Carolyn Peltz
December 13, 2009
Carolyn Jean Peltz, 59, passed away December 13, 2009, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Her family was blessed to have had Carolyn in their lives for so many years after winning a major battle against Hodgkins Disease in 1974. Visitation will be held 5 – 7 p.m., Wednesday at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Funeral services will be at 12 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the funeral home.
Carolyn was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa on December 20, 1949 to Oliver (O.J.) and Sadie Mossberg. She was the youngest of three children and the family lived in Gowrie, Iowa. Carolyn graduated in 1968 from Prairie Community High School in Gowrie. She was a member of the Order of Rainbow, Lohrville Chapter and played basketball, softball and the piano.
Carolyn married Leslie (Les) Dean Peltz on October 25, 1968 in Gowrie, Iowa. They raised two children, Brenda and Aaron, in Ankeny, Iowa. Carolyn was a dedicated and loving stay at home mom while her husband was employed at Allied Group Insurance.
Carolyn loved and was loved by countless family members and friends. She adored her grandchildren, Sadie and Wiley, and they loved her right back for all of the attention, love and fun she shared with them. Sadie and Wiley will always remember their grandma for getting down on her hands and knees to play, listening to all of their joys and troubles, attending all of their performances and for always saying "yes". When Carolyn wasn't doting on her grandkids she enjoyed playing penny slots and watching her beloved Hawkeyes.
Carolyn is survived by Leslie, her beloved husband and best friend of 41 years, her daughter Brenda Souhrada, of Hudson, Iowa, her son, Aaron (Monika) Peltz of Clive, Iowa, her sister, Kathy Mossberg, of Fort Dodge, Iowa and her beloved grandchildren, Sadie Peltz, age 8, of Clive and Wiley Souhrada, age 6, of Hudson.
Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents, Sadie and Oliver Mossberg, her brother, Curtis Mossberg and her father and mother in law, Albert and Marcella Peltz.
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Marilyn and Clare Russie
12/18/2009
Les, so sorry to hear about your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family during this sad time.
Doug and Janet Andersen
12/17/2009
Dear Les,
We just heard about Carolyn's passing. Janet annd I express our deepest sympathy and love to you and your family. We are reminded of the good times we shared together,and you and Carolyn will always have a place in our hearts.
Love, Doug and Janet
Alan Strohmaier
12/17/2009
Les,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow for you and your family. Know by those who reach out to you either in person or through correspondance that there are many out here supporting you and ready to be of assistance in any way that we can. Poet Maya Angelou has said, "When it looks like the sun isn't going to shine anymore, God puts a rainbow in the clouds."
Les, you are blessed with many rainbows!
Anne (Good) Androff
12/16/2009
Brenda,
I'm very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family during this tough time. Its been 27+ years since I've seen you and your family but you and your family were wonderful to me during my short time in Ankeny. God Bless.
Anne Good-Androff
Toni Kerns
12/16/2009
I was so sorry to read Carolyn's obituary in the Fort Dodge paper. It is always sad to lose a loved one, but it is especially hard this time of year. Sadie had told me about Carolyn's Hodgkins at an OES meeting in 1974. I always think of the Mossberg family at Chrismas because of the call we received at my mother-in-law's house on Christmas Eve telling us about Curtis.
Toni Kerns (Carolyn's Rainbow Mother Advisor)
Rockwell City, Iowa
Leilani Shaw
12/16/2009
So sorry to hear Les. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Leanna
12/16/2009
Brenda
I am so sorry for your loss. I wish we could be there with you, but know that we are with you in spirit. I will be praying for you and your family as you go through this difficult time.
Love, Leanna
Jami Rater
12/15/2009
Brenda & Family:
I was so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I have thought of you often over the years and have wondered of your whereabouts. I want you to know that I am thinking of your and yours during this tough time. I lost my dad 10 years ago right before Thanksgiving and I can relate to your grief and sadness. Please find comfort in knowing that many people are holding you and your family close in their thoughts and prayers and I wish you peace and understanding in the days to come. Take care and God Bless...
Jack and Judi Stout
12/15/2009
Les,
Judi and I are so sorry for your loss. We have such great memories of the times we spent with you and Carolyn. We will pray for strength and comfort for you, the kids and grandkids.
Jack & Judi Stout
15435 Guymon Ave.
Baton Rouge, LA 70817
stoutj2@cox.net
Fran Zenor
12/15/2009
Monika, Aaron and Sadie,
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I am thinking of you.
Love,
Fran
Jim and Tana Kirkpatrick
12/15/2009
Les,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family at this sad time.May the treasured memories of the blessed years you shared with Carolyn help you find strength and peace with each passing day.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God Bless
Warmest regards,
Jim and Tana Kirkpatrick
Sue
12/14/2009
I am heartbroken about Carolyns passing, but i know she is in a very special place now. She was my longtime friend and was the best listener ever for all my little problems.We had so many laughs and good times together. I will never forget her. God Bless you all !!! Love, Sue
Diane Williams
12/14/2009
Les, My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. I lost a parent to cancer and it was the most difficult thing to watch them suffer through this terrible disease. Take comfort in knowing she is now at peace and the pain is gone forever.
Diane