Peggy was born on October 24, 1934 in Urbana, IL to Clarence S. and Helen M. Ross, who preceded her in death.
She graduated from Crawfordsville, IN High School in 1952 and Indiana University with a BSN in 1956. In August 1958 she married Robert “Nick” Thoennes who preceded her in death.
She enjoyed singing, sewing, golf and spending time with friends and family.
Peggy is survived by her sisters: Betty Kearney (Phoenix, AZ) and Nancy Elliott (Muncie, IN) and her 3 children: Mathew Thoennes (Diego Astudillo) Port Chester NY; Connie (John) Skoug Libertyville IL; Nikki (Clayton) Brooks Raleigh NC. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren: Jennica (Andrew) Skoug-Walsh, Evan and Eric (Shannon) Skoug, Andrew and Sarah Brooks, along with 2 great grandchildren (June and Marrion) and 9 nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, July 13th at 11:00 am at Wake Forest United Methodist Church, 905 S. Main St., Wake Forest, NC 27587. Interment will take place in Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lafayette, IN, later this year.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Transitions Hospice Care of Raleigh, The American Cancer Society, Safe Haven for Cats (Raleigh, NC) or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St. Raleigh, NC.
