Suzanne Petersen

SUZANNE J. PETERSEN

Cedar Rapids

Suzanne J. Petersen, 83, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015, at her home. Memorial services are 11 a.m. Friday at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church where friends may call after 10 a.m. Friday. The Rev. Randy Kasch will officiate. Iowa Cremation is in charge of arrangements

Survivors include a son, Eric (Tracy); and a daughter, Pegi (Alex) Anton, all of Cedar Rapids; four sisters, Janet Tremmel, Cathy Musulli, Patricia Johnson and Pamela Brown; and three brothers, Gary, Robert and David Lobdell. She also is survived by six grandchildren, Andrew, Thomas, Joseph and Anna Petersen and Katharine and Christian Anton.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Axell; a sister, Leola Bivens; and a brother, Larry Lobdell.

Suzanne was born on Dec. 16, 1931, in Belmond, the daughter of Robert and Peggy Probst Lobdell. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a bachelor's degree. Suzanne married Axel J. Petersen on Feb. 14, 1959, in Iowa City. Axel passed away in 2009. She was an administrative assistant at Rapids Inc. and retired from there after many years of service.

Suzanne was a member of Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. She enjoyed Silver Sneakers, golf, bowling, NCAA basketball, the Hawkeyes and especially her grandchildren. Suzanne's memory will be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA or to the Jefferson High School Booster Club.

Please leave a message or tribute to Suzanne's family on the website, www.iowacremation.com under Obituaries.