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Current Obituaries

Okalona L. George

July 16, 2019

Okalona Lynn George, 66 of Glenwood, Iowa passed away July 12, 2019 at her home in Glenwood. She was born January 18, 1953 in Ames, Iowa to Zernie and Joyce (Doss) Harold...

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Mary Ellen Wright

Mary Ellen Wright

July 9, 2019

Visitation:  Friday, July 12, 2019, 5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa. Services:  Saturday, July 13, 2019, 1:00 P.M....

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Martin Joseph “Joe” Beardmore

Martin Joseph “Joe” Beardmore

July 7, 2019

Visitation:  Thursday, July 11, 2019, 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa. Celebration of Life Reception to follow the...

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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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