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Margaret Kasner Obituary
Margaret "Peggy" Elizabeth (Joyner)
(1939-2013)
After a short battle with cancer, Peggy peacefully passed away in her New Zealand home on August 31, 2013. She was surrounded by family members. Peggy lived in Toledo for nearly 40 years before she and husband, Chris, moved to New Zealand from the USA in 1999. Prior to moving over 14 years ago, she was actively involved in community theatre in the Toledo area with the Village Players and Children's Theatre Workshop, and worked for many Toledo mainstays, including the University of Toledo and TolTest.
Dearly loved wife of Chris (37 years), loving special mom of Charles (Ursula) Jones, Tamara (Trevor) Jones Bennett, Christiana (Juan) Kasner. Loving grandma of Ryan, and Eldon Bennett; Andreas, and Lia Jones; Eli, and Noah Guevara.
At her request, a cremation has been held. There will be a Memorial gathering at her home in NZ on September 7th. Her family is grateful to the many friends around the globe for their ongoing love and support.
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Barbara Vaught
June 23, 2024
So very sorry to hear of Peggy's passing!! Rick has also just passed away this last June 8th. We remember both of you very fondly and always enjoyed hearing from Peggy's letters what you both were up to!! My deepest condolences to you Chris and the rest of your family!! Love, Barb Vaught
Needlepoint of Peggy's house she grew up in ~ North Central Ave., Hwy 99, Wayzata, Minneapolis, Minnesota USA. Was grandfather "Bappa's" cottage
October 5, 2014
Tamara & Mom in Sydney, Australia for her 60th B-day
October 5, 2014
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Grandma Peggy with Ryan
October 5, 2014
Grandma Peggy with Eldon
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Grandma Peggy with Ryan & Eldon
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Marjorie, Grandpa & Grandma Reed, Dad (Bob) & Mom
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Mom doing tai chi
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Peggy at a Red Hatter lunch
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Mom & Charles
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Flags at the Kasner house 1 September 2013
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Easter
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Mom (back) with Tamara and other tai chi students doing at demo at the Positive Ageing Expo
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2013, 7 Sept Tamara and Charles with Mom's Memorial table
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2013, 7 Sept Mom's urn with ashes and candle Memorial
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1973 January, Mom & Great Grandma Reed
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1960, June 18, Wedding Peggy & Bob with her sister Barb, Jean "Mother" & Jack "Daddy" Joyner
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1960, June 18, Wedding Peggy & Bob (Robert Howard Jones)
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1960, June 18, Peggy & Bob's Wedding
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Waiheke Island Bennett's batch ~ Chris, Ryan (3), Trevor & Peggy
October 4, 2014
Peggy & Christiana
October 4, 2014
Peggy & Chris move to NZ, Ryan & Eldon welcome them at the airport
October 4, 2014
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Granny Beverly, Chris, Peggy, Charles and Christiana
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Charles, Christiana, Mom (Peggy), Tamara and Chris
October 4, 2014
1943 ~ "Peggy" Margaret Elizabeth Joyner
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Peggy Joyner
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Peggy Joyner in her teens
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Grandma Peggy & Lia
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Peggy, Chris & Christiana
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Noah, Juan & Eli
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Noah & Eli Kasner-Guevara
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Juana & Peggy
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Eli & Noah Kasner-Guevara
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Christiana & Peggy
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Christiana
October 4, 2014
Mom at the Bennett's playing crochet
October 3, 2014
1194 San Antonio, Texas ~ Chris & Peggy, Granny (Jean Joyner), Gramps (Jack Joyner) and Aunt Barb Smart holding Ryan (1 yr)
October 3, 2014
Peggy and Chris on their farm in Puni NZ and loving it!
