Peggy R. Elliott, age 73 of Highland, IL, died Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at home in Highland, IL.
She was born on Thursday, July 5, 1951, in Breese, IL, the daughter of Cyril and Thelma (nee Fuhler) Athmer.
On Saturday, December 9, 1978, she married Randall Gene Elliott at Methodist Church, Breese, IL, who passed away on Sunday, September 9, 1984.
She was a former member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Mary Esther, FL and St. Frances Catholic Church, Aviston, IL.
Peggy was born in Breese, IL and grow up in Aviston, IL. She graduated from Mater Dei High School in 1969. She worked for the Civil Service at Scott Air Force Base until 1987; then worked for Hulburtfield, AFB in Florida and retired in 1991. She lived in Mary Esther, FL. She also worked as Rental Manager at Sunset Harbor and Investment Marketing, Inc. for 4 years. She enjoyed reading, water sports, jet skiing, and shopping. She moved to Highland, IL in 2011.
Survivors include:
Son - Tyler R. (Significant Other Elizabeth Rogers) Elliott, Highland, IL
Sister - Connie L. Frankovich, O'Fallon, IL
Sister - Sandy A. (Mike) Renspurger, Highland, IL
Brother - Daniel C. (Deborah Kay) Athmer, Aviston, IL
Sister - Joan E. (Pete) Wilken, Aviston, IL
Sister - Susie L. Dulle, Highland, IL
Sister-In-Law - Missy Athmer, Highland, IL
Aunt - Marilyn Hagen, Breese, IL
Uncle - Don (Jane) Fuhler, New Baden, IL
Many Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and Friends
She was preceded in death by:
Father - Cyril J. Athmer - Died 4/18/2014
Mother - Thelma J. "Timmy" Athmer, nee Fuhler - Died 10/20/1990
Husband - Randall G. "Randy" Elliott - Died 9/09/1984
Son - Ian K. Elliott - Died 08/13/2013
Step Daughter - Lori Gene Baker - Died 5/26/1990
Brother - Craig A. Athmer - Died 1/11/2023
Dog - Indy - Died 2023
Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL.
Memorial Service will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Father Mariadas Chatla, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul Catholic Church, officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family (please make payable to Tyler Elliott).