BORN

1954

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls

4800 S Minnesota Avenue

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Kathy Petersen Obituary

Kathy Petersen

Sioux Falls - Kathy Marie Lang Petersen, age 65, of Sioux Falls formerly of Alton, IA passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Dougherty Hospice House in Sioux Falls surrounded by her loving family.

Visitation for Kathy will be held at Heritage Funeral Home in Sioux Falls on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 4 - 6 pm with a Prayer Service starting at 6 pm. Celebration of Life Service will be held Monday, November 18, 2019 at 11:00 am at St. Mark's Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls with a luncheon to follow. Graveside Services will begin at 1:00 pm at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Kimballton, Iowa on Tuesday, November 19, 2019. www.heritagesfsd.com

Published by Argus Leader from Nov. 13 to Nov. 14, 2019.
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I am so sorry for your loss and the long ordeal of her illness. I hold you all in thought and prayer as you trust Christ's sure promises until you see Kathy again. I was blessed to know you both in my first call and will remember Kathy's warm and welcoming, open-hearted spirit as she brought unconditional support to Pete and colleagues in ministry. She enhanced the lives of so many with gentle presence and genuine interest in others. Her smile and her faith shined. May the best of her legacy be a comfort now to all who loved her.

Barb Spaulding

Coworker

November 19, 2019

Dear Pete and family, it's been a long journey and Kathy walked that road with faith. She was a lovely person and i enjoyed all of our visits. Our travels to Texas dint allow us to be their in person to share our love and support but we send our sympathy and most importantly a promise, "nothing can separate us from the love of God."

Beverly Wolff

Friend

November 17, 2019

Pete and family, I am so very sorry for your loss but knowing Kathy is in the arms of Jesus and no longer in pain is comforting! The reunion will be amazing!! Continued prayers for all. God bless.

Lezli Klitzke

Neighbor

November 16, 2019

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Linda Winroth

Family

November 16, 2019

Connie J Bennett

November 16, 2019

To Rich and all his family, So sorry to hear of your sisters passing. May you find comfort in warm memories, soft tears & gentle hugs. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda Plasschaert

Family

November 16, 2019

To Kathys family...Im a classmate of hers from AHS. She is remembered as one of the most genuinely nice people Ive ever known. Im sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for all.

Pam Larsen Blessman

Classmate

November 15, 2019

So very sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. Was just thinking of you all as I now work in Alton and my husband is now in the nursing home in Remsen. We met when Pastor Pete married us and Kathy was always by his side when we saw them. May God keep you in his warm embrace and comfort your sorrows.

Linnea and Gailen Clausen

Friend

November 14, 2019

Kathy was always so full of joy and love. She was strong and passionate in her faith. Heaven is rejoicing to have gained such a beautiful soul. We are so sorry for your loss and are sending many prayers to all of you. Much love; JT, Angela, Halle & Autumn Sanow

Angela Sanow

Friend

November 14, 2019

I met Kathy when she worked at Diamond Vogel in Orange City. She was the kindest person--a joy to be around. The world has lost a special soul but Heaven has gained one. My deepest sympathy to her family.

Marci Kreber

Coworker

November 13, 2019

I met Kathy when she worked at Diamond Vogel in Orange City. She was the kindest person-a joy to be around. The world has lost a special soul but Heaven has gained one.

Marci Kreber

Coworker

November 13, 2019

Kathy was always so humble and strong in her faith. She is finding peace and tranquility and pain free with our Lord and Savior. Our deepest condolences to you all. Hugs and prayers to you all. Wendell and Caryn

Wendell and Caryn Riedemann

Friend

November 13, 2019

Our deepest sympathy to your family. Kathy was always a pleasant person to everyone in our little church. Prayers to you all.

Dave and Sherry Sanow

Friend

November 13, 2019

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts, and prayers. Kathy was my friend and school classmate in Atlantic and she and Arlo were my back door neighbors for several years in Kimballton. Will always remember her big smile, laugh, and sweet personality. May God bless her memory and your family through this difficult time. Bruce and Calla

Calla Poldberg

Friend

November 13, 2019

Met Kathy back when our daughters were in high school together. It has been a wonderful journey ever since. She was my once a month Subway lunch buddy. We shared our families with each other over the hour we had including laughter and tears. She will be dearly missed but I know there will be a joyful reunion.

Joyce Binneboese

Friend

November 13, 2019

Roberta Lang

Family

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Roberta Lang

Family

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Roberta Lang

Family

November 13, 2019

Roberta Lang

Family

November 13, 2019

Kathy was an angel walking among us. She taught us so much about grace, courage and joyfulness. Now she is watching over all of us. Love you, Sister!!!

Roberta Lang

Family

November 13, 2019

So sorry to hear of Kathy's passing. We were childhood friends and neighbors. Our parents were very good friends. Sending prayers to Arlo and family and Ann and Rich. She will be missed.

Kathy Rumery

Friend

November 13, 2019

What a beautiful person that Heaven just gained. Kathy was such a kind, faithful, positive person even through her illness. I know she will be deeply missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers go out to Kathy's family.

Kim Cluck

Friend

November 13, 2019

I met Kathy several years ago and loved immediately. She opened her home to me during a storm. Great lady!!

Patty Ellsworth

Friend

November 13, 2019

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Nov

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls

4800 S Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Nov

17

Prayer Service

6:00 p.m.

Heritage Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Sioux Falls

4800 S Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

Nov

18

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Sioux Falls, SD

Nov

19

Graveside service

1:00 p.m.

Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery

Kimballton, IA

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4800 S Minnesota Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57108

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