October 3, 2014
Silly family portrait ~ Bennett family, Jones family with the Kasner's
October 3, 2014
NZ Petrie cousins with Peggy (Mom) and Tamara in Christchurch NZ
October 3, 2014
1999 Sydney, Australia ~ Peggy (Mom) 60th B-day, Tamara and Nola Bennett (Trevor's Mum) 70th B-day
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1999 ~ Grandma Peggy and Tamara with Ryan at his 1st Calf Club Day - Glenbrook School NZ
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Peggy with Santa (Chris)
October 3, 2014
Great Grandma Reed, Mom "Peggy" & Charlie
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Chris, Charlie, Tammie & Peggy (Mom)
October 3, 2014
Ursula, Charles, Andreas & Lia ~ at home in Switzerland
October 3, 2014
Charles, Andreas & Lia Jones
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Chris, Christiana and Peggy
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2012 Halloween ~ Noah and Elias Kasner-Guevara
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1993 November ~ Trevor, Tamara, Ryan, Mom & Charles
October 3, 2014
1964, Nov Peggy, Tammie 7 mos, Charlie almost 3, Toledo, Ohio
October 3, 2014
August 2012 at Hunua Falls, NZ ~ Peggy, Chris & Patricia
Patricia Ferrer Costa
October 3, 2014
Sunday 8 September 2013 (email)
Hi;
Thanks for sharing the “Connections”.
It has been difficult to realize that Peggy has passed away. Although you guys live far away, I always knew that Peggy was there and I could count on that she would send the connections every month.
All I can say of Peggy is that she was one of the best person someone could meet. When I met her (December 1991- Christmas) she made me smile immediately. I remember that moment as if it was yesterday.
Peggy, Chris and Christiana made my Student Exchange Program one of the best experiences I ever had.
During the time I had the opportunity to live with them, Peggy took care of me and taught me many different things.
I still remember a lot of things and moments we shared, not only at home, also at CTW, at the Drama Group at Whitmer, at the Village Players…Tj's Cinnamon, etc…
My family always says that, compared with my sister Paqui and my brother David, who also participated in a Student Exchange Program, I was the most fortunate, thanks to Peggy, Chris and Christiana.
After I went back to Spain we continued been in touch and even though the time went by, Peggy and Chris welcomed me once again in their home eleven years later in New Zealand, and the way they treated me it was like the time had never pass. So did Christiana this summer.
There are many things I could say about Peggy. I think life is worth live it because there people like Peggy, and if you are lucky, maybe you get to meet someone like her.
Its hard to know that she is gone, but you know…..there you are (she used to tell me that a lot).
I'm deeply sorry for your lost and you must know that our thoughts (my family and I) are with you all.
I still wear the smile she gave me.
P.s: Please find attached a picture we took in August 2002 at the Hunua Falls. That's the last one we took.
Sorry for my English, it has been a long time.
Patricia Ferrer Costa.
Carmen Kasner
October 3, 2014
Sunday 8 September 2013 (email)
Chris, I am so sorry for your loss
From Chris ...
Dear Tommy et al, I wish that I could be writing for a different reason. I'm not much on letters, but perhaps later I could write some more. Hope all is well with you. (Please feel free to pass this on if you wish. Some people may get duplicates, but that is better than being missed.)
Chris and Peggy
--
In three words I can sum up everything I've learned about life: it goes on.
Robert Frost (1874 - 1963)
John Myers
October 3, 2014
Monday 9 September 2013 (email)
Dear Tamara & family;
I received the latest newsletter, for the extended 'Woodward' clan & was saddened as well as a little 'shocked' to learn of Peggy's passing. My sympathy goes to all the family at this difficult time. I remember my 'adopted' mother Shirley (Woodward) Myers (1926-2011) got a kick out of hearing from one of her distant cousins in New Zealand. Best of luck continuing with a Quarterly Newsletter.
