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Helen M. Peterson Johnson

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Birth	:	26 Oct 1915 Buena Vista County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	2 Sep 2015 Aurelia, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Elk Cemetery, Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7641983, -95.3094025
Description	:	Helen was born in Scott Township on October 26, 1915 to Marenus and Annie (Hanson) Peterson. She attended the Fairview School and graduated in 1933. She was united in marriage to Allie Johnson on November 1, 1933. To this union two children were born, Barbara and Burton “Butch.” She was baptized and became a member of the Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very active as a Sunday school superintendant and teacher. She was president, secretary, and treasurer of the Ladies Aid and... Read More	Helen was born in Scott Township on October 26, 1915 to Marenus and Annie (Hanson) Peterson. She attended the Fairview School and graduated in 1933. She was united in marriage to Allie Johnson on November 1, 1933. To this union two children were born, Barbara and Burton “Butch.” She was baptized and became a member of the Baptist Church. She loved her church and was very active as a Sunday school superintendant and teacher. She was president, secretary, and treasurer of the Ladies Aid and also sang in the choir. She joined the United Methodist church after the Baptist church closed. She was the secretary of the U.M.W. for 15 years. Helen kept a diary and a black book for over 65 years and was called often for important information and dates. She loved to travel and live in her trailer. After her husband retired, they spent three months in Texas and three months in Minnesota fishing. She worked part time in the office in both places. She loved to crochet and knit and made several things for her family. She was involved in the Senior Citizen Dinner Date. Helen moved to Wel-Life in May 2008, then to Sunset Knoll on March 20, 2015. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Allie Johnson in September 1999; daughter, Barbara Nehring in 2010; two son-in-laws, Philip Hamand and Alvin Nehring; two brothers, Wesley Peterson and Rev. Virgil Peterson; sister-in-law, Pauline Peterson; great-granddaughter, Christina Hamand; brother-in-laws, Charlie Harding and Hubert Fredrickson. Helen is survived by her son, Burton “Butch” (Kaye) Johnson of Monmouth, IL; six grandchildren, Dale Hamand, Allen (Kim) Hamand, Cindy Hamand, Shane (Renee) Johnson, Todd Johnson, Graham (Amy) Johnson; six great-grandchildren, Philip (Megan) Hamand, Nicholas (Chelsea) Hamand, Emily Hamand, Christopher Hamand, Michael Johnson and Ashley Johnson; four great-great-grandchildren, Lexie, Aurora, Luci and Parker; brother-in-law, Thomas Aldrich of CA; sister-in-law, Velma Peterson of Storm Lake, IA.

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Where is Helen M. Peterson Johnson's memorial?
Helen M. Peterson Johnson's memorial is located at: Elk Cemetery, Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA.
When did Helen M. Peterson Johnson death?
Helen M. Peterson Johnson death on 2 Sep 2015 in Aurelia, Cherokee County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen M. Peterson Johnson's memorial?
Latitude: 42.7641983
Longitude: -95.3094025

Family Members:

Parent

Marenus Peter Peterson

(1883 - 1963)

Annie M. Hanson Peterson

(1888 - 1973)

Spouse

Allie Christian Johnson

(1912 - 1999)

Siblings

Wesley Peterson

(1912 - 1991)

Virgil Earl Peterson

(1918 - 1965)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Elk Cemetery
Elk Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7641983, -95.3094025

2. Plainview Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8087100, -95.3280200

3. Haight Family Farm Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7778400, -95.3781060

4. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8165000, -95.3885000

5. Scandinavian Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6833000, -95.3107986

6. Woodlawn Cemetery
Alta, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6730600, -95.2908300

7. Little Sioux Valley Cemetery
Rembrandt, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8375015, -95.2074966

8. Saint Johannes Cemetery
Brooke Township, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8662758, -95.3669968

9. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Aurelia, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7024994, -95.4460983

10. Buena Vista Memorial Park Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6539001, -95.2339020

11. Barnes Township Cemetery
Linn Grove, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8880997, -95.2397003

12. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7413000, -95.1282000

13. Afton Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8064003, -95.4863968

14. Saint Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6470000, -95.1660000

15. Cherokee County Pioneer Cemetery
Spring Township, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8502998, -95.4906006

16. Storm Lake Cemetery
Storm Lake, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6352800, -95.1744400

17. Saint John Lutheran Cemetery
Hanover, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6053467, -95.3725739

18. Oakland Cemetery
Peterson, Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9281006, -95.3432999

19. Lone Tree Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8819008, -95.1492004

20. Douglas Township Cemetery
Clay County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9255981, -95.2450027

21. Saint Josephs Cemetery
Sioux Rapids, Buena Vista County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8883018, -95.1324997

22. Diamond Cemetery
Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6156006, -95.4480972

23. Cedar Cemetery
Larrabee, Cherokee County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8361015, -95.5346985

24. Fred Feldman Grave
Waterman Township, O'Brien County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9178590, -95.4433340