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Elizabeth F. Peterson
ELIZABETH F. PETERSON
Keswick
Elizabeth F. Peterson, 67,
of Keswick, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021, at the Keokuk County Health Center. Celebration of Life services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 25, at Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids, located at 2121 Bowling St., SW. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 3 to
6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, at Brosh Chapel.
Elizabeth was born Dec. 18, 1953, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Norma Jean Morgan. She graduated from Cedar Rapids Kennedy High School. Liz worked for over 20 years at Options of Linn County, until her retirement. Liz was also proud to play bocce ball in the Special Olympics held in Des Moines. She had an infectious smile, and loved to meet new friends and people, wherever she went.
Liz is survived by her cousins, Beatrice Mango of What Cheer and children, Laura (Larry) Geesaman and Michael Stoner; Robert Fite Sr. of Des Moines and children, Robert Fite Jr., Jessica Fite and Rachel Roldan Fite; and Lee (Kim) Fite of Oskaloosa and children, Brooke (Ben) Six and Brad (Kari) Fite.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her adopted Tex Peterson.
Memorials may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.broshchapel.com.
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