Sincerely;
John Myers
Layman's - Elaine, Jim, Katie, Chris and Peggy at Ft. Worth, TX Dec, 1994
Katie Layman
October 3, 2014
Monday 9 September 2013 ( email)
Hi Chris,
We just found out am I so sorry. How are you doing? You don't know how much
I wish I could be there. Unfortunately mom hasn't checked her email for
awhile so we just got them. I wish I knew more to say at the moment. I have
greatly missed you guys over the years and regret not staying in better
contact or being able to see you. You guys helped raise me and will always
be my family. I am not sure which email you are checking so I am sending
this to both. I wish there was something I could do. Please know you are in
my thoughts and prayers always.
Much Love,
Katie (Layman)
Rick & Barb Vaught
October 3, 2014
Wednesday 4 September 2013 (email)
Just wanted to express our condolences and deep sadness over what's happened. SO sorry and SO sad!!
Rick and Barb Vaught
Marilyn Ronnie
October 3, 2014
Wednesday 4 September 2013 (email)
Dear Tammy, Charlie and Chris....
I am profoundly sorry for your loss. I somehow felt that when "Connections" stopped
arriving at my inbox, it was not a good thing.
Peggy, Barb, and my Aunt Jean made an otherwise not so good childhood special.
Each summer from the time I was 5 years old, my mother would put me on the train,
Aunt Jean would meet me in Minneapolis and off to Wayzata and wonderful times for
the whole summer.
Peg and I are only 3 years apart in age and would take up each summer where the previous
one ended.
In these later years, Peg helped me with genealogy and we shared some fun emails.
I will miss her.
What a wonderful family you are part of, From my Uncle Jack and Aunt Jean to the Woodward
family. I remember the good times of visiting Nana and Boppa as well.
Marilyn Ronnie, cousin
Beth Forbes Sterosky
October 3, 2014
Tuesday 3 September 2013 (email)
Dear Chris, Charles and Tamara,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Although I never met Peggy face-to-face, I am grateful for meeting her via the Internet and email.
Peggy was very kind and helpful as I began my own genealogical research for the Forbes family. She graciously provided me with information that took her years to collect, and I will always be indebted to her.
My God give you all comfort and peace.
Beth Forbes Sterosky
Morgan & Kit Benson
October 3, 2014
Tuesday 3 September 2013 (email)
Tamara,
My deepest sympathy to you and your extended family on the loss of your mother. She will be missed by all of us cousins, for whom she worked so hard to find, and to keep in touch with.
Very best regards,
Morgan and Kit Benson
Diane McKinney
October 3, 2014
Tuesday 3 September 2013 (email)
HI Tamera,
I won"t be long, but I wanted to let you know I'm so sad to hear about your Mom, and cried right along with you even though I hadn't seen her since I was 10.(she told me) I only connected with the letter a couple years ago and was thrilled that someone was doing this so we could see who and where our family was. I always had great visions of traveling to see some of my relatives and see the world at the same time. Are you in New Zealand? I had said I wanted to come there, as we do travel abroad, but I was a whimp for the flight so far. Maybe...we an come visit one day for real!
I am the great granddaughter of Sherman Woodward, my mom was Jane Christine "Roberts" HIggs, and I know your mom and my Grandmother were close at one time long long ago. Amelia Woodward, cousin Dorthy Woodward.
Anyway, wont keep you now. I lost both my parents already, so I have been just where you are. The best thing I can tell you, is that in time...when you think of her, your tears will turn into smiles instead.
Know that we are thinking of you all, and love your mother for what she has done with the connections!
Diane McKinney
Houston Tx, ( sister in Knoxville,TN, Brother in Charlotte NC, where I l moved from( You are always welcome in TEXAS!)
Anna & Chris (Floyd) Christofferson
October 3, 2014
Tuesday 3 September 2013 (email)
To all who are Peggy's family and who knew her and loved her:
We are deeply sorry that we all have lost her. Now, her pain is gone and she is in a better place. We think the hardest part now, is that the rest of us will have to learn to live without her.
But think of her now, as an angel on your shoulders - - always with you - - always loving you from the place she now is in.
