Hometown: Anamosa, Iowa November 20, 1922 - October 04, 2015

Marie Ann Petersen, 92, of Anamosa (formerly of Oxford Junction) passed away peacefully at the Jones Regional Medical Center, Sunday, October 4, 2015.

Marie was born November 20, 1922, in Oxford Junction, Iowa, the daughter of Louis and Anna (Peckosh) Bisinger. She grew up in Oxford Junction, graduating with the Oxford Junction High School class of 1940. She was united in marriage to John F. Petersen on May 19, 1942. He preceded her in death on March 3, 1988. They were blessed with five children, John L., Suzanne, Phillip, Timothy, and Marty.

Prior to her husband's deployment to the Normandy Invasion, Marie accompanied him to Fort Knox, Kentucky, where she was employed at the Officers Club. She then returned to Oxford Jct. until the end of WWII. The family resided in Chicago, Maquoketa and Cascade before moving to Anamosa in 1958. Later in life, they resided in the Amana Colonies. Shortly after her husband's passing, Marie moved back to Anamosa.

Aside from being an avid card player, Marie enjoyed traveling, baking, dancing, visiting with friends, and spending time with her family. She attended St. Patrick's Catholic Church, in Anamosa, and was a member of The American Legion Auxiliary, in Oxford Junction. She was employed outside the home at Max Rays Jewelry, Maquoketa; Schupanitz Dental, Anamosa; St. Patrick's School, Anamosa; and Der Wein Keller, Main Amana.

Private burial services will be held at the Mayflower Cemetery, in Oxford Junction, at a later date. Her life was fulfilling and full of joy. She spent her last two years in the Anamosa Care Center where she aged gracefully and with dignity. Please keep Marie in your thoughts and prayers. Memorials may be sent to the Jones Regional Medical Center Foundation.