Peggy Ann Bartscher went home to be with the Lord on January, 28 2022. Born in a small town of Moccasin Hollow in Missouri in 1944. Peggy moved with her family to Rockford, IL in 1955. On April 8th 1961, Peggy married the Love of her life, L. Thomas Bartscher. Together they had 7 children.
Peggy is remembered for loving her family and anyone she met. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She enjoyed serving others and doing special things when she knew what you liked. Spending time with family was the highlight of her life. Peggy was an amazing cook. During the years while the family was growing, the food disappeared as fast as she prepared it. Peggy had a great sense of humor and enjoyed lightheartedly joking with everyone.
Peggy was a great cheerleader believing in her family. She was a great listener and enjoyed hearing everything you had to say. She would support your goals, and then let you know if you needed some motherly advice. Peggy stood up for her family and her Lord. You always knew wherever you were in your life, you were loved unconditionally by her. Peggy was a true example of remaining joyful through her suffering. Peggy, you are loved by many and will be greatly missed!
Peggy has been survived by her husband, L. Thomas Bartscher. Children: Pamela (Bartscher) & Jeff Whitehead, Patricia (Bartscher) & John Jacobson, Brian & Lisa Bartscher, Bruce & Vicki Bartscher, Rick Bartscher, Brenda (Bartscher) & Kevin Kratzer. Grandchildren: Josh & Krystal Whitehead, Jeremy & Maria Whitehead, Jenny & Jonathan Carrig, Jessica Huls, Zachery & Adrian Bartscher, Elijah Bartscher, Mathias Bartscher, Tarah & Devon, Dannah & Cameron, Crystal & John Hall, Tom Bartscher, Luke Bartscher, Noah Bartscher, Amanda Bartscher, Olivia Bartscher, Rachel Kratzer, Jonathan Kratzer, Paul Kratzer, Joy Kratzer. 23 Great Grandchildren with one Great great grandchild on the way.
Peggy’s surviving siblings: Charles Johnson, Alice Miller, Wanda Houchin, Caroline Johnson. Peggy has been preceded in death by her father Geoffery Johnson, mother Velma (Gill) Johnson, daughter Debra Ann Bartscher, and daugher-in-law Brenda (Gentry) Bartscher.
The funeral will be on Saturday, February 5th at the Berean Baptist Church, 5626 Safford Ave., Rockford, IL 61101. The visitation will be at 10:00 AM, the funeral at 11:00 AM, and a luncheon to follow.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.advantagefunerals.com for the Bartscher family.
