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1936
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2015
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Peg Norton Obituary
Carlisle
Peg Norton, 78, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015 at HCI Care Services Bright Kavanagh House.
Peg was born December 16, 1936 in Marengo, Iowa to Ralph and Margaret (Naughton) Wandling. She graduated from Marengo High School in 1955 and in 1957, received her teaching certificate from Ottumwa Heights. Peg was united in marriage to Frank Norton on Flag Day, June 14, 1958. They were blessed with six children. Peg taught school for several years at various schools, retiring from Carlisle Schools after 21 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sewing and quilting.
Peg is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Frank; children, Pam Snyder, Paula (Mark) Caskey, Pat (Karen) Norton and Todd Norton; grandchildren, Donny, Rick and Betsy Snyder, A.J., Parker and Bailey Caskey, Jaret, Brady and Alaina Norton and Nash Norton; great-grandchildren, Jordyn and Bentlee Snyder and Ali Snyder; sisters, Kathleen Fahey and Lucy Dietrich; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; children, Tom Norton and Theresa Norton; and her sister, Mickey Hanson.
The family will greet friends Wednesday, August 26, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. with the Rosary recited at 7 p.m. at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 27th at St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church, 2566 Scotch Ridge Road in Carlisle. Peg will be laid to rest at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at the Calvary Cemetery in Marengo, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Peg.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Peg Norton
September 9, 2015
I was so sorry to hear of Peg's passing. She was a wonderful lady. I am thinking of ALL of you. Sorry I missed her service. Annette Tonsi Bohl
Lori Porter
September 4, 2015
I'm so very sorry for your loss Paula as your mom was a great lady! Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary Knox
August 28, 2015
May God shine bright for you all knowing Peg is home and in no more pain. Prayers to all of you during this very difficult time.
Joshua Baxter
August 25, 2015
The Baxter family is another in the long list of people Peg touched. It won't feel right going to vote and not having her there. She did so much for our community. If you need anything, Frank, I'm right across the street.
MARSHA RAITT
August 25, 2015
FRANKIE YOU AND PEG WERE SOME OF THE FIRST PEOPLE I MET WHEN I MOVED TO CARLISLE 21 YEARS AGO AND ALWAYS MADE ME FEEL SO WELCOME.. MY THOUGHTS & PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND THE WHOLE FAMILY...
Mari (kibbie) mansker
August 25, 2015
Frank and family, so sorry for your loss of peg she was a great person to know and now she is up there with the other two children and my dad and husband david for alberta
Julie Brecht-Huffman
August 24, 2015
She made St. Elizabeth church so beautiful. She will be missed.
Marcy Davis (Underwood)
August 24, 2015
Thinking of you all...deeply sorry for your loss.
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