"Sarah - My sympathies to you on the loss of your Mom. My Mom died in 1996 so I can relate to what you're going through. You're in my prayers. Mike Farquhar, G-H, Class 1990"
In loving memory of
Carol Stacy Peterson
August 1, 2006 - July 31, 2006
CAROL STACY PETERSON MUSCATINE, IOWA- Carol Stacy Peterson, 64, of Muscatine, died Monday, July 31, 2006, at Unity Hospital in Muscatine, surrounded by her family. Funeral Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2006, at St. Mathias Church. The Reverend Jason Crossen of the Ss. Mary and Mathias Parish will officiate. Honorary Casket Bearers will be her grandchildren, Megan McGowan, Katie McGowan and Patrick McGowan, Emily Juszczyk, John Philip Juszczyk, Nicolas Juszczyk, and Alina Juszczyk, and her nephew, Andrew Dura. Casket Bearers will be J.R. Francomano, Jamie Francomano, John Francomano, John Dura, Glenn McGowan, Don Juszczyk and Kyle Juszczyk. A funeral luncheon will be held following the mass at Gannon Hall. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kewanee, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2, 2006, at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the family in care of Laura Juszczyk. Carol was born on, January 24, 1942, in Kewanee, Illinois, the daughter of Emmett and Mildred Block Stacy. She married Phillip J. Peterson on December 28, 1963 in Kewanee, Illinois. Carol graduated from Kewanee High School in 1960, and later graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelors Degree of Education. She worked as a teacher in Weathersfield, Illinois, Middletown, New Jersey, Mason City, Iowa, and later retired from Central Middle School in Muscatine. She loved to spend time with her family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bunco, golfing at Geneva, and going to the pool. Survivors include three daughters, Stacy McGowan and husband, Glenn, of Poplar Grove, Illinois, Laura Juszczyk and husband, Don, of Muscatine, and Sarah Peterson of Cherry Valley, Illinois; eight grandchildren; and two sisters, Rita Francomano and husband, John, of Baltimore, Maryland and Sharon Dura and husband, John, of Stevensville, Michigan. Carol is preceded in death by her parents and her husband in 2004.
Tributes
"My condolences to the entire family. Carol was a cousin of mine, and though we didn't see each other that often, she always had a warm greeting for me. My Brother, Bryan, and I delivered the Star Courier to the house on Goodrich for many a year and could always count on being invited into the house on those cold winter nights when we were collecting. The Stacy's were and are a blessing to have as a part of our extended family. Love to all of you."
"I am so sorry that Carol has left all of us. She was a wonderful, caring, sincere individual - a person who I really enjoyed being around. She was so proud of all of you; often she spoke about her daughters and the darling grandchildren. I hope you will always remember this in these extremely difficult days. I will keep all of you in my prayers and thoughts. Sincerely, Lila DeBourcy (I taught with your mother at CMS.)"
"May your memories of your mother be the ones we all remember her by. Your mother was royalty. I taught with her for several years. I enjoyed her sense of humor and her warm friendly, compassionate ways. Her love for chocolate and truffles was the last memory we shared together. We almost carried her into Appleby's to devour a double chocolate dessert. She told stories of the nursing home residents and her times with her grandchildren. I am so fortunate to have known such a wonderful person. May it comfort you to know that memories of her are like her picture on this page- vibrant and precious."
"To Carol's family: We have all lost a precious human being. She was so warm and friendly, intensely proud of her family. You undoubtedly have many special memories. As a middle school teacher, I saw Carol being so very kind to those in the school building. She was respectful of her students and genuine in her dealing with adults. I admired these qualities in her life and wish that more teachers had them! In her sickness, I saw her continue to be kind and grateful--still counting blessings. We will all miss her. My deepest sympathy to those family who loved her and will surely miss her greatly in the days ahead. May you live by her example. Irene Lary,retired teacher, Central Middle School "
"Laura & Don, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jo Ann & Larry Carlson"
"Carol was a good friend of mine in Middletown and the mother of a dear friend of mine and my daughter Beth. She was a great teacher, a wonderful mother, and a constant source of love and good humor. She will be missed and my love goes out to all her blessed family."
"Carol was a good friend of mine in Middletown and the mother of a dear friend of mine and my daughter Beth. She was a great teacher, a wonderful mother, and a constant source of love and good humor. She will be missed and my love goes out to all her blessed family."
"Carol was one of my best friends in high school. I have many wonderful memories. My condolences to all of the family."
"Condolences to all in the family. Carol was a classmate of mine in Kewanee. She was always a special friend. Ron Welch KHS 60."
"My deepest sympathy to all of the family. I remember Carol as a fun person with beautiful black hair and she always had a smile on her face. My thoughts and prayers are with you."
"My deepest sympathy to everyone who loved her. She gave me the confidence and encouragement to return to school and become what I am today, she always had my respect and love. Her smile and kind humor will live with me forever."
"Mrs Peterson was a wonderful teacher of mine. I have many wonderful memories of her, she loved her family dearly. My condolences."
"Carol and I grew up together on Goodrich Street in Kewanee.I have many fond memories of our childhood. We used to have neighborhood carnivals, lemonade stands and the usual activities that kids in the 40's and 50's did. My sympathies to her family."
"TO THE STACY PETERSON FAMILY, YOU HAVE MY DEEPEST PRAYERS AND SYMPATHY. STACY WAS IN MY PRAYERS DAILY. GOOD BLESS YOU ALL, MRS. SUSAN MARTIN CHOROMOKOS"
"I am deeply saddened by the loss of Carol. She was one of my favorite persons and I've always been proud to have her part of our family. Always unflappable. I was so impressed that she came to my brother's funeral in March. Rest in eternal peace. Good luck to Stacy, Laura and Sarah and all the children."
"My deepest symphaty to all of you. God Bless. Larry"
"Stace, Laura and Sarah - I loved your Mom so much, and am so sad to hear the news. She was classy, strong, full of love and so much fun. And loved each of you and your kids dearly. My prayers are with all of you."