Helping Families and Friends Honor Their Loved One for over 100 years.
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Current Obituaries

Kathy Lea (Ricker) Trimmer

Kathy Lea (Ricker) Trimmer

April 12, 2026

Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M., Charles E. and Florence M. Lakin Community Center, 61321 315th Street, Malvern, Iowa. Kathy Lea...

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Joel Patrick “Oly” Burke

Joel Patrick “Oly” Burke

April 11, 2026

Visitation: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa. Celebration of Life: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 2:00 P.M....

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Jill Marie (Parker) Sell

Jill Marie (Parker) Sell

April 2, 2026

Celebration of Life Gathering: Saturday April 18, 2026, 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., First Congregational Fellowship Hall, 109 N. Walnut Street, Glenwood, Iowa. Jill Marie (Parker)...

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Welcome

The staff of Peterson Mortuary  believes a funeral is a time to honor the life of the deceased and celebrate the heritage of their family. We strive to make each funeral a respectful, fulfilling experience that meets the unique needs of each family.

Family owned and operated for over 100 years our  Southwest Iowa location enables us to provide comfort to families in a facility convenient to their home.

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The Bitterest tears shed over graves are
for words left unsaid and deeds left undone.

– Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Grief & Healing

Losing Your Spouse

Losing Your Spouse

November 29, 2017

Losing Your Spouse, Losing the Present How can one possibly absorb the shock of the death of a mate? No matter how many years you have shared, memories of courtship, lifelong plans, and your marriage are most difficult to bear. Not to mention what has been left behind: children and grandchildren; dreams yet to be

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Losing a Child

Losing a Child

November 29, 2017

Losing a Child …Losing Your Future? It has been said that parents who lose a child also lose the hopes, dreams, and expectations they had for that child. They lose a part of themselves. They lose their future because their child represents their sense of ongoing life. Psychologists believe, because of these reasons, the death

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Helping Others Experiencing Grief

Helping Others Experiencing Grief

November 29, 2017

There are many ways to be supportive of a person experiencing the grieving process. Listening Listening to grieving people is the most important thing you can do. Listen in a non-judging way, and allow them to tell the story or stories over and over if they need to. Repetition is often a key part of

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