sept. 18, 1913 at age 85 years, 9 months and 23 days. Miss Jorgenson was united in marriage to Henry Peterson in 1852. To this union were born eight children: Mrs. Mary Rasmussen who died Mar 1 1895; John Peterson, Panora, Iowa; Chris Peterson, Clifton, Colorado; Peter Peterson, Poplar Bluffs, Missouri; Lizzie Middagh, Alma, Nebraska; Lena Renner, Tampico, Illinois; also two sons who died in their infancy. In 1869 she and her husband immigrated to the America and located at Sterling, Illinois. they resided there until 1885, when they came to Guthrie County, Iowa and resided on a farm near Panora until 1902, when they moved to Panora, where she has made her home since. Mr. Peterson passed into the great beyond on Apr 6,1902, where his aged and loved companion joins him. Mrs. Peterson was a faithful Christian lady, having given her life to Christ at 16 years of age. She was a faithful companion, a loving mother, a kind neighbor and a true friend. Funeral services were held last Saturday afternoon at M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Booth. Surely she awaits our coming Just across from the shade of night, To give her loved ones welcome Where we're told there is no night. Mother! Our hearts will answer As we feel her chords of love, I'll meet you in that city In realms with Christ's above. CARDS OF THANKS We desire to express our thanks to all the friends who so kindly assisted in the last illness and death of our dear mother. John Peterson. Chris Peterson. Peter Peterson. Lizzie Middagh. Lena Renner.

Source: local Guthrie newspaper.

Submitted by Peggy Harris