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Tillie Peterson, 96, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 1999 at the Muse Norris Hospice Inpatient unit in Mason City, Iowa.
Tillie, the daughter of Berend and Antje (DeGroot) Katuin, was born December 23, 1902 in Bellingwolde, Holland. As a child, Tillie immigrated to the United States with her parents. The family settled in the Kanawha area, where Tillie received her education in country schools.
Tillie was united in marriage with Peter J. Baker in 1924 at Kanawha. The couple farmed in the Kanawha area then lived, for a short time, in Wisconsin. They later returned to Iowa and farmed near Hutchins.
Tillie was united in marriage with Walter E. Peterson, March 18, 1944. The couple farmed in the Crystal Lake area until 1974. In 1993, they moved into Crystal Lake. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary March 18, 1994. Mr. Peterson passed away December 13, 1994.
Tillie attended the Upper Flat Evangelical Church and was active in the Crystal Lake Senior Citizens. She enjoyed making candles, dolls and quilts. Tillie and Walter quilted together for over 10 years.
Tillie is survived by one daughter, Anne Larson of Buffalo Center, Iowa; one son, Allen Baker and his wife, Arlene of Forest City, Iowa; one step-son, James Peterson and his wife, Marlene of Britt, Iowa; one daughter-in-law, Mary Baker of Waukee, Iowa; one step-daughter-in-law, Hazel Peterson of Miller, Iowa; eight grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; one sister, Anna Paulsen of Clarion, Iowa, and one brother, John Katuin and his wife, Ruth of Modesto, California.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Peter Baker, and husband, Walter Peterson; son, John; step-son, Gilbert; one grandchild; two sisters and seven brothers.