Peggy Tessler

Margaret “Peggy” Tessler (nee Halliday) Age 62, of Braidwood, IL, passed away suddenly, Monday, May 12, 2014 at her home. Born February 8, 1952 in Hutchinson County, SD to the late Leonard Anton and Alvina Mary (nee Schoenfelder) Halliday. Peggy worked at Illinois Bell in Morris, IL as an operator for 31 years and most recently employed at Packard Transport in Channahon, IL for the past 14 years. She enjoyed antiques and auctions. She also enjoyed the “forum” with her sisters. Her greatest pleasure was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Peggy had a contagious laugh and a kind heart and will be sadly missed by her family and friends. Surviving are her husband, Jerry, whom she married October 19, 1974 in Braidwood; three daughters, Katy Tessler of Joliet, IL, Michelle Tessler of Morris, IL, and Lara (Scott) Stehlik of Mount Carmel, IL; four grandchildren, T.J. Sforza, Zoey Sforza, Adrianna Tessler, and McKenna Stehlik; two sisters, Pam (Mike) Tessler of Braidwood and Kelly (Bill) Leopold of Coal City; three brothers, Jeff (Donna) Halliday of Coal City, Tim (Bev) Halliday of Plainfield, IL, and Terry (Carol) Halliday of Coal City; dear brother-in-law, Dale (Pat) Scubic of Carbon Hill, IL; two aunts, Wilma Boddicker of Mitchell, SD and Mary (Marv) Hohn of Dimock, SD; special cousin, James (Karen) Muntefering of Morris; along with numerous cousins, nieces, grand-nieces, nephews, and grand-nephews. Preceding her in death were brother, Michael; sister, Pat; mother and father-in-law, Mike and Irene Tessler; and sister-in-law, Sharon Breen. Funeral services will be from the R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory, Braidwood Chapel, Saturday, May 17, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. to the Immaculate Conception Church in Braidwood for Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Braidwood. The visitation will be Friday, May 16, from 4-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in her name may be directed to the family. R.W. Patterson Funeral Homes, Ltd. & Crematory 401 E. Main St., Braidwood, 815-458-2336 www.rwpattersonfuneralhomes.com

Peggy Tessler

February 8, 1952 - May 12, 2014

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