Margaret "Margie" Lois (Peterson) Anderson

Margaret Lois (Peterson) Anderson passed away at her home in Metamora, IL on Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 82 years old. She often said her greatest desire was to come face to face with Jesus, her Savior which is where she is now.

Margie was born February 18, 1943 in Valley City, North Dakota to Richard and Jessie Peterson. She was the youngest of three children.  She graduated from Valley City High School and then went on to receive her teaching degree. She touched the lives of many students and especially enjoyed taking the students who struggled under her wing and helping them flourish.

In February 1972 she married Glenn Anderson. He wrapped his arms around her and her kids. They moved to England with the U.S. Air Force. Once there, she was invited into a Bible study and began an intimate walk with Jesus, giving her life to Him. Glenn and Margie expanded their family and enjoyed military life until he retired in 1978 when they moved back to Wisconsin to begin life on the farm. Ironically, she said she would never marry a farmer and that's exactly where God put her. She lived on the farm for 40 years: mowing, gardening, taking care of her home, watching kids grow up and have children of their own. She was known for being a fierce prayer warrior, always encouraging others to grow in our walk with God and challenging each one to get in His Word daily.

Margie is survived by her children, Cory (John) Schneider, Mike (Kim) Anderson, Jennifer (Jacob) Cryder, John (Kelsey) Anderson, and Dave (Sara) Wattenford; siblings, Bruce (Kathy) Peterson and Carol Redmann,; nineteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many other loved ones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Glenn Anderson, great-granddaughter Emma Joy, and several other close family members.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at the Snyder Village SV Center in Metamora, IL with Pastor Paul Hinzman officiating.  Visitation will be held from 9:00-9:45 AM.  A second service will be held on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at Northside Christian Fellowship in Chetek, WI with Homer Madison officiating. Please join us after the service for a time of fellowship and sharing memories. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. At 3 PM, a brief service and interment will take place at The Northern Wisconsin Veteran's Memorial Cemetery near Spooner, WI.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Snyder Village, 1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora, IL 61548 or to Glad Tidings Church, 2201 Washington Street, East Peoria, IL 61611.  Online condolence at www.masonfuneralhomes.com.

Snyder Village
1200 East Partridge Street, Metamora IL 61548

Glad Tidings Church
2201 Washington Street, East Peoria IL 61611