Catherine R. Petersen
Catherine R. Petersen
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She was born on April 17, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, IA, to Edward and Rosemary (Cano) Gorman. Catherine worked as an Elementary school teacher in Cedar Rapids and then became a stay-at-home mother to Sarah. Catherine loved shopping with her daughter, cooking, traveling with family, scrapbooking, watching Iowa Hawkeye's athletics and participating in Bible study. Faith and family were at the center of her life. She lived with unwavering positivity and was a light to everyone who knew her, bringing warmth and joy in all that she did.
Catherine is survived by her spouse of 42 years: Jon Petersen; children: Sarah Smith (Kyle Smith husband); grandchildren: Mason Smith and Noah Smith; sibling: Christine Bogucki (sister).
She is preceded in death by her parents: Rosemary and Edward Gorman and granddaughter: Maya Smith (Maya is a granddaughter who was stillborn).
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Barth Adolphson
February 18, 2026
My wife Lisa went to U of I in the early 1980's at the same time as Catherine. I met her later, as a patient. She lived and loved so well through that horrible disease. As her chiropractor, I watched her stay positive, faithful, and always appreciative of the people that served her in her life. She was a lovely lady. God bless you, Jon. Barth and Lisa Adolphson.
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