We have passed this on to all those we mentioned before, and we know Fred and Darl send their thoughts and prayers.
Just one day at a time is what you can do now, and your wonderful support group is there to help you.
Bless you all,
Anna and Chris C.
Beth Dieringer
October 3, 2014
Monday 2 September 2013 (email)
Chris,
My thoughts, prayers and sympathy are sent to you, Charlie, Tamara, Christiana and their families. Peggy's life is to be celebrated as a blessing to all who were fortunate to know her. I will be with you in spirit 7-9-2013 at 2 my time.
With love and hugs,
Beth
Jym Shipman
October 3, 2014
Tuesday 3 September 2013 (email)
Hi everyone,
Sadly I have had to do Connections for my Mom/Peggy
The attached Connections says it all
Love n Smiles
Tamara Bennett
Thanks Tamara for doing this!
Love and Hug,
Jym
Tamara Bennett
October 3, 2014
CONNECTIONS
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2013
In Loving Memory of “Peggy”
(1939-2013)
After a short battle with lung cancer Peggy/Mom/Grandma lost her fight and peacefully passed away at 9:00 pm (NZST) Saturday, 31 August, 2013. Chris, Charles and Tamara were with her here at home. She was comforted knowing that Christiana and other family members and friends were here in spirit. She is missed by all who knew and loved her.
A gathering in her memory will be held here at her home on Saturday, 7 September, 2013, from 2:00 pm.
I talked to mom about “Connections” and asked her what her thoughts were about its future, and she said “either someone decides to take it over or it's over”. She was always very pragmatic. I told her I would try to keep it going but on a quarterly basis, as this was all I could manage at the moment. For now Chris will keep her email going and I will come over and collate emails from you all for the newsletter. I realise it may seem awkward sending an email to her address, however at some point we will probably change the email address. So please keep sharing your news and I will do my best to keep up the “Connections”. This has been a hard email to write and I'm running out of tears, so for now I'll say “catch up soon”.
Love n Smiles
Tamara
Anna & Chris (Floyd) Christofferson
October 3, 2014
Monday 2 September 2013 (email)
Please accept our sincerest condolences from our family. We will miss her and her interesting newsletters, too.
Love to all,
Anna and Chris C.
Yvonne & Paddy Moore
October 3, 2014
Monday 2 September 2013 (email)
Oh Chris, I'm so sorry I didn't get to speak to Peggy, and I'm devastated for you and the family. I have such fond memories of our friendship.
Thinking of you all, much love xx
Yvonne and Paddy
Dottie Zimmerman
October 3, 2014
Monday 2 September 2013 (email)
Know that I am with you in spirit. When you feel a little better, send us some information so we can send out a CTW memorial greeting.
Love you and sending prayers and energy for you and the family.
Be the change you want to see in the world.
Live, Love and Laugh
Beth Dieringer
October 3, 2014
Thursday 29 August 2013 (email)
Hi, Peggy and Chris,
Love and hugs to both of you. You have been in my prayers since I got the e-mail. Thank you, Chris for contacting me. Peggy, it was very difficult to read about your medical issues and how suddenly your life has changed. You have touched so many lives in positive ways with your smile and caring for others. What a joy and blessing it is for me to know you.
I so enjoy our friendship even though we haven't been physically present for way too long. Our CTW days were such fun. I have used the "Let's leave this better than we found it" phrase frequently as situations arose. I have gotten pictures of you from Connections and will dig up pictures of me and Karen and Jessica (who was born April 96 and was still quite young - I can't remember how young right now - when you moved to NZ.)
