Donna Peterson, 85, of Burlington passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Klein Center in West Burlington. Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at the Wapello Cemetery. A memorial has been established in Donna’s name. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.sandhfuneralservices.com. Snyder & Hollenbaugh Funeral & Cremation Services of Wapello is caring for Donna’s family and her arrangements.
Donna Joan Peterson was born on December 21, 1939 in rural Wapello, the daughter of Harlan and Verlee (Fletcher) Stewart. Donna was a 1958 graduate of Wapello High School. On July 25 1959, Donna was united in marriage to Marshal “Pete” Peterson in Burlington. Donna worked for the Burlington Community Schools as the “lunch lady.” She enjoyed going fishing with the family, crocheting, gardening and sewing. Donna was a huge animal lover.
Donna will be deeply missed by her son, Jeff (Annette) Peterson of Burlington; grandchildren, Sarah (Joe) O’Brien of Iowa City, Joel (Samantha) Peterson of Hudson, Wisconsin and Kyle (Rachel) Peterson of Burlington; great-grandchildren, Tyler and Emily O’Brien, Nora and Lena Peterson and Parker and Liv Peterson; son-in-law, Gene Russell of Coralville and sister, Doris Howard.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, daughter, Denise Russell and brothers, Dale and Dean Stewart.