Margaret Ann ‘Peggy’ Frese
Margaret Ann ‘Peggy’ Frese age 98, of Quincy died on Monday, December 14, 2020 at the home of her daughter in Ursa, IL. Peggy was born at the family home in Fowler, IL on June 17, 1922, a daughter of Herman W. and Rose M. (Gramke) Rossmiller. She married Richard G. Frese on November 26, 1945 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Richard preceded her in death on May 3, 2006.
Peggy worked as a bookkeeper at Frese Bros. Nursery until her retirement. She was a member of St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church where she was active with the Ladies of St. Francis and the St. Francis Quilters. She started quilting at the age of 14, and she counted it among her favorite hobbies. Peggy made a quilt for her each of her children and grandchildren which they will always treasure.
Peggy was a member of the Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, the former St. Mary Hospital Guild and the Western Catholic Union. She loved playing cards, especially with her Pinochle groups. Peggy also enjoyed canning and going fishing with her husband Rich.
Survivors include four daughters, Sharon R. Geske and her husband Ron of Ursa, IL; Connie L. Simons and her husband Peter of Edina, MN: Cecelia A. ‘Cele’ Salzenstein of Orlando, FL; and Doreen M. “Dorry: Minnice and her husband Dennis of Maple Grove, MN.
Grandchildren: Bryan S. Neil and his wife Natalie of Mendon, IL; Michelle A. Zurita and her husband Orlando of Winter Garden, FL; Tammy S. Hogge of Quincy; Melissa R. Black and her husband Mike of Ursa; Alison James and her husband Paul of Edina, MN; Lindsay Larson and her husband Bob of Port Townsend, WA; Meghan Figueroa and her husband Patrick of Edina, MN; Erik R. Salzenstein, Ashley M. Salzenstein and Brianna C. Salzenstein all of Orlando, FL; Dana C. Riley and her husband David of St. Michael, MN; Zachary R. Robb and his wife Chris of Quincy, IL.
Also surviving are 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild (with one on the way) as well as many loved nieces and nephews.
Peggy was the last of the six Rossmiller children of Herman and Rose. She was preceded in death by her parents, by her husband; by one sister, Laurine Ann Frese; and by four brothers Lawrence, Elmo, Carl and George Rossmiller.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 21, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in St. Francis Solanus Catholic Church.
Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday morning at St. Francis Church from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Memorials are suggested to St. Francis Church, Calvary Cemetery, Blessing Foundation for HOSPICE or to the Knights of Columbus T.V. Mass.
Services are in care of Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. www.dukerandhaugh.com
Connie, Sharon, Cel and Dorry
You have our deepest sympathy. Peggy and my mom were good friends and played a lot of cards together. She will be deeply missed
We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Peggy. She was a special lady, we remember her playing cards with Mom (Bert Greving). She always was so kind and thoughtful to us.
I’m glad I was able to attend your Mother’s service today. I found the stories about both of your parents heart warming. They reminded me of similar instancesI heard from my parents . What was said about your Mom sure paralleled a lot of my thoughts , and what I feel my Mother stood for. You should be very proud. Pat
Our condolences on the loss of your Mom. She was a sweet lady.
Sharon, Connie, Cele and Dorry…We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. There’s no sorrow like losing a parent. Our thoughts are with you.
Thinking of all of you at this time of loss. Prayer from our family to yours.
Sorry for your loss. Peggy was a very sweet lady and will be missed.
Sharon, Connie, Cele and Dorry…sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, your family were great ambassadors of our old neighborhood when we were growing up. May your Mom rest in the Peace of the Lord and God give you comfort at this time. Cherish those great memories.
Prayers for your family. She will be missed. Jannel VonderHaar