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“I am so sorry to hear of Peg's passing. With deepest Sympath. My Prayers are with all of you in this very sad time.
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1 of 8 | Posted by: Guyla Sellers Blind - Knox, IN
“I was saddened to read of Peg's passing. I remember how much I enjoyed our friendship in Kitchen Kin. Her smile and good humor will always be...Read More »
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2 of 8 | Posted by: Peg Slawson O'Donnell - FL
“Dear Gene and Family Sorry to hear about Peggy. I know you will miss her, but think about how well she is in heaven and having the opportunity to be...Read More »
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3 of 8 | Posted by: Darla Keller Eiler - Hurricane, WV
“So sorry to read of Peg's passing. My prayers are with Gene and the rest of the family.
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4 of 8 | Posted by: Barbara Conrad - Elkhart, IN
“Dear Sue, I think of you often and wonder where you are? Since our paths have crossed when you were in school, when we taught together at LPHS, and...Read More »
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5 of 8 | Posted by: Alice Leslie Miller - Granger, IN
“I am so sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. I always enjoyed being around and talking with her. She was such a gentle, loving person. My thoughts...Read More »
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6 of 8 | Posted by: Connie Keller Boss - Lafayette, IN
“Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in this time of need. I have to work and will not be able to attend the viewing or funeral. Thinking of...Read More »
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7 of 8 | Posted by: Holly & Kenny Hunt - IN
“Denny & Linda & Family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Mom/Grandma/Great-Grandma Peg. Our prayers are with you at this sad time.
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8 of 8 | Posted by: Gene & Margo Brems - Walkerton, IN
Mrs. Peggy A. Eggleston, 81, of La Porte, Indiana, entered into enternal life Monday October 4, 2010 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 17, 1929 in La Porte, Indiana, the daughter of Omer D. Keller and Alpha V. (Johnson) Keller. Peggy was a homemaker and had worked at the La Porte County Library and as a bookkeeper and receptionist for Matz Hair Salon. She was a member of Salem Chapel United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Wesley Fellowship, fair project chairperson for Salem Chapel, Building Blocks Preschool Board, Kitchen Kin Homemakers Club, Bunco Club and a former Girl Scout leader (Walkerton). She graduated from South Bend Business College in 1945. Peggy enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking, quilting, dancing, spending time with her family and enjoyed life. A special thanks to Gayle Laughlin R.N. and Shari Holzman MSW and the whole La Porte VNA Hospice staff for all they have done. On June 9, 1946, in La Porte, IN, she married Eugene J. Eggleston who survives. She is also survived by her 2 daughters - Rev. Susan Eggleston of La Porte, Patricia (Pat Whitney) Larson of La Porte; 2 sons - Dennis (Linda) Eggleston of La Porte, Michael J. Eggleston of Schererville; 6 grandchildren - Sandra (David) Arndt of La Porte, Kenneth (Andrea) Eggleston of Walkerton, Lindsey (Arne) Gabrielsen of Montgomery, IL, Christine Eggleston of Schererville, Max Larson of La Porte, Maggie Larson of La Porte; 6 great grandchildren - Toriana Arndt of La Porte, Joshua Arndt of La Porte, Morgan Eggleston of Walkerton, Ryan Eggleston of Walkerton, Alexis Eggleston of Schererville, and Kayla Gabrielsen of Montgomery, IL. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, 2 grandchildren, Chad Eggleston, Melissa Eggleston, and daughter-in-law, Judy Eggleston. Arrangements are being handled by Haverstock Funeral Home, 602 Maple Ave., La Porte, Ind. where the family will receive friends Wednesday, October 6, 2010 from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. & Thursday, October 7, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Services will be held at Salem Chapel United Methodist Church, Thursday October 7, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Robert Raschka and Rev. Gene Flickinger officiating. Interment will follow at the Salem Cemetery, La Porte, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the VNA Hospice of La Porte.
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