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Peggy Wheaton Obituary
Born: March 6, 1942 in Union Co, IL
Died: May 3, 2025 in Goreville, IL
Peggy Wheaton, age 83, passed away and entered Heaven on May 3, 2025. She was born March 6, 1942 to John and Mary (Ferguson) Gibbs. Peggy was united in marriage to Travis Wheaton on July 10, 1960.
They moved to Joliet and lived there for twenty-six years, moving to Galesburg, then later returning to Goreville to enjoy their retirement. From this marriage, together they raised three sons.
Peggy was a 1959 graduate of Anna-Jonesboro High School. Her devotion was to her savior, Jesus Christ, the Bible and her family. She touched so many lives throughout time and will be so sadly missed.
Peggy is survived by her devoted husband of sixty-four years, Travis of Goreville; sons, Phillip and wife Susan of Marion, Kenneth and wife Mary of Joliet, Michael and wife Tammy of Lonoke, AR; grandchildren, Josh, Ben, Rebecca, Jon, Jacque, Destiny, Michael, MacKenzie, Parker and Greer; step-grandchildren, Tiffani, Ashlyn, Kennedy, Kathryn, and Evan; six step great-grandchildren; brother, Dee Gibbs of Edwardsville and his two sons, Andy and Chris. She was preceded in death by her parents and infant sister, Mary Alice.
Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro. Graveside services will directly follow the visitation at St. John's Cemetery west of Dongola.
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Linda Madding
May 9, 2025
So sorry for your loss. I´m grateful to have Peggy for a neighbor and dear friend. My life has been changed because of the Bible study she had in her home. She introduced the Holy Spirit to me. I went to church all my life, but never knew the Holy Spirit. Andy & I are born again, filled with the Holy Spirit, and attending a non- denominational church. Until we meet again, enjoy heaven.
Judy Robertson
May 7, 2025
I can´t express in words how very much I thought of Peggy. We shared many precious years together - sharing the love of Jesus with others, ministering in youth ministry, accompanying her musically as she blessed others in song at our church, praying for others & studying the Bible together in an effort to understand the Scriptures more clearly. She loved the Lord with all of her heart & was always prepared & eager to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with others in hopes that they would be saved. She´s irreplaceable & missed very much but I know I´ll see her again one day in Heaven. I was so blessed to have her as my dear friend. I have a many precious memories of the time we spent together. My heartfelt love and prayers are with her family members for God´s peace & comfort to be with them, knowing that she is having a glorious time singing praises to our Lord & Savior in Heaven.
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