Janice Genevieve Peterson, the daughter of Floyd and Mary (Mitchell) Fast was born on November 14, 1929, near Morton's Mill, Iowa. She passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024, at Arlington Place in Red Oak, Iowa, at the age of 94 years, 2 months and 25 days.

Janice was raised in the Morton's Mill area and graduated from Villisca, Iowa, in l948. On April 22, 1949, Janice was united in marriage to Stanley D. Peterson in Stanton, Iowa, and for 74 years Stanton was their home. Over the years, she worked for Stanton Community School in the cafeteria and at Stanton Care Center in the laundry department. She was a fabulous baker, and her rye bread, cinnamon rolls and Swedish tea-rings were the best. She enjoyed golfing, volunteering at the Senior Citizens Center, and visiting with people. Janice was a member of the Mamrelund Lutheran Church and active in the ladies circles. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Janice was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Stanley on July 17, 2020; son, Craig Peterson; great-grandchild, Maggie Soll; brothers: Clark Fast, Wayne Fast, and Orville Fast and sister, Juanita Burton and their spouses.

Janice is survived by her two daughters: Vickie (Lynn) Wolfe of Villisca, IA and Cindy (Alan) Beeson of Red Oak, IA; 6 grandchildren: Aimee (Cody) Mauderly, Emilee Soll, Erin Bowden, Kelly (Eric) Kline, Ryan (Samantha) Beeson, and Sarah (Nate) Perrien; 17 great-grandchildren: Mackensie (Cody) Sparks, Max Mauderly, Farrah, Gracie and Jackson Soll, Reece Larson, Brock Bowden, Tyler, AJ and Stella Beeson, Nolan, Marlee and Mia Perrien, Sam, Jack Charlie and Lucy Kline; 3 great-great-grandchildren: Bennett, Betsi and Lili; sisters: Joan Watts of Villisca, IA and Mary Roll of Colorado; sister-in-law: JoAnn English of Burnsville, MN; and brother-in-law, Vincent Peterson of Placentia, CA; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held
Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.
Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, Iowa
Family and friends are to meet at the cemetery prior to the service.

Inurnment will be in the Mamre Cemetery, Stanton, IA

Memorials may be directed to the Stanton Fire & Rescue Department

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of Janice's arrangements and serving her family.