Ellen Peterson

Ellen Aline Peterson was born March 9, 1919, the daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Wangler, on a farm near Kiron, IA. She attended a rural school near her home and graduated from Odebolt High School in 1936. She taught in rural schools for many years. In December of 1952, Ellen was united in marriage with Glenn Peterson, also of Kiron. Ellen enjoyed working with Glenn, hand in hand, on their farm and was very active in Bethel Lutheran Church throughout her life in Kiron. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening and cross stitch and was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She lived, for the last four years, with her daughter Shari in Winchester, KY. Ellen passed away peacefully in the Clark County Hospital in Winchester, KY, February 19, 2009. At the time of her death she had been blessed with 89 years, 11 months and 10 days. She was preceded in death by her husband Glenn, sister, Laura Wangler and grandson Joshua Peterson. Survivors include a son, Todd Peterson, (Donna) of Charlotte, NC, and grandchildren, Joe (Rachele) of Tucson, AZ, Johnny of Travelers Rest, SC, and Jessica of Charlotte, NC; and a daughter, Shari MacElroy (Robert) and grandchildren, Jennifer McQuinn,( Doug), and Shelby Breiner, all of Winchester, KY; and two great grandchildren Destiny McQuinn of Winchester KY and Elizabeth Peterson of Tucson, AZ. Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009, at Bethel Lutheran Church, Kiron, IA, with the Rev. Trish Underberg officiating. Margaret Ann Buller served as organist and accompanist for the congregational hymns of "Old Rugged Cross", "This Is My Father? World" and "Amazing Grace". Pallbearers included Todd Peterson, Johnny Peterson, Jessica Peterson, Dennis Youngquist, Larry Berg and Brad Buller. Interment was at Bethel Lutheran Cemetery, Kiron, IA. Following the services all were invited to return to the church and join the family for fellowship and refreshments. Memorials have been established to Bethel Lutheran Church, Kiron, IA, and Hospice East, Winchester, KY. The Pfannebecker Funeral Home, www.pfannebecker.com , Denison, IA assisted the family with arrangements.