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Margaret "Peggy" Gunden

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Margaret "Peggy" Gunden

Farwell, MI - Margaret "Peggy" (Watkinson) Gunden, age 69 of Farwell, MI, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in Clare, MI. She was born on June 10, 1949 in Iowa City, IA. Peggy is survived by her husband Jay Gunden of Farwell, MI, her parents Evan and Norma Watkinson of West Branch, IA, her stepdaughter Jessica (Mark) Pulver of Lansing, MI, and her grandchildren Hudson and Maclan Pulver. She is also survived by her brothers Mike (Lori) Watkinson of Apple Valley, MN, Donny Watkinson of Lone Tree, IA, Jeff (Barb) Watkinson of Dyersville, IA, and Jerry (Shirley) Watkinson of Davenport, IA, thirteen nieces and nephews, and many friends. Peggy was preceded in death by her brother Charlie Watkinson.

In keeping with Peggy's wishes, cremation has taken place. An informal memorial potluck picnic will take place Sunday, August 26th at 11:30 in Riverside, IA at the Railroad Park. For those unable to attend, online condolences may be expressed on the Gunden family page at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Published by the Iowa City Press-Citizen on Aug. 21, 2018.
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