Midnight here. Have to get to bed
Love and prayers, Beth
Peggy's Memorial Pamphlet (back)
Chris Kasner
October 3, 2014
Peggy's Memorial Pamphlet (inside 2)
Chris Kasner
October 3, 2014
Peggy's Memorial Pamphlet (inside 1)
Chris Kanser
October 3, 2014
Peggy's Memorial Pamphlet (cover)
Chris Kasner
October 3, 2014
Mary Gray
October 2, 2014
Tuesday 27 August 2013 (email)
Dear Peggy and Chris,
Thank you for sharing your letter with me and for your very kind wishes. It was so lovely to hear from you.
I have read your letter with great interest, what an incredible journey you both are on. We never know what life will throw at us next, do we.
I feel very blessed to have Bob as my partner as I know you both feel the same way about each other. It is times like these that we really appreciate the ones we love and value all the wonderful people that we know. There is so much in life to enjoy and I found myself getting great pleasure watching a male sparrow drinking from our bird bath this morning, taking little sips, head tilted up and oh so delicately swallowing. So much wonder around us that we most of the time are not aware of.
So pleased you are both in your own home and managing with the help from lots of different people. How lovely so many care for you both.
My positive and caring thoughts to you both,
Mary XX
Tamara Bennett
October 2, 2014
Friday 23 August 2013 (email)
To the Smart and Page families in Washington USA
Hi everyone,
I have been avoiding this email …
Approx 7 weeks ago now I took my mom in to hospital because I thought she had pneumonia … long and the short is she has advanced stage 4 lung cancer, incurable untreatable. We set up a Hospice at home and she same home this Tuesday. Charles flies in on Saturday from Switzerland. She may only have a few weeks left. She is going to dictate a “Connections” to me today and after some editing this will go out Monday. But I wanted to tell you before this. There was a stage 3 weeks ago, when everyone thought she was going to get Chemo and may have 6 months to a year, but then it all went to custard. Anyway if I type any more I'll lose it and I'm running out of tears.
Love n Smiles
Tamara
Dottie Zimmerman
October 2, 2014
Thursday 5 September 2013 (email)
PS, we have lots of scrapbooks with pictures. We don't do a newsletter any more, but have a web page and will post a memorial to her. Let you know. Love.
* Be the change you want to see in the world.
Live, Love and Laugh
_______________________________________
From: Chris Kasner
Wednesday, September 4, 2013 5:14 AM
Subject: CTW Dates
Dottie,
We left in April, 1999. CTW was still at the school when we started – probably the early 1980's. It was the ‘Yonder Castle' show, I think. (Maybe a bit before that.) I can look around and see if there are any photos, or programs, or such. She has her own record keeping system that I have never attempted to understand or explore! I received a note from Ann Flagg today. It was addressed to both of us, so I assume that it was mailed after the first notice. If there are ANY people that you know or know of that you think need to be told, please feel free to do so. I think of Dawn, Kelly, Pat Tansy, Art (Dorr or Dorfner, I don't remember which was CTW and which was Village.), and such. Christiana is putting together an Obit for the Blade, which will be in in a week or so.
Thank you for your prayers and support. Maybe someday we will cross paths again.
Chris
1976 ~ Sunset Blvd, Toledo USA
October 2, 2014
Peggy, Christiana & Chris "Dad"
October 2, 2014
Mom, Chris, Tamara, Charles, Christiana
October 2, 2014
1990 ~ Knoxville Great Smokey Mountains "Mom & Me" (Tamara)
October 2, 2014
2013 September ~ Chris at Peggy's Memorial table
October 2, 2014
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Chris & Peggy
October 2, 2014
Joyner's house
October 2, 2014
Peggy's Parents ~ "Daddy" John Jack Joyner & "Mother" Jean Margaret Woodward Joyner
October 2, 2014
Chris & Peggy
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Chris & Peggy
October 2, 2014
Peggy and Chris
October 2, 2014
1999 ~ Chris, Eldon & Tamara, Peggy & Ryan (122 Sunset Blvd., Toledo Ohio USA)
October 2, 2014
1994 September ~ San Antonio
October 2, 2014
2013 August ~ Chris & Peggy
October 2, 2014
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