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Dorothy Peters Finzen

Birth	:	3 Jun 1931 Plymouth County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	14 Apr 2016 Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8367004, -96.5453033
Plot	:	East section
Description	:	Dorothy Finzen, 84, of Akron, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Jim Berka will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, with the family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., all at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Dorothy’s name to... Read More	Dorothy Finzen, 84, of Akron, Iowa passed away Thursday, April 14, 2016 at Hillcrest Health Care Center in Hawarden, Iowa. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, E.L.C.A. in Akron. Reverend Jim Berka will officiate. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Akron. Visitation will be after 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 17, 2016, with the family present from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., all at the church. Arrangements are with the Carlsen Funeral Home – Schroeder Chapel in Akron. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made in Dorothy’s name to the “Noisy Offering” in care of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. Dorothy Ann Peters was born June 3, 1931 on a farm near Akron, Iowa, the daughter of John and Mina (Hillrichs) Peters. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron. She attended school in Akron and graduated valedictorian of the class of 1950. She was united in marriage to Arvin Finzen on August 6, 1950 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Dorothy worked for First National Bank in Akron for 8 years. For over 40 years, she worked as the bookkeeper for the family business, Finzen Oil Company. Dorothy was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Akron, where she taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, was active in W.E.L.C.A., YoMaCo’s, and was a Luther League counselor. She was also a member of the Book and Thimble Club for many years, was County Chairman of the Federated Women’s Club, and served on the Akron Hospital Auxiliary Board. She and Arvin were active the Sioux City Gospel Mission. She also held offices with the Western Camp of the Gideon’s International Auxiliary in Orange City, Iowa. She was also a Campfire Girls leader. Through the years, Dorothy enjoyed gardening, camping, traveling, and baking. But most of all, she loved the time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of over 65 years, Arvin of Akron; a son: Todd Finzen (special friend, Renae Miner) of Akron; a daughter: Tami (Bruce) Small of Akron; 5 grandchildren: Amy Small of Akron, Krista (James) Vander Helm of Akron, Thad (Trisha) Finzen of Ireton, IA, Keri Finzen (fiancé, Kaylan Kluender) of Akron, and Garrett Finzen (special friend, Drew Kueck) of Akron; 10 great grandchildren; a brother: Darrell Peters (special friend, Lois Berner) of Akron; sisters in law: Arlys Peters of Hawarden, IA, and Beth Finzen of Akron; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother: Harvey Peters; and a sister in law: Mary Peters [Courtesy: Carlsen Funeral Homes]

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Dorothy Peters Finzen's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Akron, Plymouth County, USA.
When did Dorothy Peters Finzen death?
Dorothy Peters Finzen death on 14 Apr 2016 in Hawarden, Sioux County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.8367004
Longitude: -96.5453033

Family Members:

Parent

John Dick Peters

(1899 - 1962)

Mina Henrietta Hillrichs Peters

(1904 - 1987)

Spouse

Arvin Arnold Finzen

(1928 - 2020)

Siblings

Pvt Harvey Henry Peters

(1925 - 2003)

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